October 2018 FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL VOL 144, ISSUE 2 the Colonial Gazette @colonialgazette UTLA: Strike a Deal or Strike?

Fairfax teachers meeting in the library at lunch to hear about the latest contract negotiations with the district. PC: Johanna Elias

Mina Each side then had maximum of fve days to select a At that point, the district will present its last ofer, and the Editor-in-Chief representative to the fact-fnding panel, and a maximum union will be free to strike. of fve days afer that the state Public Employment Even though a strike looks increasingly likely, UTLA AUSD ( Unifed School District) Relations Board selected a chairperson. Although the is unhappy about the proposed contract that the District and UTLA (United Teachers of Los Angeles) feels is fair. are continuing lasting negotiations which “[Te District’s ofer] provides for a fair pay raise have recently entered the fnal phase, fact- for teachers, additional teachers in high-needs schools, L teacher pay aligned with student needs and increased fnding, before a strike can legally occur. UTLA, in an efort to publicize what it feels is the unfair contract “We did not believe transparency in the UTLA contract. It shows our being ofered to LAUSD teachers and staf, is considering commitment to helping students most in need,” LAUSD holding a strike to protest underfunded classrooms, low Superintendent said. pay and insufcient resources provided to schools. In that they were With what they feel is a lack of support from the the middle of August, teachers voted overwhelmingly to District, many Los Angeles public school teachers counter give preliminary approval for their union leaders to call bargaining in good that they are facing difcult situations that negatively a strike. afect the experience of both students and educators. According to an email sent to UTLA members, “Te UTLA believes that the District is essentially “starving” results [of the votes] authorize the UTLA Board of faith.” their public schools from the necessary means to Directors to call for a strike if LAUSD does not show successfully function in a classroom, which has brought good faith in mediation [the step before fact-fnding] and -Fairfax UTLA Representative Robert O’Hare the union members to take drastic measures. ofer a fair contract that respects educators, our students, “Te negotiations have been going on for about 18 and our communities.” months… On the [numerous] things that the Union has Representatives from UTLA and the District met three requested [over the course of those months] from the times for mediation sessions. But afer the fnal meeting exact date the panel was ofcially seated is unclear, the District, we did not believe that they were bargaining in on Oct. 13 and more than 18 months of negotiations, both three-person group has no more 30 days from that date good faith,” Fairfax UTLA representative Robert O’Hare sides were still far apart on contract terms and agreed to to submit a non-binding report. Tat means the process said. • enter fact-fnding. should be completed no longer than the end of November.

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LAUSD’s Latest Digital Endeavor: Naviance Upcoming Events

Angie Shin Oct. 23-31: Fairfax ASB’s Annual Haunted House News Editor Oct. 31: Grams distributed Senior Portraits (3-7 p.m.) Los Angeles Unifed School District is implementing Nov. 7-8: Naviance this school year as another technological Nov. 9: eChoices Application Window closes resource for students and their families. Naviance is an American college and career readiness sofware or Coalition Application by waiving their Family provider designed to help high school students plan Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) status, a and track their progress towards college and career federal law enacted for the privacy of student education readiness. LAUSD ofers the services of Naviance to all records. Waiving a student’s FERPA status allows Briefs four high school grade levels, adding this platform to its Naviance to access key information about a student and list of growing digital endeavors. Several schools across guide her college progress in a personalized manner. the nation have already phased in the interface. Additional resources that Naviance provides for Homecoming “I don’t think a lot of students at school know what long-term goals include the Career Cluster Finder, the Max Yu can also be bought at the time StrengthsExplorer, the SuperMatch college search and of each event when they will Naviance is,” senior Danny Tach said. Reporter Not many do. LAUSD has only recently introduced the Resume Builder. be $5 for the game and $40 for the dance. Te football the online platform to its schools this past year. College counselor William Garcia cleared up some Te Homecoming football game will start of at 4 p.m. Naviance ofers fve diferent ways to search for colleges, confusion about Naviance among seniors by showing game in which the Lions will “We are going to get this three diferent ways to search for scholarships and them how to navigate the platform during the senior face of against the University win because we have been data maps on colleges that have accepted and enrolled pullout in the auditorium on Oct. 10 during PSAT High School Wildcats is just pushing our limitations Naviance students. Naviance can also assist seniors with testing. Assistant Principal Jessica Caceres was also around the corner on Oct. 26. and constantly bettering the admissions process, as its interfaces allow teachers present to shed light on the fnancial aid resources that and the homecoming dance ourselves and coming up with to send their recommendation letters and counselors Naviance ofers. is scheduled for Oct. 27 from new strategies,” senior Jenz “Naviance was fun to use for the personality surveys! 7-11 p.m. to send students’ transcripts directly to their Naviance Tanedo said. Te school could have defnitely helped students learn When tickets were initially profles. Tere is also a synchronization function for students’ multi-school applications and College Board more about how to navigate Naviance a little earlier, sold throughout October, See HOMECOMING, they were $15 for the dance profles, as well as countless other features. but I hope underclassmen can familiarize themselves Page 10 Students are free to add colleges to their list of with the platform so they can fully utilize its resources,” and $3 for the game. Tickets considered schools once they sync their Common senior Jenny Kwak said. • PSAT an understanding of what Continuing Korean Tradition a Single Beat at a Time Andrea Alfaro the actual SAT questions will Reporter be like. Because it’s only a practice for the actual SAT, the Benny Chung Te PSAT (Preliminary PSAT scores won’t be used in Business Manager Scholastic Aptitude Test) was students’ college admissions. administered to all Fairfax However, students who score Fairfax’s own Korean Drumming students in grades nine high enough can qualify for a students participated in the annual through 11 on Oct. 10. Te National Merit Scholarship. Korean Parade in Koreatown on Oct. exam was held from periods Tis year, senior Jiho Kim one through four afer 6. Tey walked along Olympic Blvd. was named a semi-fnalist students had breakfast in the (between the streets of Berendo and from Fairfax. classroom. Serrano) wearing colorful cultural While students were Te PSAT serves to garments and performing traditional taking the PSAT, seniors were familiarize students with Korean percussion, a signifcant part pulled out of periods one the format of the SAT, a of Korean tradition and history. through four as well to go college admissions exam, Te Korean Parade has always over FAFSA and do college and allows them to develop been one of the largest performances applications. • Te Fairfax Korean Drumming Band marches enthusiastically at the Korean for Korean Drumming students. Parade. In preparation for the special day, PC: Johanna Elias students in the class spent a month “Te parade was really fun, but Drumming teacher Miri Kim have Girls Summit of practice learning the basics shooting at Majorey it was also tiring because I had to taught Fairfax students traditional Valerie Melendez including how to beat drums and Stoneman Douglas High wake up at 7 a.m on Saturday and Korean percussion music since Reporter read Korean percussion notes, as well School, Delaney Tarr and we fnished the parade by 5 p.m. I 2000. In the program, students are as how to understand drumming Kyrah Simon, all of whom think it was a really good bonding able to learn new musical talents and About 10,000 senior and dynamics. Tey memorized and spoke about the impact of experience. [Te Korean Parade] is a immerse themselves in the Korean junior girls from Los Angeles rehearsed specifc music for the voting and the importance milestone for all Korean Drumming culture. Unifed School District large community event. During of registering. Tey argued players because we practice really Currently, the class’ main focus high schools were invited the fnal stages of practice, students to attend the Girls Build that when women vote, their rehearsed outside in the lower hard for it every year,” sophomore is to recruit new members to spread voices empower others and drummer Daniel Aaymer said. and expand the Korean Drumming Summit at the University of quad next to room 504 to work on Southern Galen promote change. uniform marching and formations. Former UCLA Ethnomusicology legacy for generations to come at “You’re not only the Dongsuk Kim and Korean Fairfax. • Center on Sept. 28. Actress and event host Ryona Brown future of this country, you’re explained that the purpose of the present of this country,” the summit was to promote Tarr said. voter registration and to see Te girls got to see a Get Your “More Than a Meal” In! the impact of young women performance by singer- changing the world. Speakers Daya. Over 500 of Ana Hernandez deadline to apply for this year’s Title schools when students submit their included actress Shonda girls who attended the Girls Designer I funds is the last week of October. applications. Te funds are used to Rhimes, California Secretary Build Summit pre-registered “[More Tan a Meal] is a win-win improve education by providing of State Alex Padilla and two to vote that day and learned situation,” Dunbar said. smaller classes, extra teachers and survivors of the Parkland the importance of becoming Te annual More Tan a Meal Te program allows students supplies for classrooms. future activists.• lunch application is an extremely to receive free or reduced priced If there’s a sudden change in important and urgent form all lunches and more based on their economic situation, families are students should submit by Oct. 26. family’s income. Students that able to re-apply for the program and Title I Coordinator Brian Dunbar qualify are granted additional qualify. Even students who do not is striving to ensure every student benefts such as fee waivers for the qualify should submit an application turns in his or her application to the SAT, the ACT, college applications and, as a reward, classes will receive meal program, which not only gives and AP exams which can save doughnuts if all enrolled students benefts to students and families who students hundreds of dollars. submit their applications regardless qualify, but also provides $1 million Te Every Student Succeeds of whether they may qualify or not. • in funds for Fairfax. Te school’s Act provides federal money for

