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Volume LXXVVVIV Issue 2 - November 16, 2012

BySaving Trevor Menders inconsequential, the but forVikings every derclassmen English teacher Staff Writer student La Jolla High gets, it and the returning Ms. Boaz Students at La Jolla High receives an extra allowance, abruptly vanished. School are often blissfully un- which is a boost to our ADA, This disappearance occurred aware of the mechanics of or Average Daily Attendance because of an excess of teach- the budget that governs their money. For each student en- ers at other schools: teachers’ scholastic lives. However, as rolled at any SDUSD school, contracts, which had been re- each year passes in this so- there is a daily sum allowed for newed the year before, turned called “great recession,” they that student, essentially a daily out to be out of the scope of are forced to become more tuition paid to the school bud- what other schools could af- involved with the monetary get by the state of California. ford. San Diego Unified told reality of San Diego Unified A loss of thirty students was Mr. Shelburne he could hire Schools. But now with the pas- predicted for LJHS, but the whomever he liked to fill the sage of Proposition 30, this large enrollment drop meant three extra positions here at monetary reality may not be a lower budget on which the La Jolla: two English teach- so grim. school can run, larger class ers and one ASL teacher. But La Jolla High started off on sizes, and fewer teachers. the contracts of the teachers a bad foot this year, with below This newfound lack of teach- from other schools could not average enrollment numbers; ers is district-wide, but has af- be voided: since they had been as of September 28, our of- fected LJHS in a particularly renewed the year before, they ficial enrollment was 1,544 disruptive way. In October, just had to be honored and paid students—approximately 100 after many students thought for the year. Governor Jerry Brown spoke near Hoover High School before proposition students less than the usual their schedules had settled However; the new contracts 30 was passed last Monday. head count. This may seem down for good, the new un- continued on page 10... ASB UPDATE Fellow Vikings- In This Issue DEATH October and November were busy months! Thank you to ev- NEWS STU-FO BY eryone who participated in Spirit Week and the Homecoming Activities. Over 600 members of our student body were in at- LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS 50 PEOPLE 1 QUESTION tendance at the dance. OPINIONS SPORTS INTERNET In other news, Powder Puff is just around the corner! It will be LA JOLLA COVE CLEANUP SIBLING ATHLETES By Emma Scott on Wednesday December 9th during 5th period. Tickets will start FEATURES A&E at $3 and go up to $5 the day of. Please come out and support Staff Writer COLLEGE ALTERNATIVES SEEING RED Many students have felt the your class’ girls as they battle to be Powder Puff Champions. sting of an insulting comment I hope you all have a safe and productive holiday break. on Facebook or a harsh text Kindest regards, message…very few however, Daniel S. Hamilton know the pain and catastroph- ASB President ic psychological effects of cy- November 30, 2012 ber bullying on a larger scale. 7:00-9:30p.m. Amanda Todd was a 15 year U-Benefit Uganda Parker Auditorium old girl who was found hanged By Sarah Devermann technology, internet, and train- in her home in Vancouver on Editor-in-Chief ing to rural villages to empower October 10th, 2012. Only a It is not every day that a world the Ugandan population. Con- month before, Todd had post- renowned singer performs at cert tickets are priced at $10 for ed a video on YouTube titled LJHS. However, students and students and $15 for the gen- My Story: Struggling, Bully- the surrounding community eral public (they can be found ing, Suicide, and Self Harm, in are in luck; Tyler Hilton will be at www.u-touch.org/tickets or which she described her short starring in the U-Benefit Ugan- at Cups La Jolla) or purchased life in a series of flashcards. da concert on November 30. at the door for a slightly higher In this video, Todd said that This concert, held in the Parker fee. she used video chat rooms to Auditorium, will feature Tyler Doors open at 5 p.m. for a “meet and talk to new peo- Hilton, star of One Tree Hill, holiday shopping experience ple…” One stranger convinced who also played Drew in Taylor which includes jewelry and her to flash her breasts over Swift’s music video “Teardrops assorted merchandise from video, then threatened to post on My Guitar.” Local Savan- Uganda. The club will also the picture all over the inter- nah Philyaw, an up and coming hold a raffle of items donated net if she didn’t “give a show.” star, will open for Hilton with from local sponsors. Follow- Todd became depressed, de- a few of her original acoustic ing the concert there will be a veloping habits of alcohol and songs. very special “Meet and Greet” drug abuse, when the picture This concert is a fundraiser session with both Philyaw and began to circulate through Fa- for the U-Touch club of LJHS. Hilton. cebook and the internet. She The club works to raise funds This concert is a wonderful changed schools and houses to support Ugandan students opportunity to see incredible multiple times within the years orphaned by the tragic LRA performers while supporting a following, but moving was not war. The non-profit U-Touch wonderful cause, and word on enough to keep the photo from organization, which stands for the street is that a few teachers following her. Universal Technology Out- will be giving extra credit for at- continued on page 10... reach Community Hubs, brings tendance. photo coutresies of http://www.countryuniverse.net, Connor McCoy, and Mae Goodjohn

