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Volume XVII, Issue II

First Person Homecoming 2012 Prop 30: Special Major win memories of for schools grandmother By Myriam Akbar By Aylin Rodriguez Staff writer Staff writer Proposition 30 picked up a ia de los Muertos is a major win Tuesday, Nov. 6, for edu- Mexican tradition that cation funding in the state of Cali- Dhas been celebrated for fornia, and the victory could be many generations. On Nov. 2 we due to significant turnout among celebrate and welcome our loved younger voters. ones, such as parents, aunts and Proposition 30 was the Sales uncles and grandparents, who and Income Tax Increase Initiative, have passed away. We wait for Class of 2010 and it passed with 54 percent of their return so we can welcome the vote. them to our home. “Thank God, it passed,” said Dia de los Muertos is a day I Mr. Jose Hernandez, a math teacher like to celebrate. My grand- at CI. “If it wouldn’t have passed, mother, Maria De Jesus, passed students would have fewer activi- away in December of 2006. She ties and they would get less money was very much loved by the for financial aid. whole family and by her friends “Honestly, my salary would as well. When the day nears we have been cut, and that would start preparing to welcome her mean I couldn’t go to as many home. We create an altar for her Raider games,” Hernandez added. with all her favorite foods, Gov. Jerry Brown led the desserts, games and activities. It charge for Proposition 30, which is surrounded by cempasúchil, a was a merger of two previously beautiful, bright orange flower, competing initiatives: the thought to attract souls of the “Millionaire’s Tax” and Brown’s deceased. Some things that my First Tax Increase Proposal. family likes to include are her Prop 30 favorite foods, like caldo de pollo protects OBAMA WINS: and mole, a deck of cards California’s President voted because she loved playing cards, schools and in for 4 more and a typical Mexican game she colleges years: Story on loved to play, La Loteria. from billions Page 2 My grandmother was a very in budget lovable person. She was beautiful cuts this and loved to sing and she had a year, and it will stabilize education beautiful singing voice. My Javier Vasquez and Judith Gonzalez, CI’s Homecoming King and Queen. funding for the next few years. grandmother loved having the Educators supported Prop 30 whole family over; she always because it prevents a substantially loved the company of her family. shortened school year, forestalls She liked to cook for us and like thousands of teacher layoffs and any amazing grandmother she stops further steep tuition in- loved all her grandchildren. She creases for families already strug- loved us so much. gling in a tough economy. I would always spend time Proposition 30 will raise the with her before I entered kinder- state’s sales tax by a quarter of a garten because she would take cent for four years, starting Jan. 1, care of me. I have so many great 2013, and increase income taxes for memories of those times. She people who make at least $250,000 used to take care of me and my by up to 3 percentage points for cousin so she taught us her seven years, retroactive to the start favorite card game so she would of the 2012 tax year. It is projected have someone to play with while to raise an average of $6 billion my grandfather was off at work. annually for the state’s general My grandmother always found fund and education. ways to bring the family together, “I think it’s fantastic,” said Mr. Sophomore court Moni Aloese and Alexis Pyle ride in style. whether it was for a party, or a Alejandra Arroyo, senior, and David Cole, a history teacher at CI. random gathering just to be Bryan Almontes, junior. “School-wise, the cuts to would together. She was always looking have been terrible. Personally, now for excuses to have the family my wife has a stronger chance of together. keeping her job at Hueneme.” November 2nd is more than College application month is here Many students in their Gov- just a holiday for most Mexican ernment classes have been learn- By Karina Cortez start getting lost in a pile of a small a very important part when apply- families. It gathers everyone once ing about Prop.30 and the impact it Staff writer things called senior year.” ing to universities, Ms. Jimenez again. My family gets together has on schools. It is now November and all UC However, for most stressed added. Students can still sign up and we pray for her and we sing “I wasn’t allowed to vote yet, and CSU applications are open for out seniors, sometimes small for the December test dates. some of her favorite songs. but since I’m taking Government incoming freshmen. guidelines are needed to reassure “If you are planning to apply Afterwards, we eat the meals we we did an activity where the stu- Senior Madison Aguilar is one them of sanity. to UC’s, make sure you have your set up on the altar. We stay dents got to vote, just for fun,” of those seniors trying to make the Ms. Carri Jimenez, one of the personal statement done and ready together for a while and we talk said Nayeli Trujillo, a senior at CI. Nov. 30 deadline. Islands counselors, said, “You to go for the application process,” and drink coffee and we do what “I’m glad it passed but with poli- “Downright, this is one of the must first check to see if you are Ms. Jimenez said. “Have a few let- my grandmother loved to see us tics, you have to read the fine print. most stressful months I have ex- eligible for universities. Check to ters of recommendation ready for do: we reunite as one family. As I want the government to use the perienced in my high school ca- see if you have or will complete all you application as well.” clichéd as it might sound, at least money for the right things. I’ll be a reer,” Aguilar said. “With so many your A-G requirements with a grade After making sure of eligibil- for another night, we’re one big first generation college student, things going on, things tend to get of C or better.” ity, one of the most crucial things happy family again, just the way and I was worried about tuition wrapped up and my mind seems to The SAT and ACT scores are going up, but now that it passed my grandmother liked it. See COLLEGE on Page 2 there’s hope.” Page 2 The Isle File The nation’s new normal: 4 more years of Obama

