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Volume LXXVVVI Issue 6-April 9, 2010 IN THIS ISSUE: Earthquake Shortens Day

By Iman Hassaine ened by 1.26 microseconds (mil- day by 6.8 microseconds and tensity rises logarithmically, so Editorial Intern lionths of a second). also shifted the earth’s axis. The a magnitude 9 earthquake is “These natural disasters are earthquake in Chile had a mag- 100 times more powerful than a A 7.2 magnitude earthquake inevitable. My heart goes out nitude of 8.8 on the Richter magnitude 7 earthquake. Sweet Rides of LJHS in Mexicali on April 4 was the to the earthquake survivors and scale and scientists are predict- “I have been hearing that a Page 4 most recent in a string of many their families. We often think ing a larger earthquake in the larger earthquake is headed to- earthquakes in 2010. The wards the pacific so quake could be felt in San we all need to watch Diego and generated sev- out — anything is eral aftershocks. possible,” junior Our recent brush with Cameron Mamer disaster may give us a said. new appreciation for the “Since two large significance of recent earthquakes oc- Student Bucket List quakes around the world. curred so close to- Page 6-7 The devastating earth- gether, it makes me quake in Chile on Feb- uneasy about the ruary 27 not only had a future with these profound impact on the natural disasters. Ev- people and country of ery country must be Chile, but also on the en- equipped for such an tire planet. Scientists from event,” senior Jessica the National Aeronautics DeStasio said. and Space Administra- This natural disas- tion (NASA), confirm that ter in South America the earthquake shifted the Photo Courtesy of Kathy Lunas Standout Swimmer had a profound influ- earth’s axis and shortened Page 9 Photos Courtesy of Sign on San Diego ence on people all the length of a day. over the world. Even Images from the Quake: After this article was written, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake occured in Mexicali on April 4. The Earthquakes involve though Americans earthquake was the most recent in a string of many earthquakes in 2010. The quake could be felt in San Diego and generated several the shifting of hundreds are not experiencing aftershocks. Cracks in the street (top left), messy aisles (bottom left), and broken windows (bottom right) were just some of the damage that of kilometers of rock by the earthquake’s de- resulted from the April 4 Mexicali earthquake. People evacuate from a show at the Old Globe due to the earthquake (top right). several meters, changing struction first hand, the distribution of mass these events can’t happen to us Pacific sometime soon. the earthquake’s effect on the on the planet. This shifting af- but it is possible,” sophomore The largest earthquake ever length of Earth days could have fects the earth’s rotation. As a Emily Mandel said. recorded was 9.5 on the Richter additional repercussions in the result of this latest earthquake, An earthquake like this oc- scale; the earthquake in Chile future. the earth moved about eight curred in 2004 when a quake closely approached that record. centimeters or approximately Horoscopes with magnitude 9.1 generated The Richter scale is the most three inches, and the length of Page 11 a tsunami in the Indian Ocean. commonly cited statistic on the the day was essentially short- This earthquake shortened the intensity of earthquakes. In- ASB UPDATES Hey Vikings, will be held Thursday, April Day, Tuesday- Decade Day, tles. on sale this week for $95. Se- We hope everyone had a 15th during third and fourth pe- Wednesday- Mismatch/Nerd The Juniors have a big fund- niors are also busy compiling great Spring Break! ASB has riods through lunch. The event Day, Thursday- Pirate Day, Fri- raiser coming up—the class of photos for the senior video. If many fun events coming up as will be in the big gym and over day- Multicultural Day. 2011 will be working at local you have any pictures of you we move through the last quar- 30 representatives from a wide La Jolla High School is well polling precincts for the primary and your friends participating ter of the year. variety of careers, including into the Hurley Walk the Walk gubernatorial election on June in senior activities, please join The week of April 12th-16- arts, music, management, teach- video competition. The sec- 8th. Although the deadline to the LJHS Senior Video page th will be Multicultural Week ing, fashion, science, and many ond round of video highlight- sign up has passed, any Juniors on Facebook. in anticipation of Food Fair, more, are scheduled to attend. ing Hurley products have been interested will have the opportu- ASB elections for the 2010- which will be Friday, the 16th, The Commissioners of Spirit posted online at hurley.com/ nity to work in the gubernatorial 2011 school year are coming up during an extended lunch pe- & Activities will be hosting a wtw, and the third video will election next fall. Juniors are soon. Applications for Officer riod. Monday, the 12th, will be dodgeball tournament from be uploaded next Monday, the also invited to attend the Na- and Commissioner positions Music Day, Tuesday, the 13th, April 19th-23rd in the big gym. 19th. tional College Fair held at the are now available in room 304. will be Art Day, Thursday, the Students can sign up in teams The Freshman are now sell- San Diego Convention Center 15th, will be Dance Day. All of six until April 16th. That ing Class of 2012 shirts for $10. on April 20th. Sincerely, Multicultural Week activities- week will also be Spirit Week Stop by the Student Store to The Seniors are busy plan- Danielle Daitch will take place in the quad dur- in order to build excitement pick one up. ning GradNite 2010, which will Commissioner of Public Relations ing lunch. around the games. Spirit days The Sophomores are also sell- be at Disneyland on Wednes- Sports Editor The first-annual Career Fair are as follows: Monday-Twin ing class shirts and water bot- day, June 16th. Tickets will go HIGH TIDE OPINIONS April 9, 2010 3 Compton Cookout UCSD battles racism By Iman Hassaine One UCSD student, Elize not being punished though, African-American, many stu- A little rain isn’t the end Editorial Intern Diop says, “It’s insulting... since the event was not on dents are hurt by the racist we’re being made fun of, we’re campus or run by a student turmoil. of the world Most have heard about the being made a mockery of and organization. Indeed, UCSD Campus administrators held racial tension UCSD has been we’re not being taken serious- officials are distressed at this a ‘’teach-in’’ against intoler- By Kianna Anvari experiencing due to the recent ly.” news concerning their students ance, and hundreds of students Editorial Intern “ghetto-themed” party. Dur- Senior Kwase Badu said, and the university’s status, but from UCSD and other univer- ing February (Black History “The students were being officials have no reason to pe- sities staged a campus protest, As the light of spring begins Month), an offensive party was completely racist...it is offen- nalize party hosts. demanding that officials make to fill the warm La Jolla air, thrown off-campus by UCSD sive and it is ruining UCSD’s Campus chancellor Marye more efforts to combat rac- residents remember the grue- students to mock the month’s ism. some winter that preceded it. true importance. UCSD student Chevelle La Jollans, usually spoiled with The so-called “Compton Newell told 10News, “The clear and sunny skies, endured Cookout” event urged all par- part where it talks about black a winter that took a turn for ticipants to wear chains, inex- women ... that’s not what I the worse. pensive clothing, and to speak am.” Starting around December, flamboyantly, the San Diego This whole event was ex- our bubble was hit hard with Union-Tribune reported. Fe- tremely offensive and it proves gusty winds and torrents of male participants were expect- that racism runs rampant water from the sky, supposedly ed to be “ghetto chicks.” The through even the most disci- called “rain.” invitation to the party even in- plined institutions. Many were baffled as the cludes a list of criteria which - Senior Kwase Badu It is truly unacceptable that droplets of condensed atmo- is deragatory and extremely educated university students spheric vapor struck the earth offensive to students at UCSD, are throwing these racial with vigorous force. Questions and many others who have reputation.” Anne Fox stated that the uni- mocking events without con- even arose as to whether the heard of this incident. At first, the fraternity Pi versity “strongly condemns sidering the impact they will United Nations should have UCSD is prestigious and has Kappa Alpha was to blame; this event and the blatant dis- have on others. University stu- been alerted about such dras- a great reputation in academ- however, Garron Engstrom, regard of our campus values.” dents must now go back to the tic disasters or not. ics and values; therefore, it the fraternity’s president de- It is true that the university basics and learn the “golden School was a complete crisis is a disappointment to many nied all charges related to their cannot punish the students rule” once more. of its own. The outrageous six across the country that such involvement. responsible for creating the Mutual respect and civility on inches of rain came as a shock a great university has students Apparently, many fraternity event, but why are students campus must be taught again, to almost everyone. Students involved in such racist activ- members were responsible holding these racist events in and despite UCSD’s standing, were forced to switch from ity--even if it was all just for for posting invitations all over the first place? the school will be looked at dif- shorts to pants, Uggs were “fun.” Facebook. These members are Although UCSD is only 2% ferently from now on. soaked through, straightened hair was curling, and it seemed as if La Jolla would never see Teen Pregnancy... Jealous? the light of day again. It is no surprise that the rest of the United States mocks Didn’t think so. southern California’s reaction cent flourishing of sexual edu- they need if they