Chatsworth High School The Clarion December 2005 School Water Some Say, ‘Ho Ho Ho’ Others Just Say No Sinks Student By Trang Nguyen no wonder they call Santa St. mom fills in,” said freshman Staff Writer Nick. Saint Nick was a gener- Shannon Gordon. Taste Buds ous bishop (religious man) born “Of course I do [believe in The spirit of Santa Claus in a village now known as Tur- Santa]. He doesn’t like my By Trang Nguyen will always remain within some key. He loved children and cookies though,” said tenth Staff Member of us high school students, but helped the unfortunate. That grader Skeye Wells. for others, Santa is just an an- very man, St. Nick, is now por- The funky taste of our cient, imaginary, and magical trayed as a jolly, bearded man in “I still do believe in Santa school water fountains has re- friend. red with a bag flowing with ‘cause I’m gullible,” said Reggé pelled some of us from drinking “I stopped believing in toys. Prince, a senior. the water again. Santa when I was like eight. I Nevertheless many people Others just grew out of it “The water tastes bitter,” recognized my dad’s writing in here claim they do believe in the because they found out Santa said Theresa Ambwa, ninth a label [on the present] and spirit of Santa: maybe wasn’t really real. grade. when I asked for a bike, I re- “Heck yes! I believe in “I knew he wasn’t after “The water tastes [like] member one room was locked. Santa. I saw someone outside watching a movie,” said fresh- metallic,” said Mrs. Velez. When I opened it, I saw the bike who was not one of my parents man Stephanie Sarmiento. Recent experiments done by that I had asked for. I wasn’t Staff photo by Trang Nguyen and he was like six feet tall,” “I stopped believing in him a chemistry class have tested the shocked and I didn’t really care Regge Prince shows her holiday said sophomore Michael Mar- at seven when I saw my parents school’s tap water for chloride, because I got the present any- spirit. rerl. sneaking presents under the sulfate, iron, and calcium. way,” said freshman Veronica “I believe in Santa because Christmas tree. I was upset but the oldest traditions celebrated “Well there is no sulfate, Lucatero. I have a heart of a child,” said I pretended to believe in him ‘til among us. Little did we know, iron, or calcium, but our tools The story of Santa Claus and ninth grader Karen Diaz. like ten just to get more pre- this tale began from a factual aren’t as sensitive as tools used the North Pole has been one of “I believe he’s real but sents,” said freshman Karishma character named Saint Nicholas- in the Department of Water and sometimes he gets sick and my Khatry. Power. There is chloride… [which is] not harmful to your body…unless there are large amounts of chloride taken. Why Gifts For Every Budget there’s a weird taste, we didn’t conduct any experiment for that,” said Mrs. Sitzman, a Thrifty Gifts for Less Nifty Gifts For More chemistry teacher. There were many comments By Nidia Espino ful scarves for only ten dollars. By Trang Nguyen about the water such as: Staff Writer If you have any teenage Staff Writer “It tastes like soap and girls on your list you can always smells like sewer,” said junior Christmas is coming soon, go to Forever 21. They have It is repetitively said that Janae Sullivan. maybe even sooner than many cute stuff that most girls seem to the meaning in holiday gifts is “The water tastes fine in T of us expect. With gas prices like for less. You can find shirts what matters most, but perhaps building,” said freshman De- being so high for the past few for as low as seven dollars. the price tags on the items are sirae Lupien. months not everyone has They also have accessories, un- what really count to today’s “ The water smells like fish enough money to afford expen- derwear, and many more inter- teenagers. in the art room,” said Crystal sive gifts. esting things. From the most recent tech- Ng, a senior. If you happen to be in this On the other hand, if even nology gadgets such as cell Staff photo by Trang Nguyen “I love the one near the situation it might be a good idea these stores are too much for phones and iPods, to high-end girls’ P.E. locker,” said fresh- got an iPod and I would be to go bargain hunting. There are your Christmas budget, you can fashion trends, these splurges man Eddie Reid. jumping up and down for joy,” many places where you can get come up with creative things to will be sure to bring smiles upon Mr. Gunn, the plant man- said senior Reggie Coffman. We great stuff for less money. make that your family and every receiver’s face