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TDon’tomas Jung Be a Fool: Juuls Aren’t Cool Sports Editor a favorite alternative among smokers. creates a brief euphoria that many believe then immediately blow out the smoke However, e-cigs have found their way into relieves and relaxes the stress of school, (which possesses the nicotine) without You enter the restroom and you see the reaches of high school students and are personal life and other problems. However, fully inhaling. In other words, kids are only a group of kids huddled in a circle with now considered an epidemic by the FDA. vaping comes at a cost. Smoking creates utilizing Juul to create a certain image rather clouds of scented Juul smoke flling the It’s no secret that smoking among high a phenomenon known as popcorn lungs, than using it for the way it was intended. space. It’s an all too familiar sight for anyone school students has existed for a long which is the gradual weakening of the Furthermore, many start smoking through who needs to use the restroom during time. However, the introduction of vape lungs airways. Furthermore, nicotine is an e-cigs rather than cigarettes, which passing period or lunchtime. According to and e-cigarettes have increased this ritual extremely addictive chemical that has been contradicts the purpose of Juuls aiding in our recent survey, 79 percent of students at an unprecedented rate. First, the fruity linked with many forms of cancer. reduction of smoking. know a peer who smokes. For those who favored nicotine pods taste and smell Many seem to smoke for just one reason: Students should never begin smoking. don’t smoke, this begs the question: why do enticing, which prompts kids to smoke they think looks cool. Smoking, is seen as a Once one begins, it is extremely hard to quit. kids Juul? them. Flavors ranging from strawberry sign of being “hard” to many high school If students are getting into it to look “hard”, Juul and many other vape products are to lychee are popular choices as the taste students who are underage and not allowed they should reconsider it. E-cigarettes are devices that use pods flled with nicotine is comparable to candy, which is a better to legally smoke freely. Te clouds of smoke highly addictive and cause one to have and they are highly addictive. Juul was alternative to the notoriously burning and the many tricks that can be created to live with the harmful consequences of initially sold as a device to help cigarette taste of cigarettes. Furthermore, vapes through the subsequent smoke bolster smoking.So kids, please don`t Juul. • smokers quit as they would use Juul as also result in a feeling that is called feeling the image of many who seek recognition an alternative to cigarettes. Vapes do not “domed”, which is a headrush of nicotine as being “cool”. In order to get the efects contain the detrimental substances of that gives a sensation of relaxation and of nicotine and the “domed” feeling, one tobacco and tar that are inside in cigarettes, dizziness that some feel is euphoric. For must actually inhale the nicotine, but and their fruity, mellow favors make them students who experience a lot of stress, Juul many kids just take a hit of the Juul and PC: Casey Chin A Wafle Lot Better Than Pancakes Subin Yi Designer version of pancakes, with their tiny abs. You rarely see wafes anywhere except Survey: Which are Reason number two: Wafes have at dedicated breakfast spots. And that better, pancakes or Let’s settle this debate: which are better, more variety in their texture. Wafes can just might mean that PANCAKES ARE pancakes or wafes? Who am I kidding? be crunchy! Tis is a huge plus for wafes BASIC. wafles? It’s obvious that wafes win that contest! because pancakes have only one texture; If you still think pancakes are better Sorry to all you pancake fans out there, but sof. Wafes, on the other hand, can have than wafes, I am “wafe sorry your wafes are superior to pancakes in almost multiple textures. Tey can be crunchy, sof tastes are so bad”. And don’t even bring every way possible. How can those soggy or frm- however you like them. Pancakes up French Toast. If I wanted soggy bread fat plates of fried dough even begin to are also much more boring to look at, but I’d eat the food from Breakfast In Te compare with the sheer glory of wafes? wafes can come in the shape of a circle Classroom. • But before you start arguing, let me explain or square. Pancakes look like puddles of why wafes are better than pancakes. bread. Reason number one: It’s those tiny People argue that pancakes can have squares on the wafes. Tose squares add-ons like berries and chocolate, and hold your syrup in place so that every bite are more accessible. First of all, wafes can is flled with syrupy goodness, while on have add-ons too. If you think wafes can’t have add-ons, you clearly have never made pancakes, the syrup is uneven and messy. 132 studets surveyed. PC: Creamy Ink Te tiny squares also help evenly distribute a wafe before. Pancakes are also sold more About 25 percent from ecah grade and almost the syrup. Wafes are basically the buf commonly around the world than wafes. 50 percent males and females. iPhone XS Max Better Than the Galaxy Note 9? Lisbeth De Paz Benny Chung Designer Business Manager

All those negative Android memes exist Last month, Samsung’s rival, Apple, for a reason. Android users love to make the released its latest fagship smartphone: argument that their phone is technologically the iPhone XS Max. Te phone has more advanced and innovative compared created a massive hype among technology to their competition. Te most recent enthusiasts and general consumers in smartphone from Samsung, the Galaxy the United States and all over the world. Note 9, attempted to outdo Apple’s iPhone However, Apple’s efort to create a XS Max. But with little to no improvement revolutionary and innovative phone pales from the last iteration, the Galaxy Note 8, in the face of Samsung’s monumental they sadly failed. Galaxy Note 9. Despite the obvious technological Specwise, the Note 9 defeats the iPhone advancements of both phones, the iPhone XS Max. Although characteristics such as XS Max exceeds the Galaxy Note 9 in screen size, weight and waterproofng are various ways. Usually, when buying a new similar, the more important dynamics are phone, we want it to have everything that superior in the Note. One of the amazing suits our needs, like a good camera. As properties of the Note 9 is its battery. teenagers, we aren’t expected to aford both Te Note 9 introduces a whopping 4,000 a high quality camera and a phone, which milliampere (mA) powersource, the most is why having both in one device appeases powerful battery there is in the current our desires and satisfes our wallets. Te smartphone market. According to Tom’s iPhone XS Max has dual 12 megapixel Guide, a gadget and technology review wide-angle and telephoto cameras that website, the smartphone lasted up to 11 capture images at high resolution. Te hours and 26 minutes while it was being iPhone camera is better at focusing while continuously used, beating the iPhone recording and has a better stabilization XS Max’s 3,176 mA battery by about 50 than the Note 9, according to Max Yuryev minutes. from Apple Insider. See iPHONE XS MAX, See GALAXY NOTE 9 Page 10 Page 10 iPhone XS Max Galaxy Note 9