By Patricia Wrenn Another senior, Amanda Cuevas states, Staff writer “Obama did show change, and his morals This year’s election showed the United about having the American dream hasn’t States as redefining what it means to be an changed.” American. In addition to voting on the presiden- In 2008 Barack Obama became the first tial election, for the first time voters approved African-American President. This year he same sex-marriage in three states: Maine, was re-elected for a second term, along with Maryland, and Washington. Vice President Joe Biden. Oliveros states, “I believe in gay mar- Obama defeated Republican challenger riage, because I don’t think the government Mitt Romney in this month’s election, 332 should have a say about them being able to elctoral college votes to 206. Obama won marry.” the popular vote by about 3 million votes. Wisconsin elected Tammy Baldwin, the Obama has said that he will continue to first openly gay U.S senator, and first Wis- invest in education, expand the Obama-Care, consin woman. Colorado and Washington Photo by Sacora Pankey Solar panels will eventually save the district a lot of money. and end the war in Afghanistan. State legalized marijuana. Jackie Oliveros, a CI senior, voted and With Prop 30 passing, students will be worked at a polling place for the first time. able to receive a more able benefits in hav- CIHS about to go solar “It was exciting...I felt independent,” ing a higher education. she said. “I’m pleased with Obama winning, Oliveros says, “Voting on Prop 30 was By Sacora Pankey listed in the Audit Report as a total of because I believe you can’t really change important to me because I’m going to col- Staff writer $2,748,800 with $135,836 from H bond anything in four years and that there will be lege, and if it hadn’t passed there would be As most of you students already funds and $2,612,964 from government change in his second term.” a big budget cut about getting into school.” know, around the end of last year CIHS energy conservation sources. received a grant for solar panels. “This is the new normal and it is cre- As Mr. Randy Ortiz, assistant princi- ating a future for the students,” said COLLEGE: Time for applications pal, said, “It’s the environmentally friendly Stephen McFarland, the district’s direc- thing to do.” tor of maintenance and operations. Continued from Page 1 Also, make sure to have back-up The company that was selected by The project should be finished by to know is actually know what school you schools, just in case you do not get into the the schools was Sun Power in Richmond, tsometime this month; everything should would like to attend. Whether it be distant school of your choice. Calif., because it was rated highly. The be online based with the amount that the or near, make sure you do your research and As Angela Francisco states, “My dream solar panels are located behind the school school gets paid. make sure that school is what you are look- school is USF; I have many back-ups over the teachers’ parking lot. The cost of electricity is rising, with ing for. Check to see if the school of your though.” Not only are the solar panels here the monthly bill ranging from about $2,700 choice has your intended major. Once you feel you have accomplished at CIHS, but they are also at other schools up to $3,000, but there is not going to be An important factor in choosing a most things required, go ahead and start in the district. The solar panels will pro- any more money that the school has to school is the location and size. applying. vide more than $405,190 in savings pay for power fields, which is good for Cristian Morales, a senior, says, “I’m “This is the one thing you should not achieved through an innovative energy about 20 years. So therefore, that is about still looking into different schools. I am not procrastinate on, seniors,” Ms. Jimenez said. conservation program. The solar field was $42 million that the district will save. completely sure on what school I would like “Get your head in the game and go for the to attend.” gold.”

ATTENTION SENIORS: Saturday, Nov. 17, is the absolute last day to take your senior portrait for the 2013 yearbook. If you have not already taken your portrait with Visual Photography, call them right away and make an appointment. The number is 482-3533. Friday, November 16, 2012 Page 3 Piece of Mind Stay focused, Scorpio What celebrity would you By Myriam Akbar Aries (March 21-April 19) Staff writer Things will definitely be looking up for you. Keep up the energetic, courageous attitude, and invite to your dream dinner? Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) you will accomplish many things. Uplifting events At this time things are exciting, and emotional. will up your alley, as long as you stay patient and try to be less short-tempered. Your rebellious and “A successful billionaire so he You need to stay determined and focused on your work ethic, as you will need to overcome obstacles. daredevil ways will bring fun and enjoyment at this can give me tips on how to make Relationship wise, try not to be so jealous. Shy away time. it big and maybe throw in a little from compulsiveness and obsessiveness; these cash for the effort.” things will ruin your relationship. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Ariana Alaniz, senior Despite your warm-hearted and loving Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) personality, focus on treating your loved ones Keep up your optimistic and good-humored better. Pay more attention to them, and avoid nature, and things will continue looking great. jealous, resentful or possessive behavior. “Justin Bieber so he can sing However, as the holidays approach, avoid careless behavior. Grace over our beautiful meal. Gemini (May 21-June 20) He would definitely turn me into At this time, you will need to use your intelligent and witty personality to get what you a belieber.” Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Times may seem rough, but keeping a pessimis- want. Avoid being too tense and superficial, as this -- Isaiah Quiroz, senior tic attitude towards things will only bring you down. time will have many exciting, fun events happen- Stay ambitious and try to let go of little things that ing. Keep your youthful vibe, and enjoy the little may annoy you. things.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Cancer (June 21-July 22) “Robert Pattinson because he’s Things will be emotionally rocky for you at British and highly attractive.” Your friendly and loyal personality will treat you well during times like these. Take opportunities to be this moment. You are a bit clingy, and too touchy in -- Candy Ozuna, junior creative and original. Relationship wise, try not your relationship. Try to lay off the closeness for being so detached and take a chance expressing once, and give your loved one space. Continue your emotions. being protective over your family members; they made need your support. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Because of your kind and sensitive personality, Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) the world will be treating you well soon. Opportuni- Your enthusiastic and broad-minded personal- “Kevin Hart; it’d be hilarious with ties will be knocking at your door. Continue being ity will take you many places. When working with all his jokes and stories.” patient with others around and avoid following other people, however, try not to be too bossy. Your intolerance towards others may make it hard -- Andrew Vazquez, junior others. Ask Raider Sam Math problems are multiplying