during the ager, said, “The water comes You can go to stores like friends might enjoy. holidays. all know that iPods have been from the Department of Water Ross, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls For example, senior Fatima “I want the Xbox 360. It’s the popular mp3 player brand and Power. The water gets to get brand name clothing for Barrientos said, “I bake each the tightest most amazing game since last year, and apparently, tested and the water [in the wa- better prices than at the mall. At person’s favorite dessert for system. I’d be so happy if I got they still are. IPods vary in all ter fountain] gets flushed. We Ross you can find Roxy shirts Christmas dinner and that’s their it, I’d cry. I would value it more different kinds from the latest run them every morning for for six or seven dollars when at gift from me.” than something sentimental be- iPod Nano, starting at about thirty seconds. $200, to the video iPod which the mall they vary from about You can always buy a really cause I would actually use it,” Gunn added that the pipes costs about $300. twelve to twenty four dollars. inexpensive picture frame for as said senior Jon Weber. are 40 years old and repairing or Among most girls, expen- Also, Old Navy has great low as two dollars at Wal-Mart The prices of the Xbox 360, replacing them would cost about sive fashion items are most fa- stuff for winter and it’s very or Target, decorate it with handy along with other high tech gifts $2 million.. vorable. “Anything from Aber- inexpensive. They have sweat- stuff that most of us already such as the SideKick II can Mrs. Rizzotti, from the crombie or Hollister is cute to ers, jackets, gloves, and every- have at home, put a meaningful range well in the hundreds but school improvement office thing you might need for this picture in it and give it to your will surely bring satisfaction. Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 cold weather. They have color- Continued on page 2 “I’d be extremely happy if I me and I like it,” said junior 2005: A Truly Disastrous Year Worldwide By Peter Tran c a n e K a t r i n a a nd t h e r el i e f e f- e x t r e m e l y d i ff i c u lt . sources of income. A few days Florida and up the east coast of Staff Writer forts, but not many people are later, another typhoon in China the U.S. Wilma added to one of familiar with the various earth- 2. Food shortages in West and resulted in hundreds of thousands the stormiest years for the Car- The second half of 2005 quakes, famines, and monsoons. Southern Africa b e i n g e v a c u at e d f r o m s o m e a r e a s . i b b e a n r e g i o n , f u e l i n g m o r e alone seems to have witnessed a Across Southern Africa, discussion about climate number of natural disasters, 1. Pakistan and Indian Earth- some 12 million are, or will be, 4. Devastating Hurricanes affect- change. such as earthquakes, ferocious quake affected by poor rains and ing Central America and the US hurricanes, mudslides, floods, October 2005 saw a devas- failing crops. Malawi has al- Hurricane Stan’s immense Hurricane Katrina, a Cate- droughts, forest fires, failing tating earthquake in Pakistan, ready declared a national disas- devastation in Central America gory 4 hurricane and one of the crops, and more. As a matter of around the Kashmir region, ter as almost half the population just a few weeks earlier than the most powerful to hit the U.S., fact, we have experienced so which also impacted bordering is threatened by food shortages. Pakistan earthquake was less re- devastated the Louisiana and many different hurricanes this regions in India. The BBC re- Some 5 million people need ported. BBC reported that nearly Mississippi. coast, landing just season alone, the National ported that Pakistan said 38,000 food aid in West Africa due to 800 people were killed and the east of New Orleans with 140 Weather Service has run out of people died in the quake, 60,000 failing crops, locust infestations, number has the potential to rise to mph winds. The high winds and proper names for them. Yet, we were injured and 3.3 million and poverty. as many as 2,000 by the end of massive flooding miles inland have had intense media cover- were left homeless. At least the year. left thousands homeless, 2.3 age of some of these, but another 1,400 more people died 3. Typhoons in East Asia Hurricane Wilma, just a few million without electricity, roads weaker or almost no reporting in Indian-administered Kashmir. At the end of September a weeks later, battered Mexico. and bridges destroyed, and com- of others. For example, nearly The rough, mountainous quake typhoon in Vietnam left thou- Many feared during the time, that munications inoperable. The everyone knows about Hurri- area has made relief operations sands of innocents without it would make its way up towards death toll has yet to be deter- The Clarion Features December 2005 Page 2

