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![theSurveyor indepthcoverage: standardized testing
6 march2009 HenryBiermann + WilliamWitwer
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It is a fact: students in possession of their sanity dislike stan- Assessment Leader, “but when you have a student who takes the CSAP
dardized tests. They hate the bubble-in answer sheets, the inane writing test and scores unsatisfactorily, that’s a negative for the school. But when
prompts and the oversimplified instructions that seem to be written for you have a student who doesn’t take the CSAPS, its like two points are
five-year-olds. The sheer monotony of sitting in a room quietly taking a taken away. The school is scored down more for a student who doesn’t The Surveyor Assessment Test
test for hours on end is, frankly, unendurable. This dreadful test tedium take the test than a student who just blows the test off.”
has never changed. But what has changed is testing’s giant role in new Another frequent misconception is that CSAPs do not go on student
age academia. Thousands of businesses, millions of dollars and a stu- transcripts. This statement is also fictitious, since a couple of years ago.
ClaraTroyer
dent’s immediate future all hinge on the preeminence of today’s new “CSAP scores do go on a transcript, so they do follow you,” said Prin-
1. The morning before a standardized test you should eat:
booming industry. Tests are supposed to evaluate a person’s intelligence cipal Steve Goldstein. No, your CSAP scores from ninth grade will not
and ability. But do standardized tests, that we spend millions to admin- make or break your acceptance into college. “But,” says Goldstein, “it’s
ister, really show what you know? A growing new sentiment says “no.” just another indicator.”
A. Nothing C. A Powerbar
“We had to do the three tests in a row, which was kind of obnoxious. When it comes to the college game, however, standardized tests serve B. Water D. Fruit and Toast
We didn’t really feel motivated,” said sophomore Meagan Swisher, one an entirely different purpose. For many universities that receive more
of the 1.7 million Colorado students who took the Colorado Student As- than 20,000 applications every year, making comparisons is quite diffi-
2. If you don’t know the answer to a question you should
sessment Program (CSAP) exams administered across the Denver area cult. Thus, students take standardized tests so that they can eventually
last week. be lined up, side-by-side, with students elsewhere. It is easier to guess on:
The CSAP, even though it is seemingly transparent, compare a number than a resume. Test scores act as filters
is actually veiled in myth. Many think the test is used in busy admissions offices; if you do not have good A. The SAT C. The CSAP
to determine school budgets—better scores, nicer scores, your resume usually will not be considered. B.The ACT D. Both B and C
school. However, this is not the case. Even though this seems remarkably unfair, it is
“It’s not like we get more money be- simply how the modern academic world is pro-
cause we have a good rating,” said gressing. 3. The day before a test you should:
Athletic Director Douglas Tucker. "[Testing] is just a part of our reality," said
“But if we had a poor rating then counselor Lindsey Vesceri. A. Study all day C. Go to bed early
the school district could come in Despite this reality, some national univer- B. Cram all night D. Hang out with friends all day
and say ‘You need to do X, Y, and sities are deciding to soldier past the difficulty
Z,’ and you have no choice.” of comparing applicants and try to find the real stu-
In this sense, the test acts as a check- dent. William R. Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions 4. There is an essay portion on:
point for schools as they progress and de- at Harvard University affirmed in an interview with
velop, so that the government can track and fix the New York Times the theory that the SAT and A. The SAT C. The CSAP
those schools that are struggling. Nonetheless, other standardized admissions tests are “incredibly im- B. The ACT D. Both A and C
many critics have proclaimed the ineffectiveness of precise” when it comes to measuring academic ability
standardized testing in general, and the CSAPs specif- and how well students will perform in college.
ically. The CSAP costs the state approximately $15 “It would be much better for the country,” said 5. You can study for your standardized tests by:
million a year to administer, and many argue that Fitzsimmons, "to have students focusing on high
money spent on the test could be put to much better school courses that will prepare them well for college A. Signing up for a class C. Reviewing vocab words
use. and for the real world, instead of spending enormous B. Buying a study book D. All of the above
Most students remain unconvinced that standard- amounts of time trying to game the SAT.”
ized tests have any redeeming value. Thus, schools This new approach is making its way from the
have begun offering incentives to encourage stu- ground up. High school counselors and admissions 6. How many sections are on the SAT?
dents to attend CSAPs, including a grand prize of officers are now emphasizing the strength of student
two laptops. Even teachers have incentives in place to encourage them portfolios: collections of a student’s grades, effort, relationships, leader- A. 10 C. 2
to raise test scores. In spring 2008, ProComp, a system that pays accom- ship, achievements, interests and aspirations. Essentially, a human port- B. 11 D. 4
plished teachers for student performance, recorded 200 teachers in folio.
grades four through ten that received incentives if their students ex- “I don’t think there is any one test that is going to give you a true in-
ceeded expectations on the CSAP. Kids and teachers despise the stan- dication of one student’s potential,” said Goldstein. 7. What is the most useful way to prepare for the vocabulary
dardized testing because they feel there is nothing in it for them. But This is the emerging paradigm for American schools, a sort of mini section on the tests?
now with iPods, laptops and monetary bonuses up for grabs, maybe it is scholastic revolution that is materializing in the new generation. As test
worth filling in a few blanks. scores drop, parents, teachers and students are proving that kids are still A. Read the dictionary C. Study Latin roots
Even with incentives, many do not see the point of even showing up, smart. The facts are in: test-oriented paradigm seems to be shifting. Our B. Study other languages D. All of the above
which is a frustration for administrators. classrooms are no longer breeding grounds for intellectuals, but factories
“I don’t want this to sound too negative,” said Tucker, also our Site for test takers. And that's not the right answer.
8. There is a science section on:
A. The SAT C. The CSAP
The average score B. The ACT D. Both A and C
1.7 Million 38.7 percent on the SAT in 2008 was
“I don’t think there is any students took the 2009 of students from GW
scored below proficient on
1525 out of 9. The ACT is out of ____ and the SAT is out of ____.
A. 32 and 1200 C. 20 and 2600
one test that is going to Colorado Student
Assessment Program the 2008 CSAP test 2400. B. 36 and 2400 D. 34 and 2000
give you a true 10. How many times can you take the SAT and the ACT?
A. Unlimited C. Three times
indication of one B. Twice D. Once
student’s potential.” The state spent There were The CSAP costs the
state approximately
11. What type of writing utensil should you bring to your
test?
-Principal Steve Goldstein $7,460,914,380 186 $15 million A. Pen C. Mechanical pencil
on public education in B. #2 Pencil D. Brightly colored Sharpie
multiple choice questions
2007 on the 2009 CSAP every year Answers: 1. D, 2. D, 3. C, 4. D, 5. D, 6. A, 7. C, 8. D, 9. B,10. A, 11. B
to administer
These statistics from The National Center for Education Statistics
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![4 – Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 – North Pointe
4 – Friday, March 26, 2010 – North Pointe
Senior
Leah Dale
Rescue (in
IN-DEPTH
How deep
Hindi)
“I saw it on
a To Write
does your ink
Love On
Her Arms
shirt. Right Senior Evan Sunisloe
Sometimes I want to drop a tear but no
now my
sink?
emotions from a king
tat’s kind of a work in prog- “The quote is from a song and it
ress. I’m adding to it; I’m get- reflects the way I was brought up.
ting flowers on both sides.” The skyline and old english D repre-
sents the city of Detroit which even
though I’m not from its my experi-
By Kayla Snitgen, ence in the city and what I’ve done
Allison Gozdor & there is what makes me the person I
Hannah Colborn am today.”
Senior Tre Sean Bowden
Senior Darcy Goolsby
Trust no one but God
“My sister, cousin, mom and
“It means trust no man but
I got Celtic shamrocks on the
God because I feel as you can
anniversary of our Irish grand-
have trust in someone but
mother’s death. To me it’s just
not the kind of trust God can
a way to show that I’m proud
give you.”
of my heritage.”
Sopho- The North Pointe staff
more
Jazmin did the hard work for
Raymond
No Regrets
you – watching hours
(in Latin) of television to find
“My tattoo
is an origi-
this fall’s best shows.
nal design
and means
no regrets.”
From sycophantic
Senior Tommie Watkins
Super Star CEOs in Hank, to
! Cougar Town – 9:30 p.m.