By Mario Torres Dear Worried Friend, “Emma Stone because she Staff writer I know it is hard letting someone you care about go and I know you are worried about him would make everything enter- in combat, just believe that he will be all right. taining.” Dear Raider Sam, I seem to be having a lot of problems with math. Also you can try to imagine or do something else -- Mallory Burns, sophomore It’s not just this year, every year. I always pass with that will help you forget about your friend getting at least a B, but this year I’m really worried! I just hurt. If you still have that feeling you can prob- don’t get it, and my teacher isn’t the best. What ably talk to your parents about it. should I do? Any tips? -- Ms. I Hate Math Dear Raider Sam, My friend is going through a very tough situation with this girl who betrayed him because Dear Ms. I Hate Math, “Tim Burton because he’s in- she is selfish and stupid. I don’t know how to help You should go tutoring after school if you need him; will you please help me? credible with animated movies. help. And you should tell your teacher if you have -- Troubled Friend We would have awesome con- problems with the lesson. Also you can go to the versations over animated mov- library to study or you might be able to check ies.” online for some ways to help you with the specific Dear Troubled Friend, You need to give him some space because he -- Sedric J. Farmer, sophomore lesson you are being troubled with. went through a tough time. Sometimes you could Dear Raider Sam, talk to him so he won’t be left out. For him, it My friend is planning to go to the marines and might be a big thing that he went through a tough time. You might want to take him somewhere that “Drake because he’s cute and I being in actual combat. I’m terrified at the possible outcomes. All I imagine is him getting hurt. How can will get his mind off the situation. Play sports with look up to him because he I cope with these emotions? him, video games or something that’ll get his mind shows that if you put your mind -- Worried Friend off of things. to anything you can achieve. He is an inspiration.” -- Karissa Serrato, freshman Staff Information The Isle File, Channel Islands High’s student newspaper, is written and produced by the Writing for “Whitney Houston because I Publication class. wanted her to sing at my wed- Editors: Tori Foster and Aylin Rodriguez; Photo Editor: Patricia Wrenn; ding. I thought she was an amaz- Copy Editors: Myriam Akbar and Angelica Rojas ing vocalist.” -- Mauryce Brumfield, freshman Staff Members: Alex Aquino, Selena Arroyo, Juan Ceja, Jose Cortez, Karina Cortez, Tiffanie Flores, Linda Hernandez, Rosemary MacGarvey, Marisol Marron, Breanna Martin, Lilibeth Mireles, Andrew Orozco, Sacora Pankey, Alfredo Perez, Sheridyn Talbert, Primo Tiongco and Mario Torres, . Staff Advisor: Mr. John Grennan, Room 29

Contact Information For advertising information, story ideas, questions or concerns, or to submit a Letter to the Editor, contact us at: The Isle File, 1400 E. Raiders Way, Oxnard, CA 93033. Room 29. Telephone: 385- Text and Photos by Karina Cortez 5890. E-mail: [email protected] Page 4 The Isle File Fashion Spotlight When I was 17... Do’s and Don’ts for Mr. Williams the winter months was all about By Sheridyn Talbert work to break up your outfit and Staff writer give it more dimensions. “Fashions fade, style is eter- Girls: try out a bright red, blue, basketball nal.” –Yves Saint Laurent or yellow Peacoat that you can pick By Lily Mireles DO dress appropriately for the up anywhere from Ross to Forever Staff writer weather. Yes, we all realize that 21 to Macy’s. Mr. Shanley Williams, a Ge- Oxnard’s weather isn’t always Guys: step out of you comfort ography and U.S. History what we expect or want it to be. zone and choose a bright colored teacher, attended Long Beach The forecast says rain but we are cardigan to up your outfit while still Jordan High School, and gradu- surprised when all of a sudden it’s keeping you warm in this colder ated in 1983. 90 degrees outside. season, you can find one of these At age 17, Mr. Williams was That being said, we all can at Mens Forever 21, Urban Outfit- a jock. He played basketball, but keep in mind relatively what sea- ters, Zumiez, or Macy’s. was not interested in having a son were in. If we are in winter then DO have confidence. This girlfriend He was ready to expect that the weather will be goes for any season; if you are graduate, go to college, and ac- chilly. So dress accordingly; yes, confident in what you are wearing complish his goal. you may want to be “cute,” but you will instantly look better. On Mr. Williams as a student what is the point if you’re freez- the other hand, if you do not have was a popular guy because he ing? For this season: the confidence to rock your en- played basketball. His friends Girls: Try some cute leggings, semble, you may give up and step were a mixture, some of them denim jacket, boots and scarf for right back into that style comfort were athletes and some of them an effortless style, that is both cute zone, which is exactly what we were nonathletic. and warm. don’t want. Mr. Williams’s main focus Guys: Try a beanie, fitted Branch out and experience in high school was academics denim jeans, and a crew neck new things and have the confi- because he wanted to play bas- sweatshirt. dence in doing it because it’s your ketball. He knew that college DO try out new patterns and own personal artistic vision that was a possibility to go and play colors. This winter is all about only you have control of. After all color; DON’T just be safe in your it has been said, “It doesn’t matter basketball. That year they Mr. Shanley Williams as a senior at Long Beach Jordan High. passed a law stating that if color choices branch out, and this what you wear, as long as you wear someone was going to be in a goes for you guys and girls. it with confidence. They won’t see His senior year classes were the Homecoming Dance or sport they had to have a C or DON’T go too crazy with this your fashion . . . they’ll see your similar to ours: he had English, bi- Prom. Instead of going to Prom better in order to play. trend by doing it all at once though; passion.” ology, economics, government and he went to the after party, His high school experience one simple statement piece will DON’TS: Crocs -- ‘nuff said. philosophy, and he maintained a “It was fun, lots of danc- was fun but at his senior year 2.6 GPA. During his school year he ing,” Mr. Williams said. He went he wanted to move on after bas- had a girlfriend, but after six months by himself but arriving there he ketball season was over; he he broke up with her. Basketball saw his friends. Invisible Children could have