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I detest when people say to “enjoy your youth.” One of the best seasons, fall, is fnally here. Or, for many of you, I acknowledge that there are many wonderful things about being young. I don’t mean it’s Spooky Season. Personally, I fnd no joy in indulging myself with to say that there is anything wrong with enjoying your youth. It’s great. Te problem is pounds of candy and getting jump-scared by little children, or adults, our culture’s emphasis on youth and persistent ageism, this idea that being young is the dressed as monsters that seem a little too real. I would rather fear epitome of beauty and possibility. Frankly, I don’t believe that this is true. those sugar-rushed humans while I am inside the comfort of my own Singer-songwriter Regina Spektor once wrote that “‘Enjoy your youth!’ sounds like a house where I am protected by a big and fufy blanket with cozy socks threat.” Every time I am told to enjoy my youth, I feel like I have an expiration date, that on, as the air in my room flls with the scent of pumpkin spice. these are my glory days and that time is running out. Society projects that the teenage Although, I have to admit, as people roam the streets trick-or- years and twenties are essentially the apex of one’s time on earth. How terrible is that? treating for candy, I can delight in hearing the satisfying crunch of the Tis glorifed period is only a mere fraction of your entire life. I certainly would not want fallen leaves on the ground. I would have to say that there is nothing to “peak” in my twenties and live the rest of my thirties, forties, ffies and so on wishing more delightful than hearing that crisp sound that never really ends I could go back to being young -- but that’s how many people seem to behave. until fall ends. Fall is the most fascinating season that exists. Tere are I have seen that getting older is not something to be ashamed of, but rather a privilege. so many blessings that fall gives us that we can admire, such as the Older people are constantly trying to hide their age; they get plastic surgery and botox autumn leaves that hang from the trees or the beautiful nights that treatments to mask wrinkles, or dye their hair to wash away the silver strands or refuse somehow manage to enchant many of us. Not only this, but fall paves to tell people the year they were born. Why is youth the only version of beauty? Why a path into the next best season to come: winter. Winter is a magical can’t we respect these signs of age and wear them proudly? Every stage of your life brings season known to fll us with all sorts of joyous emotions—maybe something new. We should look forward to progressing through life in the same way except for the Grinch. But until then, happy fall! • children are excited about getting another year older. Furthermore, we must remember that youth is an experience, not an asset. We are told that being young means we are somehow better. “Trendsetters” and “happening” are some of the typical buzzwords. We must realize that there are plenty of brilliant and revolutionary people who aren’t young, and plenty of young people who aren’t brilliant or revolutionary. Enjoy your youth, and likewise, enjoy your age! •

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Designed by Ana Hernandez A&E “Halloween” Isn’t Worth Your Scream 31 Drawings in 31 Days Eunice Lee Inktober Challenge Features Editor Widely known and feared by horror movie Michael Myers and , who was Melissa Mendez fans, serial killer Michael Myers makes a return present during Michael Myers’ 1978 killing Copy Editor in the latest movie of the “Halloween” spree. Laurie Strode seeks to get revenge franchise. Ever since the frst release on Michael Myers as he goes around Since 2009, artists around the world have taken up Inktober, a viral of the “Halloween” series in 1978, neighborhoods on Halloween challenge created by Jake Parker. During Inktober, 31 diferent illustration Michael Myers has been framed killing people. prompts are created for each day in October. Participating artists have as a mysterious and creepy I wouldn’t recommend to create an ink drawing based on each day’s prompt and post it on their masked man who quietly this movie to those who choice of social media with the hashtag “inktober.” Inktober is a way of murders people. Contrary prefer creepy horror ficks challenging artists to improve their inking skills and see how their talents to many positive reviews but might to those who evolve across the course of the month. It pushes artists to think and create of the latest incarnation like horror movies with outside of their comfort zone. Here, we spotlight some Fairfax students who of Michael Myers, the excessive gore. Compared are participating this year. movie fell short on my to the past “Halloween” expectations of being a movies, this flm contained Michelle Macario great horror flm, therefore minimum thrills and Senior earning only three stars out of more generic killing scenes. Prompt: Tranquil fve. Troughout the movie, the only “Day two had the prompt of Directed by David Gordon Green scary elements were several jump ‘tranquil’ and so I drew the ocean, and released on Oct. 19, “Halloween” features scares and suspenseful scenes. I found something I love and makes me a notable cast list including and it disappointing that the script itself was cliche [feel] calm. I added a mermaid James Jude Courtney as Michael Myers, and predictable, and there were only a handful there to make it a bit more Haluk Bilginer as Dr. Ranbir Sartain, Jamie of murder scenes of Michael Myers’ victims. interesting. Everyone has their own Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode and Judy Greer as See HALLOWEEN, interpretation of the prompt, so it’s Karen. Tis iteration focuses on serial killer Page 10 always going to be diferent for each “Tranquil” by Michelle Marcario Nicole Razo Trending Costume Ideas Senior Max Yu Prompt: Poisonous Reporter “In this I drew the Brugmansia fowers, also known as Angel’s Te spooky season is upon us! Te best costumes this year relate to popular trends in movies trumpets for it being poisonous, and TV shows. Tese costumes are the trendiest and coolest outfts you can wear this year, which is the prompt of the frst day. and they can all be found online at https://www.spirithalloween.com. From there, I built onto it to this piece. Pieces like these aren’t easy 1 Te character Eleven with the iconic Eggo wafe from the hit TV show “Stranger to come up with and take a long Tings.” Tis costume is trendy as the character is a strong feminine lead that evolves process to fgure out what you’ll do throughout the show. for that work.” “Brugmansia (Angel’s trumpet)” by Nicole Razo 2 A giant Q-tip costume is a comical way to get your friends to laugh with its unexpected simplicity. Tis pufy costume is perfect for couples or even friends if Chris Chun you can fnd your “ear” by Halloween. A fair warning: don’t let anyone dressed like Senior Mickey Mouse use you to clean his enormous ears! Prompt: Poisonous 3 Tanos with the all powerful infnity gauntlet from Marvel’s “Avengers Infnity War.” “What I drew here is basically the Tis titan is popular with the many superhero movies coming out and will turn half eight cards that were in the original of them into dust. Tis popular villain is well known among many Giant Poison Deck in the Shanghai and is unique with his color and size. Be careful during the night, tournament of 2016 [of Crash as you have killed many Marvel heroes who might want to take Royale, a mobile game]. For this, I’ll their revenge! say it took about six hours to make 4 A two-person costume of a horse has also been popular in the and if I’m going to be honest, I had past years and is a fun idea to go with a friend. Tis costume is this idea in my mind for probably great for saving money as it is the price of one costume for two “Giant Poison” by Chris Chun six months.” • people to enjoy! • All is Quiet as ’s “Rattle & Hum” Hits 30 Cira Davis Not-so-hardcore music fans ofen avoid live recordings, Editor-in-Chief as they ofen can fail to capture the true energy of live music. But on “Rattle and Hum,” there are some exceptions worth listening to. Te live version “Pride (In the Name of Love)” For Irish rock band U2, 2017 was a year celebrating the does in fact have a magnifcent energy to it – I admire 30th anniversary of 1987’s “Te Joshua Tree,” widely this one even more than the original recording on “Te regarded as the group’s best work. However, Unforgettable Fire.” Te live anti-apartheid anthem “Silver Oct. 10 marks the 30th anniversary of and Gold” on the is what originally introduced 1988’s “Rattle and Hum.” Other me to the – it’s a B-side (unreleased track) of “Te than the unlikely possibility of a Joshua Tree” that deserves to be more than a B-side. I comprehensive reissue, the album can’t help but appreciate the political dialogue on this will certainly not receive the same type one as well (“Am I bugging you? Don’t mean to bug of commemoration as its predecessor. ya.”) that precedes the guitar solo. Tere’s also a live Although ofen overlooked, in retrospect recording of an interesting take on “I Still Haven’t it can be argued that “Rattle and Hum” Found What I’m Looking For,” where sings rivals the excellence of “Te Joshua Tree.” the song with a gospel church in . At the time of its release (the album was Tere are two covers: “Helter Skelter” and paired with a concert flm), many people were “.” I ofen fnd disappointed by “Rattle and Hum.” Some were myself skipping over these and strongly turned of by its large percentage of live recordings, (Lef) Ticket to U2’s fnal show of the 1989 Lovetown tour feel that “Helter Skelter” is a poor opening while others felt it was too grandiose. But the album in support of “Rattle & Hum” at the Point Depot in Dublin, track. However, fans of the originals (by is full of quality music, and I couldn’t imagine a Ireland on New Year’s Eve. the Beatles and Bob Dylan, respectively) better follow up to “Te Joshua Tree.” Tat’s because (Above) “Rattle & Hum” album art, featuring lead singer Bono may be entertained by U2’s renditions. people should not view the album as a standalone – it’s and lead guitarist Te Edge. PC: U2 Media essentially a companion to “Te Joshua Tree.” See RATTLE & HUM, Page 10 Designed by Cira Davis College Realization Awakens Fear No Degree Jobs UC Road Trip Playlist Grace Kang that do not require a college degree? Brianna Haye Managing Editor According to college counselor William Media Editor Garcia, technical jobs such as becoming CSU an electrician or a plumber are some If you’re taking a road trip visiting colleges, here’s a playlist to listen to to pass the time. Filled with classics Many seniors are stressed about choices for those who do not want to and new music of all kinds, that connect with traveling and taking new steps in your life, this ultimate college applications and are waiting to spend numerous years in college. Calendar playlist is great for jamming out to as you visit possible schools. discover what will be on store for their “You can do electrician, like futures afer high school. Many students electricity or welding. Either that or Dates & Deadlines “Champion” by Kanye West, Graduation (hip-hop) can empathize with days that are flled trades. You can possibly get a good job Tis song was chosen because this year’s graduating class shirts are inspired by the . I deemed it with worrying and agonizing about if sometimes the unions come and hire appropriate to list a song about growing up and striving for success. college majors and job opportunities. you. Te union jobs, they try to hire a However, not all students are interested plumber or electrician for your house. FAFSA deadline: March 2, 2019 “Buf Baby” by Tobi Lou, Tobi and the Loop (hip-hop) in academic studies or can aford the Tey charge a lot of money, so they can Buf Baby has a very catchy hook from the Cartoon Network series “Adventure tremendous tuition fees of college. be successful, especially if they branch Time.” Tis song brings back memories of simpler times. According to USA Today, the average out and start their own business,” UC & CSU Application: Nov. 30, 2018 debt of a student afer graduating with Garcia said. “Desire Be Desire Go” by , (Australian Rock) a bachelor’s degree was $30,100 afer Trade jobs such as construction Last SAT for seniors: Dec. 1, 2018 Nothing like a good ole’ smooth rock about growing from your old self and graduating. managers, aircraf mechanics or crane discovering your potential. It will ease the thought of traveling so far from home. It has become a social norm to go to operators are other options. Tere are college and graduate from a university. also careers like dental technology for Common Application: Varies “Californication” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Californication (American Rock) Terefore, students face enormous those who have an interest in science. A song about California (but not really) is a classic addition to sing while traveling to visit California pressure to be accepted to the top tier Construction managers earn about colleges and universities. schools and succeed, even if they have $100,000 per year according to https:// no interest in any academic studies. salary.com. Aircraf mechanics earn “Home” by Brent Faiyaz, Sonder Son (hip-hop) Fortunately, there are high-paying about $84,000 crane operators earn Some students can relate to this song: bring home not the best grades but knowing that they’re job opportunities that only require a about $47,000, and dental technicians more than their grades. Tis song will have you reminiscing about hard times and how these minimal amount of schooling. earn about $37,000, according to https:// mistakes have helped you grow. • So what are some career paths salary.com and https://ziprecruiter.com. See our full playlist on Spotify: See NO DEGREE JOBS https://spoti.f/2MPRyQF page 10 Is It A Myth? Diandra Cortez Getting College Ready Copy Editor