4 November 16, 2012 FEATURES HI-TIDE FOREIGN INVASION Brain Meet the Foreign Exchange Students who Tread Food the Halls at La Jolla High By Mia Kelliher Copy Editor By Mia Kelliher and Misha Kabbage Copy Editor and Staff Writer her year here at La Jolla High, Students at La Jolla High so keep on making her feel School should be cautious welcomed and do not hesitate of the foods they consume Moving from houses within to talk to her. because they can affect brain the state, or even between Another student, junior function. There are a variety states is hard enough, but Sara Kovacs from Hungary , of foods to stimulate the brain imagine moving to an entirely is also in the foreign exchange and help with concentration, new country. La Jolla High program and is staying with a memory, clarity, and better School students may think family from La Jolla High. For physical and mental health. they know all about their the most part, she is adapting Here are few quick and simple student population; however, well to the environment, foods to help enhance brain few people know that there especially after only having functions throughout the day. are many different people been here for three weeks. 1. Blueberries and from around the world, like However, she sometimes gets Strawberries—High in foreign exchange students. lost, but thanks to the helpful antioxidants, anthocyanidins Since La Jolla High School people, she finds her way back and flavoroids, berries help has a diverse student body, easily. She notices that America decrease cognitive aging and there are many customs is much bigger than Hungary, and influence memory and and holidays celebrated, new and even San Diego alone learning. foreign students are not that is larger. She also mentions 2. Mixed Nuts—Almonds, unusual. Do not be shy, get to that there are signifigant All photos courtesy of Tim Rayner walnuts, flaxseeds, and know them! differences in the educational peanuts, are proven to help Junior Sara Kovacs, from Hungary, says, “I’m really happy to be For instance, sophomore system compared to that of the improve memory. They can here, especially to learn the language.” Kamma Fogh is originally from Hungarian school system. help enhance brainpower and regulate mood. Almonds Diego for about a month. in fast foods and types of contain oleic acid, a substance W h i l e discussing schools, restaurants. There are not as which is responsible for McLean says, “School [in in New Zealand as compared stimulating the memory. New Zealand] is more laid- to here,” explained McLean. 3. Dark Chocolate— back, while here [United Whether the foreign Because, of its chemical States] schools are more students noticed the good makeup, dark chocolate focused on college.” Another or bad differences, the main can improve one’s mood difference between the two comments among the students and increase positivity and countries is the weather and were the changes in school happiness. Dark chocolate also seasons. Because winter in life and the temperature, as contains mild caffeine that acts New Zealand is summer in well as how the United States as a small energy and brain the United States and vice and LJHS have more diversity booster. Because dark chocolate versa, he notes that, “we have than their native countries. increases the blood flow to the Christmas, but Santa Claus La Jolla High School should brain, there is an increase in wears shorts.” McLean says continue adding to their cognitive functioning. a major holiday over there diverse student body while 4. Eggs— Filled with folic is Boxing Day, the day after welcoming new customs and acid, eggs help the chemical Christmas and New Years cultures. Remember to meet messengers connect between where everything is on sale. these people if you have not the neurotransmitters and His favorite thing about the already. Everyone appreciates brain cells. Egg yolks are also United States is the variety of a little good old fashioned better for the health of your food. “There are more options American hospitality! body compared to egg whites Senior Connal Mclean, from New Zealand, explains that customs because they contain a larger are different, saying “... Santa Claus wears shorts.” amount of nutrients and vitamins, that are beneficial in Denmark, and is adjusting "I'm really happy to be the overall heath of the skin, very well. She has made many here, especially to learn the eyes and brain. new friends and she blends in language," Sara explains. "I 5. Whole Grains— easily. Fogh says, "Everyone would love to go to university Abundant in fibers, whole has been so welcoming, they've here, and expand my grains included in breads, just been asking so many discoveries here." crackers, pastas, and more, questions! They're always Sara also says that her family are beneficial to enhancing asking me to speak Danish." is what she misses most, along brainpower. The carbohydrates She also shares that she really with her friends, boyfriend, and in the whole grains are enjoys the foreign exchange regular hobbies, like dancing. converted into healthy glucose program, and loves the family One last thing she added was that promotes memory