“I got this tattoo for football Glee’s conglomera- Wednesday ABC – In ABC’s new se-
because that’s how I feel, like
a super star.” tion of singing misfits, ries, Cougar Town producers created a
plot based on a divorced mother with
comedy reigns su- a twist. Courtney Cox plays the main
preme in this fall’s TV character, a “hot” mom of a teenage
boy. Not only is she divorced but
season. she is desperate for love and male
attention. Despite the fact that Cox’s
character is over the top, she does
With mediocre pro- her best to pull out and deliver all
gramming in short possible humor making Cougar Town
a hilarious, laugh out loud comedy.
supply, viewers have
! Hank – 8
Senior Becky Foglesong been left with jam p.m. Wednesday
I can’t abide standing outside
Junior Denzel Gibson packed DVRs and the ABC – Although
the fire
“The lyrics are from a Garth No Regrets dilemma of whether it’s no Frasier,
fall’s new comedy
“I got this tattoo when I was
Brooks song that I’ve known
since I was little. It means that 17 because that’s the motto I to go out or stay Hank starring IMAGES COURTESY OF CW, ABC AND FOX
I can’t live my life without live by.” home and tune in. Kelsey Grammer,
is nothing short
stereotypes, from a football quarter-
back to over achieving know-it-all,
taking risks.”
of hilarious. As a the show is simply hilarious.
recently laid-off
Under-aged and tatted up: Labeled by labels CEO of a sporting goods chain, Hank
struggles to readjust to the life of a
middle class family man. Although
! Eastwick – 10 p.m. Wednesday
ABC – Comparable with Desperate
Housewives, the new show Eastwick is
Regrets the law tries to keep you from he fails to make a connection with as a detective in New York. Solving packed with drama and anticipation.
By Steffi Shenouda “I guess I can understand the in-
his sarcastic teenage daughter or his petty cases, Schwartzman hopes to Three women who initially dislike
STAFF REPORTER stinct to judge someone, but (doing
By North Pointe Staff: Yoda-obsessed son, Hank’s naiveté find his true calling as a detective, each other are brought together by a
The artist uses a needle to inject that) based on their cover is wrong
Kamille Hamzey, Allison Gozdor, pulls at the audience’s heartstrings, while keeping audiences thoroughly strange magic. The first episode was
By Andy Kligensmith & Lucas Funk ish depiction of her nickname “Gabby”. Young inky threads of color several layers and disrespectful,” Raymond said.
STAFF REPORTERS circumvented the law in a much easier way, us- beneath your skin, forming intri- Raymond is the proud owner of James Hicks, Andy Klingensmith, transforming this oblivious prig into a tickled with the shows light comedy/ very strong and shows a promising
“My tattoos speak without me having to.” ing parental consent. cate patterns and designs. The pain an original new tattoo consisting of Caitlin Siluk, Michelle Ewart, lovable failure. drama style. future for the mystical show. There
Junior Chaz Roberts’ words have become the Technically, as long as a parent is there to ap- ranges from a light prick and sting an alternative guitar with the Latin Mike Wynne, Olyvia Brown, Jennifer is quality acting and the setting is a
! FlashForward – 8 p.m. Thursday ! Community – 8 p.m. Thursday typical small town with lots of gossip
excuse for many high school students with, or prove the tattoo, it doesn’t matter if you’re four to a full on searing throb as the in- words “non paenitae” (no regrets) on Cusmano, Amy Witt & Lucas Funk
ABC – FlashForward claims not be a NBC – Community is an up and com- that Americans seem to find so ad-
wanting, tattoos. years old, let alone 13. jections dance over your nerve end- the guitar’s neck. She says that while
spin-off of Lost but it’s hard not to ing comedy force. Featuring The Soup dicting.
At first, they appeared to be frightening and “My mom knew I loved them, so she let me get ings. About an hour later: Congratu- she didn’t meet much adversity from Graphics licensed from
notice supernatural flavor, with a 24- host Joel McHale, classic comedy
taboo, but now it wouldn’t be surprising to find it,” Young said. “My name is me, people should lations, it’s a brand new tattoo and her peers, she still understands the McClatchy-Tribune ! The Cleveland Show – 8:30 p.m.
ish zest. All of humanity (apparently) actor Chevy Chase and others, Com-
a nice anchor or tribal inscription on a teacher. know my name.” something you will carry with you reality of the prejudices and profil- Sunday Fox – This spin-off of Family
Senior Steve Serrano was 19 when he got his Nevertheless, as the years go on, such a per- for the rest of your life. ing tattoos can bring. blacks out for two minutes and each munity has clever writing and cast-
person sees a vision six months into ing. Set in community college, hence Guy had us rolling. There are several
first tattoo, which reads “level off”. He was of le- manent decision can leave people disappointed Teens get a heavy dose of ink envy While many would agree there
their own future. An ensemble, led by the name, the show chronicles Jeff humorous characters, like a hillbilly
gal age when he got the tattoo, which is 18, but in the long run. from people they are exposed to ev- are perfectly respectable people who
Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love) Winger’s (McHale) venture to re-earn who lives across the street who eats
his age doesn’t detract from its strong message. “But I don’t like my name anymore. I’d take eryday: their friend with a cute little have chosen to become inked, in all
and two Lost alumni, provides a mul- his law degree and woo his new love the Cleveland’s dog with much enjoy-
“(Level off) symbolizes that (the tattoo) back.” butterfly just barely visible above honesty, who is success expected
titude of character arcs. Who are the interest, Britta (Gillian Johnson). ment. There is also a bear that has a
I’ve been through a lot, like with And Gabby’s experience of their shoulder, the plethora of ce- from: a clean cut conservative, or the
villains? Possibly aliens, but perhaps family and acts just like a person. The
my dad dying. But also because regret is half the reason the lebrities sporting images and even same person decked out and covered
I’m bipolar, it basically reminds “But I don’t like my law is in place. Andrew Fabian, role models closer to home like their in ink? No matter how innocent, “Others.”
! Glee – 9 p.m. Wednesday Fox
– Glee is about a high school show
humor is very similar to Family Guy in
me to find a middle ground,” an artist at the tattoo parlor 8 parents, mentors, and teachers, who meaningful, or thoughtful the deci- that random clips that have nothing
said Serrano.
name anymore. Mile Tattoo fully agrees with have made the decision to have a sion was, the bottom line is that not ! Bored to Death – 9:30 p.m. Sun- choir club, created by Spanish teacher to do with anything pop up, but the
day HBO – Jason Schwartzman, Zach Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), character’s personalities are different.
But, Steve was an adult, over
18, therefore he’s legally allowed
I’d take (the the Michigan law, which states
“an individual shall not tattoo,
memory captured forever in the form
of a tattoo. While a tattoo may seem
only do tattoos tell people who you
are; they unfortunately can tell them Galifianakis, and others star in Bored in an attempt to recreate his golden We definitely recommend this show
to Death, which is dark comedy gold. years of the group’s former greatness.
to stain his body with ink. So, tattoo) back.” brand, or perform body-pierc- like a cool, edgy means of express- things you aren’t.
Schwartzman plays a novelist acting Filled with all different high school
to anyone who is ready to laugh.
how in the world does an under- ing on a minor unless the indi- ing personal style, or remembering Despite the potential conse-
classmen get one, unless they Gabrielle Young vidual obtains the prior written something close to the heart, there quences teens continue to put their
have a parent, they can’t legally. SOPHOMORE informed consent of the minor’s are many things to consider before fears aside and pursue the world of
Roberts was 16 when he got parent or legal guardian.” getting inked. tattoos. Why? Because it offers them ! NCIS: Los Angeles – 9 p.m. Tuesday CBS – If NCIS: Los ! Mercy – 8 p.m. Wednesday NBC – Mercy follows
his first tattoo. Obviously, that’s “The law is in place for a To the age-old question: “What a way to showcase something im- Angeles was supposed to be anything like the original Nurse Veronica Callahan (Taylor Schilling) through her
two full years under the legal limit, so why is it relatively good reason. A lot of younger kids get are you going to think of this when portant and gives them something NCIS, we never would have guessed. NCIS: LA resembled medical cases and personal life. The show is nothing
that when you look at his arms, you don’t just dumb [stuff] that they’re definitely going to re- you’re 80-years-old and it doesn’t no one else can ever have, and also the show Pysch more than anything else and lacked the special to tell your friends about. It features a slew of
see the skin he was given at birth? Why do you gret later on,” Fabian, who got his first tattoo at look the same,” sophomore Jazmin provides a means of expressing their larger team of NCIS and the main character Gibbs. We over-dramatic dialogue, dry humor and un-realisitic ac-
instead see the markings of a tattoo veteran? 18, said. “The 18-year-old mindset needs to be Raymond was cool, calm, and col- individuality through something would recommend turning on your television an hour tions by doctors. Mercy would be a good medical drama
“Well, I met a guy who knew a guy at a tattoo in a mature place. They’re going to decide to re- lected, saying, “It won’t matter be- permanent and important, and that, early and watching NCIS at eight instead of NCIS: LA at if it wasn’t a copycat performance based off of other
place. You know, I was underage then, but when ceive something that’s going to be with them for cause it will always be special and they say, is worth the risk. nine. great medical dramas like House and Grey’s Anatomy.