graduated early but was his life. He also attended Grad his basketball coach convinced “Basketball was my love, my Night after graduation. Mr. Wil- him to stay and graduate with girlfriend,” Mr. Williams said. liams said, “It was special.” That his friends. His dream goals returns to Islands During his high school years was the last time he saw one of were to play in the NBA — be he would drive his car without a his buddies. He attended Grad By Alfredo Perez the next Earvin “Magic” license until graduation day. Night with his friends Steve and Staff writer Johnson — and to help others. Mr. Williams did not attend Dunn and enjoyed himself as Invisible Children is a non- profit organization to help out the boys and girls from Uganda. The Ms. Rousseau: an Aussie with attitude support organization at CI is run By Myriam Akbar One time in high school, by several people, one person be- she stood up to a teacher and ing Ms. Jenna Hudson. She brings Staff writer used a lot of “bad language,” speakers to Channel Islands. She Ms. Dominique Rousseau, an English that she now feels was imma- brought Quinto Okello from North- teacher here at CI, says, “During high school I ture. She says, “I could have ern Uganda. He experienced a lot was reserved but rebellious.” made my point without the bad of what happened. Ms. Rousseau attended Prahran High School language.” The purpose of Invisible Chil- in Melbourne, Australia. She says she knew a lot During high school Ms. dren is to stop Joseph Kony and of people, but because she often moved around Rousseau had “no clue” what his army the LRA. The LRA has she never had a lot of friends, especially friends she wanted to do after high been taking children and training that were girls. school, career wise. them to become soldiers. “I didn’t really look for a girl best friend,” she Ms. Jenna Hudson, Quinto “For me, light bulbs came on with different Quinto was on campus to talk says. “I know you can’t trust them. I was also Okello and Emily Clay. things,” she says. “I liked different subjects in dif- to students about MOVE and his always aware of the cliques.” ferent points of time.” life story. “The message is about over- She mentions she always had a boyfriend She mentions she liked learning about plant The video MOVE is about ev- coming any situation,” said Ms. throughout high school, and he usually took the life, but didn’t like science. She enjoyed reading eryone going to Washington D.C, Hudson place of a “best friend.” The Lord of The Rings novels; however, she didn’t on Nov.17 and letting the people Channel Islands has had a Ms. Rousseau didn’t play any sports or par- like English. Ms. Rousseau discovered her passions know Americans care about Af- seven-year relationship with Invis- ticipate in any clubs. She did have one favorite once she traveled the world at the age of 21. rica. MOVE, a follow-up to Kony ible Children.. teacher, however. Ms. Rousseau traveled for 9 months, starting 2012, tells the story of what hap- “One thing we can all do is “I have never learned so much from a person, with visiting her family in Chile, then to her base pened to Jason Russell in spring. email our world leaders and en- about the world,” she says about her teacher Mrs. which was Madrid, Spain. She also traveled to Italy, Quinto said, “We know very courage our world leaders (to act),” Ciche, who taught a class called Integrated Stud- Paris, London, New York, and San Francisco. She well where Kony is and that he said Ms. Hudson. ies. Ms. Rousseau was always eager to attend says traveling was the best experience of her life. doesn’t travel alone. Kony travels The thing that made Ms. that class, saying, “I had never learned more in a Meeting people, learning about cultures, and actu- with his army and sex slaves.” Hudson so involved in Invisible single subject.” ally seeing all the things she had grown up seeing In 1986, at the age of 16, Children was that Mr. Dennis Her high school had a lot of extracurricular in books, was the best education anyone can get, Quinto was taken into the jungle McSweeny had the DVD and let activities, she says, but didn’t have prom. she says. and to a camp. Quinto said he felt her borrow it. She says it changed “I went to a few dances. I didn’t go to school Ms. Rousseau originally was a business major, helpless out there. her life; she saw a serious problem in a very wealthy area and my high school was but realized that she had “no brains for account- Quinto also mentioned that and knew she could help make a very different from that in American life,” Ms. ing,” so she switched to English. She realized she the war is becoming less of a threat, difference. Rousseau says. loved literature, and wanted to teach it to students. but is still there. He also says there Ms. Hudson wants to do Did she get into trouble? “Yeah, I got into “It’s all about the human heart,” she says. is a program called Schools for health education in West Africa trouble,” Ms. Rousseau says. “I got into trouble The final piece of advice Ms. Rousseau has for Schools; it’s formed by children with the organization, when her for normal teenage stuff. I wouldn’t say I was a high school students: “Read to know that you’re who escaped. They go and talk to step-children, Derek and Jasmine trouble-maker but I mouthed-off.” not alone. Students have got to read more!” students. The profits go to the chil- Bernard graduate high school in dren in Uganda to help them out. 2015. Ms. Hudson wants to stay in Africa for a year. Friday, November 16, 2012 Page 5

Staff Voices Halloween Fun What is your all-time favorite scary movie? By Patricia Wrenn One of the scariest movies that I can recall watching as a younger child was “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (2003). Watching this movie for the first time had me horrified, scared and even gave me nightmares for several days. The movie is about a group of friends who were coasting through the States that gets stalked and killed by a deformed killer who carries a chainsaw as his murder weapon. He does it in order to maintain his poor family who could only afford to eat what they killed. The fact that this movie was based on a true story had me not wanting to leave my house, because I thought he was still alive and ready to get me. The part that scared me was when the killer murders the girl’s boyfriend who she was searching for and found him in the basement and witnessed him being killed. I had never been exposed to these horrifying, disturbing images before. At the end of movie she found a way to get out of the hell hole, and as she was about to drive away the killer got behind the seat and cut her through the driver’s seat through the chainsaw. To this day this movie gives me the goose bumps Winners of the CI Costume Contest: Omar Ledesma, freshman, and Felipe Yanez, sophomore.. from the images, and even hearing a chainsaw spooks me out.