Morgan Ford Whether it’s from a college drama movie, a teen novel or alumni friends, we have all heard a rumor Reporter or two about moving on to higher education. But how many of those rumors are true? We asked some alumni of Fairfax High School about their experiences with the most common myths to fnd out whether If you’re a freshman who recently arrived at Fairfax, or a sophomore who’s fnally becoming comfortable with the idea of being in high they are fact or fction. school or a junior who is only a few steps away from being done with his or her high school academic career, preparing for college may Jefrey Yoo be the last thing on your mind right now... but it shouldn’t be. Freshmen may feel that they don’t need to start preparing so early. Well, Freshman at UC Riverside these four years go by faster than you think, and you should always be one step ahead. Here are a few skills freshmen, sophomores and Are the parties in college as insane as they say? juniors can learn to be college ready! Survival Tips “Yes, there are parties all around campus and dorms that are pretty wild.” Rachel Park Develop Studying Time Management & Accountability Managing Editor Chloe Geschwind Strategies Organization Skills Freshman at Santa Monica College Is the “Freshman 15” (gaining weight afer moving to college) a real thing? It’s that time of the year when one can see these post-secondary schools look for in “No, at least not yet. I’ve been eating practically the same diet. Tere are a lot of unhealthy Developing good studying skills isn’t Learn how to manage your time and stay Being accountable for yourself in seniors stressing out over flling out college personal statements is what you have to say options at places on campus so you can’t abuse your independence of being able to get the easiest thing to do, especially for high organized. Keeping a planner and writing regards to school is very important. Making applications. Troughout my two years of and who you are rather than how well you whatever food you want or the 15 will happen.” school students, but it’s one skill that is down your assignments for each class is a sure you set your alarm to wake up on time high school, now on my third, I have come write. Create deadlines for yourself and don’t important for you to learn so you can be critical way to stay organized when it comes for class is an important habit to develop. across countless seniors worrying about waste your time because it will cause more Maricarmen Solis the best college student you can be. Tere to juggling all of your classes. Organizing You won’t have the luxury of having your college, struggling to bring their personal stress. However, now that school has started Freshman at George Washington University are diferent types of studying skills for your time so you won’t lose track of all parents there to wake up you up to get essays to life and worrying about the and we have assignments and homework to Do a lot of people drop out afer the frst few weeks/year? diferent people. For example, if you are a the things you need to get done may seem ready for school so you won’t be late. You application process. complete, it may be hard to set aside time “Yes, not a lot - but many have been leaving because they found George Washington Uni- visual learner, it’s best that you incorporate hard, but it’s not! Scheduling a time to study should develop this responsibility in high “Tis is a very stressful time. Te college specifcally for the applications. versity wasn’t a good ft.” simple illustrations in your note taking so and do your homework allows you to have school before you go of to college so it applications are very long and detailed, “Tere are times when you’re on Netfix that you can associate your drawings with little to no stress about what to do next. won’t become a new part of your routine especially the UC applications. Te college or binge-watching something when [instead] Andrew Choi the topic you’re studying for. If you are If you develop these skills in high school, you have to get used to. Remembering applications are more stressful because you you can be completing the application,” Sophomore at Claremont McKenna College a note-taking type of person, do you go you’ll be able manage your college courses. when all of your assignments are due can have to do your Free Applications for Federal Garcia advised. Is it true that the are strict and the classes are extremely difcult? back and annotate your notes alongside For example, say you have two classes in easily be blown of as not being a “big deal”. Student Aid [FAFSA] and common apps,” If you need advice on how to complete “I’ve had immense support from professors and established priceless bonds that I could the literature you’re reading, the textbook one day: an Africana Studies class and a You can tell yourself you’ll just make a senior Richard Jang said. your applications, you can seek help from not have fathomed occurring. From getting a meal with them to simply sitting in on some you’re using or the worksheet you’ve Physiology class. You’d simply take your mental note because that’s an easy thing to College counselor William Garcia advises Garcia, University of California, Los Angeles’ of their ofce hours, I’ve learned that they’re there to fully support your aspirations.” completed? Developing this skill will help planner out and write, “I have my Africana do. It is not, however, a reliable method for students to construct a spreadsheet to utilize Early Academic Outreach Program [UCLA you in college because there are times you’re Studies class from 8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. getting your work done if you want to truly their time wisely. EAOP] and your own counselors who will be Anthony Bone going to have to take classes that you don’t Aferwards, I’m going to write my paper for plan on having a good academic career, “Give yourself time to organize. Tose there to support you. Another tool available Sophomore at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Opispo necessarily like or that don’t ft into your my women’s health class from 10 a.m. until especially in college. Even if you wrote in deadlines do creep up [on you],” Garcia said. is Naviance, a sofware that connects students Does college get easier as time goes on? major. So when the times comes for you to noon before I go to my 1 p.m. physiology your planner all of the assignments with He emphasized the importance of being with college planning and career assessment “I felt very nervous going into college and being independent for the frst time. Honestly study for such a class, at least you’ve found class.” Do this and you’ll see quickly just their due dates you have to make sure you honest on one’s essay and strictly answering tools (read more about it on page.2). I hope it was also very exciting for the same reason. I think that life in general will always pile or created your own fun way of studying for how much stress you’ll be relieved of. follow through with actually getting them the question the college asks you to answer. everyone stays healthy during this time, and on new and challenging obstacles to face, college being one of them. If you can adapt and the topic you’ve learned! done. • It is not hard to go of on a tangent in these keep in mind that it will be over soon. Best of manage your time, then you can have fun and get your studies in. By no means is it an easy personal essays. Te important thing that luck, seniors! • feat though!” •