are consider- they can relate. These shows Television educates, rather to rain. cation, some choose to con- ing engaging in sexual activity. are mainly based to show the Why shouldn’t they? Even than advocates, sexual tinue to be embarrassed and Shows that frankly discuss reality of it all, especially Six- if it only sprinkles in La Jolla, awareness among youth. ashamed of the publicity given and revolve around the topic teen and Pregnant, because some- it seems as if everything turns to these issues. to chaos. Not only do we not By Jasmine Mobasseri “I think that these shows Editorial Intern know how to drive on wet make it easier for kids to talk roads, but also our livelihoods about sex with responsible become completely dysfunc- The Secret Life of an American adults instead of just friends,” Teenager and Sixteen and Pregnant tional. says sophomore Molly Deni- have caused a stir amongst About the same time that La son Jolla believed it was struggling those who believe that shows Studies have shown that like these are glorifying sex for survival, the rest of the in recent years, when sexual world was facing hurricanes, and pregnancy. In the past, awareness has become more the topic of sex was not nearly earthquakes, and other natural common, the rate of teen disasters. as public and open as it is now. - Planned Parenthood consultant Dana Derissi pregnancies has decreased. While actual problems such The idea of teenage pregnan- With teenagers knowing that cy was kept quiet and the mat- as these have been occurring in their sex life is not shameful ter was avoided. numerous countries, La Jollans and doesn’t need to be hidden, of teenage pregnancy do not times the girls are happy but still find the need to over-exag- encourage teens to have sex. then realize what they really gerate about the occasional If people think that these wanted,” says Planned Parent- raindrop. shows are glamorizing preg- hood consultant Dana Derissi. They also find it preposter- nancy at a young age, they ob- People will take what they ous that the world ignored the viously do not know the defini- want from things that they lis- fact that they had to turn on tion of glamour. ten to or watch. Just because their wind shield wipers for the These shows, though not one person perceives openly first time in months. completely accurate, clearly discussing sex as influential, There are actual problems attempt to grasp the hardships does not mean others are go- which were occurring, and and troubles that come along ing to see it like that. still are occurring, around the with teen pregnancy. Not one TV shows allow teens to re- - Sophomore Molly Denison world. A few showers do not of those girls or families in the late to what other people in life equate to a natural disaster or shows has a typical teenage may be experiencing. anything to complain about. they are more likely to discuss life. Now that sex and teenage However, times are chang- La Jollans should try to re- it with an adult. “The shows are an alarming pregnancy is a more comfort- member the serious problems ing, and sex and pregnancy are The benefit of being able to wake-up call; however, it is the able subject to discuss, teenag- now issues that are commonly occurring around the world discuss sex with an adult is that viewer who interprets the show ers can get the help and advice the next time they have the talked about. teenagers can get the proper in their own way. I believe most they need in order to stay pro- Instead of supporting the re- urge to whip out their rubber advice and protection that will get the message because tected and stay safe. galoshes when it sprinkles. 2 April 9, 2010 OPINIONS HIGH TIDE The La Jolla High School HIGH TIDE Editors-in-Chief Mackenzie Merkel By Sarah Devermann laws that restrict them from feet of a park or school. girl in 2000, Gardner served Brooks Newberry Staff Writer doing different things. How- While current laws require only a five year jail sentence, ever, these laws are not near strict punishments and rules for even when his psychiatrist pre- News Editor No human deserves rape or strict enough. Some of the convicted sex offenders, they scribed no known treatment Kelly Lin murder. However, sex offed- laws were made as results of are not stopping the crimes for him. Opinions Editor ners everywhere are commit- individuals’ tragedies. these people commit. Innocent “There is no known treat- Dario Aharpour ting these crimes. San Diego’s Megan’s Law was created in lives have been taken away be- ment for an individual that community has come together result of the rape and murder cause lawmakers are afraid to sexually assaults girls and does Features Editor over the recent issues regarding of Megan Kanka. This law al- spend too much money on cre- not admit to it in any way,” Haley Cottrell sex offenders. People are out- lows the public to access sex ating new laws. psychiatrist Dr. Matthew Car- Student Focus Editors raged that innocent lives are roll wrote. Carey Kennedy being taken away. They have With the current sex offender Erika Ostroff justly realized that there needs policies, the government itself to be a change in the laws, and is responsible for these mur- Sports Editors that it needs to happen fast. ders. How many of these trag- Carolina Bellizzi “The current laws regard- ic crimes will it take before the Danielle Daitch ing sex offenders are not strict laws to change? The answer A & E Editors enough. Innocent people are is that too many have already dying because of them. Harsh- taken place. Even individuals Kestlé Daubner er penalties should be put in who escape murder and sur- Molly Salas place to protect our citizens,” vive these horrid crimes are Business Managers freshman Dana Becker said. hurt for life. - Senior Lilly Sedaghat Jacqueline Berracasa California has the largest “Many people do not realize Angelita Rosal-White number of registered sex of- the emotional imprint these fenders over any other state: offender registries from their Thursday, February 25th criminals leave on their vic- Radio Editor 62,211, with this number on personal computers. One can was a sorrowful day when one tims. Such heinous crimes and Antonia Cereijido the rise. In La Jolla alone there find, for free, former offenders’ of these tragedies took place in criminals must be stopped by Advisor are six, and these criminals addresses, names, and pictures our local community. This was enforcing stricter laws,” senior Jim Essex can easily commit the same online. the day high school student Lilly Sedaghat said. crime again with the state’s ri- Jessica Lunsford was ab- Chelsea King was raped and So how many more lives will diculous laws. ducted, raped, and murdered murdered while running in a be taken because of the gov- Staff Writers So why are these monstrous by a 47-year old man in 2005. community park. John Albert ernment’s absurd laws? While Heren Alanis people allowed on the streets? There are different versions Gardner III, a formerly con- second chances can be a good Kianna Anvari While many convicted sex of- of Jessica’s Law; in California victed offender, was the man thing, they should not be given Catherine Brazier fenders live and work in local convicted sex offenders are who committed this crime. to any individual convicted of Sarah Devermann communities, there are various prohibited to live within 2,000 After molesting a 13-year old sexual offense. Rose Di Toro Suquoia Geary Iman Hassaine Rebecca Huntly-Playle Taylor Jetter Elyssa Kanter Christina Kirby Amy Liew Katherine Lunas Tania Mashkoory Kaylee McNeil Jasmine Mobasseri Wilson Mokiao Olivia Polger Norma Ramos Aida Saam Brittney Schrift Kaitlin Shantai Jessica Silvers Freda Spencer Ashley Wei Laura Wells Jessica Wood

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Plural Animal Editorial Intern brews, they left in such a hurry fast with a glass of orange that they could not wait for juice. Many know Passover as a bread to rise. In commemo- PB&J Matzah 2. Noun 9. Adjective Jewish holiday in the spring, ration, for the duration of Just a little bit of peanut but- around Easter time, where tra- Passover no leavened bread is ter and jelly on Matzah is great dition forbids any bread to be eaten, which is why it is called for lunch or a snack. 3. Liquid 10. Adjective eaten for eight days. However, “The Festival of the Unleav- Pizza Matzah Passover is much more than ened Bread.” Pour some tomato sauce and that and is considered one of Matzah is an important sym- mozzarella cheese on top of a 4. Plural Noun 11. Noun the most important holidays of bol of the holiday. piece of Matzah. Place in the the Jewish religion. Mat- zah is a oven for about ten minutes. Passover is a highly respected “Pizza Matzah defines good. 5. Article of Clothing 12. Adjective Jewish holy festival com- It gives you all the pleasures memorating the Hebrews’ brought by pizza plus the deli- escape from enslavement ciousness of Matzah. It’s a 6. Noun 13. Adjective in ancient Egypt. Exodus, win-win situation,” sopho- the second book of the To- more Rick Saxe said. rah, tells the story of ten Lasagna Matzah 7. Body Part 14. Adverb plagues that were forced For dinner, Lasagna Mat- upon the Egyptians before zah always hits the spot. It is Pharaoh would release his He- very easy to make and is very brew slaves. Plagues such as similar to regular lasagna. In- When you go to the ______, you must take along a big blan- lice, vermin, and pestilence are crack- er-like stead of adding noodles to the ket, a thermos bottle full of ______, lots of suntan ______, just some of the many plagues, f l at b re a d made of lasagna, substitute the noodles and a couple of folding ______, followed by the tenth plague, white plain flour and water. with Matzah. Then you put on your ______so you can get a beauti- the killing of the firstborn. The dough has holes in it, Chocolate Matzah ful ______to last you all summer. You also should have a big The Hebrews were instructed making it unable to rise during The truly best dessert dur- hat to keep the sun off your ______. If you want exercise, to mark the doorposts of their baking, but produces a hard, ing Passover is chocolate cov- you can find some ______to play volleyball with. Volleyball homes with the blood of a flat bread. ered Matzah. You can find it at is America’s favorite ______game. You can also bring a/ lamb and, upon seeing this, It is quite difficult to observe Vons or Trader Joe’s, and it is an _____ lunch, such as hard boiled ______, a few ______the spirit of the Lord “passed this holy day breadless, so here delicious! sandwhiches with mustard, and some bottles of ______cola. over” these homes and spared are some fun Matzah recipes Passover is a very special holi- If you remember all of the above and get a place near a/an the family, hence the term to try at home. day and is observed differently ______lifeguard, you can sunbathe ______all day. “Passover.” Matzah with Butter in various households. It is written in Exodus that Matzah with some butter or Courtesy of madlibs.com The Pr ice i s Right Weird things you can buy on-line By Tania Mashkoory is still up for auction for a start- that one of her cornflakes was Staff Writer ing price of $1 million. The shaped like the state of Illinois. Sudoku underwear is a size 28 Calvin She luckily noticed it right as EBay is a shopping website Klein brief. It was confiscated she was going to eat it. They where you can buy electronics, as evidence in the 2003 child put it on sale and got an offer clothing, books, jewelry, cars, of over $1,000. Instead of in- and babies? If you thought vesting the money, the sisters eBay was a place where you decided to spend it on buying could only buy collectibles, more boxes of cornflakes in think again. A used Britney hopes of finding more flakes Spear’s toothbrush proves to shaped like various states. be considerably normal next to the five wacky things ever to Rhino Dung be put up for auction. Want some rhino dung? A wildlife group is selling dif-

Easy moles- tation c a s e , A Man’s Life which may cause some people ferent kinds of rhino dung to After his wife divorced him, to steer clear from MJ’s under- help fund conservation proj- Ian Usher decided he was over wear. ects. The dung is dried and his life and wanted to start over. mounted in a trophy case and He decided to sell everything Vampire Killing Kit is said to be a great Not all vampires are like Ed- g i f t . ward Cullen, and in that case, it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to have a vampire killing kit. This vampire killing kit in- cluded a crossbow with silver tipped arrows, ebony wood he owned including his house, stake, a large bottle of holy wardrobe, car, job, and even his water, and other items to help friends. Hoping to get an offer fight off vampires. All these Y o u of at least $420,000, he settled items are conveniently and don’t have for an offer of $339,000.00. safely stored in a large wood to be limited to just one kind The 44 year old left his home in box. The final bid was $4,550. of dung; you have the choice Australia in search of a new of black, white, Indian, and

Hard adventure. Cornflake shaped like Il- Sumatran Rhino. Only 17,500 linois rhinos remain in the wild, so Michael Jackson’s Under- Two sisters from Chesapeake, bid for your dung while it’s still wear Virginia were eating breakfast fresh starting at just $660.00 a Michael Jackson’s underwear when one of the sisters realized bid. HIGH TIDE FEATURES April 9, 2010 5

By Aida Saam Clayton Silver without cramming our space. and it has a white leather in- terior. It has been in our family Staff Writer I drive a 1971 Volkswagen The coolest part is that the terior. The inside of the car is since 1996 when it was pur- bus transporter. You cannot seats in the back fold out into a the cool- chased. La Jolla is famous for its high- miss it on the streets. It is a huge bed so I can basically live in it est part O u r class residents. Multimillion bright red bus with if I wanted to! though; a u n t dollar mansions are not the white on the top the gas bought only thing La Jollans cherish; a n d sides. I Gianni Doemny pedal is it and they have cars to show off as j u s t bought My car is a 1957 Chevy Bel in the t h e n well. With fi ve designer sports i t a b o u t Air station wagon. It was my s h a p e it was car dealerships in the heart of t w o months of a g i v e n La Jolla, it is hard to miss these a g o with my foot to our extrava- own money, a n d grand- gant cars so this baby is there parents roaming brand new and are magic 8 balls every- and now it is ours. All of us around all mine. I in- where. The stick shift in brothers share the car, but t h e stalled a super the shape of an 8 ball, all it is never a problem. s t r e e t s nice sound sys- the locks have 8 balls The car is really cool or in the tem in the front on them, and the air because it was pur- park- and back. The valves have 8 balls on chased when Ford ing lots car is so big that them as well. There are had only been mak- of the the back needed older broth- er’s car, dice hanging on the rearview ing Mustangs for two grocery stores. Many La Jolla some speakers so everyone in but when he left mirror and everything. All my years. It has all original High School students have the car can hear the music for col- lege it friends like to go and drive leather and is a convertible. their own cars to show off. well. The bus can fi t up to eight became m i n e . around in it; it’s pretty sick. It goes really fast too, but we Whether it is a custom-made people in it. The size is perfect I drove it for Will and Michael Peter- never go over the speed limit! Mustang or a bright red bus, for me because my friends and the fi rst time on son Everyone likes to ride in it be- they are hard to miss when I surf a lot and it easily fi ts all my 16th birthday. Our car is a 1966 red Ford cause it’s a different kind of car driving on the streets. our boards and wet suits in it The exterior is bright red, Mustang with white leather in- you don’t usually see around.

By Brittney Schrift tire life, but unfortunately it Editorial Intern confl icts with my other com- By Christina Kirby Hand Up also frequently visits their genuine gratitude is just mitments so I am unable to Editorial Intern Camp Penelton, where they the greatest feeling.” I may have “Gingy” written play for the school. I still play give food to struggling mili- Hand Up has even more on the back of my Improv uni- for a club team- the Rancho Hand Up is one of the many tary families. They also host upcoming events to fi nish off form, but that is not my only Sante Fe Attack. volunteer organizations at La small parties for the military the school year, including a nickname. I have also been I have a great family who Jolla High School that works families and have crafts and toiletry drive that will be held called “Ron Weasley” and comes to all of my shows. My to make a difference in the games for kids as well as infor- through school. “Cheese-O” throughout my sister, Brittany, attends Uni- San Diego community. This mation about nutrition for the The largest event of the four years at LJHS. versity of Arizona. She club combats hunger through adults. year, “Rock Out for Hunger,” I am a senior this year; go is an amazing dancer a variety of different activities During the winter holidays will be held May 22. This class of ’10! I am excited and has taught for people who are struggling the club also hosted a family. event will be held downtown for the future; however, I m e to provide at Anthology for will miss the food for teenagers and d a n c e s , their fami- young adults. The basketball every- lies. fundraiser will games, and of thing I know This have an auction, course Improv about dancing. My p ro g r a m dessert tasting, shows and plays mom is also a great is a county music, raffl e, and that I have attended cook. Her “Chicken in wide or- more to help fi ght and performed in Puff Pastry” is delicious. ganiza- hunger. Currently, over the years. I have I also love anything un- tion that club members are been doing Improv healthy like cheeseburg- has clubs working hard to since sopho- ers and pizza. at many get sponsors and more year, In the fall I will at- different prepare for the and my fi rst tend University of s c h o o l s event. show was at Colorado- Boul- through- “The Rock Out Bishop’s to- der, In the future out San for Hunger is go- wards the end I would love to D i e g o . ing to be a huge of that year. have a job in C l u b Lending a Helping Hand: from left to right: Vice President production and I used to have stage fright, anything the- president Molly Ackerman, President Rachel Scherman, and Secretary Kat Mc- it’s really exciting but ever since I started theatre a t r e related, or some- R a c h a e l Call. to be a part of in my freshman year, I have thing as different as business or Sher- something so big grown comfortable in the spot- marketing. man and vice president Freda The family was able to create that is helping so many peo- light. I am usually very busy With only three short months Spencer are on the Hand Up a “wish list” and Hand Up ple. Even if it is only getting with theatre and Improv, so I left, I hope to make the best Executive Committee- the members provided them with one sponsor, I know I will be do not have much free time. out of what is left of my high board that meets to decide dif- the items they asked for. making a difference,” junior When I do, I love to make school career. Come by and ferent events. “Hand Up really makes me Sara Ashcraft said. videos, play pick-up sports, checkout an Improv show or So far this year, Hand Up feel good as a person. I love Hand Up Club has suc- and play the guitar. I also love play; you will not be disap- club has hosted numerous knowing that I am making a cessfully helped reduce hun- spending time with my friends pointed! Jack Bauer. activities to help fi ght local difference and benefi ting the ger throughout San Diego and girlfriend, who I have lives of those in need,” fresh- County this year and would Photo courtesy of Haley Cottrell hunger. The club helps keep been going out with for four the “food pantry” at the Jew- man president Sherman said. always appreciate more stu- months. The Guess Who from the last ish Family Services abundant “Getting to know the people dent volunteers to help with I have played soccer my en- issue was Robin Pomerenke. with food for poor families. we are helping and hearing this noble cause. 