By Juan Ceja My favorite scary movie is probably “The Orphanage” (Spanish: El Orfanato). The story takes place at an old orphan- age where the main character Laura used to live as an orphan. She had many friends but there was a kid named Tomas who unfortunately had birth defects and was bullied and harassed by the other kids. Tomas wore a potato sack mask on his head but the other kids still made fun of him. As time passes, Laura, an orphan, gets called up because she`s getting adopted. Thirty years later, present day, 37- year- old Laura comes back to the orphanage with her husband Carlos and their adopted son Simon to rebuild and start the same orphanage that Laura used to live in. Little did they know about what they were going to encounter -- the ghost of Tomas. I was 12 years old when I first saw that movie, and I enjoyed it. I first saw it on DVD at my house. What stayed with me is the dark nights where you would hear loud noises and Cassia Carter as Jasmine Ms. Stacy Wright says, “Peace.” Jessica Ambriz and Charles little kids laughing at 2 or 3 in the morning. Sabaiga

By Mario Ivan Torres My favorite horror movie is “Friday the 13th,” a film about a boy named Jason who died at Camp Crystal Lake. Jason resur- How old is too old for trick or treating? rects to kill anyone who comes to this camp. On Halloween when By Primo Tiongco those few older people who still But seriously, I think it’s pretty I was 10 I watched the first “Friday the 13th” and it gave me Staff writer enjoy dressing up and going awkward being the only person nightmares for a few days. This was also my first horror movie I Remember when you were a around house to house, myself in- over 5 feet tall ringing a doorbell have ever watched, and my first interest in horror movies. kid and you put on that costume, cluded. I love dressing up every for candy. Then you get those I did watch a couple of other “Friday the 13th” sequels, but heading door to door and asking year; in fact, I try to go more and other people who say, “I don’t do they’re not better than the original one. “Friday the 13th” was the for candy? Remember how every more all out with my costume each it for the candy; I do it just to pull beginning of my interest in horror movies. Now I am not afraid of October 31 you were allowed to be year. One year I was a hobo with a pranks on other people.” I am not the old slasher movies because I’m 15. I still remember the first someone else? Halloween, the holi- plastic bag tied around my foot, I ready to get myself in some seri- time that I was scared, and scared for the rest of my childhood. day like no other, is when boys and was also a zombie ninja another ous trouble once a year just for the girls of every age dress up and year, and last year I dressed up as sake of going trick or treating. By Myriam Akbar “trick or treat.” an extraterrestrial being. So this Halloween, if you’re From a young age I’ve always loved horror films, and even But as we get older people But as my high school years getting close to end of your high now it’s just about all I watch. It all began with “Child’s Play” and tend to stop going out trick or treat- pass, I notice fewer and fewer school years, I advise you to look “It,” the killer clown. Then as I grew older, I became more fasci- ing or wearing cute costumes. people my age going out house to back and think, are the candy and nated with plot over mindless killing. My favorites became “Hal- Nowadays Halloween is used for house trick or treating. So my ques- the tricks worth it? Why not do loween,” “Carrie,” “Saw,” “Silver Bullet,” and “The Dentist.” But guys to scare girls and for girls to tion is, Am I too old for this? something more age appropriate my number one favorite has and always will be “A Nightmare on impress guys by dressing as To be honest I do feel like I’m like going through a haunted house Elm Street” (1 and 3). “hoochie” as they possibly can too old for trick or treating, after all with friends or going to Halloween The first time I watched “A Nightmare on Elm Street” was without getting in trouble. What I am a senior in high school. But as parties. Instead of going door to so long ago I actually don’t remember, but I watch it all the time happened to the trick or treating?! I say this there will be those people door being the only teenager ask- and the effect never changes. My favorite scene is probably when Every now and then you get saying, “Oh you’re never too old!” ing for candy. Freddy kills a girl in mid air. She’s flying above her bed, and he’s ripping her to shreds. Yeah, I think that part’s awesome. Though there are many sequels to the magnificent origi- Texting and driving can lead to tragedy nal, the plot remains the same. Set in the fictional town of By Patricia Wrenn wheel engaged in distracting The cell phone laws needs to Springwood, Ohio, the plot revolves around several teenagers Staff writer behavior. Drivers think be more enforced. There are who are stalked and killed in their dreams by Freddy Krueger, a The number one thing multitasking while driving is a several times I glimpse at a car child molester, who was burned alive by the parents of those teenagers can’t seem to keep piece of cake and do not realize next to me as we’re at a stoplight teens. Seeking revenge, Freddy sets out to kill the teens in their away from is texting while the danger they put themselves, and see the driver holding their dreams, and if they die in their dreams they die in real life! driving. It’s the new “drunk as well as others, in. phone. It bothers me, and more One of my favorite sequels is “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, driving.” All of us need to understand likely frightens me. Dream Warriors.” The plot ciculates a group of teenagers all in a In 38 states text messaging is that texting while driving is more No family should be put in a mental hospital, being treated for their disability to sleep and banned for all drivers. Although dangerous than talking on the devastating situation where their attempys at suicide. Once Nancy, the main character from the first teenagers are constantly lectured phone while driving. family relative has passed away. I movie, returns, she brings the teens together, and Freddy starts by their parentals about texting In 2009, 5,474 people were can relate to this because my killing again. The teens realize that they all are having the same while driving, they still continue killed on U.S. roadways and an friend passed away last Decem- kinds of dreams about Freddy. The began helping eachother by to make poor, life-risking deci- estimated 448,000 were injured in ber in a car accident, and the going into each others dreams with special powers they obtain. sions. motor vehicle crashes that were cause of her death was texting The majority of teenagers, reported to have involved behind the wheel. along with adults, spend more distracted driving. (2009, FARS No text message is worth a than half of their time behind the and GES) life. Page 6 The Isle File Bullying: senseless cruelty By Marisol Marron Staff writer Bullying is something very common among teenagers. I think everyone has either been bullied or witnessed someone else being bullied. It is something very horrible, but sadly seen very often among innocent