Why Talk When You Can Text? Myspace Is The New

By Huong Nguyen just like a regular phone conver- Staff Writer sation but in class,” said senior Place To Be Danielle Hunt. Nowadays, it seems as This method of communi- By Heather Azami All you have to do is input your though text messaging through cation seems to be preferred by Staff Writer email and pick your own pass- cell phones has become more some, even when a phone call word to sign in. Of course, popular among teens than both seems not so impossible, but In the classrooms, chat there’s additional information phone calls and instant messag- rather just a task too hard. Stud- rooms, everywhere, there is a lot you need to input but most of ing. ies conducted by Natalie Robin- of talk of a personal web page that is optional. Share as much Originally known as “SMS son from Macquarie University called Myspace. What is or as little as you want. messaging,” it was first enabled have proven that texting is most Myspace? through a Nokia phone in 1994. frequent during the beginning of From an online journal, Having trouble with under- Lately, text messaging has youth relationships and during instant messenger between se- standing Myspace? “Tom,” your grown into an extensively suc- Staff photo by Peter Tran the quarrelsome periods that lected “friends,” to a place to first friend on Myspace, can cessful trend. It has spread follow. Some people even break meet a boyfriend or girlfriend help you with any questions you through countries universally, of August the previous year. up with their partners through or just someone new, My- may have. Your “friends” are including the United States. “Texting,” as it is widely text messages. Perhaps this pace.com is the place to be. people you can contact easily “It’s cool because you can referred to, proves to be highly method is chosen due to lack of with a click of a button.. You tell rumors to your friends. Like convenient and much easier than courage and fear of rejection or It has many features to can instant message when if someone’s talking smack a phone call for teenagers in confrontation. No face-to-face choose from, each to make your you’re both online. about you, you would know many ways. scenarios are included so it’s site more individual, more you. “You can use Myspace to right away,” said senior Sarah During class, texting is just your eyes and fingers doing You can place pictures of your- find old friends and you can use Orbin. common as students send mes- all the work. self, your words, your favorite Myspace to make new friends. I This high-tech system of sages to their peers to confirm Text messages seem to have bands, books, and television love meeting new people, it’s communication has grown pro- plans, cheat on tests, or to just replaced many face-to-face or shows. This way you will really cool,” said Erick Von-Uy, a gressively during the past few simply say “What’s up.” Since it spoken conversations between be an open book. Myspace freshman. years. According to www.text.it, is virtually silent, texting is al- teens due to their convenience. makes it easier to contact people Curious? Check out all the an average of 87 million text most undetectable during class Sophomore Joanne Vo ex- with your interests and your age whispers by logging onto messages were sent per day in time. Lecturing and test taking claimed, “Texting has become a group to find the perfect friend www.myspace.com and see it August of this year. That equals atmospheres make it impossible big part of my life, and I do it or the perfect date. for yourself. See what everyone out to over 2.5 billion texts that to place a quick phone call, and everyday.” How does Myspace work? is talking about. month. It is an exceptional in- that’s exactly when texting crease considering that only 79 comes in most handy. million texts were sent in a day “It’s fast and convenient. Its Turbulent Rocks Battle Of The New Coaster Sounds Bands Like True “Hunks” By Katherine Falcon heavy metal with punk. This “noticed as entertainers.” Turbu- Staff Writer new style is called “hunk.” lent practices every day after