and she is staying with. the fact that she was very speeds up reaction time. Some things that she likes shocked that most people she While simply taking in these better in La Jolla, compared has met here, have not been to few brain foods will not account to Denmark, is the weather. Europe or do not know much for an instant increase in brain It is not always as warm in about it. She loves the U.S. so function, but moderate and Denmark. However she cannot far, and is exploring many new daily intake will be propitious wait to get back home and see things here. to their overall healthy in both her family, friends, and the Senior Connal McLean, who the brain and the body. Many home she has been missing. moved from New Zealand of these foods can be found in Plus, she misses her only because of his dad’s work, has Sophomore Kamma Fogh, from Denmark, says students the majority of grocery stores means of transportation: her lived in the United States for express interest. “They’re always asking me to speak and are favorable to the brain’s bike! She is looking forward to about three years and in San Danish.” function. HI-TIDE FEATURES November 16, 2012 5 College Alternatives

By Megan Carroll of programs set up in different mechanics and plumbing. You Staff Writer countries, where people can do immediately receive training in anything from teaching young an area that you are interested Contrary to what many children how to play sports, in. You can get a job that you students believe, going to to building homes, to helping enjoy as soon as you finish your college after graduation is not conserve wildlife resources. program. the only option. Some students Increasingly, employers want Community College: are not made for the four-year to see that potential employees Community college comes college experience. This does have demonstrated an interest with a great deal of negative not doom them to a life of in giving back and helping the stigma attached to it. However, failure and unemployment. In less fortunate. community colleges in fact, there are many alternatives Start a business: You California can give a student students can choose besides could always start a business. a quality education, and have going to college. If you have something you incredible value. Students can The Gap Year: Some are passionate about, put your attend a community college for people are not ready for college skills and determination to a few years and then transfer immediately following high use. With the Internet and to a four-year university. It school. Instead, they can take large amounts of resources is an easier route to get into a a year off of school. During available today, starting a university they had no chance this year, they can participate business is not as hard as it of getting into when they were in activities such as traveling would seem. Both Steve Jobs in high school, and obviously the world. Traveling teaches and Bill Gates dropped out of money is a huge factor for people to be responsible and college and started two of the transfer students. teaches them how to take most successful businesses in There are options out there care of themselves. There the world. for students if they do not want are amazing sights to see, Go to trade school or get to go to a college right after new people to meet, and new an apprenticeship: Trade high school. Students have experiences to be had. schools or vocational schools to weigh the pros and cons of People can also do charity give you job specific skills. college and college alternatives work in a foreign country. photo courtesy of www. backpacker.com Schools such as culinary school and choose whatever is best Many organizations such as or beauty school fall into this for them. It is important to Global Vision International Students who enjoy a year off from college can travel and learn category. Apprenticeships are remember that a gap year can and TeenLife have a plethora more about different countries and their cultures. also available for jobs such as affect the path of life forever.

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“SlenderMan would walk " I would want to be the greatest story teller “Submit more college ap- around campus collecting his and have the greatest imagination and fi- plications,” Hannah Pol- S e n i o r s pages,” Daniel Rios nally know how to animate," Gerardo Lipez- “I wish that a flying unicorn ston J u n i o r s Carrillo would poop tacos all over the school and we would “ Own eight cats, dye “ I’d want to travel to the have free taco bell,” Hallie “A mysterious and gorgeous my hair yellow, and re- “Win a million dollars,” moon and have some dip n Bodenstab man to sweep me off my spectfully molest Ryan Sachin Mechta dots,” Zoe Kleinfeld feet and ask me to home- Gosling,” Marissa Ab- “I would like to have a restful Friday and coming,” Allsion Dowd bott “ I would like it to be that all have a good practice at Waterpolo,” Adam the stress that I have that is Hersko Reno Tas “It might not be appropiate relateed to school would go “ Gummy Bears fall for school journalism,” Jimmy away,” Andrea Marcano from the sky,” Billy “I would like to eat this LeBeau Higgins “Hop on a plane to Tahiti,” pear and finish it com- Lauren Silver pletely and be completely full and happy and content “ Humans grew wings so and go home and study,” we could fly anywhere,” “I want to party 24/7 so I come up Austin Madden in a Ferrari and land in a planet Amy Guerts “Pigs to