6 April 9, 2010 HIGH TIDE STUDENT FOCUS HIGH TIDE April 9, 2010 7 THE BURIED LIFE WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE? By Christina Kirby By Elyssa Kanter Staff Writer K B Staff Writer “What do you want to do before you die?” This is the question that Duncan, Ben, Dave and Jonnie, from the MTV show The Buried Life, ask as they travel the Freshman Karina Bistrong was born in Florida. She moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, back to Florida, and nation in their purple bus. These four men have composited a list of 100 activites they want to do before they die and have made a pact to complete it. However, then finally settled in San Diego. Her father is a landscaper and her mother is a web designer. Bistrong lives they have also promised that each time they complete one of their tasks, they will aid a stranger to complete one of theirs. A I with her mother and sister, a junior at La Jolla High. Bistrong listens to all different kinds of music and enjoys Originally from the same town, the current others,” junior Savannah Youngs said. going to the beach. She would like to study at UCSB after high school. Currently she is enjoying La Jolla cast of The Buried Life realized their mutual For others, the appeal to the show R S High and has played on the freshman basketball team. feelings towards life. They all wanted to ac- comes from the cast’s willingness to put Sophomore Tony Tran grew up in San Diego. He has a younger sister and his parents are originally from complish certain tasks and experience a variety themselves “out there,” and to accom- Vietnam. Tran was on the junior varsity basketball team earlier this year. He practices every day for a of different things, but meanwhile they wanted plish tasks that they think are important I T couple of hours. Tran hopes to be on varsity next year. Tran would like to attend UCLA after high school. to help others. They made a list and started a in life. He wants to become a doctor when he is older. documentary that eventually became The Bur- “It is cool how they take all the things ied Life. other people say they are going to do, N R 1. Meet Michael Jordan Just this past year, the television show aired and make it a reality. I feel like I don’t 2. Go to the Great Wall of China its first season on MTV and was met with great do enough things in my life that matter T T enthusiasm. But what attracted viewers? Per- and wish that I took more initiative like A O 3. See a real mummy in Egypt haps it is the fact that this is not a typical reality they do,” junior Scotty Fletcher said. 1. Go to the bottom of the ocean 4. Get backstage passes to a T.I. concert show. For certain, The Buried Life asks the im- 2. Travel to Australia N O R 5. Have lunch with Kobe Bryant “I really love The Buried Life. The guys are portant question of “what do you want 3. Invent something to help the environment 6. Ask Megan Fox out on a date and take her funny and entertaining, but my favorite part to do before you die?” Six La Jolla High 4. Snowboard with Shawn White is that it’s different from other trashy reality students have been asked just that, and G N A to Hawaii shows. While doing crazy things, they also help here is what we found out. 5. Ask Taylor Lautner out on a date 7. Help kids in Haiti 6. Attend the MTV Music Awards Y N 8. Become a successful orthopedic doctor 7. Get backstage passes to an Eminem concert 9. Buy a gray Lamborghini 8. Stand at the edge of a volcano 10. Buy a house in Fiji ByForest Freda Spencer Morrow Scotty Fletcher Jenny Kirby 9. Play basketball with Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade Staff Writer When freshman Jenny Kirby was in eighth grade, her appendix ruptured. It caused her great pain, two weeks 10. Adopt a child from a foreign country Senior Forrest Morrow was excited to go to Wil- Near Death in the hospital, drastic weight loss, and a very frighten- low Springs Raceway to try his hand at racing his new ing few weeks for her and her family. When her appen- Junior Ally Reilly is the young- 1. Travel the world R BMW. About halfway through the track, Forrest be- est in her family. She has a sister dix ruptured, Jenny did not know what the sharp pain 2. Go to Las Vegas with Alan, Doug, Stan, and Phil gan to notice his car acting up. His speed accelerated that she was experiencing was, so she waited an entire and a brother, who both gradu- Experiences ated from La Jolla High. Addi- up to 90 miles per hour. The car jolted and began to Junior Scotty Fletcher was eight years old when he day until she went to the hospital; if left without care for (from the Hangover) A E slide seideways. was run over by a car while riding his bike. After be- more than one or two days, ruptured appendixes often tionally, several of her cousins 3. Front row passes to a Miami Dolphin game ing rushed to the hospital, Fletcher received screws in turn fatal. have or are currently attending La Jolla High. She enjoys playing 4. Go skydiving L I I definitely realized the his hand, a cast for his broken arm, 40 stitches, and 5. Own a fast car 12 staples in his legs. I realized how much I outdoors at the beach or playing importance of up-keeping “After almost dying, I took less chances and realized soccer, but is not limited to out- 6. See a shark attack L L it was more important to be aware of my surround- missed my friends and fam- door fun. She is an avid World Of 7. Kayak down a waterfall with Natalie Russell my car, and checking every- ings,” Fletcher said. Warcraft player. Reilly’s favorite “ class this year is AP Psychology. 8. Find a sunken ship with gold He was told that if he had not been wearing a hel- ily and I appreciated them Y L thing before I drive. met, his skull would have been crushed and he would “ After high school Ally hopes to 9. Go on a date with Nate from Gossip Girl go to UCSB. “I realized that what was happening was actually re- have died. for being there during that 10. Punch a girl in the face ally serious, and knew that I had to get out and away Y from my car ASAP,” Morrow said, “just as it got to be After almost dying, I took scary time. Senior Maria Olea grew up in San Diego. She has two sisters and one brother. Her father works at really bad, I managed to drive to the pits and jump Once in the hospital, Jenny received surgery on out of my car.” ” Seaport Village and her mother works for Housekeeping at the Hilton Hotel and General Atomics for less chances and realized it her appendix, but soon the pain came back. She had M the army. Olea’s favorite class this year is AP Statistics. She enjoys listening to Hip Hop and Reggaeton His engine blew up seconds later. Forrest felt blessed contracted an infection and had to have a second sur- O was important to be aware music. Olea plans on going to community college and then transferring to a university. to have gotten away from his car safely, but was dev- “ gery. Jenny stayed a total” of almost two weeks in the A astated when he learned his car’s repairs would take hospital, and during this time realized how much her weeks. of my surroundings. friends and family mean to her. L “Ever since then, my mom, who watched my crash, Junior Hall Wilson is the youngest in his family. His brother graduated in 2007 from La Jolla High. Wilson’s “I definitely realized the importance of up-keeping “While I was in the hospital, stuck in my bed for has been really adamant about me wearing a helmet, father works for Taylor Guitar and his mother worked in a museum, but is now a chef in training. Wilson has R my car, and checking everything before I drive. But I weeks at a time, I realized how much I missed my whether I am skating or riding a bike... it’s a good been pole vaulting for the track team for the last two years. His favorite band is Metallica and he drives a 1966 E still want to go back to the track to finish a race one friends and family and I appreciated them for being thing though; the experience made me realize how blue Mustang. Once Wilson graduates, he hopes to continue his schooling at UCSB or UCSC. day. Next time I will just be extra careful,” Morrow there during that scary time,” Kirby said. I said. important they are,” Fletcher said. ” A W 1. Own a fast car 2. Go to Jamaica for two months A H 3. Go on a road trip to Mexico with I friends 1. Travel to France A 4. Ask Megan Fox out on a date 2. Become a successful doctor L 5. Grow a French mustache 3. Make a lot of money to go shopping L 6. Wear a Wingsuit while base jumping 4. Jump out of a plane with a parachute S 7. Go cliff diving 5. Ask out my crush L 8. See Marijuana legalized 6. Help an orphanage in Mexico O 9. Live in an igloo for a week 7. Raise money to build a school in Mexico 10. Jump out of an airplane without a 8. Go on a cruise N parachute 9. Attend UCLA medical school 10. Get a lot of piercings, all over my body. 8 April 9 , 2010 SPORTS HIGH TIDE Click Here for College? Sport of the Month