Like A Real Scream Turbulent started off as an school, and most of the day dur- After winning CHS’s Battle easy-going band in Chatsworth ing the weekends. By Virginia Moreno read about it and I think this is of the Bands, Turbulent, a High’s 2002 Battle of the Bands Turbulent can be reached Staff Writer going to bring more people; it’s “hunk” band composed of where they placed 3rd out of through myspace.com at going to be great,” said junior James Byrnes, Charles Deary eight bands. They came back www.myspace.com/turbulent or Sixty-two mph, 170 feet Pablo Salvatierra. and John Deary, can now move last year to win first place. Since through their official website, high, 4 inversions, and 3½ min- on to bigger goals. then, they have been working www.turbulentmusic.com. utes long describes the new The park’s last roller- Turbulent’s new EP, “Now extra hard in hopes of being roller-coaster primed to open coaster, Scream, opened in April It’s Your Turn,” will be coming next spring at Six Flags to cele- 2003. “It’s time for a new one; out in January. They are getting brate the park’s 35th anniver- about every two years, if you’re in touch with some labels, but sary. a theme park, you have to have are not currently signed with Tatsu, which means a major new attraction,” said any. Turbulent plans to tour “dragon” in Japanese, is the Jack Kyser, chief economist for California this summer. Clarion Staff name of this red-and-yellow the Los Angeles Economic De- “We always enjoy playing steel dragon roller-coaster velopment Corp, in the Los An- at Chatsworth’s Battle of the Adviser: Mr. Lehr where you will be strapped on geles Daily News. Bands,” they said in a thank- EdCitor in Chliaef: Jarnneit Torres n Staff your stomach and flying at a For more information about you letter to Chatsworth High. Features Editor: Huong Nguyen Apparently all three band NAdewsvis erEd: iMtor.: LeBrhiar n Cho, Assistant News Editor: Candy Wong speed of 12 mph above the aver- this new attraction, go to Editor in Chief: Jannet Torres age for coasters. That is, after a www.sixflags.com. members have been life-long Sports Editor: Christopher Cunningham neighbors who had recently CFeoatpyu reEds iEtodrist:o rH: uHounogn Ng guNguyeyne, nN idia Espino, Brian Cho, Andres first drop of 111 feet. Tatsu will decided to form a band. They NVilewslar rEueldi,t oJarc: lBynria Fne rCbehro, Candy Wong, Jannet Torres also have a capacity of 1,600 play a kind of music that mixes EDdesitigorin aln Ed dLayitoro:u Jta Ecldynit oFre:r bHeur ong Nguyen riders per hour. Pricey presents PSphortots E Eddiittoorr:: P Cehrteris Ttorpanh er Cunningham Continued from page 1 SCtaffopy WEdriiterors: H Heuatohnegr NAguzaymein, ,L Nuids iaB aErscpoi,n Bor, iBanri aCnh oC,h Cohr, Aisntdorpehse r This new roller-coaster at School water CVuilnlanrirnugelh,a mJa,c lNynid iFae Erbsepri,n Co,a nJadcyl yWn oFnegrb, eJra,n Rnetb Tecocrare Ss anchez, Jan- the Six Flags in Valencia, de- Nicole Cahn. Continued from page 1 Design and Layout Editor: Huong Nguyen “Sentimental things are net Torres, Andres Villarruel, Katrina Vu, Peter Tran, Virginia signed by Swiss company Bol- MPhoorteon oE,d Bitroern:d aP eNteerqu Tirsa,n T rang Nguyen, Katherine Falcon, Chris- ligner & Mabillard, is keeping good but I really want a new Staff Writers: Heather Azami, Luis Barco, Ayah Bitar, Michael pair of Uggs,” said junior Kel- topher Foley, Huong Nguyen, Candy Wong roller-coaster fanatics interested said,” [That’s] never going to Brennan, Brian Cho, Christopher Cunningham, Sarah Dultz, Nidia sey Larson. This “Ugg” she is and excited. “The other day I happen. The district doesn’t Espino, Jaclyn Ferber, Andrew Kim, Naomi Lazalde, Victoria Me- referring to are a quite popular have that kind of money for dina, Rebecca Sanchez, Elijah Tabisola, Jannet Torres, Andres Australian brand of shoes to repair. They have to pay for Clarion’s Editorial Policy wear in cold weather. The price books and stuff.” The goal of The Clarion is to provide relevant and reliable Thrifty gifts tags on these shoes will blow “No, I don’t drink the news to students and staff at Chatsworth High School. All stories Continued from page 1 your wallets, starting from school’s water. It tastes awful are produced by students in the journalism and school newspaper $74.95 for a pair of slippers at [they] keep them so dirty. I classes unless otherwise stated. The paper is subject to review by loved one. Target also has Nordstroms. don’t feel it’s safe,” said Julieta school administrators before publication. The newspaper is funded scrapbooks for only four dollars. The price to pay to bring Miller. by the school and private advertisers. You can put memorable mo- the joy to teens this