I went into the parlor, I told the guy so-and-so the rest of their lives.” beautiful to me, and besides, hon- “My tattoo was something I put
sent me,” Roberts said. “He had to call the guy And that’s what young adults across America estly, when I’m 80 I won’t be going years of thought into,” Raymond ! The Vampire Diaries – 8 p.m. Thursday CW – Vam- ! Three Rivers – 9 p.m. Sunday CBS – Set in the world
to approve that I was cool.” must realize, that a tattoo will be with you for- around in a bikini or something, so it said. “No one can ever take that away pire fans, we hate to burst your bubble, but the CW’s of transplant surgery among organ donors, recipients
But then, things get fishy. Roberts was under- ever. That it symbolizes you. What you are, what won’t really matter anyway.” from me.” new show The Vampire Diaries is one show you can skip and surgeons, Three Rivers revolves around the traumas
age at the time, 16, so what does the guy do? The you stand for and what you believe in. Though now more socially ac- Senior Leah Dale agreed, “My tat- this fall. From cheesy acting to a story plot involving going on at a Pittsburgh hospital. It includes all of the
law says you should send the child home, but Robert’s right arm tattoo reads: “Loved by cepted, tattoos were once seen as a too has a lot of personal meaning over dramatic diary writing, any die-hard Twilight or True stereotypical characters, including an attractive male
Chaz’s story is a different one. few, feared by many, respected by all.” sign of pure rebellion and the subject for me, not just something I thought Blood fans would be disappointed. Sorry vampire lovers, lead (Alex O’Loughlin), witty female (Katherine Moen-
“I mean, what’s the problem. I want a tattoo, “This is a reminder that symbolizes what of many ugly stereotypes and much looked cool, so I’ll never regret get- but we guess you have to hold out until Nov. 20 when nig) and nervous assistant. All of the above seem to be
you want my money. We’re both satisfied. So he I demand. I demand respect! I’d never take it controversy. While everyone’s told to ting it.” New Moon comes out to get your fang fix. trying too hard with their cheesy dialogue and unorigi-
did the tattoo.” away,” Roberts said. not to judge a book by its cover, it’s no She has the word “rescue” in- nal jokes.
But then there’s sophomore Gabrielle Young, And when you walk into the parlor ready to secret that many people still find tat- scribed in Hindi on her back, a bea-
who got her first tattoo when she was at the ripe get your first dab of ink, remember Roberts’ toos somewhat disconcerting. con that will never fade away.
age of 13. Her first tattoo was on her arm, a styl- words. You can’t take a tattoo away.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/editorialleadership2012part1-120903185534-phpapp02/85/Editorial-leadership-2012-part-1-29-320.jpg)
![Nation must allow time for change
by Saumya Kumar lution, Obama would like to have 1 million
hybrid cars on the road by 2015. Having 1
In the past eight years, we have suffered million hybrid cars on the road means hav-
the greatest economic downturn since the ing people buy cars that are costlier than
Great Depression, started a war in Iraq other cars already on the market, let alone
that has killed more than 1000 troops, had cars that are not the monstrous SUVs that
almost half a million illegal immigrants Americans seem to love to drive. Making
come from overseas and have had a major- such rapid changes to usual ways of living
ity of people living in the U.S. go without will take quite a while. Therefore, while
any form of healthcare. After all of this, Obama has shown his dedication to the en-
there is no doubt that this country is in vironment, it will take time, which Ameri-
great need of a leader who can enforce a cans must be patient in riding through.
positive change. The War in Iraq is another key issue for
Enter President-elect Barack Obama, Americans. Many believe that the U.S. has
Used with permission of the CW Television Network
the man who modeled his campaign after been careless in this war and have been
change and instilled the hope in all Ameri- pressuring the government to withdraw as
cans that change is on its way. After tak- soon as possible as the death rate in Iraq
ing a head start by appointing most of his continues to climb. Obama takes the same
Reverse prejudice White House staff and vowing to pursue a view, but knows that we must be even
against Christians new agenda, Obama is prepared to tackle
challenges as leader of the country. How-
more careful in withdrawing the troops so
we can make sure to leave Iraq a more sta-
I’m done defending my- ever, Americans must understand that the ble country than it was before we had en-
self. debacles that our nation is in are so grave tered war. This is why he has created a time
I’ve attended Sunday that they must be given time to be solved. frame of 16 months—so by the summer of
School every week of my For example, Americans are strug- 2010, seven years after the war began—to
life, singing tunes like “Jesus
Loves the Little Children,” for
Scandalous TV shows portray sex in a loose light gling more than ever now that the nation
is officially in a recession. With stagnant
allow the conflicts in Iraq to be resolved
and safely bring our troops back home.
as long as I can remember and may play a significant role in tion as well as to one another. wages and inflated prices, personal savings Examples like these show it is necessary
by Priyanka Bhatia are slumping. Obama plans on providing for Americans to understand change is not
can confirm that most church- the high rates of teenage preg- When two people are that close,
going Americans don’t fit the He caresses her lips ever-so- nancy,” says behavioral scien- there is a trust that has brought $50 billion to jumpstart the economy and a miracle that will happen overnight. Like a
stereotypes of Ned Flanders softly as he lifts her blue scrubs, tist Anita Chandra. them together, one not even the prevent job losses. He is also introducing house, it must be built with care. The foun-
from The Simpsons and other sweat glistening over his brow. The findings only bolster the best actors can portray. With a tax cuts for working families that will give dation of change, or Obama’s White House
“psycho” Christians out there. She shakes her hair out of a argument against portraying sex lack of that essential sentiment, $500-$1000 per family each year. These staff members, must form a strong base or
CHANGE?
Shirley Phelps-Roper is messy bun as her hands search irresponsibly on screen; after the public is misled and adoles- efforts will only work through continu- the whole house will crumble. Each layer
the public spokesperson of numbly for his face. Soon he all, it’s the media that ignores cents misinformed. Even with ous planning and communication on what must then be built, starting with fixing the
the Westboro Baptist Church, pushes her back onto the hospi- the link between racy television facts, teenagers remain drawn works and what doesn’t. While direct relief failing economy, to the environment, to the
which garnered public out- tal bed and the scene unfolds. and teen pregnancy. These tele- to the same saucy material. will help considerably, the economy will war in Iraq. Finally, if everything is built
rage when it started protesting The drama is paralyzing and vision companies focus more Many feel this is because of not recover for at least another few years. correctly, we shall have our end result—a
funerals of fallen American the plot nonexistent as the cam- on the looks of their actors than the lack of sex education they’ve In order to help reduce the strain of pol- new and reformed country.
soldiers and holding signs era zooms in. This bit from the the effect of their shows in real- been given. Junior Audrey Shih
reading “God Hates You” series Grey’s Anatomy is one of ity. With more teens looking to- says, “It’s education that makes
and “You’re going to burn in many shows depicting sex as all wards the TV for entertainment, us more curious because they
hell.” What Phelps-Roper be- pleasure and no consequences. it’s no wonder many begin to don’t teach us squat. When they staff editorial
lieves in is not Christianity, The effects of such racy pro- emulate what they see onscreen. do, they tell us the main point is
but hate. The Bible urges us to grams are becoming better The loyal following is aided by for reproduction, not pleasure. Voice of the Epic
“love our neighbors.” Chris- known, as this attitude spreads the lack of information about So, we look to other sources.”
tians who stray away from that like wildfire through everyone’s how intimacy is depicted. These biases in education
should check which version of
the Bible they own.
Additionally, the Bible re-
favorite form of media.
In the past few years, Re-
search and Development
Yet with intimacy so im-
properly shown, it’s no wonder
many feel it shouldn’t be shown
and television lead to results
like those found by RAND. It’s
these biases we need to target,
GSA deserves right to self-expression
gards homosexuality as a sin, (RAND), an organization tack- at all. The media avoids reveal- and it’s the duty of the media
but that doesn’t mean Chris- ling the problems confronting ing the truth about sex and with to show the whole story rather The freedom of self expression is LGBT-related hate crimes,” and dis- Their behavior deters GSA from
tians hate individuals who the public, has done various that, takes away the ideals and than just the part they want us a key distinguishing character of this respecting these posters further soils even taking the effort to put up post-
live the gay lifestyle. I’m sick studies on how pop culture pro- emotion involved. Intimacy is to see. Perhaps then, the public country and its culture. In the previ- the memory of what these victims ers, says Chen, and therein prevents
and tired of hearing the public moting sex influences teenag- more than just sex; there are will be held accountable and its ous staff editorial, the Epic voiced its underwent. Chen says, “Two years the club from fulfilling its goal that
criticize Christians for their ers. “Our findings suggest TV responsibilities for contracep- people more compassionate.