By Jacqueline Berracasa he has yet to talk to any coach- at William Jessup University, ~ Staff Writer es, he is a fan of the website. Rensselaer Polytechnic In- “I thought it was pretty stitute, and Lynn University. Many La Jolla High students cool how you can get to “If [I am contacted by] Hot Yoga are using recruiting websites know coaches from differ- other good schools, I would in the hopes of gaining recog- ent colleges,” Costelloe said. consider them,” Flores said. By Danielle Daitch from a 90-minute long con- nition from various colleges. Sophomore Oscar Carrillo Bobby Schuman is a big fan Sports Editor trolled series of postures, Sophomores Matt Costelloe, would also like to play football of the website. He is very in- to an up-tempo hour of in- Oscar Carrillo, Jorge Flores, in college. He made a profile volved with it but says that it Yoga has long been regard- creased movements to stimu- and Bobby Schuman are all on the website after observ- still takes a lot of follow up ed as a practice that revives late the cardiovascular system using www.berecruited.com. ing the success his cousin had and commitment on the stu- the mind, body, and soul. as well as the various muscles. This is one of the more pop- with the website. Carrillo be- dent’s part. He also warns Whether done on its own or Many students at La Jolla ular websites at La Jolla High, lieves he has a huge advantage that not all coaches look at to supplement another athletic High have decided to dive perhaps because it is free and by starting the recruitment berecruited.com, so simply endeavor, yoga offers a series into the world of Bikram has a high success rate. Other process this year. making a profile on the web- of gentle stretches and poses yoga. Though reactions to popular recruiting websites in- “Many students wait un- site is not enough; the students that realign and promote flex- the practice are mixed at first clude www.maxpreps.com and til their junior or senior year must do their own research. ibility throughout the body. (who ever thought they could www.captainu.com, both of to make a profile and by that “You don’t choose your Recently, a distinct style of sweat THAT much?), those which charge for their services. time it is too late in the season college; the college choos- yoga, Birkram, has become who continue with it find On www.berecruited.com stu- to get recognized. By mak- es you,” Schuman said more popular. Unlike stan- that over time, they build up dents sign up for free and make ing one my sophomore year, Although none of this year’s dard yoga, those practicing a tolerance to the sweating a profile with their name, sport, the coaches have a chance senior athletes have employed Bikram do so in a room heated and find great joy in the ben- school, and all of their statistcs. of seeing me improve over the website in their college from 100 to 105 degrees Fahr- efits Bikram has on their body. College coaches then have the the years,” Carrillo said. search process, it will be in- enheit. The added heat and “I can’t believe how in- ability to browse through the Carrillo has already spo- teresting to see the successes humidity allow one’s muscles tense it is. It’s like I took a student profile and contact ken to the coaches at Wash- of upcoming classes with the to loosen, preparing the body shower in my own sweat,” ju- players that catch their eye. ington State University and contacts they make through for deeper stretches. An- nior Mauricio Medina said. Football player Matt Costel- is considering going there. various recruiting sites. other added benefit: the heat A local company, CorePow- loe is quite involved with the Jorge Flores is also getting a Whether used to peruse prevents injury, both in the er Yoga, offers a free week website. He, along with many head start, with the hope of schools of interests, or to practice and in other sports. to anyone who is looking to of his teammates, got a head playing water polo in college. initiate contact with future “I love the heat that Bikram try Bikram for the first time. start and made a profile his Coach Atwell told him about alma maters, students will offers because I feel like my “I like CorePower because sophomore year of high school. the website and he has had find that recruiting web- body is gaining more benefits,” they offer a wide range of Costelloe hopes to play for a quite a bit of success so far. sites are helpful tools in their junior Rachel Hamilton said. classes; they have some- Division II college; although He has talked to the coaches search for their future plans. The original teachings of thing for everyone,” se- Bikram synthesize classic yoga nior Holly Cramer said. techniques and incorporate CorePower has studios all various breathing methods. It over San Diego, including is popular with younger stu- Pacific Beach and La Jolla, A Change of Pace dents looking for a way to sup- so making hot yoga part of plement their various sports. your exercise regime is as By Kaylee McNeil and refrain from listening to iP- “I used to go running in the Bikram classes can range convenient as it is beneficial. Heren Alanis ods while they are running San Clemente Canyon area Photo courtesy of trinityyogatoronto.com Staff Writers a lot, but now, because of so that they can stay alert. the attack, I definitely don’t “I run with friends and team- Track is one of the most do that anymore. The team mates now because I real- competitive sports out there, doesn’t run on the bike path as ize that the danger is always and possibly one of the there, especially when more diverse as well. you don’t expect it. We Having A Ball The entire team works often run in big groups relentlessly to prove now just in case,” fresh- By Jessica Wood our feminine side so I’m pretty themselves in their vari- man Natasha Chandler Staff Writer sure that’s why we are so good,” ous events, whether said. “What happened senior Max Greenberg said. it be sprints, distance, to Chelsea really was an La Jolla High’s Men’s Volley- Much of the team’s chem- discus, shot put, pole eye-opener and brought ball Team is known not only istry comes as a result of the vault, high jump, triple us closer as a team.” for their impressive winning close relationship they have jump, or long jump. “A lot of the girls are very streak, but also their sense of with one another. Seven of “Track is an amaz- emotionally involved in humor. This team makes hav- the Volleyball Team’s key ing sport,” junior Zoe her case. Although we all ing a good time as important as players have just come out Wescoe said. “There know never to run alone, their team’s success and it has of an incredible season play- are so many different we still are very shaken seemed to work magic for them. ing for La Jolla High School’s events to do and the up by the case because “There’s no stress, so when Basketball team and nine out team ethic is great.” it very well could have game time comes around of 13 of the players are vet- The girls’ distance run- been one of us. We are we aren’t worried about eran Varsity team members. ners on the track team Photo courtesy of facebook.com very saddened by her un- whether or not we win, but During the weekends, the Taking the Lead: Junior Ilana Fricks leads the competi- can often be seen going timely death, but we do rather that we have a good team tries to get together tion in a meet against Point Loma. She is a strong supporter time,” senior John Walsh said. for team bonding and often nearby the Bike Path,of the team sticking together. not run with fear, rather Bird Rock, and Tor- courage and determina- As 2008 and 2009 CIF will play beach volleyball on rey Pines Road. The team is much as we did before either, tion,” senior Sarah Crabbe, the Champions, this talented the courts in Mission Beach. a close-knit group of about and we are sticking togeth- Track and Field manager, said. group is beginning their sea- Even their practices are ten runners who used to go er,” junior Ilana Fricks said. The girls are not only going son with high hopes of win- made into fun events. Aside by themselves for long runs to The girls make sure that they to exercise great safety precau- ning their third consecutive from playing their daily train for their meets. How- stay together and always watch tions this season, but they will CIF title. Their focus for this games, they’ll also sometimes ever, since the recent tragedy out for each other. They have demonstrate great talent as year is fitness, strength, and have costumes practices where involving the brutal attack started a sort of “buddy-sys- well. Support your teammates team camaraderie- all ele- they all dress according to and subsequent death of Po- tem”: they find a member of at their meet at La Jolla on April ments that have contributed to a certain common theme. way High School senior and the team who runs about the 8 versus Kearny Mesa High. their success in previous years. All the team members will cross-country runner Chel- same speed as them and they “Volleyball is a girl’s sport agree that Volleyball season is sea King, that has changed. stick together. The girls also and our team is in touch with as much fun as it is hard work. HIGH TIDE SPORTS April 9, 2010 9 STANDOUT ATHLETES By Jacqueline Berracasa teacher asks him politely to practice. He ends up practic- make another bowl of spa- a morning practice on Tues- Staff Writer put it away. Hedlin eats spa- ing for four and a half hours ghetti for dinner. He eats, days and Thursdays. She ghetti for lunch and dinner a day for two days a week and does only about 20 min- energizes with a healthy Eric Hedlin every single day of the week. three hours a day for three utes of homework, and then breakfast such as cereal or a Junior Eric Hedlin has been It is truly his favorite meal. days a week. Weekend prac- falls asleep around 8:30PM. banana and a granola bar. swimming the majority of his 10:30AM: tices are three hours long 8:30AM: life and seems to be a natural Hedlin is now Allie After a long morning prac- at the sport. His dedication has ready to eat Knight tice, Knight begins to get earned him the “Most Valu- the rest of his Senior hungry during 2nd period, able Swimmer” award with gigantic bowl A l l i e AP Environmental Science. his swim team, North Coast of spaghetti K n i g h t 10:30AM-11:30AM: Aquatics. Not only has he won during his fa- has been She enjoys her last class of awards, but he has swam next vorite class of swim- the day (it is also one of her to highly-acclaimed swim- the day: AP ming for favorites): Ceramics. Still, her mers such as Michael Phelps. Calculus with 10 years day is far from done she still has Despite having a busy sched- Mr. Kinsel. now at another three hours of swim ule Hedlin still manages to 12:15PM: N o r t h practice, then homework to do. keep up with his schoolwork. Finally, the C o a s t 11:30AM-2:30PM: 4:20AM: day is almost Aquat- Knight eats lunch, Hedlin has an early wake-up over for Hed- ics, and starts her homework, and call. A big bowl of Cheerios lin. He has is mak- gets ready for practice. helps him get his day off to a one class left, ing quite 3:00PM-6:00PM: good start. then he is a splash. The athlete practices with 5:00AM – 6:30AM: able to jump S h e her club team at the Jew- The swimmer has an intense in the pool. m a d e ish Community Center. early morning practice. 