fly,” where I can honestly eat all the Spyke Schu- food I want…and be a freshman macher again,” Jesus Ochowa “ I wish I could watch a miricle happen,” Dakota Scoppettuolo 50 People “If Carrie Underwood came to the quad and started singing for “For our football team “ I would like Prince Henry us all,” Priyanka Nanayakkara to win our game against to show up at my doorstep madison…its gonna be 1 Question with a helicopter and take sick,” Tyson Youngs me with him to England “That my car battery won’t be so we can live happily ever If anything could hap- dead from leaving my lights on after,” Anna Osypka this morning,” Jojo Webb “ Become the first woman NFL referee and referee pen by the end of the every Green Bay Packers “My answer is simple.. game!” Marian Dorst “ I want Kate Upton to world peace,” Maddie “That we beat point loma knock on my door and day, what would you Green tonight in the vball game,” ask me to prom,” Cole- Riley Young man Lee “ I would love to go skydiv- like it to be? ing or squirrel suiting or both!” Maura Kanter F r e s h m e n “ See a green flash,” “Water Balloon Karly Zlatic fight,” Celia Saenz “It would snow,” Cur- ren Robertson S o p h o m o r e s “To be drafted by the NFL with a 30 year 1 billion dollar year- “Go to DIsneyland when all “To become the next Will ly contract,” Austin the Christmas stuff is up and Ferrel, and to become the lines are magically short,” “Get an acai bowl,” Richmond “To be flown to Ha- the teacher of Tellers,” Jade Moujaes waii,” Kendra Salo Jack Chapman Kate Mahoney T e a c h e r s “ Free food!” Gavin Heap “ To have an everlasting " I'd like to listed to a sweet “ Only Mr. Essex’s mouth “ That people would be kind, supply of chocolate,” Con- drum solo by Neil Peart,” Pat- remains visable like the compassionate, and consid- nor Walton rick Evans Cheshire cat in Alice in erate to one another and get Wonderland,” E. Zink along,” C. Valentine View the La Jolla High 50 “Find a thousand dollars People 1 Question video at “ Hit a hole in one,” Holden and give it to a homeless ljhitide.com person,” Adriana Chi- Ward quete Special thanks to Lauren Robertson, Hannah Orr, Giovanni Moujaes, and fiftypeopleonequestion.com Skateboarding: Passion or Crime? Aiming Low

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Billy and Mike Penny Senior and Sophomore

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Taylor and Nicole Bertrand Junior and Freshman

Jimmy and Jake LeBeau Senior and Sophomore 10 HI-TIDE NEWS November 16, 2012 CALIFORNIA DEATH BY INTERNET ...continued from page 1 SIGNS THAT SOMEONE IS BEING BULLIED: At one point she began to chat with an older The victim may have a shift in personality. BUDGET CUTS male friend of hers, which led to him convinc- He or she may have an increase in cell phone/ ing Todd to come to his house and have sex. internet use. He or she may have a decreased ...continued from page 1 SDUSD official. For example, The “friend” and his group later attacked Todd interest in favorite activities and avoid human here at La Jolla could be ter- Superintendent Bill Kowba is- at school, leading to her first suicide attempt by contact. The victim might also be extremely re- minated, so Ms. Boaz and the sued a statement on the San drinking bleach. Even then, Todd was mocked luctant to attend school. Note that up to 85% others were out, and the new Diego City Schools website by posts including, “maybe she should have of students who are being cyber bullied are also teachers were in, thus more just days after the election. tried different bleach.” being harassed while on campus. schedule chaos. “California voter approval of Todd moved another time before posting her IF YOU HAVE WITNESSED SOMEONE This uncertainty is not just Proposition 30 has a very im- video. She was still very anxious, rarely leaving BEING BULLIED: confined to the public K-12 mediate and positive impact home, but her mother thought she was doing Do not be a bystander. Make sure to either in- schools; many public institu- on San Diego Unified and better. The video went viral and had more than tervene in the situation, or get an adult to help. tions of higher education are school districts throughout the 1,600,000 views by October 13, 2012. Studies show that when a friend intervenes, feeling the cinching of a fiscal- state. The Governor will not close to 60% of bullying stops. It is also vital to belt being fastened ever tighter. exercise midyear trigger cut... listen with undivided attention. It is key to lis- The University of California Our staff and students will ten to them without judging them or panicking, at Berkeley, where over forty continue the planned school and let them speak however they can. LJHS alumni currently study, year without any change in IF YOU ARE BEING BULLIED AND DO is just one of many public col- schedule and build upon the NOT KNOW HOW TO ASK FOR HELP: leges projecting pessimistically academic successes of [our] It is important to know that there are people into the a grim future. UC tu- district.” who are eager and willing to help. There is not itions have already doubled in Public schools were created always a simple solution to being bullied, but the past five years, but without with the intention to provide with the help of a teacher, school counselor, the passage of drastic budget education to the general pop- therapist or parent, it may be easier to begin measures, fees will continue to ulation. But, if their funding the process of coping