people. Whether it’s for the way you look, speak, dress, your back- ground, race, religion, a disability, or whatever. Nobody should be judged harshly, called horrible names, or harassed. With the advanced technol- ogy we have in our times, there are people also experiencing bullying online, called cyber bullying. Over half of adoles- cents and teens have reported being bullied online, according to bullyingstatistics.org. Statistics show that 20.8% of teens have been cyber bullied in their lifetime; 17% have been cyber bullied at least once in the previous 30 days; 13.3% have been cyber bullied by rumors online; 14% have been cyber bullied by mean or hurtful comments online; and 7.2% have been threatened online. Illustration by Juan Ceja Whether it is in person or by cyber bullying, it has gotten to the point where they have low Tribute for Dia de los Muertos self-esteem, and even take their By Karina Cortez backyard, it seemed as if you were eating at negatively though. Her life should be own lives. Staff writer a five-star restaurant with all the love she celebrated, as it is. One recent example is about In honor of Dia de los Muertos, I put into making us personal meals. In the short amount of time I knew her, a young 15 year old teenage girl would like to give a personal tribute to my Every time I visited her in Mexico, I she changed my life and the person I was. named Amanda Todd who great grandmother. remember helping her pick out every kernel She changed the life of others too. committed suicide due to being She worked so hard just to provide her from corn cobs. I realized the hard work she As a little girl, life was still a confusing bullied for several years she told family with a roof and food. She raised her would go through, and that is why she thing to me, but as her death came I started her story on a YouTube video own chickens and had her own vegetable deserves to be honored. to realize how precious things are. Nothing weeks before her tragic death. and fruit garden. Most of her family’s meals She lived a long, healthy life. She died should be taken for granted. Amanda faced both personal and came from that garden. at the age of 98. She died peacefully in her I love you, Maledo, you will forever be online bullying. Even though their meals came from her son’s arms. I choose to not see her death a part of my life. We can all prevent bullying. Whenever we know of someone who is going through a hard situation due to bullying we can help them out by simply just PDA: Don’t get too carried away encouraging them. Talking to By Tori Foster It seems to be that holding behind doors. easily be tagged as inappropriate them and letting them know that Staff writer hands is the simplest way to We all know that there are in a learning environment. In they are important and loved. School has been back for a show affection towards your some students that can get a little some situations, they can even Simply letting them know you’re couple of months now and significant other without raising too touchy-feely with no be considered as disrespectful there for them before it gets to a everything has gone back to much attention from the rest of conscience about their surround- towards your partner and to the tragic point in their lives. routine. It’s also the perfect time the student body. Another ings. The term “get a room” was students and staff who witness I think teachers can also help to make it official with that certain appropriate action of showing basically made for and defined by it. It just doesn’t look classy out students by getting involved. In boy or girl you’ve been talking affection could be a quick peck these students. Some of their in the open. organizations for students where to. on the lips or check, which is actions include excessive make- Bottom line is, when your they can share experiences and But with all of these new usually done by those who are in out sessions around the hallways PDA is kept clean it’s in no way share their feelings, problems or relationships at school starting to a hurry to be off to class, etc. and corners of the school, an action to feel embarrassed by ideas to gain some self-confi- bloom, there is one issue that can Again, it’s very simple and grabbing of the other person’s or looked down upon by jealous dence were they can resolve become out of hand: PDA. That’s modest, but still sort of sweet. body parts (the most common is peers. PDA is a normal thing to problems they’re facing. Even an acronym for Public Displays However, I think we can all the rear), and that’s only the start see and commit while in or practice role playing on how to of Affection. agree that there are some actions of it. knowing someone who’s in a stand up for themselves and When is it appropriate and that are probably better left These types of actions can high school relationship. others. when is it not? I personally think bullying is a very cruel thing to do. I feel that it has gotten to a point where it happens too often. Pop music takes a turn for the worse There are more and more cases By Andrew Orozco lyrics about partying, various cally 80 percent of the music on ken mirror. Then cutting to himself/ being heard about young boys Staff writer sexual partners or leaving your man the airwaves. herself in an empty parking lot while and girls taking their own lives. I For many years pop music has behind because you’re a strong Do you know why Gangnam having companions of question- think we can all help and contrib- taken a turn for the worse. woman, followed by the same four Style was so popular? Because, able profession dance sugges- ute. Even the smallest act can I’m not speaking out of spite on the floor beat. true, it was pop, but it was pop that tively next to the ‘artist’ for no real help whether it is talking or or superiority, but many of you You can remix the song, re- had creativity to it. The addition of reason. stopping it if we witness it. It can have noticed this as well. Do you write it, add some fancy orchestra- the music video is what brought it It’s all the same to me. I don’t help make a difference in remember when music was a thing tion to it; it’s still going to be crap. to fame. Just the fact that it was so bother even turning on my radio someone’s life that is facing of time, effort, more importantly And everyone sings the chorus odd clashed with the dreary run of anymore. The sound of my car run- bullying. talent? Something that wasn’t like it’s the only thing that matters. the music videos out today of ning has more interesting beat than manufactured with prefabricated Sound familiar? Yeah, that’s basi- some person talking to some bro- today’s Billboard Number 1. Friday, November 16, 2012 Page 7 Senior Spotlight Sports, school, rallies -- Minier does it all By Marisol Marron other scholarship that he is able to the school to be extra hyped,” he prospect,” Coach Craig Davis said. Staff writer receive. said. “I want to get spirit to the When interviewing one of Outgoing, great teammate, When asked about his favor- school.” Minier’s friends Rolo Marigny he phenomenal personality, hard ite classes and teachers this year, He also mentioned, “I will want mentioned, “Greg is like my brother working. These are just some of the Minier replied, “My favorite