1:15PM- it to the 6:45PM: 7:25AM: 2:30 PM: Olympic Knight eats a nutritious He starts his school day Hedlin finally Trials in dinner, usually consisting of with honors US History. In gets a moment 2008, but a salad, pasta, or chicken. an attempt to reduce his af- to relax…but her suc- 7:00PM-9:00PM: ternoon work load, Hedlin not for long: Blasquez and Mahmood show off their skills. cess does Knight does about 2 starts his homework in class he must get Photos courtesy of Heren Alanis not stop hours of homework, and to make the most of his time. ready for Expert aquatics: Hedlin stands proud on the left, and Knight t h e r e . then gets ready for bed. 8:30AM: practice by (right) S h e 9:30: The athlete has now been gathering his has set Knight hits the sheets to awake for almost 4 hours belongings and, of course, from 7:00AM to 10:00AM. many La Jolla High School prepare for another long day. and hunger sets in. He be- making himself another bowl 6:00PM-8:30PM: records, including the 100 gins to snack on his favorite of spaghetti. Hedlin returns home from meter back stroke and relays. meal, spaghetti and tomato 3:00PM-6:00PM: practice and begins to boil 4:10AM: sauce, but his AP Psychology Hedlin endures another long a pot of water in order to Knight wakes up early for The Ladies of Lax Serving Up Success By Jasmine Mobasseri idea of just how much more By Olivia Polger on occasional Fridays. The take the team to a new level. Editorial Intern they will need to improve in Editorial Intern girls are trying to learn how The returning members to order to make it to the top. to play together, work hard, the varsity team, Cami Felt, Ju- La Jolla High’s Men’s Var- “College competitions are The LJHS Girls Varsity La- and build different strategies lia Neri, Kenzie Kepper, Ker- sity Tennis team has admira- a lot harder, but its good get- crosse Team begins the 2010 to help the team improve. sten Morgan, Jillian Frager, ble and accomplished players ting a feel for how the col- season with nine returning “It feels great to be on the Lauren Coles, Lex Becker, Julia that work extremely hard in lege players compete and players and 11 new members. varsity team this year. Haerr, and Angie Calvelli, have order to balance school, prac- learning the mental aspect of This year will be very different All of the girls been helping the new team to tice and competitions. These it,” junior Jonathan Lo said. from the 2009 season, as the have really wel- feel comfortable with the plays dedicated players practice Players like Hernandez and team has lost a total of nine comed me, and and give some tips to keep the daily, and often spend their Langbort are hoping to continue seniors and ten varsity players. they make Vikings on a positive streak. weekends training on their playing tennis through college. “Our season so far has been p r a c t i c e “We also have a completely own or with other coaches. “I do plan on playing col- going well. Since we’re such a fun ev- ery- new freshman goalie, Wen- “I play clinics at the La lege tennis. It just depends new team, we’re still getting d a y , ” sopho- dy Nettleton. She has never Jolla Beach and Tennis club on how good I get in these to know one another on and more Sara played at the high school and I also have a private couple of years which will off the field, but I’m really Sharp said. level, but is learning really coach out of school,” se- determine how good of a optimistic for our future. The There have been fast and is already amazing,” nior Erwin Hernandez said. college I get into,” fresh- girls have a lot of potential 11 new additions to the sophomore Julia Neri said. Some of the tennis play- man Addison Appleby said. and great attitudes. After play- team this year. They are Even though the new sea- ers are making their way into With dedication and hard ing in a few games with my all eager to learn a lot this sea- son starts off with a brand college level tournaments. work these talented players new team, I’m confident that son and improve their lacrosse new team, the odds look good Seniors Erwin Hernandez will be able to succeed in their we are going to achieve great skills for upcoming seasons. for the Girls Varsity Lacrosse and Chris Langbort have re- sport. The possibilities are end- things,” senior Cami Felt said. Aubrey Sloan, Sara Sharp, team and all the members feel cently competed in the Pacific less for these boys. Who knows? The players have been train- Lindsey Heap, Wendy Nettle- confident about this season. Coast Men’s Doubles Cham- Maybe in the future they will ing very hard every day during ton, Leela Lebb, Maile Luther, Come support the Girls La- pionship. This tournament be playing in the Pacific Coast their 5:30-7:30 p.m. practices, Nikki Exerjian, Catherine crosse team at their home was originally designed as a Men’s Doubles Champion- preparing them for their one Russell, Kim Battaglin, Karina games next week: Tuesday showcase for college teams. ship competing against La to two games during the week. Weiner, and Amber Bello have April 13, against St. Cath- Competing in college tour- Jolla High’s next generation They also squeeze in a 5:45 been working very hard during erine’s and Wednesday April naments gives these players an of promising tennis players. a.m. practice at the Shores their first season on varsity to 14, against Patrick Henry. Both games begin at 6 p.m. 10 News April 9, 2010 HIGH TIDE Decoding the United States Census By Ashley Wei greatly in a media campaign to Editorial Intern remind citizens of the census’ impact and encourage U.S. resi- The arrival of spring 2010 dents to participate. Based on signifies the appearance of results from the 2000 census, United States Census question- the Bureau concluded that paid naires in the mailboxes of all advertisements were essential in 300 million U.S. residents. In- boosting mail-in responses by troduced in the Constitution, the public. the census is a survey that asks Every one percent increase in ten questions revolving around mail responses saves about $85 Graphic Courtesy of Ashley Wei the number of people living in in the House of Representa- be beneficial to communities. projections predict that by million. The campaign consists each household. The questions tives. Their answers also deter- The data is vital to the process 2050, minority groups will of several television commer- also ask for the race and gen- mine how nearly $400 billion of changing electoral district become the majority in the cials with a distinct jingle and der of each listed individual. in federal aid will be divided boundaries as based on chang- country. Since 2008, minori- slogan, “We can’t move forward Censuses were due on April 1, to fund a variety of services ing populations. Census data ties have constituted nearly until you mail it back.” The 2010, also known as National including hospitals, schools, can also be used to petition for half the children in the U.S., census has even partnered with Census Day. emergency, public-works proj- environmental legislation and and that trend continues to Nickelodeon’s Dora the Ex- Those who did not mail their ects, and senior centers. For make positive changes to the rise. Such data could impact plorer to remind the public that forms back will be visited by of- these reasons, it is imperative way of living for a community. the country’s legislation on “Children count too.” Addition- ficial census takers from April that U.S. residents return the An instance of this occurred health care, education and ally, The Bureau has launched a to July; the employees will re- ten question document to the in Phillips, a Minnesota town, immigration in the future. road tour, which travels around cord answers to questions at the United States Census Bureau when they petitioned for fur- “It’s important because it’s the country to promote the cen- door. The census is required to with the provided postage-paid ther examination of a proposed the only way that the U.S. sus. take place every ten years, and envelope. energy facility. The town used government can…get their The United States Census has been has since 1790. This “The census is a really impor- census results to prove that it demographic statistics right… only occurs once a decade yet year, the forms will be distrib- tant part of our country, espe- had a higher number of elderly but the government is using a it has remained an important uted among homes from mid- cially now. [It is] exciting that inhabitants and children under lot of money to reach out to government tool in gathering March to April, and all resi- this is happening again after five that may be harmed as a re- those who don’t speak Eng- information about the country’s dents will obligated by law to ten years,” sophomore Vivian sult of the proposed facility. lish and that’s costing mon- population. As one census com- fill out the questions. Thai said. The census will also provide ey,” sophomore Yuhao Wang mercial reminded, ten questions The answers citizens and non- Information collected through important information about said. in ten minutes will impact the citizens give will determine the the census is also important in the changing population in the This year, the United States next ten years. number of seats a state occupies providing statistics that can United States. Current census Census Bureau has invested Extreme Makeover: U.S. Education By Amy Liew some time before all schools can Five Steps to Stay Safe Business Intern implement this into their own school districts,” junior Zoe By Brittney Schrift the opposite side of where most be safe than sorry. In 2002 President Bush’s ad- Wescoe said. Editorial Intern cars are parked. This will give 5. Learn Self-Defense: ministration passed the No These goals will give states you more space and time to re- There are many self-defense Child Left Behind Act, which clear guidelines so that students With the recent attack and act in case of an emergency. classes you can take, where you required each state to set their will be able to reach these goals. murder of two local girls, it is 3. S.I.N.G.: As show in the can learn important moves to own educational goals. Now Increasing the required stan- important