Designed and illustrated by Subin Yi Designed and illustrated by Subin Yi FEATURES Unsung Heroes: LACER Staf “Getting to play music and coaching a Jackson Tammariello band is really cool, and everyone that’s in Opinion Editor the class wants to be here. It never feels like I’m pushing anybody. Everyone’s always Afer school enrichment programs are super excited to learn,” Durazo said. generally among the most underappreciated Te rock band is currently learning aspects of Los Angeles schools, despite such as “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” by providing essential teachings and activities Tom Petty, “Harder to Breathe” by Maroon for many students. For years, LACER has 5 and “Ain’t It Fun” by Paramore. Te band been a core component in the ever-evolving rehearses on Tuesdays and Wednesdays cycle of student profciency, ofering a wide from the end of school until 5 p.m. and 6 range of activities including hip-hop dance, p.m., respectively, in room 503. rock band, Korean drumming, homework LACER is dedicated to helping students tutoring and more. Tese programs run achieve prowess in academics and to from the end of school until 6 p.m. (or 2-5 further their passions. With an abundance p.m. on Tuesdays and other early dismissal of resources and guidance, students are days) in the 500 building. truly able to prove themselves in whatever “We ofer [students] the extension to be way they see ft. somewhere safe, and our goal is always to “Te best part about [working here] provide as much enrichment as possible is the connections you make with the and opportunity for students to excel LACER Assistant Program Director Rafael Gonzalez and Program Director Nohely Chavez. students. Tey are more passionate about and explore diferent talents that they are PC: Jackson Tammariello education than anyone else,” Assistant interested in,” Program Director Nohely Chavez and the other LACER additional opportunities such as spring Program Director Rafael Gonzalez said. Chavez said. instructors are nothing short of passionate break camps, Drivers Ed and college Gonzalez has been apart of LACER for Chavez has been the Program Director in their desire to help students pursue the workshops. three years. He worked his way up from of LACER for two years. Her favorite thing felds of dance, music and academics, and One such opportunity includes the Rock a tutor to Assistant Program Director, a about working at LACER is being involved hone their abilities. Band program, headed by instructor Trent position he’s held for two years now. In his with the school and its teachers, as well At no extra cost for the students, LACER Durazo. Rock Band is open to players of downtime Gonzalez enjoys playing music as building strong relationships with the is the place to be when you want to improve any caliber; beginners and experts alike are and loves to rock climb. students. When she’s not at LACER, Chavez your talents, gain and apply valuable skills welcome. Students learn to play together Whenever you have time to spare or if likes to go hiking and plays sofball in the or just hang out with friends when you and perform at various venues, from the you have a newfound interest in LACER, adult league at City Terrace Park during the don’t want to go home right away. LACER performances in the quad on campus to the be sure to swing by anytime afer school. • spring season. also provides free snacks, feld trips and Musicians Institute in . Former Fears of Fairfax Faculty Julius Sauchelli Copy Editor To celebrate Halloween, we asked teachers and staf what used to scare them when they were young.

When I was 10, I saw ‘Te Sixth Sense’, and I didn’t want to be alone in a room when it was dark or on the other side of the house when it was dark. I still have the picture in my mind of those dead bodies hanging from the ceiling and Haley Joel “ Osment seeing the dead bodies and I had nightmares. It was just terrifying.” - SCOTT DEPUTRON Math Teacher

Dogs and bees. Bees because I was afraid of being stung, and dogs because I was afraid of being bitten. When you’re little, just about anything that’s relatively large from your perspective is scary.” “ - ALEX BODNAR Art Teacher

Fear of asking a girl out. For myself as a very young Asian kid growing up in a very mixed urban school, I lacked self- confdence, and therefore I used to always hang out. Our group of friends would hang out with one of our friend’s dad and go hiking, so that was good guy bonding time. But it’s not like my parents explained to me about dating or any of that “ stuf. So, I think being that shy Asian kid, just the thought of asking someone out would have paralyzed me. I think that would be a huge fear of the rejection, fear of what they would say, fear of ‘what do I do if they actually wanna go out?’ ” - STEVEN GEE English Teacher

Te drug trade had just started coming through San Antonio. Heroin pushers, I remember them coming to the park and ofering everyone ‘free heroin’ deliberately to get them hooked. I turned it down, but a lot of people took them up on it. Afer “ that our neighborhood went downhill, and people were getting shot lef and right. So, I was afraid of gunfre, gun battles.” - LINDA ROCHE Librarian

It was the last year of the draf, I had grown up with guys who had gone to Vietnam. I never saw them again and grown up with the guys who had come back as diferent people. Fear of the unknown, whether that was fear of the university or the fear “ of Vietnam, it was all unknown and unimaginable. I just knew that within a few months, my life was going to be radically diferent, and there really wasn’t anybody who could guarantee what was going to happen on the other side of that thing.” - ROBERT O’HARE History Teacher