opinion on the vital importance of the ago, I took a lot of effort to make re- Chen outlines: “To provide a safe
support of the controversial
Proposition 8, which elimi-
First Amendment of the Constitution. ally pretty posters and I took them environment for the LGBT students
Whether it’s the freedom of speech,
Do not judge a movie by its book
nates the right of same-sex From top to bottom: Twilight, to Kinko’s to have them laminated at Lynbrook, and to enlighten the
couples to marry. I can un- Confessions of a Shopaholic, religion, press or assembly, we hold and the next day I found them in the Lynbrook community about LGBT
Inkheart and Coraline
derstand the opposition of the the right to express our beliefs with trash.” Sadly, this behavior is still acceptance.” Even though Lynbrook
proposition—equality for all, our rights as American citizens. prevalent—even 24 months later. is regarded as a diverse community
right? Yet, I feel denouncing by Teresa Liu representation of the book, be- his family. Instead of reading Many clubs, for example, voice their GSA had recently gotten their Propo- with outgoing and accepting person-
supporters of the proposition cause they are a social experi- a description of each character stances by putting up posters around sition 8 posters torn down. alities, these few acts of animosity
is unjustifiable. This country Harry Potter, Eragon, The ence. Books are almost always from solely Bella’s perspective, school. However, Gay-Straight Alli- For GSA, the case of disappearing toward GSA are extremely intoler-
was founded under a freedom Sisterhood of the Traveling read in solitude but not many it is much more entertaining to ance (GSA), one of the more contro- posters is hardly a rarity. According to able and unjustifiable, and poorly
of speech, and there is nothing Pants and recently, Twilight. people go to the movies alone see the “live” Cullen right in versial clubs on campus, has not en- Chen, most of their posters end up in represent Lynbrook itself.
wrong with Christians voicing This current overflow of new and this allows people to ex- front of the audience for them
press their thoughts with oth- each to interpret their own way,
joyed this right as fully as others. the trash can, meaning most of GSA’s This year, GSA has followed all of
their opinions. The idea that films based off of books gives
marriage is between a man and movie-watchers the chance to ers while the plot is played creating a better understanding GSA has attempted many times to hard work is completely disregarded ASB’s poster policies, giving them
woman is simply a core belief decide whether their favorite out. “It’s nice when books are towards the Cullen family. publicize its cause through posters by these few Lynbrook students who every right to put posters on the brick
of Christian fundamentals. book should have been turned made into movies because then Movies aren’t necessarily that spoke out against break school rules. walls. Yet according to Chen,
I don’t blame agnostics and into a movie. Watching a movie you can share [the experience] better than books, but when por- Proposition 8 or de- “We had this one poster that
atheists of America for being based on a book has its ups and with friends, even the ones who trayed well, can pull attention tailed the informa- was torn down and put
skeptical of Christians when downs, but overall is a good haven’t read the book,” states back to those long-forgotten tion of their next club back up 17 times.” Addi-
they see hateful actions from experience that should not be sophomore Christina Sun. or hard-to-read books. A well- meeting. Members tionally, GSA obtains an
Christians on the news all the missed out on. In a movie theater, scenes done movie can also increase work as hard for Assistant Principal’s
time. What they don’t realize First, consider each reader’s are enhanced with expres- the reader’s love for a book. their cause as signature on its post-
is Christians—if you could outrageously high expectations sions, emotions and ambience. They are a great way to inspire
people in any orga- ers. Since the school
even call them that—who for movies that are stemmed Movie-watchers are there with more reading, since movies pro-
make up hate groups constitute from books, like character ap- the actors through all the audi- duce much excitement and leave nization do. In fact, has approved the
only a small percentage of the pearances. Understand that ence’s experiences as the scenes viewers wanting to see what the they have to work posters, club mem-
entire Christian population. movies can not possibly satisfy are played out right in front of book was like. “I think that [the even harder to over- bers are justified in
Although the “radical” Chris- each interpretation. It is only them. This makes storylines movie] can be a good thing if come strong opposi- putting them on the
tians claim to follow Christian reasonable that movies will easier to interpret because it is the movie encourages people to tion. GSA President walls, regardless of
beliefs, they do not represent exclude or alter some of the hard to ignore something that is read the book,” acknowledges Helen Chen usually who may disagree
themselves in a Christian man- scenes readers envisioned in right there, magnified a hundred junior Sumona Dasgupta, the puts up posters dur- with their views.
ner. There are open-minded their minds. Junior Sudi Bhat times, out and open and obvi- president of Bookzilla. ing Remembrance She says, “We joke
Christians everywhere in this says, “A movie based on a book ous to the eye. An unbelievable Sure, the prom scene from Week in April and about it, amongst our-
country, but it’s usually only doesn’t necessarily have to fol- number of characters and scenes Twilight was beautifully elabo- they almost always selves, how long each
the “radical” Christians that low the book’s original plot. from books are two-dimension- rated in the book; however the
al, flat and utterly dull. Putting part in the movie when Edward
get torn down. Re- of our posters stay up.”
make the news. The director of such a movie re-
So please, let go of the im- serves the right to his own level those on the screen can breathe leans down and appears to give membrance Week Alas, violation
age of that uptight old lady you of imagination.” life into them. Take Twilight, Bella the kiss of immortality, is “to remember of First Amend-
have pictured in your head as a Also, movies are appealing for example, when Edward Cul- but instead gives her a kiss of Used with permission of Summit those who were ment rights is no
Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures,
typical Christian. We’re not all regardless if it is an accurate len takes Bella Swan to meet innocent affection? Priceless. Newline Cinema, Universal Pictures killed because of laughing matter.
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Editorial leadership 2012 part 1
- 1. Judging considerations • Coverage and content • Writing and editing • Photos, art and graphics • Layout and design • Leadership • All information taken with permission from NSPA Guidebook, images from NSPA files.
- 2. Coverage and content • Academicnews is given prominent display and adequate coverage. • School activities are given prominent display and adequate coverage. • Non-school news, news features, features and sports stories are included and contain a local tie-in, reported early in the story. Blue and Gold, Findlay HS
- 3. Coverage and content • Thefuture angle—what is about to happen rather than what has already happened —is taken for some major news and sports stories. • Minority groups and minority opinions are represented in stories and photos. • Information graphics contribute facts not found elsewhere or in the same condensed form in an accompanying story. Demon Pitchfork, Duncan HS
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- 5. Harbinger, Shawnee MissionEast Spartana, Homestead HS
- 6. Lion s Tale,Oviedo HS (FL)
- 7. Le Journal, NotreDame de Sion Prep School
- 8. Coverage and content • There are more school- related than non school- related stories in each issue. • Editorials frequently relate to events or issues covered elsewhere in the publication • Opinion content is diverse and significant, and coherently adheres to the issue(s) at hand without wandering from the subject. HiLite, Carmel HS
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- 11. Coverage and content • Special reports and in-depth stories are about a significant subject (serious or light). Stories, information graphics, photos, art and graphics contribute to the overall success of the report. Multiple sources are cited. Opposing views are reported if possible and relevant. Headlines are not sensational unless justifiably so.