with if not resolving the rise. was to continue to shrink at a issue. If there is still discomfort with talking However, with the passage devastating rate, soon the edu- Photo courtesy of ABC News to adults, there is the option of the Kids Help of California state Proposi- cation they offer may not have Todd’s death should be a wakeup call to Phone. They are confidential, anonymous, and tion 30, the days to come no been worth anything. families all over the country. Growing up in a able to listen at any hour. longer look so dark for Califor- La Jolla High remains ranked world increasingly published online is danger- HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF ONLINE: nia’s educational institutions. one of the top fifty schools in ous. Millions of people suffer from cyber bully- Always be cautious. Not everyone online is Proposition 30 was Governor California and top 200 in the ing every day and do not have any way of pre- trustworthy and it is easy to get carried away. Brown’s tax initiative to create nation by U.S. News and World venting it. V.A.C.H.I. (Voices against cruelty, Be sure to use the highest privacy settings on emergency funds for Califor- Report, and hopefully, with hatred, and intolerance club) at La Jolla High social networking websites and apps., and only nia public schools, and within the passage of Proposition 30, School is working to prevent bullying. If there is accept requests after viewing the person’s pro- days of the election, its ap- LJHS will be able to maintain knowledge of a bully, please encourage them to file. For those with low self-esteem, beware; it is proval has already elicited a or even improve upon its rank- consider the severity and consequences of their easy to become susceptible to the compliments joyous response from many a ings. words, they may mean the taking of a life. of seemly innocent strangers. The source of the article is from Ryan Greaoble’s article on www.huffingtonpost.com and www.bullyingstatistics.org agency of the US; however, the Loose Lips Sink Ships Foreign Intelligence Surveil- lance Act of 1978(FISA) allows By Ben Allen -including the right to per- for interception of phone calls Loss of PTA Members and Amanda Menas President Beth Penny encourages students and parents to get involved form warrantless wiretaps. Al- or email of those suspected of Staff Writer and News Editor though President Obama said terrorism. The effectiveness of By Mia Kelliher District, the new registration Students everywhere know he would end the Act, it was the CFAA is now being debat- Copy Editor process as well as technical dif- the fact that colleges use ap- merely altered and continued. ed regarding it’s handling of ficulties have made the associa- plicants’ Facebook accounts One leaker, Bradley Man- real security threats. Attention all students, par- tion unclear of their rankings. to recruit or determine their ning, was prosecuted by the Early April 2012, Army Pri- ents, and teachers, recent de- One way for students to get eligibility; however, when it Computer Fraud and Abuse vate Bradley Manning was ac- creases in the number of PTA involved with the PTA is by be- comes to wars, it’s easy for Act (CFAA or 18 USC § 1030- cused of violating the CFAA by members are affecting La Jolla coming a member, increasing friends, colleges, and even the Fraud and related activity in leaking the Afghan War Docu- High School and the activities membership, donate money, government to graduate from connection with computers) ments, which entailed descrip- of every graduating class. and help out with fundraisers cute “Facebook stalking” to tions of civilian casualties and The PTA, Parent Teacher to create more opportunities federal hacking. a bleak portrayal of NATO ef- Association, is composed of for students and parents. Mr. Sometimes, a hacker’s job forts against the Taliban. Judge "many hard- S h e l b u r n e can be cut short with a click Kozinski, Chief Judge of the w o r k i n g The PTA is has also been in the Google search box, United States Ninth Circuit and cre- involved in other times, enemies can gain Court of Appeals, wrote for ative par- composed of “many encouraging information through simple the majority on the Man- ents who hardworking and people to be- Facebook posts and Twitter ning case, and criticized the will make come mem- updates. Just saying, “my big CFAA’s relevance in modern good things creative parents who bers. brother is shipping out for Af- day society by comparing it happen this While the ghanistan tomorrow,” could to a social networker describ- year," said will make good things PTA has a compromise his safety. ing themselves as “‘tall, dark, the board happen this year,” very impor- Even if these posts seem and handsome’ when you are president, tant role in harmless, breaks in security Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org actually short and homely, will Beth Pen- said Beth Penny the school's are very dangerous. The abil- earn you an orange jumpsuit.” ny. Howev- a c t i v i t i e s , ity for average citizens to ac- which gives the ability to pun- Those in favor of the CFAA er, involve- their de- cess and update websites such ish or imprison hackers who pointed out that as a result of ment is decreasing, by about crease in membership-- caus- as Wikileaks could have drastic knowingly access or damage the leak, America’s standing in 200 members in the 2012-2013 ing many budget problems--so consequences. electronic information