to attempt a stage dive.” he’s an outgoing person, phenom- great qualities that people use to classes are Calculus, Physics, and CI basketball coach Mr. Mike enal personality, a good teammate describe Greg Minier. English, and some of my favorite Keddington has nothing but posi- I’ve known Greg since basketball Minier attended Oxnard High teachers are Mr. Lucas, Mrs. Fitch, tive things to say about Minier. season 2011 and we were both new School for a year and a half before Mrs. Madonna and Mr. “Greg is a great kid,” Mr. students to the school. I know I coming here to CI. He has one Hernandez.” Keddington said. “He is smart, has can look up to him and I’m looking brother that is currently a fresh- This year Minier has gotten good grades, is leader on court and forward to playing with him this man. Minier played baseball for our the chance to participate in our ral- off court, and he has a lot of po- season” school his sophomore year, and lies as one of our rally hosts. When tential to succeed in life. He is most Ms. Fitch, one of Minier’s fa- plans to play this school year as a asked what it feels like being in front likely to receive a scholarship for vorite teachers, had him for AP senior. He also plays basketball for of the crowd at the rally he replied, baseball. English his junior year. our school his junior and this se- “I get really excited; I feel a rush of “He has a great family back- “Greg is a hard worker, his nior year. blood in my fingertips.” ground, is well-spoken and work is exceptional and he’s a great Minier’s goal after he gradu- He is looking forward to the coachable,” Kennington added. writer,” Ms. Fitch said. “He has a Greg Minier ates high school is to go to college Winter Rally in December. “Greg is an excellent student great attitude and he is always pre- on a baseball scholarship or any “For our Winter Rally I want and he is a professional baseball pared. He’s goal driven.” Movie Review ‘Wreck-it Ralph’ one of Disney’s best ever

By Primo Tiongco must win a hero’s medal. And in Staff writer order to win the medal, Ralph Disney has been coming up jumps from game to game where with many heart touching family he meets characters like Vanellope films, but “Wreck-it Ralph” defi- Von Schweetz (Voice by Sarah nitely tops it off. Silverman), a 9-year-old racing out- “Wreck-it Ralph” hit theaters cast from the game Sugar Rush, and on Nov. 2 in 3D and IMAX. Wreck- Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun it Ralph is about the bad guy from (Voiced by Jane Lynch), a support- the game “Fix-it Felix” named ing character from the game Heroes Ralph. For 30 years Ralph (Voiced Duty. As Ralph goes game jump- by John C. Reilly) has been the bad ing, he finds out what it means to guy and he finally decides he has really be a good guy. what it takes to be one of the good The movie really brings video guys. The movie is filled with ac- game characters to life. There are tion and comedy that the whole even some familiar faces in the family can enjoy. movie, like Pac-Man, Sonic the Similar to “Toy Story” and Hedgehog, and even Bowser from “Monsters Inc.,” “Wreck-it the Super Mario series. Although they don’t have big roles, they are Mr. Paul Matthews is always encouraging students to work out with him in the weight room. Ralph’s” story happens when the arcade, where all the games reside, still supporting characters who closes for the night, and all the give gaming a new light. games interact with one another. The movie is a great family film One night as Ralph is return- that teaches not only children but Still going strong ing to his game from a bad guy’s people of all ages that it’s OK to be anonymous group, he sees every- yourself. You can’t just aspire to one in his game Fix-it Felix enjoy- change everything about yourself Mr. Matthews’ 36th year at CI will be his last ing a 30th anniversary party with- all in a day. Like in the words of out Ralph. Feeling left out, Ralph Ralph, “I am bad, and that’s good; By Alex Aquino decides to crash the party where I will never be good and that’s not Staff writer he is unwelcomed. In order for him bad; there’s no one I’d rather be Mr. Paul Matthews has been teaching here to be “one of the good guys” Ralph than me.” since 1976, about 36 years of teaching at the Is- lands. He graduated from old Oxnard High School, went to VC for awhile and then graduated from Ms. Sanchez returns as teacher Chico State. By Alfredo Perez And, yes, the rumor is true: Mr. Matthews is Staff writer retiring this year. He says he is retiring because he Ms. Zazil Sanchez is a new Health teacher here at Channel Islands. has been doing the same thing for too long. He Ms. Sanchez is actually from Oxnard, and she graduated from CI in plans on doing more volunteer work and going to 2001. Ms. Sanchez was a substitute teacher for a year and a half. This graduate school. will be her second year teaching. She attended college at California State His son Paul Yong Matthews taught here for University, Northridge, and got her bachelor’s de- a semester and his daughter Elizabeth Matthews gree in kinesiology. graduated from here. Her family consists of five: a mom (teacher at Mr. Matthews’ father worked for the district, biology, health, P.E. and everyday science. Mr. Mar Vista Elementary School), dad, older brother so after he had finished his schooling he decided Matthews has also been doing the weight training (a sergeant in the marines), and a younger sister to apply to be a teacher here at CI. His father also program for 15-20 years, and even helped develop (going to school to get master’s in psychology). helped name Channel Islands and Rio Mesa. the health program here at CI. Ms Sanchez loves sports. “Go Jets,” Ms. Erwin Galimba, a senior at CI and one of Mr. A lot of people say Mr. Matthews is a health Sanchez added. Matthews’ physiology students, said, “I heard he nut. When asked about his campaign against junk “I love hanging out with family friends as well burns hot Cheetos and that the F word to him is food, he had this to say: “Eating the right food as reading,” Ms. Sanchez said. fried.” helps you pay attention more during class, and Ms. Sanchez also said, “ I am delighted to be Galimba also said that there is never a dull you can enjoy living longer and stronger if you eat back -- once a Raider always a Raider. I enjoy see- moment in his class, and that he can keep the class the right food and exercise.” ing the wonderful school spirit that we have here like we had back then.” laughing while remaining on point. The work load Let’s not be bogged down that Mr. Matthews An interesting fact about Ms. Sanchez is she performed at the is immense, Galimba said, but since it’s work for is leaving us, but let’s remember all the good and halftime of the Rose Bowl. Also she likes to play bingo. Mr. Matthews he doesn’t care how much it is. funny times we’ve had with him. Mr. Matthews One of Ms. Sanchez’s favorite quotes is: “When you wake up in When Mr. Matthews first started teaching he says the things he will miss about CI are his stu- the morning you have two choices, go back to sleep and dream your did a lot of coaching. He also taught physiology, dents and tight-knit family that is the faculty. dreams or get up and chase them.” Page 8 The Isle File Athlete