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Art teacher Senior A classic monochrome photo of English teacher Yelena Rozengurtel. Laurie Lombardi Lance Muñoz PC: Khristine Orprecio 1. English teacher Yelena Rozengurtel was born in the Soviet Union and 1.) What is the name of Drake’s most 6.) Who is the Attorney General of the moved to the United States with her family as a teenager. She speaks three- recent album? United States? and-a-half languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian and the “half” being Lombardi: “I have no clue.” Lombardi: “Okay, I don’t want to do this.” Spanish. Muñoz:“Uh, I believe it’s ‘Scorpion.’” Muñoz: “Next question please.” 7.) In what year did Titanic sink? Rozengurtel has attended schools of math and physics and has won 2.) What is Kylie Jenner’s baby’s name? Lombardi: “Was I born?... No, I don’t 2. Lombardi: “Kanye.” remember. 19...uh, no. I don’t remember.” numerous math competitions. Muñoz: “Stormi.” Muñoz: “19-something. I’ve never watched the movie.” 3. Rozengurtel is a Fairfax Alumni who enrolled in Fairfax when she was 3.) Who is the Ace Family? in the 10th grade and worked here as a teacher assistant during her college Lombardi: “It’s a base... umm I don’t know.” 8.) Who painted “Te Starry Night”? years. Rozengurtel has been at Fairfax for over 26 years! Muñoz: “A family on Youtube that records Lombardi: “Oh, Vincent Van Gogh. Tat’s their daily lives.” the only one I know.” 4. Rozengurtel wanted to be a detective or a forensic analyst, but she Muñoz: “Te what? Someone who had instead got a bachelor’s degree in English and was able to teach English as 4.) What is the name of the graduating their name related to a star.” a Second Language (ESL). class of 2019? Lombardi: “Te Almighty. Tat’s one thing 9.) In what year was the frst moon 5. Rozengurtel likes to travel to Europe with her family during the I know.” landing? summer. She has visited around 20 European countries so far, but would Muñoz: ”Oh shoot. Um... Te Almighty Lombardi: “1969.” also like to visit the rest of Europe, such as Italy, Croatia and Switzerland. • ‘19.” Muñoz: “I don’t know, but if I watch “Transformers” I’ll probably know. It’s in 5.) Who currently coaches the Los the movie.” Angeles Lakers? Lombardi: “I don’t remember who took 10.) Who wrote the novel “Twilight”? over afer Phil Jackson retired.” Lombardi:“I don’t know. I saw the movie Local Eats: Somi Somi crowd in front of the store. Te texture Muñoz: “Ugh, I don’t know.” but never read the book.” Heiyeon Shin Muñoz:“I don’t know.” of the ice cream is creamy and you could Designer make your own swirl, so it’s creative. Te See TEACHER VS. STUDENT favors are all good but I like Matcha the Ever heard of a place that serves ice for answers and results, most. I’m planning on going this weekend cream in a goldfsh wafe cone? Well, with my friends,” senior Joyce Kim said. Page 10 you should consider visiting Somi Somi, I would recommend visiting Somi a unique ice cream shop located in Somi, because the swirls are Instagram Koreatown inside the Wilshire Center. worthy, and they ofer a perfect dessert to Tey serve “Taiyaki”, a fsh-shaped-cone refresh your mouth at night afer having Spam Calls by Subin Yi, Designer with unique ice cream favors with your some Korean BBQ near Koreatown. choice of toppings such as Fruity Pebbles, However, you’ll have to sufer waiting crunched Oreo, fresh fruits, macaroons in the line for almost 30 minutes during and sprinkles. Inside the fsh-shaped the weekends since the lines are usually cone, you can choose to add Nutella, red long • bean paste or custard, and ultimately create your own special ice cream. When you enter the store, you will smell the sweetness of the ice cream along with the Taiyaki which smells like pancakes. Somi Somi has permanent favors and seasonal favors, and this month, they are serving Matcha, Ube, Milk and Black Sesame. Making your special Taiyaki ice cream costs $5.95. Taiyaki at Somi Somi is a great value because the cone is thick like bread and tends to be chewy, and they fll the cone completely with the ice cream and your chosen fllings. You can also experience and see the employees making the Taiyaki directly afer you order so it gives a sense of freshness and care. However, if you think the Taiyaki is too flling then you should just get the ice cream in a cup. Ice cream bowls from Somi Somi. “Somi Somi is a popular place and PC: Heiyeon Shin every time I go to eat, there’s always a