without the Middle East was harmed. school year. Penny suspects this far has not greatly impacted In an effort to curtail the approval. The case was held Novem- is due to change in registra- the students. In order to keep leaking of classified intelli- Examples of forbidden ber 7, Manning plead guilty tion methods. "In our efforts LJHS’s PTA membership the gence in the wake of 9/11, data include executive orders “by exceptions and substitu- to modernize registration, we highest in SDUSD and keep President Bush passed the bill and statutes that could prove tions,” offering admission of eliminated the paper form the benefits of the PTA mem- known as the USA PATRIOT harmful to the US or advance the “secret spilling,” but not and offered PTA memberships bers’ hard work, get involved Act(to be ruled on in 2013). It a foreign nation. The CFAA accepting all the charges. At through the Webstore," said and tell others to become gave the federal government can imprison a guilty offender this time, the Manning case Mrs. Penny. Although, in the members. Mrs. Penny strongly certain surveillance liberties-- for up to 20 years. The CFAA, does not have a consensus and past, PTA membership has re- encourages students to “share most of which were met with unlike the Patriot Act, does not the CFAA remains debated. mained mostly constant, with any ideas they have with the considerable criticism from the authorize wiretapping by any Read more in the Hi-Tide for membership at the highest in PTA to make LJHS a better media and concerned citizens- law enforcement or intelligence updates. the San Diego Unified School place.” HI-TIDE A&E November 16, 2012 11 accumulating a fan base here Why are Foreign Bands in America after first appearing at SXSW in March of 2010. Topping the Charts? One unique artist that La Jolla STAGECOACH By Hannah Orr High students might recognize By Erin Riley Staff Writer is Basshunter, a Swedish Staff Writer electronica artist whose music Photo Courtesey of sandiegoreader.com was used by German Club in If you enjoy rocking those same venue as Coachella. seemingly long period of time their airband performance cowboy boots and jamming to This crazed country music In the recent months, there has in the U.S., such as Mumford last year. Thomas Friedrich, country music, then you better festival is happening April been an overwhelming increase and Sons and Ellie Goulding. a senior and VP of German start rounding up your tickets 26-28, 2013. “I’ve been to in the popularity of foreign “Lights” has been on the Club, said that they chose the for Stagecoach: California’s Stagecoach the first two years bands. It all began this summer, charts for 43 weeks, according song “because we had some official Country Music and I am planning to go this with the appearance of Psy to billboard.com, but it was people who were Swedish in Festival. year,” senior Sarah Alton said. and his smash hit, “Gangnam actually released in March of the group and it was kind of The Stage Coach music She believes that the line up is Style.” Not only has this K-pop 2011. Lately, “Lights” has been the sound we were looking Photo courtesey of festival is one of the country’s “really good, which will make hit reached over 300 million getting a lot of radio time, for, but we just couldn’t find a sandiego.com most highly anticipated events the festival really fun.” views on YouTube, it has also which may have contributed to good techno with a really good of the year, and the 2013 fest Many country music lovers spawned multiple parodies and its ever-growing popularity. voice and Basshunter was just will be more exciting than at La Jolla High School has been on billboard.com’s top Ellie Goulding, the girlfriend great.” Jonas Erik Altberg’s ever. Featuring performances revealed to the Hi-Tide who 100 chart for six weeks and of Skrillex, has been enjoying music is classified by heavy by top country music acts such their favorite country music counting. her recent fame in the U.K. bass and a full, electronica as Lady Antebellum, Toby artists are. Senior Savannah Psy’s 15 minutes of fame are as well as America, and her sound, that makes it very easy Keith, Zac Brown Band, and Harvey told us, “My favorite ticking: he has appeared on North American tour showed to listen and dance to. Darius Rucker, this festival is country artist is a tie between Ellen with Britney Spears and just how many fans she has But Basshunter is not the only anxiously awaited by country Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, there is a photo circulating of here in the U.S. In a May 2011 Swedish band that deserves fans everywhere. and Lady Antebellum.” Alton him and Hugh Jackman on the interview with nme.com, she recognition. First Aid Kit, a A three-day event filled responded, “Luke Bryan; its set of the upcoming X-Men said; “the crowds [in America] sister act made up of Johanna with many performances, too bad he’s not part of the Origins: Wolverine. are very enthusiastic, very and Klara Soderberg, is this festival has something for line up for this year’s festival.” Many people are already energetic and very happy” slowly gaining an American everyone who follows country For country fans everywhere, sick of “Gangnam Style,” but adding “I think generally in audience. Their music is folky, music. Stagecoach is located Stagecoach is a must see. some just can’t get enough America being successful is with beautiful interlacing in Indio, California, at the of it. One of these people is very celebrated over there.” harmonies. A big plus for senior Thomas Freidrich, who Perhaps this is why Goulding their American audience: they said that, “everyone around me has been such a constant sing in English, which means seems to hate it, but I still like presence in American radio that their lyrics are actually it. I can still dance to it and its and popular culture. discernable, unlike “Gangnam See Some Shows: beat is still original.” Another newly discovered Style,” which requires the use What is it that makes talent from across the pond is of a translator. 