year may I suppose some of us will The opinions expressed in the editorials are those of the ments on it and that can also be cost a lot more than an average always carry around bottled individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the a great Christmas present. person can spend. So watch out water to school because of the staff as a whole. Sometimes gifts like this mean Santa, you may go broke this unsolved mystery of the We hold ourselves accountable for the accuracy and fair- more than just the value of year! school’s “moldy” water. ness of our work. If factual errors are brought to our attention we money. will correct them in the next edition. The Clarion Features December 2005 Page 3 Pop Tart Clarkson Tops It Takes A Village To Raise School Grades The Pop Charts For 2005 And Test Scores By Andres Villarruel annoys me,” said senior Staff Writer Elizabeth Alvarado. 7 . P u ss y c at Dolls w/ Busta By Candy Wong need to achieve, and encourage Rhymes – “Don’t Cha?” Staff Writer that much-touted by teachers As a year comes to a close, 2. Mariah Carey – “We Belong “It rocks,” stated Project Echo type of thinking--also known as people look back on what was Together” and sales teacher, Ms. Contrary to popular belief, a “college-going culture.” “in” at that certain time, and this Youngblood. the phrase “the Village” does Participants of “The Vil- year the pop charts have offi- “Mariah Carey always has great not solely pertain to some spine- lage” will be able to find an cially stated what the top 10 arrangements and producers. 8. Mario – “Let Me Love You” tingling, bone-chilling, goose alternative to slacking off and songs of 2005 are. Sometimes the production is bumps-generating, hour-and- snubbing the stereotypical The chart shows that the better than the song,” stated “It’s a sweet song to dedicate to forty-eight minutes long horror smarty-pants by taking advan- most popular songs in America Chatsworth High’s music your girlfriend,” said senior movie. tage of resources like documen- are of the hip-hop and rock gen- teacher, Mr. Williams. Saul Martinez. “The Village” is a new taries of African-Americans res. Despite what others may 9. Rihanna – “Pon De Replay” program brought to CHS by going to Harvard, a staff of feel about this compilation, the 3. Kelly Clarkson – “Behind “It gets you in the mood…to Fluke Fluker, the Cleveland teacher-mentors such as Mr. number of loyal fans these art- These Hazel Eyes” dance,” said senior High’s Athletic Director, to Massey, Mrs. Osbourne, and ists have easily determine that “I think her music is meaningful Ericayessenia Navarro. boost Chatsworth’s California Mr. Dunbar, and other positive majority rules. and applies to my everyday Standardized Testing (CST) media that promote higher edu- The songs achieve top ten life,” said senior Leon Glass. 10. Gwen Stefani – “Hollaback scores and lure a larger crowd of cation for blacks. status through a weekly point Girl” low-scoring minority students to system conducted on 4. Green Day – “Boulevard OF “I think Gwen Stefani’s college. “We got summoned during www.popradiotop20.com. Broken Dreams” ‘Hollaback Girl’ should’ve been “We want to refocus the homeroom and then later went According to the yearly pop “It’s a cool song,” said freshmen number one,” stated senior Jay- students on their school work to Chancellor Hall… Everyone charts created by this website, Bryan Medina. son Suarez and help them understand the filed in and it was basically all the top 10 songs of 2005, as There you have it, Chats- importance of the CST. Some black people. We’re all joking well as personal opinions made 5. Ciara w/ Missy Elliott – “1, 2 worth. The top songs of our day kids don’t take it seriously--but around like--‘Are we in trouble? by students and faculty here at Step” will always be remembered and they shouldn’t because there is a Are they going to send us back Chatsworth High, are as fol- “It got played out, but it was a the top 10 songs of 2005 will cause-and-effect,” said Sherri to Africa?’” said Alexandria lows: catchy song,” stated senior now go down in history along Osbourne, the Parent Coordina- Thomas, a junior and one of Becca Learner. with all the top 10 songs of pre- tor. many students participating in 1. Kelly Clarkson – “Since U vious years. You can count on Osbourne also had a hand “The Village.” Been Gone” 6. Lifehouse – “You And Me” new material from these reign- in bringing “the Village” to Thomas, who plans to go “I hate this song, and it sucks “I love that song. It’s my ring ing artists to come in the near CHS after seeing