Designed by Rachel Park EXTRAS No Degree Jobs continued from page 6 Homecoming continued from page 2 “Tere are great programs at LACC, to aim far and achieve higher degrees, he Our school’s many clubs will march and mingling with friends. During the like the dental technology program for completely agrees that it is possible to be around the track during the Homecoming night, students will vote on the titles of someone, specifcally someone who is successful without college degrees. Parade at halfime. Food and snacks king and queen for seniors, prince and artistic and little inclined to science, not too “As a person,when you go to college, you ranging from hot dogs to nachos can be princess for juniors, duke and duchess for much, because you have to create dentures, grow as a person more. You are exposed to bought during the games. sophomores and baron and baroness for and the business is very successful,” Garcia diferent content and courses. Not only Te homecoming dance is something to freshman. Te DJ will be Kevvy Kev who is said. that, you meet people from everywhere, be excited about the day afer the big game, bound to drop the beat. Tere is also radiology, a science that so as an individual, you tend to grow. How with food and drinks being provided. Tis “I can’t wait to dance my heart out,” uses medical imaging to diagnose and does that help you in life? Well, I think year’s event has a Met Gala-style theme senior Benjamin Barrientos said. • sometimes also treat diseases within the you are more versatile and open minded ofering a fashionable evening of dancing body. Real estate is another option, where to think even if you don’t exercise your eventually you can become a broker. degrees, because there are people that have Additionally, you also can take some degrees but don’t necessarily use it. But continued from page 3 business classes and can work in an ofce. still, they experience that. Tey help them iPhone XS Max You also can work at a bank by taking grow as a person,” Garcia said. Tis brings us to our next subject: the you to easily share pictures and locations certain classes and receiving a certifcate. Although college degrees can ability to record 4K videos at 30 and 60 fps. with your friends or family. Te immediate Tere are numerous career paths that provide vast advantages regarding Te iPhone XS Max camera also includes sofware updates keep the iPhone’s speed do not require much schooling. Having job opportunities, they are not always a portrait mode, which gives pictures a and performance up to date. Many tests a degree is slowly becoming a standard necessary. Tere are numerous jobs out in signifcantly sharper resolution, and an performed on the Note 9 and iPhone XS for many employers, but there are many the work feld that do not require degrees, auto-focus feature that is insanely quick. Max have proven the iPhone to be much alternative jobs that do not require you can defnitely be fnancially successful Another plus for the iPhone XS Max is its faster when it comes to loading apps. Many degrees. Although Garcia believes it is best without them. • dimensions. Te iPhone is slightly smaller built in apps such as “Find My iPhone” have in body size, coming in at 6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 become vital in everyday use. Sometimes, inches, compared to the Note at 6.37 x 3.01 when we are in a hurry we may misplace continued from page 9 x 0.35 inches. Tese dimensions combined our phone, but luckily the iPhone XS Max Halloween with its sleek body make the iPhone more is equipped with the right app to help you compact and easier to ft in your pocket. locate your phone. On the other hand, I enjoyed the main It’s a hassle to have a phone take up a lot Lastly, the simplicity of the iPhone protagonists’ realistic acting that helped of space in your pocket. Also, the iPhone is amazing. Finding your way around a develop suspense between them and XS Max has a slightly bigger screen size, at Galaxy is already complicated and having Michael Myers. To my surprise, Laurie 6.5 inches diagonally, versus the Note 9 at to fnd buttons that aren’t even located on Strode, Karen and Allyson weren’t like 6.4 inches, making the iPhone superior in the front of the device makes it even more the classic scaredy-cats in the story. Tese display. As for the actual frame, the iPhone difcult. Not to mention that ridiculous women weren’t acting clueless or running XS Max is made out of glass in both the pen it includes and the fngerprint scanner for their lives during their encounter with front and back, making it very shiny, but located on the back of the device. Why Michael Myers. Instead, they portrayed it’s surprisingly not slippery at all. should I have to fip over the Note to use independence and strong-mindedness by Enough about the physical features, the scanner when I could just use Face actually fghting for themselves. because it is what’s on the inside that truly ID on my iPhone, where I can unlock Te setting was mainly at night, so matters. Te transferable information app, my phone with a glance? Sooner or later, at times it would be too dark to see the iCloud, is such a life saver. iCloud stores the Note 9 will be lef in the dust. Despite actions of the characters. Te dark colors photos, videos, documents, apps and Androids’ advances, iPhones have always of the background and Michael Myers’ more, as well as keeping them updated on outperformed Androids. • dark clothing also added to a sense of all your connected devices. iCloud allows creepiness and fright. Every time Michael Myers was going in for a kill, his theme song came out. Te song was played really continued from page 3 loudly, making the atmosphere more eerie and uncomfortable. Tere would also be a Galaxy Note 9 loud sound when Michael Myers appears, Te Note 9 is able to produce sharper memos as well as detailed digital drawings contributing to the scare factor. Te images and video quality due to its 516 and art. Te pen even has a camera sound efect of Michael Myers stabbing squishing Jell-O with your hands. pixel-per-inch (ppi) display, a considerable function built into it, where one click of a a person sounded unrealistic, cringy and Overall, the flm wasn’t as terrifying diference from the iPhone’s 458 ppi button will snap a picture. exaggerated. It resembled the sound of and thrilling as I had anticipated it to be. • display. Personally, I consider the iPhone XS For some, phone specifcations may Max a disappointment. It merely seems not be as important as user interface and to be a larger replica of the iPhone X that continued from page 12 experience. Even in this aspect, Samsung came out less than a year ago. Although Volleyball tops Apple with its largest phone yet. Te Apple fans might make the same argument Note 9’s sleek, thin design feels great in against the Note 9, countless revolutionary Te girls’ volleyball team lost 2-0 to “I feel like it was one of the greatest the hand and its extra security feature (the features, such as one terabyte of removable/ Maywood CES during the Atlantic Classic learning experiences I’ve had in my life. It fngerprint scanner) on the rear surface expandable storage, set the remarkable Tournament on Sept. 22. Te team could taught me what dedication and teamwork of the phone can come in handy in many smartphone apart from the rest. Te not muster an ofense as competent as really is about. I had fun playing out there cases. Te Note 9’s newly improved, iconic technology industry has yet to see a worthy Maywoods and were eliminated from the with my team and can’t wait for what’s in S-Pen allows users to quickly create handy opponent for the Note 9. • tournament. University defeated Fairfax store for next year’s season,” sophomore 3-0 on Sept. 19 by comfortably dominating Valeria Arteaga said. the Lady Lions with a stellar ofense and Although the volleyball sufered a defense going hand in hand. Te girls’ lackluster season, the young core of continued from page 5 volleyball team did earn their frst win of underclassmen will attempt to use the Rattle & Hum the season against rivals Westchester 3-1 poor results of this season in order to Tere are also two snippets from other signifcant piece on the album. Looking on Sept. 17. Te Fairfax team was able improve for next year. Te senior players artists that are under a minute: “Freedom back, that song clearly foreshadowed what to deliver a breathtaking performance as will pave the way for the young ones in for My People,” which features duo the future held for the band - the harsher they beat the Comets team without any next year’s girls’ volleyball team. • Satan and Adam from the streets of New alt-rock sound of U2’s frst album of the hiccups. Orleans, and “Te Star Spangled Banner” 1990s, “Achtung Baby.” On “God Part II,” by . Te Edge is a force to be reckoned with -- Amid the live recordings are also new the guitar rifs are absolutely brilliant. Te studio recordings. Te most well-known soaring “All I Want is You” is a magnifcent Teacher Vs. Student is track three, the lead single “Desire,” choice to close the album, as it slowly continued from page 9 as it’s quite powerful and radio-friendly. fades into nothingness. Some of U2’s But there is also “Love Rescue Me” and deepest and most introspective lyrics are “Heartland,” songs that start of sof and showcased in this fnal track. unassuming but crescendo into sweeping It is clear that “Rattle and Hum” will Answers rock masterpieces by the end. My favorites not get its own celebratory tour. It may not are the pounding beauty and clever even be reissued, much to the dismay of 1.) Scorpion. 6.) Jef Sessions lyricism that is “Hawkmoon 269” and fans who have been waiting for the entire 2.) Stormi. 7.) 1912 Bono’s soulful rock duet with B.B. King “Rattle & Hum” concert and Lovetown 3.) A family on 8.) Vincent Van Gogh “.” Tere is also Era rarities -- such as “She’s a Mystery to Youtube. 9.) 1969 Te Edge’s acoustic ballad “Van Diemen’s Me”, written for Roy Orbison -- to see an 4.) Te Almighty ‘19. 10.) Stephenie Meyer Land” and the -inspired “Angel ofcial release. But at the least, the album Winner: Lance Muñoz! 5.) Luke Walton of Harlem,” a tribute to Billie Holiday. certainly deserves more recognition and Muñoz: 4/10 Towards the end, the listener discovers appreciation. • “God Part II,” which is arguably the most Lombardi: 3/10 Designed by Grace Kang SPORTS Cheerleading Captain: Darienne Smith Christine Levera Smith would describe herself as the “busiest girl in A&E Editor Fairfax.” Smith is juggling multiple programs that Fairfax ofers while still being the cheer co-captain. Smith is part of the Cedar Sinai’s YED internship program, Commissioner Fairfax is famous for its renowned sports teams such of Student Health and Welfare in ASB Leadership and the as basketball and football, but the athletes aren’t the only senior representative in the magnet council. reason the games are mesmerizing. Tere are also the “For leadership, I’m in charge of the Blood Drive with cheerleaders, who hype the crowd with their chants and [senior] Richard Jang. [Te] YED program is right afer captivate the audience with their dance moves. Te team’s school, which takes time from practice so I have to go back magic in part stems from the leadership of senior cheer co- to school afer work everyday. It’s also hard to participate captain Darienne Smith. in events with leadership when I have a job and practice to Smith was in eighth grade when she joined the attend,” Smith said. Bridge program and was introduced to the Fairfax cheer During the school year, Smith doesn’t have free time to team. Smith decided to join cheer as a freshman. Smith casually hang out with her friends. Smith also can’t fnd underwent summer training that consisted of running time to catch up with her favorite shows, movies or even and practicing cheer moves. Te intense practices didn’t hobbies. Despite her busy schedule, Smith puts 100 percent stop there. As Smith started in her ninth grade year, she of her energy and attention to the things she’s passionate practiced until late hours afer school and participated in about. cheer activities to spread school spirit. Smith’s devotion to the cheer team has continued for four years, and this year “ I feel like I represent Fairfax even marks her last in being a part of the team. Smith never anticipated that she would become cheer more now with the title of captain. So I captain. When she frst joined the team, Smith was shy and have to be more of a role model.” felt embarrassed of her dance moves. Eventually she started Cheerleader Darienne Smith showing her Fairfax Spirit. PC: Andrew Cox feeling more comfortable among the other cheerleaders - CHEER CAPTAIN DARIENNE SMTH and began to socialize and feel her confdence in cheering grow. As the current co-captain along with her twin sister “She is very passionate about cheer and tries her best when she was seven years old and has excelled in for about Danae, Smith wants to perfect her dance moves so that at it. Not only is she a cheer member but a team member ten years. Smith is not only a karate master, but also a girl the other cheerleaders can look up to her and fnd their by helping the other cheerleaders with their stunts and scout. She can be spotted in the hallways carrying a variety confdence. cheers,” senior Marina Hernandez said. of cookies, showing her enthusiasm in being a girl scout. “I feel like I represent Fairfax even more now with the Even though Smith is known for her cheer moves, Regardless of her busy schedule, Smith wants to become a title of captain. So I have to be more of a role model,” Smith she is also talented in other areas that many people don’t reliant leader and efective cheer captain that the girls can said. know about. She is a black belt in karate, which she started turn to for advice and motivation. • Game On: Sports We Should Have Ricardo Ortiz Fairfax also lacks all martial arts. Stress from tests, hands with one another until they’re both sweaty, waiting Copy Editor mounting assignments and difcult teachers take their with baited breath for an opening, then fnally striking toll on the psyche! Martial arts provide a perfect outlet down his thumb, looking your opponent passionately for students. Te endorphins and adrenaline caused by in his eyes and uttering through your exhaustion and in Basketball, football, soccer... Fairfax has all the typical sparring can be very cathartic for students trying to vent between gasps for air the sweet words “One, two, three, high school sports. Despite the selection already ofered their frustrations. A martial arts team would provide a four…. I win thumb-o-war.” to students, there is a strong desire for even greater (mostly) safe place for students to express any bottled up Okay, so maybe thumb wrestling’s not a martial art...or variety! emotions. One unusual martial art I want to see at Fairfax even a real sport, but you get the idea. Fairfax’s selection One of the most common sports that Fairfax students is the very dangerous yet elegant and graceful art of of sports is already phenomenal, but our school would are desperate to see added is a swim team. Other thumb-wrestling. No other sport can compare to thumb- greatly beneft from the addition of a swim team, rugby, Los Angeles Unifed School District schools have a wrestling, as it is a test of both mind and body. Being martial arts and countless other sports. • swimming pool as well as a swim team which participates uncomfortably close to your opponent and locking your in competitions. Hollywood High School is a prime example. Although Hollywood is less than two miles from Fairfax, we cannot compete with them in any swimming Survey: Which sport does Fairfax need the most? competitions. Fairfax is sacrifcing talented swimmers who could’ve been potential athletes and champions. Rugby is another sport students wish Fairfax could ofer, and who can blame them? Rugby is a contact sport which allows the tackling of other players, as well as kicking, throwing and carrying the ball into the end zone. All these strategic options available to rugby teams allow for more improvisation which in turn allows for more unpredictable games that could excite the players and spectators alike. Imagine watching a player getting ready to kick the ball into the air for his teammate to catch it from across the feld, when suddenly out of nowhere, he gets tackled and only manages to pass it to a nearby player who was not ready for that situation and now has to travel through the defensive lines of the other team.