Spotlights Look back on football season By Aylin Rodriguez Staff writer For the football season and summer practices, our Raider football players gave their all. We had some losses and some great wins. Although the season didn’t play off as many expected, they had great games and most importantly never gave up. The whole team worked together and was outstanding as a whole. Coach Gary Porter’s thoughts on the overall season were that “they didn’t fully achieve their ultimate goal but that they worked hard, never quit, and fought in ev- ery contest.” “We play together as a family and like most families we had our problems along the way, but we never gave up and contin- ued to do our best. Overall I am proud of our student athletes,” added Coach Porter. The team ended 4-6 overall and 1-4 in league. The Oto brothers, from left: Roy, Saili and Aj. Photo by Brenna Martin CI’s last win was on Homecoming against Hueneme, 24-20, which was a good way to end the season. The Raiders got to keep the cross-town rivalry trophy when we defeated our rivals, Hueneme. Raiders are Oto powered Every year the coaching staff likes to evaluate the team and come up with a motto. By Breanna Martin different game, but Roy says, “It’s better, ketball for CI. This year it was “never quit.” This was help- Staff writer especially now that it is high school league And Aj’s final words were what his ful to the team, not only in the field but in life Many, if not all, have noticed new versus the youth league I was in.” coach tells him, “Never quit.” as well. faces on our campus this year besides However compared to Virginia football, Last but not least we have Saili Oto, Now, the players are recovering after freshman. This year Channel Islands got Roy says, “It’s more challenging, as far as who is a senior here at CI. Along with his the very physical 14 weeks. After winter three brothers to join the Raider family players and football.” brothers he has been playing football for break they will begin their weightlifting and and the Raider’s varsity football team, And as for this season Roy says, “It five years. Saili is number 42 for the Raid- conditioning program. As for the season, it and it’s actually quite a story. was all right. We could have done better, ers and his positions are safety, receiver, looks bright, although much is to be deter- Roy Oto, Aj Oto, and Saili Oto are but I am ready for the next one.” and kick returner. mined by the players. brothers who recently moved back to After football Roy plans on doing track. When asked about living here ver- “We have some talented players at the California from Virginia. It was revealed He is really interested in sprinting and throw- sus Virginia, Saili said, “The difference is lower levels and our JV team had one of the by Aj that they only lived in Virginia be- ing this upcoming season. all my family is here and now that I’m back most successful seasons that they have had cause their dad was stationed out there Roy has three more years of varsity foot- I won’t miss any more family events.” in a long time,” said Coach Porter. for military purposes. In fact most of their ball and looks forward to it, but most of all Being his first and final season here Coach Porter stated, “It is not easy to family is out here: Richard Gray, Bobby he says, “I just hope that I can do profes- Saili said, “This season didn’t go as I win football games. It truly is a team sport. If Isaiah, Mony Aloese, and Hosea Faagogo sional league, just to make it.” thought it would, but I still had a lot of we come together and commit ourselves, and are all cousins of theirs. Aj Oto is a junior and has also been fun.” I believe we will, then I feel we will be a team Saili says, “I’ve always lived in Cali. playing football for five years. He is number He also stated that, “I’m going to to contend with.” Living in Virginia for 5 years was not for seven on the field and his positions are run- miss playing with my brothers and cous- me.” ning back and safety. ins. I’m especially going to miss playing Now their father has retired and they Aj says, “I like it better here than Vir- for Coach Porter and the rest of the Fall Sports are here in Oxnard for good. ginia. Football is more intense here.” coaching staff.” Roy Oto, the youngest of the three The thing Aj liked most was, “playing After football Saili is interested in Girls’ Volleyball is a freshman and has been playing foot- alongside the fam-with my bros and my cous- playing volleyball here at CI, but besides ball for a total of five years. Although so ins.” Being that they are all on varsity has that he really has an interest in rugby. Coach: Mr. George Hinckley young, he has found a place on Channel brought them closer than what they already After high school he wants to play rugby Record: Overall 6-13-1; Pacific Islands varsity football team already. He were. in college and study business manage- View League 1-9 plays on the field as number 5 for the When asked about the season Aj stated, ment. Highlights of Season: Raiders and his positions are running “Good season, of course we could have Saili’s last words were, “Stay humble, Up and coming sophomore talent back and linebacker. done better, maybe more disciplined.” be faithful, God will help you through any- Lahni and Leah Salanoa, hitting/ As a freshman on varsity it’s a whole After football, Aj plans on playing bas- thing.” blocking; Nona Palmer, setting; Sierra Joyner, defense. Standout performance/Team Leaders: Nona Palmer leads Luna has record-breaking season team with assists and aces; Leah Salanoa leads with kills; Sierra By Lily Mireles arrived at CI as freshman that is when she de- Joyner, aces; and Leah with digs cided to take golf more seriously. Staff writer and service reception. “It is an honor; I was not expecting it,” Evelyn Luna, a junior at CI, has had an Coach Quote: “Never lose heart, Luna said about her being the only Individual amazing year in golf. Never lose hope, Never lose faith, girl at the tournament. “I was happy and ex- She was qualified for the CIF Individual Never ever give up!” -- Coach cited,” Northern Sectionals girls’ golf tournament by Hinckley Her brother Miguel also went to CIF, and placing fifth at the Pacific View League tour- -- Compiled by Lily Mireles nament. It marked the first time in our school’s she wanted to follow the family tradition. history that a girl golfer qualified for CIF, ac- Her father is also her coach in golf; he cording to longtime coach Mr. Robert Rada. told her to put her heart in it. When going to The team went to CIF in 2001, 2009, 2010, the tournament her coach and teammates ad- but never sent an individual, Rada added. vised her to “just have fun,” and not to worry Handball players: Due to lack Luna shot a 107 at the Northern if she made a mistake. of involvement, the Handball Sectionals, held Oct. 25 at River Ridge Golf Luna has big plans for her senior year. tournament is rescheduled for Course. After high school Luna plans to go to college, after Thanksgiving Break. Luna’s interest in golf started when she where she hopes to continue playing golf. was a little girl. She played golf just to have “I don’t plan to stop playing golf,” Luna That’ll give you even MORE fun when she was younger, but when she said. time to sign up.