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- 17. Vol. VIII Issue4 - Prince George High School - 7801 Laurel Spring Rd - Prince George, VA 23875 - 804-733-2720 theRoyalNews i ed. trnwor cm Use Them or Friday 1.22.2010 Lose Them: First Amendment Rights p. 16 Class inspires future VHSL play written by Find it only on teachers p. 13 Wesley Bolyard p. 19 trnwired.com Teachers for tomorrow, taught Written by junior Wesley Bolyard, The Prince George Animal Shelter by Lisa Britt, educates students the play focuses on a young is at full capacity. To find out and prepares them to become student who suffers from multiple more about the Prince George future teachers. The basics of personalities. It follows more Animal Shelter on pgs. 6 & 7 go child behavior and how to deal of a tragic story line than that to trnwired.com. To see a full list with children are developed. The of a comedy or romance. VHSL of pets at the shelter, go to www. students will eventually help this year will be hosted at the high petfinder.com and click on Animal teach on the elementary and school, and the players are hoping for Shelters, then find Prince George middle school levels. another win. Animal Shelter. Royal News, Prince George HS
- 19. theSurveyor indepthcoverage: standardized testing 6 march2009 HenryBiermann + WilliamWitwer The 7 S AT : It is a fact: students in possession of their sanity dislike stan- Assessment Leader, “but when you have a student who takes the CSAP dardized tests. They hate the bubble-in answer sheets, the inane writing test and scores unsatisfactorily, that’s a negative for the school. But when prompts and the oversimplified instructions that seem to be written for you have a student who doesn’t take the CSAPS, its like two points are five-year-olds. The sheer monotony of sitting in a room quietly taking a taken away. The school is scored down more for a student who doesn’t The Surveyor Assessment Test test for hours on end is, frankly, unendurable. This dreadful test tedium take the test than a student who just blows the test off.” has never changed. But what has changed is testing’s giant role in new Another frequent misconception is that CSAPs do not go on student age academia. Thousands of businesses, millions of dollars and a stu- transcripts. This statement is also fictitious, since a couple of years ago. ClaraTroyer dent’s immediate future all hinge on the preeminence of today’s new “CSAP scores do go on a transcript, so they do follow you,” said Prin- 1. The morning before a standardized test you should eat: booming industry. Tests are supposed to evaluate a person’s intelligence cipal Steve Goldstein. No, your CSAP scores from ninth grade will not and ability. But do standardized tests, that we spend millions to admin- make or break your acceptance into college. “But,” says Goldstein, “it’s ister, really show what you know? A growing new sentiment says “no.” just another indicator.” A. Nothing C. A Powerbar “We had to do the three tests in a row, which was kind of obnoxious. When it comes to the college game, however, standardized tests serve B. Water D. Fruit and Toast We didn’t really feel motivated,” said sophomore Meagan Swisher, one an entirely different purpose. For many universities that receive more of the 1.7 million Colorado students who took the Colorado Student As- than 20,000 applications every year, making comparisons is quite diffi- 2. If you don’t know the answer to a question you should sessment Program (CSAP) exams administered across the Denver area cult. Thus, students take standardized tests so that they can eventually last week. be lined up, side-by-side, with students elsewhere. It is easier to guess on: The CSAP, even though it is seemingly transparent, compare a number than a resume. Test scores act as filters is actually veiled in myth. Many think the test is used in busy admissions offices; if you do not have good A. The SAT C. The CSAP to determine school budgets—better scores, nicer scores, your resume usually will not be considered. B.The ACT D. Both B and C school. However, this is not the case. Even though this seems remarkably unfair, it is “It’s not like we get more money be- simply how the modern academic world is pro- cause we have a good rating,” said gressing. 3. The day before a test you should: Athletic Director Douglas Tucker. "[Testing] is just a part of our reality," said “But if we had a poor rating then counselor Lindsey Vesceri. A. Study all day C. Go to bed early the school district could come in Despite this reality, some national univer- B. Cram all night D. Hang out with friends all day and say ‘You need to do X, Y, and sities are deciding to soldier past the difficulty Z,’ and you have no choice.” of comparing applicants and try to find the real stu- In this sense, the test acts as a check- dent. William R. Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions 4. There is an essay portion on: point for schools as they progress and de- at Harvard University affirmed in an interview with velop, so that the government can track and fix the New York Times the theory that the SAT and A. The SAT C. The CSAP those schools that are struggling. Nonetheless, other standardized admissions tests are “incredibly im- B. The ACT D. Both A and C many critics have proclaimed the ineffectiveness of precise” when it comes to measuring academic ability standardized testing in general, and the CSAPs specif- and how well students will perform in college. ically. The CSAP costs the state approximately $15 “It would be much better for the country,” said 5. You can study for your standardized tests by: million a year to administer, and many argue that Fitzsimmons, "to have students focusing on high money spent on the test could be put to much better school courses that will prepare them well for college A. Signing up for a class C. Reviewing vocab words use. and for the real world, instead of spending enormous B. Buying a study book D. All of the above Most students remain unconvinced that standard- amounts of time trying to game the SAT.” ized tests have any redeeming value. Thus, schools This new approach is making its way from the have begun offering incentives to encourage stu- ground up. High school counselors and admissions 6. How many sections are on the SAT? dents to attend CSAPs, including a grand prize of officers are now emphasizing the strength of student two laptops. Even teachers have incentives in place to encourage them portfolios: collections of a student’s grades, effort, relationships, leader- A. 10 C. 2 to raise test scores. In spring 2008, ProComp, a system that pays accom- ship, achievements, interests and aspirations. Essentially, a human port- B. 11 D. 4 plished teachers for student performance, recorded 200 teachers in folio. grades four through ten that received incentives if their students ex- “I don’t think there is any one test that is going to give you a true in- ceeded expectations on the CSAP. Kids and teachers despise the stan- dication of one student’s potential,” said Goldstein. 7. What is the most useful way to prepare for the vocabulary dardized testing because they feel there is nothing in it for them. But This is the emerging paradigm for American schools, a sort of mini section on the tests? now with iPods, laptops and monetary bonuses up for grabs, maybe it is scholastic revolution that is materializing in the new generation. As test worth filling in a few blanks. scores drop, parents, teachers and students are proving that kids are still A. Read the dictionary C. Study Latin roots Even with incentives, many do not see the point of even showing up, smart. The facts are in: test-oriented paradigm seems to be shifting. Our B. Study other languages D. All of the above which is a frustration for administrators. classrooms are no longer breeding grounds for intellectuals, but factories “I don’t want this to sound too negative,” said Tucker, also our Site for test takers. And that's not the right answer. 8. There is a science section on: A. The SAT C. The CSAP The average score B. The ACT D. Both A and C 1.7 Million 38.7 percent on the SAT in 2008 was “I don’t think there is any students took the 2009 of students from GW scored below proficient on 1525 out of 9. The ACT is out of ____ and the SAT is out of ____. A. 32 and 1200 C. 20 and 2600 one test that is going to Colorado Student Assessment Program the 2008 CSAP test 2400. B. 36 and 2400 D. 34 and 2000 give you a true 10. How many times can you take the SAT and the ACT? A. Unlimited C. Three times indication of one B. Twice D. Once student’s potential.” The state spent There were The CSAP costs the state approximately 11. What type of writing utensil should you bring to your test? -Principal Steve Goldstein $7,460,914,380 186 $15 million A. Pen C. Mechanical pencil on public education in B. #2 Pencil D. Brightly colored Sharpie multiple choice questions 2007 on the 2009 CSAP every year Answers: 1. D, 2. D, 3. C, 4. D, 5. D, 6. A, 7. C, 8. D, 9. B,10. A, 11. B to administer These statistics from The National Center for Education Statistics Surveyor, George Washington HS
- 20. News News Feature The Purple Tide, Chantilly HS Harbinger, Shawnee Mission East
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- 28. FEATURE Struggling to Sleep !"#$%&"'()*+%(',%%-($.'/0$%0'(*&$($%-0.1*"./& 2%3"(45(6789(:;9<<9 =>/"/?0*->5(45(!989;(;@<A@8!B< W hen her first period of the day rolls around, Palo Alto High School junior Juliana Ivey looks like the typical tired student. She wearily rests her head on her desk and watches the hands on the clock slowly drag along, waiting for the sound of salvation that signals the end of the period. However, unlike most Paly students suffering from self-inflicted sleep deprivation, Ivey suffers from the real deal: insomnia. Ivey is one of many students who must face and struggle with the daily battle of sleep disorders. In a recent survey conducted by Verde, results revealed that 74.7 percent of the 379 Paly students polled are unsatisfied with the average amount of sleep that they receive per night, signaling a serious sleep deprivation problem at Paly. Ivey has suffered from mild insomnia all of her life, but since entering high school, her insomnia has become more serious. Last year, after visiting numerous doctors, Ivey discovered that she actually has obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which her airway becomes blocked during the night and she stops breathing. She also found out that this was the cause of her insomnia. Palo Alto sleep specialist Allison Chan has many pediatric patients who suffer, as Ivey does, from obstructive sleep apnea. “Sleep apnea presents itself very differently in children than in adults,” Chan says. “In the pediatric population, usually it’s the reason for a number of symptoms. With teens and adults, they usually constantly feel tired, and sometimes depressed.” In addition, obstructive sleep apnea prevents Ivey from getting Delta Sleep, the deepest stage of sleep, where real rest is TRYING TO STAY AWAKE A Verde survey found that Paly seniors receive an average gained. According to Ivey, this causes her to of 6.7 hours per night. Paly juniors receive about 6.8 hours each night. 46 DECEMBER 2009