for teens to learn movie “Miss Congeniality,” fol- get someone off of you in the Obama hopes to replace this dards for each grade level, will about different ways they can low the acronym “S.I.N.G.” midst of an attack. San Diego program with a new program allow students to compete on prevent such attacks. There are Solar plexus (nerves located in Fight Club in El Cajon and Ja- called the Common Core State an international level after they several ways to protect yourself, the abdomen), instep(top of the pan Karate DO in Clairemont Standards. With the creation of have graduated from college. and here are just a few. foot), nose, groin. If attacked, are both reliable options. the program, he hopes to de- Obama has agreed to give 1. Be Aware of Sex Of- hit one, or all of these place. Seniors Genoa Sullaway and velop a common goal and level states four billion dollars if they fenders in Your Area: If you Then run while screaming. Briana Jones are taking Krav of achievement so that students agree to participate in his new visit www.meganslaw.com, you “Before watching Miss Con- Maga, an Israeli self-defense are prepared for college and the plan to reform the education in can enter in your area code and geniality I did not know any- class. Krav Maga involves wres- work force. With the exception United States. In the plan, stu- find out how many offenders thing about self-defense, then I tling, grappling and striking of Alaska and Texas, 48 gov- dents will be required to reach live in your area. Another web- learned about S.I.N.G. and now techniques. ernors have agreed to replace certain benchmarks in their site, www.familywatchdog.com, I feel like I could handle myself “Krav Maga not only teaches their state standards with these grade levels involving language, is also helpful. After entering in in a situation,” sophomore Sar- us important moves to protect new goals. math, and history. your state and area code, you ah Buechler said. ourselves, but it is also an incred- “I disagree with this plan be- “We want to challenge all the will be shown a map with red 4. Be Confident: An as- ible workout!” Sullaway said. cause it will only lead to the low- stakeholders -- parents, teachers, diamonds on it. Upon clicking sertive attitude could mean Regardless of your age or gen- ering of our standards. La Jolla unions, school administrators -- each diamond, a box pops up the difference between being a der, no one is out of the realm High School sets its own curric- to not only raise standards, but showing the offenders name, ad- predator’s new victim or not. of being attacked. The caution- ulum to an extent and is a model also make changes required to dress, alias(s), picture, offense(s), Keep your shoulders back and ary tactics listed above are great of success that other schools and meet those standards. This can and any scars/tattoos they may head up and make direct eye ways to better your odds of be- school districts should emulate. be achieved by having the best have. There is also an iPhone contact. If a stranger comes ing safe. Strangers are to be just La Jolla High School should not teachers and principals, making app, “WatchOut! For Offend- near you and speaks to you in that, strangers, so stay on your be forced to conform to these sure that there’s a focus on low- ers” that has the same informa- an aggressive, suspicious way, toes in all situations. new standards,” music teacher performing schools, and ensur- tion as the websites. respond back with a confident Mr. Foster said. ing that an American student “I live in the Shores and after and assertive voice. Finally, try During the creation of these can compete at the international using the family watch dog web- to create distance between you new plans, the National Gover- level,” President Obama said. site, I found that I have about and someone you feel could be nors Association and the Coun- The staff and the students three offenders who live in my threatening you. It is better to cil of Chief State school officers at La Jolla High School have area. Now when I go on my runs worked with teachers, experts, already achieved many of the I am extra careful and watch my and different school adminis- benchmarks listed in the Com- surroundings,” sophomore De- trations to create standards for mon Core State Standards. von Bowman said. each grade level. The public Through this program, schools 2. Be Alert: Scanning your can voice their opinion on these around the nation will be able to surroundings, especially when standards by commenting on compete with each other on the alone, is very important. Do not this document. same playing field and be pre- text while walking. When walk- “I think the Common Core pared for college or future jobs. ing in a public area, look over State Standards will be able to Adherence to this program will your shoulder every minute or give students equal opportu- not only improve the lives of so. Try to stay out of alleys, but nity throughout different school current students, but also stu- if you are in one, try to walk on districts; however, it will take dents from future generations. HIGH TIDE April 9, 2010 A&E 11 3DtV By Amy Liew Staff Writer Macs might be too big and the is demonstrating. Just recently, the computer is constantly news online. Books are now iTouch may be too small, so some of the projectors in all demanding attention,” replaced with the newest During the 21st century, the Apple has released their latest the math classes have been junior Sung He Kim said. innovation such as the Nook advancement of technology gadget, the iPad. The iPad is replaced by the Promethean LCD and LED televisions and Kindle. Readers can store has rapidly transformed the combination of boards. This allows math have been around for the last hundreds of books in these society and its way of life. It their Macs, iPod decade, but now thin and portable devices has greatly improved medicine and iPhone all major electronic instead of having to lug and the entertainment mixed into one. companies are going around a few hundred pages. business. Technology has While convenient, to be launching Some schools even want to become a fixed part of the some students are 3D television. replace textbooks using this lives that many students lead concerned that Now movie device because it is easier at La Jolla High School. technology is going watchers do than carrying ten pound “Even though technology too far. not have of pages every day to class. is building a better society, it “I think to spend From the projectors used by has the power to bring it down technology is out of over ten teachers to the constant use because people can become control and that it dollars just of cell phones, technology too dependent on technology,” is diverting people’s to watch one created a society where sophomore Manuel Bravo said. attention from movie in 3D. it’s difficult to escape the Apple has produced over what’s important VHS has now advancement of technology 150,000 apps for their such as family, to been replaced by in the 21st century. Within customers to use where popular spending money DVD and now Blu- weeks after the release of sites can easily be accessed on trying to catch Ray is dominating an iPod or a laptop, it is such as Facebook or Twitter. up with the latest trends,” in the entertainment business. constantly upgraded to Apple has even created an junior Michael Zhao said. There are constantly new ways something cheaper and app that can turn on or off the Within the last few years, of watching movies where it is better. Sometimes students light in homes and virtually technology has dramatically has become a challenge to keep at La Jolla High School need anything that entertains the affected the lives of students students to have more hands on up with the current trends of these technological advances human mind. Some toddlers inside and outside the experience with the materials entertainment. to keep up with their school and kids even have an iTouch classroom. The projectors and they learn about in class. Newspaper and magazines work and it is a great resource that has become their current the document cameras allow “Some people may say that also take advantage of the outside of the classroom. students in the classrooms to internet because it is easy to source of entertainment. it aids us in learning, but it is Photo courtesy of thinkdigit.com For some Apple costumers the see clearly what the teacher also a huge distraction when posts all sorts of stories and

By Taylor Jetter and Aida expertise and work. Toying up your boys for poker night. Scorpio Love Saam around with a situation may Sometimes being single can Saturn represents your personal Although being single isn’t Staff Writers cause it to become fulfilled. help you sort out what you are style. It shines on romance bad, you want that special really looking for later on in life. and any creative brainchild someone to connect with Love you’re nurturing. There’s when you are having a bad Aries electricity in the air and your day. Ask your friends if they Closed door meetings Although the start of the Virgo may seem intimidating, but month may cause a rift Early April brings challenges vibrations reach the ears of have anyone to introduce remember they aren’t always between you and your special with the powerful Mars up those in positions of power. you to! Taken? Reconnect about you. The result of one sweetheart, take a moment in your grill, but keep your Love with your boo this month. such meeting midmonth midmonth to reassess your head up and take them on Love is all around you! Your options and either move on or friends and family give it could be a new project that like the professional you are. Aquarius renews your confidence. get that romance back on track. Love to you unconditionally, but Aquarius is usually in the Love So you haven’t called your now a special someone is driver’s seat, but there will be It is the perfect time to try Cancer partner back in a few days, so giving off those vibes too. a lot of difficult choices this something new. Whether Just when you think you know it what? Maybe you decided that month. Stay confident and you are in a relationship all, a