91X's Wrex the Halls overseas music so popular Marina Diamantis of Marina There is undeniably a foreign here in America? Junior Spyke and the Diamonds. Her invasion occurring in today’s By Lilly Glenister Schumacher’s explanation was, sophomore album, Electra music scene, whether the genre Staff Writer “you’re used to this culture Heart, was released with is pop, folk, or electronica. State University campus, but specifically and if you hear amazing success in the United Many new bands have just Without having to spend it also has reasonable ticket something from a faraway place Kingdom and fairly good sprung up here in the U.S., and copious amounts of money, prices starting at only $19.91 you think it’s different.” results in the United States. many more are sure to come. La Jolla High students and ranging up to $60.91. So There are other artists With her soulful yet poppy Who knows what the next looking for excitement can if you are short on cash, you that have been popular for a sound, Marina has been slowly “Gangnam Style” will be? see 91X’s annual Wrex will not have to totally break the Halls concert. With a the bank to see some quality lineup featuring eight bands bands. including The Killers, M83, Senior Karina Bistrong said Passion Pit, Tegan and Sara, that “Wrex the Halls last year The Joy Formidable, Imagine was filled with good vibes and Dragons,Youngblood Hawke, good music. Sneaking on to and Audio Addiction, concert the floor with friends to see atendees are in for an excellent Florence and the Machine up time. close was unreal and totally Much of the LJHS student worth every penny. It is also body is excited about the a plus that we do not have to upcoming event on Friday, drive very far and the show is December 7th. Junior Jonna on a Friday this year!” Scriebman said, “I went to The annual indie music Wrex the Halls last year for concert is sure to be a good the first time and it was really time for any music lover. If you fun. The lineup was insane are a La Jolla High student and and I had a great time with all enjoy listening to live bands, of my friends! I am looking hanging out with some of your forward to going to this year’s friends, and not spending a Wrex the Halls just as much, lot of money for a good time, but I am pretty disappointed Wrex the Halls is definitely the that it is not a two night place to be when December Photo courtesy of www.buddytv.com concert like it was last year.” rolls around. Although Wrex the Halls The concert always sells out is only one night and has less fast, so if you are interested in bands performing this winter, attending, be sure to not wait there are still many great until the last minute to buy your things about the show, which tickets. If you cannot make it will cause the event to sell out to Wrex the Halls this year, do rather quickly. not worry, because more great This concert is priced to shows are always around the meet a student’s budget. Not corner. Be on the lookout for only is it located centrally more exciting concerts this in San Diego at the Viejas winter and be prepared to see Arena on the San Diego some shows! 11 HI-TIDE A&E November 16, 2012 12 Splatter! CLub Making a Splash By Trevor Menders purpose; to serve the greater San Diego of the interminable quest for a 5.0 on the 19th, they held a candlelight Staff Writer community through art. For now, Foster G.P.A. Originally, the concept for the labyrinth down on Law Street Beach to is starting local, obtaining permission club was just to give art lessons at lunch raise money for Interact Club’s Tijuana Last year, Stephanie Foster was just a for her club to paint electrical boxes in during the week, but the idea quickly Home Build project and to buy art freshman with a pencil in her hand and Pacific Beach, and working on LJHS grew. Foster hopes to have Splatter! supplies so that Splatter! members who a dream in mind. Today, she steps on campus beautification, but the breadth Club branch out to multiple schools in purchase their own materials could campus every Monday with a mission of the club will soon be expanding at the San Diego Unified School District, still participate in lessons. If you want in focus. Foster, currently a sophomore, an exponential rate. providing art lessons to students at to get involved with Splatter! Club, runs the new Splatter! Club, along Foster’s original goal was simple; to schools which may otherwise not have come to Essex’s room Mondays at with officers Kate Jensen, Cailin Liu, help students at La Jolla get their daily any art classes offered. lunch, or you can enter their monthly and Kaitlin Wheeler. Splatter! Club’s dose of art. Many students would like So far, Foster and her Splatter! Club art competitions: see the Splatter! Club name is not clearly indicative of its to take an art class, but cannot because are off to a good start. Last month Facebook page for more details.