how success- to UCLA and become a pedia- that its number one. It really tone,” said junior Alana Verdi. future. ful it was for Cleveland High trician, also said, “I think it’s a School, who raised their CST good idea. They’re going to score by 118 pts and surpassed have like ten kids to a mentor, their 700 mark on their API or teacher. They gave us papers scores after introducing it in and explained everything.” Honey, They Shrunk The iPod 2001--gaining California Distin- “The Village,” which got guished School status. its name through the proverb “it By Peter Tran “It [CST] doesn’t affect your takes a village to raise a child,” Staff Writer grade, but it does bring the had its first meeting at the end whole group—ethnicity—down of November and will have its Apple recently released a when they don’t do well. When next meeting sometime in mid whole new version of the ever your school is not high [for to late January. so popular iPod. The new edi- school rankings], your diploma The administration also tion weighs only 1.5 ounces and diminishes,” Osbourne said. plans to provide a similar pro- is only about 80 cents thick ac- The objective of “The Vil- gram for under-performing Lati- cording to PC magazine. Al- lage” is to improve the aca- nos later in the school year. though it’s just a slimmer ver- demic abilities of approximately “There’s only about 300 sion of its predecessor, it has an 300 African-American students, black students at the school. So incredible interface, a color provide them with the assistance we’re going to start out small, screen, excellent sound quality, and supplementary support they first,” Osbourne said. and just plain cool. Many iPod enthusiasts, in- cluding senior Randee Pasiliao “The Werewolf’s Curse” To Be agree “The nano has gone deeper into mp3 player world Performed By CHS Drama and brought something nice and Staff Photo by Trang Nguyen compact that can easily fit into one's pocket”, he said. stamp. When you go back and tinuous audio playback, and it By Brenda Nequis couple, Harry and Etta, who are Speaking of the price, the view your recorded times, it also can fast-charge to 80 percent in Staff Writer on the verge of getting married, new iPod nano has two versions. shows you your shortest, long- 1.5 hours. but then a fateful event happens The 2GB version is $199 and est, and average lap in addition Photos are easily accessed Chatsworth drama students to Harry. Harry gets bitten by a will present a new play called werewolf and gets the the 4GB version is $249, but to your total time and individual quickly via iTunes and can by “The Werewolf’s Curse” from “Werewolf Curse” to transform with its brand new capabilities, lap times,” according to PC viewed on the 176-by-132-pixel January 20 to 23 in Chancellor into a werewolf at night. Harry it should definitely be worth Magazine. The iPod nano also 1.5-inch. The formats include considering boasts a world clock. JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD Hall. and Etta, now desperate to try to For increased security, (Mac only), and PNG. It can do find out the answer to his were- Some of the new capabili- Apple developers also added a slide shows with music, custom- The play is written by Billy wolf curse, seek the help of the ties include a flash-based drive, measure called “Screen Lock”, a izable slide times, and several St. Johnson, based on 1930’s- crazy professor Einstein. so you don't have to worry combination lock for which you different transitions. 1940’s horror films. Its main about skipping or dead hard create a 4-digit code. This al- If there is a downside to the characters are Harry, Etta and In this play people will be drives and Microsoft Outlook/ lows the user to set the lock, and Nano, other than it’s price, it’s Dr. Einstein, all comical charac- able to have a good laugh, espe- Outlook Express, allowing allows only the use of the Play/ the very few accessories avail- ters. cially when The Monster played by Jonathan Robinson appears. quick access to contacts and Pause button, but nothing else. able for it. The most notable Harry is played by senior calendars. Music is clear, with very being the lanyard headphones, Johnathan Longea, Etta by jun- “It’s really cheesy and The newest feature how- solid bass and crisp highs. In the nano Dock, nano armbands, ever, is the slick, new stop- tests done by PC magazine, the and nano Tubes. Thankfully, the ior Megan Garland, and Dr. melodramatic,” said junior watch, which is ideal for work- nano actually outperformed the nano retains other iPod models' Einstein by junior