- 29. 4 – Friday,Oct. 16, 2009 – North Pointe 4 – Friday, March 26, 2010 – North Pointe Senior Leah Dale Rescue (in IN-DEPTH How deep Hindi) “I saw it on a To Write does your ink Love On Her Arms shirt. Right Senior Evan Sunisloe Sometimes I want to drop a tear but no now my sink? emotions from a king tat’s kind of a work in prog- “The quote is from a song and it ress. I’m adding to it; I’m get- reflects the way I was brought up. ting flowers on both sides.” The skyline and old english D repre- sents the city of Detroit which even though I’m not from its my experi- By Kayla Snitgen, ence in the city and what I’ve done Allison Gozdor & there is what makes me the person I Hannah Colborn am today.” Senior Tre Sean Bowden Senior Darcy Goolsby Trust no one but God “My sister, cousin, mom and “It means trust no man but I got Celtic shamrocks on the God because I feel as you can anniversary of our Irish grand- have trust in someone but mother’s death. To me it’s just not the kind of trust God can a way to show that I’m proud give you.” of my heritage.” Sopho- The North Pointe staff more Jazmin did the hard work for Raymond No Regrets you – watching hours (in Latin) of television to find “My tattoo is an origi- this fall’s best shows. nal design and means no regrets.” From sycophantic Senior Tommie Watkins Super Star CEOs in Hank, to ! Cougar Town – 9:30 p.m. “I got this tattoo for football Glee’s conglomera- Wednesday ABC – In ABC’s new se- because that’s how I feel, like a super star.” tion of singing misfits, ries, Cougar Town producers created a plot based on a divorced mother with comedy reigns su- a twist. Courtney Cox plays the main preme in this fall’s TV character, a “hot” mom of a teenage boy. Not only is she divorced but season. she is desperate for love and male attention. Despite the fact that Cox’s character is over the top, she does With mediocre pro- her best to pull out and deliver all gramming in short possible humor making Cougar Town a hilarious, laugh out loud comedy. supply, viewers have ! Hank – 8 Senior Becky Foglesong been left with jam p.m. Wednesday I can’t abide standing outside Junior Denzel Gibson packed DVRs and the ABC – Although the fire “The lyrics are from a Garth No Regrets dilemma of whether it’s no Frasier, fall’s new comedy “I got this tattoo when I was Brooks song that I’ve known since I was little. It means that 17 because that’s the motto I to go out or stay Hank starring IMAGES COURTESY OF CW, ABC AND FOX I can’t live my life without live by.” home and tune in. Kelsey Grammer, is nothing short stereotypes, from a football quarter- back to over achieving know-it-all, taking risks.” of hilarious. As a the show is simply hilarious. recently laid-off Under-aged and tatted up: Labeled by labels CEO of a sporting goods chain, Hank struggles to readjust to the life of a middle class family man. Although ! Eastwick – 10 p.m. Wednesday ABC – Comparable with Desperate Housewives, the new show Eastwick is Regrets the law tries to keep you from he fails to make a connection with as a detective in New York. Solving packed with drama and anticipation. By Steffi Shenouda “I guess I can understand the in- his sarcastic teenage daughter or his petty cases, Schwartzman hopes to Three women who initially dislike STAFF REPORTER stinct to judge someone, but (doing By North Pointe Staff: Yoda-obsessed son, Hank’s naiveté find his true calling as a detective, each other are brought together by a The artist uses a needle to inject that) based on their cover is wrong Kamille Hamzey, Allison Gozdor, pulls at the audience’s heartstrings, while keeping audiences thoroughly strange magic. The first episode was By Andy Kligensmith & Lucas Funk ish depiction of her nickname “Gabby”. Young inky threads of color several layers and disrespectful,” Raymond said. STAFF REPORTERS circumvented the law in a much easier way, us- beneath your skin, forming intri- Raymond is the proud owner of James Hicks, Andy Klingensmith, transforming this oblivious prig into a tickled with the shows light comedy/ very strong and shows a promising “My tattoos speak without me having to.” ing parental consent. cate patterns and designs. The pain an original new tattoo consisting of Caitlin Siluk, Michelle Ewart, lovable failure. drama style. future for the mystical show. There Junior Chaz Roberts’ words have become the Technically, as long as a parent is there to ap- ranges from a light prick and sting an alternative guitar with the Latin Mike Wynne, Olyvia Brown, Jennifer is quality acting and the setting is a ! FlashForward – 8 p.m. Thursday ! Community – 8 p.m. Thursday typical small town with lots of gossip excuse for many high school students with, or prove the tattoo, it doesn’t matter if you’re four to a full on searing throb as the in- words “non paenitae” (no regrets) on Cusmano, Amy Witt & Lucas Funk ABC – FlashForward claims not be a NBC – Community is an up and com- that Americans seem to find so ad- wanting, tattoos. years old, let alone 13. jections dance over your nerve end- the guitar’s neck. She says that while spin-off of Lost but it’s hard not to ing comedy force. Featuring The Soup dicting. At first, they appeared to be frightening and “My mom knew I loved them, so she let me get ings. About an hour later: Congratu- she didn’t meet much adversity from Graphics licensed from notice supernatural flavor, with a 24- host Joel McHale, classic comedy taboo, but now it wouldn’t be surprising to find it,” Young said. “My name is me, people should lations, it’s a brand new tattoo and her peers, she still understands the McClatchy-Tribune ! The Cleveland Show – 8:30 p.m. ish zest. All of humanity (apparently) actor Chevy Chase and others, Com- a nice anchor or tribal inscription on a teacher. know my name.” something you will carry with you reality of the prejudices and profil- Sunday Fox – This spin-off of Family Senior Steve Serrano was 19 when he got his Nevertheless, as the years go on, such a per- for the rest of your life. ing tattoos can bring. blacks out for two minutes and each munity has clever writing and cast- person sees a vision six months into ing. Set in community college, hence Guy had us rolling. There are several first tattoo, which reads “level off”. He was of le- manent decision can leave people disappointed Teens get a heavy dose of ink envy While many would agree there their own future. An ensemble, led by the name, the show chronicles Jeff humorous characters, like a hillbilly gal age when he got the tattoo, which is 18, but in the long run. from people they are exposed to ev- are perfectly respectable people who Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love) Winger’s (McHale) venture to re-earn who lives across the street who eats his age doesn’t detract from its strong message. “But I don’t like my name anymore. I’d take eryday: their friend with a cute little have chosen to become inked, in all and two Lost alumni, provides a mul- his law degree and woo his new love the Cleveland’s dog with much enjoy- “(Level off) symbolizes that (the tattoo) back.” butterfly just barely visible above honesty, who is success expected titude of character arcs. Who are the interest, Britta (Gillian Johnson). ment. There is also a bear that has a I’ve been through a lot, like with And Gabby’s experience of their shoulder, the plethora of ce- from: a clean cut conservative, or the villains? Possibly aliens, but perhaps family and acts just like a person. The my dad dying. But also because regret is half the reason the lebrities sporting images and even same person decked out and covered I’m bipolar, it basically reminds “But I don’t like my law is in place. Andrew Fabian, role models closer to home like their in ink? No matter how innocent, “Others.” ! Glee – 9 p.m. Wednesday Fox – Glee is about a high school show humor is very similar to Family Guy in me to find a middle ground,” an artist at the tattoo parlor 8 parents, mentors, and teachers, who meaningful, or thoughtful the deci- that random clips that have nothing said Serrano. name anymore. Mile Tattoo fully agrees with have made the decision to have a sion was, the bottom line is that not ! Bored to Death – 9:30 p.m. Sun- choir club, created by Spanish teacher to do with anything pop up, but the day HBO – Jason Schwartzman, Zach Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), character’s personalities are different. But, Steve was an adult, over 18, therefore he’s legally allowed I’d take (the the Michigan law, which states “an individual shall not tattoo, memory captured forever in the form of a tattoo. While a tattoo may seem only do tattoos tell people who you are; they unfortunately can tell them Galifianakis, and others star in Bored in an attempt to recreate his golden We definitely recommend this show to Death, which is dark comedy gold. years of the group’s former greatness. to stain his body with ink. So, tattoo) back.” brand, or perform body-pierc- like a cool, edgy means of express- things you aren’t. Schwartzman plays a novelist acting Filled with all different high school to anyone who is ready to laugh. how in the world does an under- ing on a minor unless the indi- ing personal style, or remembering Despite the potential conse- classmen get one, unless they Gabrielle Young vidual obtains the prior written something close to the heart, there quences teens continue to put their have a parent, they can’t legally. SOPHOMORE informed consent of the minor’s are many things to consider before fears aside and pursue the world of Roberts was 16 when he got parent or legal guardian.” getting inked. tattoos. Why? Because it offers them ! NCIS: Los Angeles – 9 p.m. Tuesday CBS – If NCIS: Los ! Mercy – 8 p.m. Wednesday NBC – Mercy follows his first tattoo. Obviously, that’s “The law is in place for a To the age-old question: “What a way to showcase something im- Angeles was supposed to be anything like the original Nurse Veronica Callahan (Taylor Schilling) through her two full years under the legal limit, so why is it relatively good reason. A lot of younger kids get are you going to think of this when portant and gives them something NCIS, we never would have guessed. NCIS: LA resembled medical cases and personal life. The show is nothing that when you look at his arms, you don’t just dumb [stuff] that they’re definitely going to re- you’re 80-years-old and it doesn’t no one else can ever have, and also the show Pysch more than anything else and lacked the special to tell your friends about. It features a slew of see the skin he was given at birth? Why do you gret later on,” Fabian, who got his first tattoo at look the same,” sophomore Jazmin provides a means of expressing their larger team of NCIS and the main character Gibbs. We over-dramatic dialogue, dry humor and un-realisitic ac- instead see the markings of a tattoo veteran? 18, said. “The 18-year-old mindset needs to be Raymond was cool, calm, and col- individuality through something would recommend turning on your television an hour tions by doctors. Mercy would be a good medical drama “Well, I met a guy who knew a guy at a tattoo in a mature place. They’re going to decide to re- lected, saying, “It won’t matter be- permanent and important, and that, early and watching NCIS at eight instead of NCIS: LA at if it wasn’t a copycat performance based off of other place. You know, I was underage then, but when ceive something that’s going to be with them for cause it will always be special and they say, is worth the risk. nine. great medical dramas like House and Grey’s Anatomy. I went into the parlor, I told the guy so-and-so the rest of their lives.” beautiful to me, and besides, hon- “My tattoo was something I put sent me,” Roberts said. “He had to call the guy And that’s what young adults across America estly, when I’m 80 I won’t be going years of thought into,” Raymond ! The Vampire Diaries – 8 p.m. Thursday CW – Vam- ! Three Rivers – 9 p.m. Sunday CBS – Set in the world to approve that I was cool.” must realize, that a tattoo will be with you for- around in a bikini or something, so it said. “No one can ever take that away pire fans, we hate to burst your bubble, but the CW’s of transplant surgery among organ donors, recipients But then, things get fishy. Roberts was under- ever. That it symbolizes you. What you are, what won’t really matter anyway.” from me.” new show The Vampire Diaries is one show you can skip and surgeons, Three Rivers revolves around the traumas age at the time, 16, so what does the guy do? The you stand for and what you believe in. Though now more socially ac- Senior Leah Dale agreed, “My tat- this fall. From cheesy acting to a story plot involving going on at a Pittsburgh hospital. It includes all of the law says you should send the child home, but Robert’s right arm tattoo reads: “Loved by cepted, tattoos were once seen as a too has a lot of personal meaning over dramatic diary writing, any die-hard Twilight or True stereotypical characters, including an attractive male Chaz’s story is a different one. few, feared by many, respected by all.” sign of pure rebellion and the subject for me, not just something I thought Blood fans would be disappointed. Sorry vampire lovers, lead (Alex O’Loughlin), witty female (Katherine Moen- “I mean, what’s the problem. I want a tattoo, “This is a reminder that symbolizes what of many ugly stereotypes and much looked cool, so I’ll never regret get- but we guess you have to hold out until Nov. 20 when nig) and nervous assistant. All of the above seem to be you want my money. We’re both satisfied. So he I demand. I demand respect! I’d never take it controversy. While everyone’s told to ting it.” New Moon comes out to get your fang fix. trying too hard with their cheesy dialogue and unorigi- did the tattoo.” away,” Roberts said. not to judge a book by its cover, it’s no She has the word “rescue” in- nal jokes. But then there’s sophomore Gabrielle Young, And when you walk into the parlor ready to secret that many people still find tat- scribed in Hindi on her back, a bea- who got her first tattoo when she was at the ripe get your first dab of ink, remember Roberts’ toos somewhat disconcerting. con that will never fade away. age of 13. Her first tattoo was on her arm, a styl- words. You can’t take a tattoo away.