surprising twist will occur. you wanted to walk a different Sagittarius April will go out with a bang. or single, spice up your Despite the twists and turns way to avoid that certain Friends wonder about your Love love life with a little variety. of early April, reinforce your someone. Avoidance won’t desire to escape the spotlight As spring approaches, you goals. Thank a kindly Universe resolve your problems. Sit and spend time inside your find yourself in a bit of a rut for your good luck this month. down and talk it out or things home. You may simply romantically. Try a new hobby Taurus This month the bright light Love will just end up getting worse. desire downtime before or something unexpected of the Sun shines on your Love is in the air! You and emerging with a new plan. and you may also find an your special someone have Love unexpected cutie in the process. house of hopes and wishes. Libra Although your wish may been getting along great and With your talent for finding You are just living life and be realized, it could come it seems like nothing can go the right words, you shine in meeting all new different wrong! Keep up the good Pisces in an unexpected form and academics this month. Your kinds of people! Hanging out Your work environment vibes and stay open and true to develop into something far optimistic energy could help with different people on the is great this month. Hard yourselves and to each other. surpassing your expectations. you end something that you’ve weekends is opening you up to work is rewarded by great Love wanted to cut off for some a whole new array of friends. financial income, good Life with your partner seems Leo time, such as a pesky habit. Keep it up and you may grades and much happiness. to be a bit routine. Change There’s no Leo pouting Love find that someone exciting. Love this month. Your creative things up with a new activity Remember that childhood Capricorn Things are going great this or outing that you both enjoy! juices flow, but you seem to friend that you used to hang out How you live is slowly changing. month. It seems like you are Instead of hanging out only have hit a wall midmonth. with everyday? That you shared Your communication skills on fire with prospective cuties on weekends, why not make Don’t worry, though: you’ll be your peanut butter sandwich greatly improve this month. or one you already have. Wednesday night Sushi night? back to work near the 23rd. with and played magic shows You’ll charm your way to your Remember, though, that certain Loveall day long in the sandbox goal. Your smooth conversation things take hard work to keep Being single isn’t as bad as with? Well you two are all eases a stronger association around, so don’t take anything Geminiit seems. Grab your girls and The full moon lights up grown up now, but that doesn’t with someone important. for granted and show any or plan a girls night out or call in your house of creative mean the magic still isn’t there! all cutiepies that they matter. HIGH TIDE April 9, 2010 A&E 12 Everything Old is New Again By Rebecca Huntly-Playle Editorial Intern

The 80’s brought many iconic styles that are still present in the current Some timeless favorite never go out of style. Movies are remade with more current celebrities decade. Leggings and Ray Ban sunglasses have appeared as a recent due to their original popularity. The movie A Star is Born has been made three times because trend on campus and everywhere else. Skinny jeans and off the shoulder it became so famous after its original production. The last remake with Barbra Streisand and shirts have made a comeback and are once again considered “in.” Kris Kristofferson had Kristofferson as a famous singer on the decline instead of a movie “High waisted skirts, shoulder pads, and bright colors are all making star on his way down. It is currently in production for release in 2012, starring Beyonce. a comeback from the eighties,” Alice in Wonderland was originally a book that was made into a Disney movie, since then it sophomore Sarah Buechler said. has been remade many times. The current version is in 3D and hardly resembles the Disney “I have been seeing a lot movie. of high wasted pencil skirts The Poseidon Adventure was remade a few years ago and had a lot of success at the box and big belts recently,” office. The latest remake had more special effects that were not as dated as the original. senior Sasha Altschuler said. For men, skinny ties, loafers, and skinny jeans are all popular styles. The show Gossip Girl has introduced current men’s styles and how these older styles are making a comeback. Other styles that have made a comeback include Oxford shoes, which many students are wearing since they are both cute and comfortable. These have been popular with older men since the early 1900’s and later became popular Music with students in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Leather jackets are being sold The Kings of Leon and the Killers both have a much almost everywhere in a variety of colors and styles. These were made older sound from the 70’s and 80’s. Kings of Leon uses popular in the 50’s by bad boys of the movies like James Dean and sounds like rock from the late seventies. The Killers are Marlon Brando. High waisted skirts, empire waist dresses, and drop part of the post punk revival and derive their sound from waist dresses are also appearing on many girls. The empire waist dates 80’s bands like The Cure and The Smiths. They have done back to the 1800’s a good job embodying these earlier decades and making while the drop the music their own. Artists like Alicia Keys mirror female waist was popular solo musicians like Lauryn Hill or Erykah Badu that had in the 1920’s. their break in the 90’s, but still have the skill to write their Whether you own music and make their own rhymes. They are trying styles are not the cookie cutter rap or hip hop star from the past and deserve more credit for the work they have or making new done. These artists styles your own, have a classic sound it is interesting that will always be to see how popular among styles progress today’s youth. t h r o u g h o u t the decades and how fashion manifests itself at La Jolla High. C O A C H E L L A By Freda Spencer Editorial Intern hour you can have a blast and Coachella ‘10 performer, of classic rock provide for to his third year. “The three skate to 70’s and 80’s era music La Roux’s style of upbeat a promising performance. artists I am most excited for It is that time of the year all night! and dance-able electronic. Song to check out: I Know are De La Soul, Club 75 and again… Coachella! There Song to check out: New in What I Am deadmau5,” Blouin-Ito said. seems to be quite a buzz at If you like… Town “Watcha Say” by His fondest memories of his La Jolla high surrounding Outkast, Talib Kweli then The 1950’s, No Doubt Jason Derulo, The OC past Coachella experiences? the festival. The impressive you might like De La Soul then you might like The soundtrack, Cascada then “You meet all types of people lineup featuring headliners This upbeat hip-hop group Raveonettes. The Danish you might like Imogen Heap in all different mind sets and Jay-Z, Muse, and Gorillaz has with its roots in Long Island, duo that is The Raveonettes The British singer and from all backgrounds.” But students very excited. New York is not your average provides a taste of 50’s and songwriter Imogen Heap has a this year Kenji and his friends This year is bound to be hip-hop group. De La Soul 60’s rock with every song. very unique song and style that have bigger plans. greater than ever, with many is known for its pioneering in With a mixture of the eras, has been inspiration for many “Every year, Coachella new features added to the “Jazz rap” and “alternative electric instrumentation, others in the entertainment gives away free tickets for festival. For the first time, hip-hop,” offering a fresh new catchy beats, and a touch of business. The popular television life to whoever has the best festival-goers will be able to go sound with a classic hip hop feel. No Doubt’s fearless style, The show The OC featured many “carpoochella” car. My friends in and out of the venue. If a Song to check out: Me, Raveonnettes create a sound of her songs in all seasons of and I are going to decorate quick trip to the car, camping Myself and I that is quirky and all their own. the show. Her song “Hide and our car and carpool… and site, or hotel is necessary, Kylie Minogue, La Song to check out: Ode to Seek” is also featured in the pop hopefully win it this year.” those who wish to leave will Roux, Lykke Li then you LA, or the remake of 1963 hit hit by Jason Derulo, “Watcha Unlike Kenji, a Coachella be allowed. Camping has also might like Little Boots. “My Boyfriend’s Back” by The Say” and has been remixed alum, this will be junior Sara been made easier with the Little Boots, or Victoria Angels by DJ Tiesto. Imogen’s laid Ashcraft’s first year going to option to rent a plot of land, Christina Hesketh, is an Cold War Kids, The back but electronic sound Coachella and she couldn’t be meaning that cars, RVs, buses English singer who’s music Killers, Black Keys then you is different from anything more excited. “The lineup this and any vehicles that will fit on is often defined as “electro- might like Band of Skulls. else and will provide for a year is like a dream come true the 10’ by 30’ plots are allowed pop” or “alterna-pop.” With Defined as alternative, blues, unique musical experience. but the bands that I am most in addition to tents. For those an electronic dance feel to and garage rock, Band of song to check out: Speeding excited for are The Specials, who are camping, a late night many of her songs, Little Skulls is a somewhat new band Cars. Phoenix, Vampire Weekend roller skating party will be Boots channels famous from Southampton, England. Kenji Bloutin-Ito has and Grizzly Bear… it should held Thursday- Saturday from musician Kylie Minogue. The singers’ unique voices and attended Coachella for the past be the best three days of my 10pm- 3am. For only $5 an Little Boots shares Fellow style combined with elements two years and looks forward life!” Ashcraft said.