Shane de la Jackeline Adad, who plays the ing out. “It can record lap times 6GB iPod mini, with a slightly standard 30-pin dock connector, Cruz. fortuneteller in the play. as well, and then saves them cleaner signal. Apple rates the so it'll work with many existing along with a date and time battery life at 14 hours of con- accessories. The play is about a young Pre-sale tickets cost $5 at The Clarion Features December 2005 Page 4 Have A Retro Western Christmas Some Girls Don’t Retire By Jannet Torres Many girls think flowers, rhine- Staff Writer stones, laces, animal prints, but- Their Summer Attire terflies, and colors out of the Cowboys and Cowgirls ordinary seem to create a more By Jaclyn Ferber fashion this holiday season is vivacious look. Staff Writer promising trend setters a Senior Cristina Have you ever “Western Retro” Christmas. Enriquez has a different per- noticed how so Roundup a classic western spective on this style. “I don’t many high school wardrobe from the stylish thir- think they’re cute at all. I per- girls choose to ties, give it a finishing touch sonally think they’re horren- prance around in with the Hollywood superstar dous. Some girls can pull it off, Junior Jennifer Knox shows off her mini skirts and look, and voilà you’re all set for boots. but they’re trying to be like Jes- tank tops when it a red carpet entrance as the win- sica Simpson in Dukes of Haz- is below 60 de- ter season’s next big fashion ards,” she said. “I like the way some of grees outside? statement. Guys are expected to the boots are designed. They This is usually Also known as Western wear a more formal look to aren’t old people boots so I’m the time of year Haute Couture, this new style is show off the “Western Retro” not embarrassed to wear them in when jackets lined Staff Photo by Jaclyn Ferber bringing a whole new meaning fad in places that seem appropri- public,” said junior Danielle with fur, thermals, One student dressed for a chilly day. to the term “retro” that both ate. A new line of tuxedos is Tavra. Ugg boots, and guys and girls can sport. Appar- getting extra attention with its “Having the cowboy turtleneck sweaters are actually ing a tee shirt and no jacket in ently, many teenagers on cam- western style. Tuxedos made by fashionable. So why are stu- rainy weather said, “I want to be boots with the matching hat pus have already taken western Lord West provide one of the dents avoiding the comfort and comfortable, but at the same nowadays is more cool than wear into consideration. many classic retro looks such as warmth of winter necessities? time I don’t want to look bad.” being president,” said junior For females, it’s all the satin button notched collar Has fashion taken over comfort? Junior Lindsay Schurman, Kathi Perrella. about being cozy and fashion- tuxedos with flap pockets and on the other hand, feels that her Forget those out-of- able this winter. That’s why corded yokes. Combined with a Carol Kim, a senior at CHS, clothes can be fashionable and style blouses grandma loves to manufacturers like Lucchese, belt, cowboy boots, and a stated that the only reason she comfortable at the same time. give you for Christmas. Instead, and its line of Charlie One leather cowboy hat, western wore sandals on a rainy day was She stated that sometimes it think short or long sleeve knit Horse mules and boots, are tuxedos are predicted to be at because she was running late doesn’t matter whether you’re tops, baby doll cami’s, cropped coming up with the latest tactics the top list for prom rentals. and was unaware of the weather. comfortable, while other times it velvet jackets, and just about to fit fashion into western. When asked if he would She then said that she would doesn’t matter if you look good. anything retro, denim, or Some of the most recent ever wear a cowboy tuxedo to never deliberately sacrifice her When asked why she was wear- leather. trends in footwear are Lucchese prom, senior Jonathan Edwards comfort just to be stylish. ing only a tank top, scarf, and Accessories such as large Charlie One Horse Nubuck Moc replied with a big smile on his “If you look good and jeans on a cold day, Schurman chandelier earrings, shabby slip-on heel shoes, UGG Down- face. “That’d be cool. I’d love to you’re uncomfortable, then it’s said, “I really wanted to wear scarves, leather cowgirl hats, town slip on boots, and Steve wear it because it’s something not worth it,” she said. my new earrings so I wore and belts add a bit of western. Madden Spurs. different,” he said. Rasta Naderi, a senior wear- something that matched.”