132 students surveyed. About 25 percent from each grade and almost 50 percent males and females. Coach of the Week Goes to: Football Coach Cox Andrew Cox Photographer

Head Football Coach Shane Cox was awarded Los High School on Sep. 28. Angeles Coach of the Week by the Los Angeles Rams Te Lions won the game with a score of 30-23 and Chargers. against the favored Dolphins. On Oct. 10, there was a pep rally at lunch in his “It was a great win and I’m glad the players executed honor. At the event there were Charger cheerleaders the game plan,” Cox said. and people from both teams’ management present. Tis isn’t Cox’s frst honor as he previously won this Cox received the award for leading the Fairfax Lions award in 2014. Fairfax is currently 6-3 and have won Coach Cox being awarded “Coach of the Week” by the Los An- football team to a win against league rival Palisades fve out of the last six games. • geles Chargers and Rams. PC:Benny Chung Designed by Lisbeth De Paz SPORTS

Te Fairfax football team running to the sideline afer halfime against Sotomayor High School on Sept. 14. PC: Andrew Cox October Sports Recap Tomas Jung Sports Editor Football Girls’ Golf Girls’ Volleyball Afer an initial slow start, the Fairfax football team has Te Fairfax girls’ golf team took a second win on Oct. Te girls’ volleyball team continues to struggle to get turned it around with three straight victories. Te Lions 8 against University and Westchester. Team Captain junior positive results. Te Lions sufered another loss to Palisades were able to come out on top 30-23 over Palisades in a tight Angelina Kim and teammate sophomore Fiona Lee were 3-0 on Oct. 3 putting their record at 2-10. Te team was game on Oct. 5. Although the team did not have their best once again the stars of the meet as they helped the Lions once again overwhelmed by Palisades’ overall superiority. ofensive game, their stellar defense held the Dolphins to earn a spot into the California Interscholastic Federation Te team sufered a league loss to Venice on straight only 23 points, just enough to edge out their opponents. League Playofs. Kim placed frst and MVP of the league. sets on Oct. 1. Te Venice team outclassed the Fairfax team Tis gives the Lions a 6-3 record. Lee and sophomore Jean Yu took second and eighth place, soundly thanks to their defensive approach. Te Lions delivered their second straight victory with respectively, in the league. League rivals L.A.C.E.S. handed the Lions a loss of 3-1 a thrashing of Marshall High School 42-6 on Sept. 21. Te On Oct. 1, the Lions earned second place in their meet on Sept. 24. Although each set was competitive, the Lions team was able to use senior receiver Jordan Reed and his against Palisades and University. Palisades once again was failed to capitalize on their opportunities as L.A.C.E.S. 162 rushing yards to overwhelm Marshall, and the defense able to just edge out the Lions. Palisades also managed to managed to scrape a close victory. held the Barristers to only six points thanks to senior beat the Lions on Sept. 27 as Fairfax took second in their Te Lions sufered a tournament loss to Lincoln 2-1 Tackle Kendall Ross’ fve tackles. meet against L.A.C.E.S. and Palisades. Junior Angelina on Sept. 22. Te match was close, but the Lions could not Te Fairfax football team fnally got their frst non- Kim placed frst overall in the meet but the team could put in that extra something and capitulated to the Lincoln forfeit win of the season on Sept. 14 by beating Sotomayor not muster enough points to outclass the Dolphins. Te team. Te volleyball team did manage to gain their second 61-0. Te team as a whole performed very well, as no Lions achieved their frst overall win in a meet on Sept. 17. win against Grant 2-0 on Sept. 22. Te Lady Lions fnally individual player outshined the other but rather the whole against University and Venice. found their spark and worked together in dynamic fashion team collectively executed well. Te defense was a force to A string of positive outcomes puts the team in an to thoroughly outclass the Grant team. Te Fairfax team be reckoned with, as senior Tackles Jenz Tanedo and Ross advantageous position for their upcoming league playof was handed another loss thanks to a 2-0 loss to Hollywood each had sacks that combined for a loss of 54 yards for meets. Te girls’ golf team will be hoping to maintain this on Sept. 22 at the same tournament. Te Lions kept each Sotomayor. momentum and potentially win in league fnals and move set close enough but were outclassed in the fnal stretches Expect more of the same from the Lions, as they had into city playofs for the frst time.• of each set. their toughest games at the start of the season, but are deep See VOLLEYBALL, in league play where they thrive. • Page 10 Basketball Team Aims For Some New Bounce

Alvaro Sanchez is my last year so I’m not going out losing, and I think all of us Reporter seniors are really playing our hardest. We just have to set the example for the incoming freshmen, sophomores and juniors,” Williams said. With basketball season just around the corner, what will the “I’m looking forward to Championships,” senior Shooting basketball team have in store for us this year? Guard Luis Romero said. Coach Steven Baik is expecting a lot from his players this Te team is trying their best to live up to their coach’s year and is pushing them to do their best this season. Some expectations of becoming one of the best defensive teams players to look out for this season are junior Shooting Guard this season and are also trying to develop a good three point Keith Dinwiddie and junior Point Guard Justyn Hunter. Baik percentage. is aiming to have the team win city championships, be the best “We need to be better defensively and be able to pass the ball they can be and have every player reach his potential and go better,” Baik said. beyond. Te 2018-2019 Basketball Pre-Season begins next month, “Look out for the whole team,” Baik said. and the Lions will have their frst ofcial game against Venice Senior Daylen Williams perfects his shooting Players, such as senior Center Daylen Williams, are also High School on Dec. 3.• form to be ready for the approaching season. excited to begin this season. PC: Carlos Mateo “I expect a lot of wins and to win the championships. Tis Designed by Lisbeth De Paz