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From left to right: artwork by Christina Aliev and Stephanie Foster A Piece of My Heart Seeing Red By Zoe Hildebrand By Jordan Linsky Staff Writer rights have come in the United States, Staff Writer If you were expecting La Jolla and we’re at a political point right now October 22nd, 2012 was a Photos courtesy of PearlPreis.com and Hi Tide staff. High’s drama department to produce where we might lose a lot of them. That monumental day for all Taylor Swift another round of comedies and needs to be paid attention to, no matter fans. Two years after her release of the lighthearted mysteries this year, then where you stand.” While these women stellar album Speak Now, Swift came out you are in for quite a surprise. This dealt with death and destruction with her fourth album, Red. Released year’s fall play “A Piece of My Heart,” every day, they often came home to through Big Machine Records, Swift’s Photo courtesey of www.billboard.com set during Vietnam War-era America, no promotions or medals for bravery, new album consists of sixteen songs is intense, gritty, unapologetically simply because of their gender. ranging from her signature love ballads Junior Brandon Richmond loved the emotional, and entirely true. Written The play is told through media to modern day pop music. Although album; “her music has approached the autobiographically by Shirley Lauro, filled flashbacks, further emphasizing Red is extremely experimental and borders of many genres and it can’t get the play chronicles the stories of its intensity. Cast member and junior unlike anything else fans have ever any sweeter” he stated. six women (four nurses, a red cross Hallie Bodenstab described it as “A heard, Swift still delivers an outstanding Although Red contains edgy and volunteer, and an intelligence officer) great way to learn the history of the album. unique songs, Swift does not lose her who served in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam war, and how people felt about Taylor Swift started out as a young, country roots altogether. The album story unfolds as these women survive it… the difference between what went The XX curly blonde- haired aspiring country contains heart wrenching songs such the horrors of the warzone, and the on both on and off of the battlefield, girl. In 2006, at age sixteen, Swift as “All Too Well” and “I Almost Do”. emotional toll it takes. and it’s done in a [good] weird and released her first album and has The ballads contain tear jerking lyrics “A Piece of My Heart” brings up modern way.” continued to climb her way to the which are accompanied by incredible a key issue that can be seen in every Starring Truly Bailey, Lea Papas, top of music charts. Swift has been acoustics. headline this past election season- Amy Geurts, Savannah Visser, Hallie the recipient of six Grammy Awards, “I fell in love with the entire album, women’s rights. Ms. Boutelle said, “ I Bodenstab, and others, “A Piece of My ten American Music Awards, seven there isn’t one song that I dislike on [chose this play] to remind the young Heart” opened with a 3 P.M. matinee Country Music Association Awards, six it. Her songs are so easy to relate to!” audience here of the obstacles women on November 13th, and is presenting Academy of Country Music Awards stated senior Mel Wilson.Photo courtesey of faced in the sixties and seventies. 7 P.M. showings on the 15th, 16th, and thirteen BMI (Broadcast Music, Swift’s vocals lineup.treasureislandfestval.com are as powerful as ever For you, it might seem like a lifetime and 17th. Tickets cost seven dollars. Photos courtesy of Jane Wheeler and Hi Tide staff. Inc.) Awards. and contain raw emotion that listeners ago, but for me it was when I was a Surely this production will not be easily Long gone is the innocent young can easily sympathize with. Swift also teenager… I know how far women’s forgotten. teenage country star that was Taylor collaborates with other male artists such Photo courtesey of Hannah Orr Swift. Now 22 years old, Swift moves as Gary Lightbody and Ed Sheeran, further away from her country roots whose voices add a stunning contrast and into a rock and pop sound. Glossy with Swift’s clear sweet voice. singles such as “We Are Never Ever Swift’s fourth studio record shows fans Getting Back Together” and “I Knew a new side of the young country/ pop You Were Trouble,” are danceable star, however, it is still as dazzling as her tunes which are unlike anything else other albums. Red is the entire package, Swift has come out with. Although the with its wide variety of spirited pop songs are unlike “traditional” Taylor songs to heart breaking love ballads. Swift, they still contain her spunky As she is only 22, fans can look forward Photo courtesey of Hannah Orr attitude and passionate lyrics. to many more heart stopping albums La Jolla High’s drama department from Taylor Swift.