Sports Determined Coach Takes Over Girls’ Close-Knit Girls Soccer Varsity Basketball Program Team Aims For Success the talk of the valley By Brian Cho By Chris Cunningham and fans News Editor Staff Writer can’t wait to see what April Davenport, the she does with this It seems this new coach of the Girls team. years girls JV soccer Varsity Basketball Team “Our loss of last team knows the true has a philosophy to imple- year’s “Trinamic meaning of team- ment with her team. Trio” (Alicia Bryant, work. Just how close “My philosophy is to Krystle Mayes, and are they? Star give freedom to play using Morgan Bennet) was player, Laura their athletic ability with a great loss,” said Martino, a senior strict discipline,” said Wong. “But we have who also works at Coach Davenport. “The our secrets that will Islands in Porter best teams are athletic, but soon be revealed and Ranch said, “I just with discipline,” she said. everyone will be in got our coach a job there.” their previous uniforms to the Davenport coached at shock to see our new “What I like about this year’s Antelope Valley High team.” newer ones. team is that we all get along more Moreover, the team also School for 7 years. “I came Davenport plans so than the previous years,” said in and rebuilt the pro- to win league and took a good learning experience Coach Sergio Alvarez. from this game. gram,” she said. enter playoffs and will In his third year as head By the third year at do so with returning “We were a little nervous coach, Alvarez aims to beat rivals for our first game but I know Antelope Valley, her team stars Cherelle Granada Hills and EL Camino Staff photo by Peter Tran how good our team can be,” won league then made it to “Bones” Hayes, Luiza Real. quarterfinals two years in a Osborne, and Wong. said junior Kimberly Martinez. “Hopefully, we can beat El Martinez is also the founder row. all the girls play their part and Junior Sherry Awaghh will Camino for our second year in a “It’s nice coming into an give more than 100 percent in also be another great addition to of the new cheer that’s starts off row,” said Martino. with “Who’s House? C-House. already established program,” practices and games, our fans the team. “She is a tremendous Even with a first game loss to Davenport said of CHS. will see us in the Forum once player,” said Davenport. “She Let me see your war face.” Harvard-Westlake, the girls still By combining hard-work The team made it to the city again,” stated Wong. plays on pure athletic ability and walked off the field in stylish new championship last year but lost Wong continues to try and is trying to learn the system.” with talent, Alvarez said, uniforms and with goals in mind. “Potentially, I believe we can go to rival Narbonne High School. explain her feelings of her new Davenport is excited about “It was a surprise to the JV “This season is going to be coach but cannot say anything the upcoming season, which really far but win or lose I’ll be team from one of our parents,” satisfied. We have a great interesting,” said senior Eja besides, “she is real and I cannot starts this winter. “If we play said Alvarez about the uniforms. Wong. “I’m looking to go all wait ‘til our upcoming season.” our game we should win league team.” We really support each “We went from rags to other.” the way once again. As long as It seems that Davenport is and get into playoffs,” she said. riches,” said Martino comparing