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- 36. 20 Wednesday, December 17, 2008 sports The Connection 8 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT VARSITY SOCCER 1STOPthe girls varsity soccer team graduating eight seniors, there With LOSS weren’t enough girls to fill out a varsity and a junior varsity team, forcing the cancellation of the junior varsity team altogether. 2DIVERSITYto Korea to Afghanistan, the boys varsity soccer team From Brazil represents 10 different countries from around the world. Both on the varsity team, senior brothers Aziz and Mahdi Ait Ouslimane moved to Texas from France two years ago. 3RIGHTS OFupheld by returning players of the girls varsity team, in- A tradition PASSAGE coming members experience a kind of “initiation”, which consists of exciting scavenger hunts and other various forms of team bonding. 4YOUconsequence of making fun of coach Jessie McCartney’s ‘rap- As a JUST GOT PUNK’D ping’ skills, junior Diana Rivera found herself tied up in her own hoodie. 5CONSEQUENCES schoollast year,up and down thesoccer class had One time as a punishment to do sprints in their clothes the entire boys of coach Patrick deLeon’s room. stairs outside 6TRIPLE TROUBLE and Allyson Hill can add varsity soccer Seniors Melissa Maldonado to their list of teams they’ve played for which includes varsity vol- leyball and basketball. Sophomore Riley Patterson also made her way from the volleyball court to the soccer field when she made the varsity soccer team as well. 7PET NAMESvarsity head coach Jessie McCartney ironically shares While girls her name with a pop star, senior Kevin Vences has coincidentally earned the nickname “Lil’ Mama.” RUN DOWN Junior 8In order toFASHIONISTAS guards in place, the girls varsity team Alexis Frueh and senior Kevin Vences SOCCER are both on varsity keep their shin soccer teams this uses electrical tape as a make-shift way of holding them in place. year. The first home The team also uses various colors of pre-wrap as headbands to wear game for the girls is during practice. Jan. 6 and the varsity boys will be Jan. 20. –compiled by shannon dolan photo by manuel martinez BOYS VARSITY SOCCER GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER BACK Head coach: John Mark Edwards the district and Head coach: Jessie McCartney year’s team for the rest Last year: The team ended the area champion- Last year: The team ended the season 9-8-3 of my coaching career season 16-4-1 overall, with first place ship. The players overall, placing third in district and making and I look forward to in district and advancing to the third worked hard and playoffs, but falling in the first round in a watching them continue on the round of playoffs. Who’s gone: Stephen Toth, Raul stayed focused.” This year’s shootout with Lake Travis. Who’s gone: Jessi Muraoka, Andrea Gregg, to grow as a team and as individuals under the FIELD Reyna, Oscar Iruegas and Erick Del expectations: Sara Millington, Monaya Zreik and Parysa expert guidance of coach Cid. The team expects Oskouipour. McCartney.” Who’s returning: Seniors Marco to meet the chal- Who’s returning: Junior Alexis Frueh, soph- This year’s expecta- Alcocer, Tuan Nguyen, David Payne, lenges of District 25-5A soccer and omores Carla Alcocer and Kristin Caldwell. tions: With a new coach and a new district, Kevin Vences and juniors Servando qualify for the playoffs by finishing in Thoughts on last year: “Last year was a the team hopes to finish in the top four to Borja and Bryan Gavarrete. the top four. very successful year,” former head coach qualify for playoffs. Varsity teams Thoughts on last year: “Last year we had an excellent season,” assis- First home game: Jan. 20 against Killeen, 7:30 p.m. John Mark Edwards said. “I was very pleased at the way our team worked together and First home game: Jan. 6 against Temple, 7:30 p.m. prep for season tant coach Patrick deLeon said. “We found great success in winning both District opener: Jan. 28 against Austin High, 7:45 p.m. never gave up. I will remember the hard work and dedication of the girls from last District opener: Jan. 27 against Austin High, 7:45 p.m.
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- 43. Nation must allowtime for change by Saumya Kumar lution, Obama would like to have 1 million hybrid cars on the road by 2015. Having 1 In the past eight years, we have suffered million hybrid cars on the road means hav- the greatest economic downturn since the ing people buy cars that are costlier than Great Depression, started a war in Iraq other cars already on the market, let alone that has killed more than 1000 troops, had cars that are not the monstrous SUVs that almost half a million illegal immigrants Americans seem to love to drive. Making come from overseas and have had a major- such rapid changes to usual ways of living ity of people living in the U.S. go without will take quite a while. Therefore, while any form of healthcare. After all of this, Obama has shown his dedication to the en- there is no doubt that this country is in vironment, it will take time, which Ameri- great need of a leader who can enforce a cans must be patient in riding through. positive change. The War in Iraq is another key issue for Enter President-elect Barack Obama, Americans. Many believe that the U.S. has Used with permission of the CW Television Network the man who modeled his campaign after been careless in this war and have been change and instilled the hope in all Ameri- pressuring the government to withdraw as cans that change is on its way. After tak- soon as possible as the death rate in Iraq ing a head start by appointing most of his continues to climb. Obama takes the same Reverse prejudice White House staff and vowing to pursue a view, but knows that we must be even against Christians new agenda, Obama is prepared to tackle challenges as leader of the country. How- more careful in withdrawing the troops so we can make sure to leave Iraq a more sta- I’m done defending my- ever, Americans must understand that the ble country than it was before we had en- self. debacles that our nation is in are so grave tered war. This is why he has created a time I’ve attended Sunday that they must be given time to be solved. frame of 16 months—so by the summer of School every week of my For example, Americans are strug- 2010, seven years after the war began—to life, singing tunes like “Jesus Loves the Little Children,” for Scandalous TV shows portray sex in a loose light gling more than ever now that the nation is officially in a recession. With stagnant allow the conflicts in Iraq to be resolved and safely bring our troops back home. as long as I can remember and may play a significant role in tion as well as to one another. wages and inflated prices, personal savings Examples like these show it is necessary by Priyanka Bhatia are slumping. Obama plans on providing for Americans to understand change is not can confirm that most church- the high rates of teenage preg- When two people are that close, going Americans don’t fit the He caresses her lips ever-so- nancy,” says behavioral scien- there is a trust that has brought $50 billion to jumpstart the economy and a miracle that will happen overnight. Like a stereotypes of Ned Flanders softly as he lifts her blue scrubs, tist Anita Chandra. them together, one not even the prevent job losses. He is also introducing house, it must be built with care. The foun- from The Simpsons and other sweat glistening over his brow. The findings only bolster the best actors can portray. With a tax cuts for working families that will give dation of change, or Obama’s White House “psycho” Christians out there. She shakes her hair out of a argument against portraying sex lack of that essential sentiment, $500-$1000 per family each year. These staff members, must form a strong base or CHANGE? Shirley Phelps-Roper is messy bun as her hands search irresponsibly on screen; after the public is misled and adoles- efforts will only work through continu- the whole house will crumble. Each layer the public spokesperson of numbly for his face. Soon he all, it’s the media that ignores cents misinformed. Even with ous planning and communication on what must then be built, starting with fixing the the Westboro Baptist Church, pushes her back onto the hospi- the link between racy television facts, teenagers remain drawn works and what doesn’t. While direct relief failing economy, to the environment, to the which garnered public out- tal bed and the scene unfolds. and teen pregnancy. These tele- to the same saucy material. will help considerably, the economy will war in Iraq. Finally, if everything is built rage when it started protesting The drama is paralyzing and vision companies focus more Many feel this is because of not recover for at least another few years. correctly, we shall have our end result—a funerals of fallen American the plot nonexistent as the cam- on the looks of their actors than the lack of sex education they’ve In order to help reduce the strain of pol- new and reformed country. soldiers and holding signs era zooms in. This bit from the the effect of their shows in real- been given. Junior Audrey Shih reading “God Hates You” series Grey’s Anatomy is one of ity. With more teens looking to- says, “It’s education that makes and “You’re going to burn in many shows depicting sex as all wards the TV for entertainment, us more curious because they hell.” What Phelps-Roper be- pleasure and no consequences. it’s no wonder many begin to don’t teach us squat. When they staff editorial lieves in is not Christianity, The effects of such racy pro- emulate what they see onscreen. do, they tell us the main point is but hate. The Bible urges us to grams are becoming better The loyal following is aided by for reproduction, not pleasure. Voice of the Epic “love our neighbors.” Chris- known, as this attitude spreads the lack of information about So, we look to other sources.” tians who stray away from that like wildfire through everyone’s how intimacy is depicted. These biases in education should check which version of the Bible they own. Additionally, the Bible re- favorite form of media. In the past few years, Re- search and Development Yet with intimacy so im- properly shown, it’s no wonder many feel it shouldn’t be shown and television lead to results like those found by RAND. It’s these biases we need to target, GSA deserves right to self-expression gards homosexuality as a sin, (RAND), an organization tack- at all. The media avoids reveal- and it’s the duty of the media but that doesn’t mean Chris- ling the problems confronting ing the truth about sex and with to show the whole story rather The freedom of self expression is LGBT-related hate crimes,” and dis- Their behavior deters GSA from tians hate individuals who the public, has done various that, takes away the ideals and than just the part they want us a key distinguishing character of this respecting these posters further soils even taking the effort to put up post- live the gay lifestyle. I’m sick studies on how pop culture pro- emotion involved. Intimacy is to see. Perhaps then, the public country and its culture. In the previ- the memory of what these victims ers, says Chen, and therein prevents and tired of hearing the public moting sex influences teenag- more than just sex; there are will be held accountable and its ous staff editorial, the Epic voiced its underwent. Chen says, “Two years the club from fulfilling its goal that criticize Christians for their ers. “Our findings suggest TV responsibilities for contracep- people more compassionate. opinion on the vital importance of the ago, I took a lot of effort to make re- Chen outlines: “To provide a safe support of the controversial Proposition 8, which elimi- First Amendment of the Constitution. ally pretty posters and I took them environment for the LGBT students Whether it’s the freedom of speech, Do not judge a movie by its book nates the right of same-sex From top to bottom: Twilight, to Kinko’s to have them laminated at Lynbrook, and to enlighten the couples to marry. I can un- Confessions of a Shopaholic, religion, press or assembly, we hold and the next day I found them in the Lynbrook community about LGBT Inkheart and Coraline derstand the opposition of the the right to express our beliefs with trash.” Sadly, this behavior is still acceptance.” Even though Lynbrook proposition—equality for all, our rights as American citizens. prevalent—even 24 months later. is regarded as a diverse community right? Yet, I feel denouncing by Teresa Liu representation of the book, be- his family. Instead of reading Many clubs, for example, voice their GSA had recently gotten their Propo- with outgoing and accepting person- supporters of the proposition cause they are a social experi- a description of each character stances by putting up posters around sition 8 posters torn down. alities, these few acts of animosity is unjustifiable. This country Harry Potter, Eragon, The ence. Books are almost always from solely Bella’s perspective, school. However, Gay-Straight Alli- For GSA, the case of disappearing toward GSA are extremely intoler- was founded under a freedom Sisterhood of the Traveling read in solitude but not many it is much more entertaining to ance (GSA), one of the more contro- posters is hardly a rarity. According to able and unjustifiable, and poorly of speech, and there is nothing Pants and recently, Twilight. people go to the movies alone see the “live” Cullen right in versial clubs on campus, has not en- Chen, most of their posters end up in represent Lynbrook itself. wrong with Christians voicing This current overflow of new and this allows people to ex- front of the audience for them press their thoughts with oth- each to interpret their own way, joyed this right as fully as others. the trash can, meaning most of GSA’s This year, GSA has followed all of their opinions. The idea that films based off of books gives marriage is between a man and movie-watchers the chance to ers while the plot is played creating a better understanding GSA has attempted many times to hard work is completely disregarded ASB’s poster policies, giving them woman is simply a core belief decide whether their favorite out. “It’s nice when books are towards the Cullen family. publicize its cause through posters by these few Lynbrook students who every right to put posters on the brick of Christian fundamentals. book should have been turned made into movies because then Movies aren’t necessarily that spoke out against break school rules. walls. Yet according to Chen, I don’t blame agnostics and into a movie. Watching a movie you can share [the experience] better than books, but when por- Proposition 8 or de- “We had this one poster that atheists of America for being based on a book has its ups and with friends, even the ones who trayed well, can pull attention tailed the informa- was torn down and put skeptical of Christians when downs, but overall is a good haven’t read the book,” states back to those long-forgotten tion of their next club back up 17 times.” Addi- they see hateful actions from experience that should not be sophomore Christina Sun. or hard-to-read books. A well- meeting. Members tionally, GSA obtains an Christians on the news all the missed out on. In a movie theater, scenes done movie can also increase work as hard for Assistant Principal’s time. What they don’t realize First, consider each reader’s are enhanced with expres- the reader’s love for a book. their cause as signature on its post- is Christians—if you could outrageously high expectations sions, emotions and ambience. They are a great way to inspire people in any orga- ers. Since the school even call them that—who for movies that are stemmed Movie-watchers are there with more reading, since movies pro- make up hate groups constitute from books, like character ap- the actors through all the audi- duce much excitement and leave nization do. In fact, has approved the only a small percentage of the pearances. Understand that ence’s experiences as the scenes viewers wanting to see what the they have to work posters, club mem- entire Christian population. movies can not possibly satisfy are played out right in front of book was like. “I think that [the even harder to over- bers are justified in Although the “radical” Chris- each interpretation. It is only them. This makes storylines movie] can be a good thing if come strong opposi- putting them on the tians claim to follow Christian reasonable that movies will easier to interpret because it is the movie encourages people to tion. GSA President walls, regardless of beliefs, they do not represent exclude or alter some of the hard to ignore something that is read the book,” acknowledges Helen Chen usually who may disagree themselves in a Christian man- scenes readers envisioned in right there, magnified a hundred junior Sumona Dasgupta, the puts up posters dur- with their views. ner. There are open-minded their minds. Junior Sudi Bhat times, out and open and obvi- president of Bookzilla. ing Remembrance She says, “We joke Christians everywhere in this says, “A movie based on a book ous to the eye. An unbelievable Sure, the prom scene from Week in April and about it, amongst our- country, but it’s usually only doesn’t necessarily have to fol- number of characters and scenes Twilight was beautifully elabo- they almost always selves, how long each the “radical” Christians that low the book’s original plot. from books are two-dimension- rated in the book; however the al, flat and utterly dull. Putting part in the movie when Edward get torn down. Re- of our posters stay up.” make the news. The director of such a movie re- So please, let go of the im- serves the right to his own level those on the screen can breathe leans down and appears to give membrance Week Alas, violation age of that uptight old lady you of imagination.” life into them. Take Twilight, Bella the kiss of immortality, is “to remember of First Amend- have pictured in your head as a Also, movies are appealing for example, when Edward Cul- but instead gives her a kiss of Used with permission of Summit those who were ment rights is no Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures, typical Christian. We’re not all regardless if it is an accurate len takes Bella Swan to meet innocent affection? Priceless. Newline Cinema, Universal Pictures killed because of laughing matter. like that.
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