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Volume LVI, Issue 3, Circulation 1600 San Marino, California, 91108 November 2, 2007 Marching Band Takes First Place an okay band, simply average.” By Raymond Nhan He continued, “our band has Assistant Sports Editor executed what is necessary, but The Titan Marching Band just necessary isn’t enough. The and Color Guard won its fi rst fi ner points of the show must be competition of the year at the perfected in order [for the band] Golden State Field Classic to be rated higher.” (GSFC) at Wilson High School in The bands at the competition Hacienda Heights last Saturday, were separated into divisions based October 27. on size. With 105 performers on At the GSFC, the band received the fi eld, San Marino had almost a score of 68.65 out of 100 for its the maximum number performers overall performance, the highest allowed in the 3A division. in the entire 3A division. The While there were fi ve schools in Color Guard earned a second the 3A division, they were divided place fi nish in the 3A Gold into two subgroups, Gold and Red, division with a score of 55.9, depending on the size of the band. while the percussion’s score of The bands competing received 61.3 was enough for third in the awards in their subgroups and in 3A division. their division as well. Competing Clarinet Section Leader Senior in the Gold division with San Hubert Wong put the results in Marino was Las Vegas High perspective. School, while North High School, “It is great relative to the normal Colony High School, and Serrano The SMHS Titan Marching Band and Color Guard celebrate after beating out four other schools to claim the highest scores at our fi rst competitions. score throughout the 3A dvision at the Golden State Fall Classic championship last Saturday, October 27. Courtesy of Brandon Yuan However, this score tells us we are (Continued on page 2) Football Fizzles in Girls’ Tennis Falls Short of CIF By Ryan Chan First League Loss Sports Editor The Girls’ Varsity Tennis team Our defensive end lined up in the continued to struggle in singles, By Deryck Wong wrong spot, and the end result losing all nine points in an 8-10 Managing Editor was a 74-yard touchdown,” noted away loss to the Temple City Due to an unprepared and Coach Moreland. Rams on Tuesday, October 30. ineffective run defense, the San Down 0-7 after only one San Marino once again had Marino Varsity Football team fell minute of play, San Marino then to vie with a team that boasted to the Temple City Rams, 9-21, in proceeded to shore up its run a singles lineup that included the Titans’ third league contest. defense throughout the rest of the a ranked player. Leading the “The bottom-line is that when half. After Temple City had moved way for the Rams’ singles was [Temple City Senior Tailback the ball deep within Titan territory, Sophomore #1 Singles Jessy Williams Do] was running, we Sophomore Defensive End Benny Huang, ranked 54th in Southern didn’t want to tackle,” said Head Hung made a crucial backfi eld California. However, the Lady Coach D.R. Moreland. stop on Williams on second down Titans parlayed with, according In fact, Williams set the tone and four to push the Rams back to Head Coach Paula Bush, early when he ran along the left seven yards. Several plays later, “possibly the three best doubles sideline for 74 yards and the on fourth and six, the San Marino team in league.” Once again, touchdown on the Rams’ second defensive line tipped Junior the Lady Titans needed a sweep play of the game. from their doubles team along “We had a mental mistake. (Continued on page 16) The #3 Doubles team of Freshmen Anya Laibangyang and Tammy Le swept (Continued on page 15) past all three of their Temple City opponents last Tuesday, October 30. Justin Quan//TITAN SHIELD Choir Exceeds ‘Superior’ Rank an amazing performance.” He for one piece.” The Girls’ Choir By Emily Chang feels they “were probably the best sang “Hymn to the Waters” from News Editor in the section out of six choirs.” the Rig-Veda, “Group III” by The SMHS Boys’, Girls’, and The choir performed “Sing Me Gustav Holst, “Tota pulchra es” Chamber choirs attended the to Heaven” by Daniel Gawthrop, from Quarter Motets by Maurice annual Fresno State University “Trilogy of Knighthood” by Durufl e, and “I Thank You God” Festival from October 24 to 25. Julie Gardner Bray, and “Loch by Gwyneth Walker. Approximately 120 choirs Lomand”, a traditional Scottish Chamber Choir left during attended the festival. The Boys’ Folk Song arranged by Michael lunch on October 24 and came Choir and Girls’ Choir each Hanawalt. back the following day. The choir performed on October 24 and Mr. Cheung was also “extremely roomed at University Piccadilly returned the same day. In Choir happy,” with the Girls’ Choir. Inn, directly across from the Sophomore Defensive End Benny Hung carries the ball through the Temple Director Mr. Howard Cheung’s “They improved a lot, [although City defense in the Titans’ 9-21 loss on October 26. Justin Quan//TITAN SHIELD opinion, the Boys’ Choir “pulled they] had a bit of a pitch problem (Continued on page 3) Inside: News Features Opinion Spectrum Sports • ASB Hosts Movie • French Exchange • Wildfi re Prevention • Reality TV Exposé • Volleyball Clinches Night (pg. 2) Student (pg. 5) Measures Lack (pg. 8-9) CIF Berth (pg. 14) • Red Ribbon • Student Turned Adequacy • Showdown: Cake • Cross Country at Week (pg. 3) Princess (pg. 6) (pg. 10) Versus Pie (pg. 12) Mt. SAC (pg. 16) 2 News ASB Presents First Art Department CLUB ‘Scary’ Movie Night Displays Carvings Movie Night. However, the only BRIEFS By Peony Khoo date available was the same Key Club Managing Editor night as the Colonial Kitchen Key Club attended the Los For the fi rst time ever, ASB fundraiser, so ASB combined the Angeles AIDS Walk on October hosted a Movie Night during a two. 21. fundraiser. The Colonial Kitchen About 50 people attended—a Hosted by Project AIDS L.A., fundraiser began at 6 p.m. on slight increase from the last the AIDS Walk took place in October 30 while the movie, Colonial Kitchen fundraiser. West Hollywood. It began at The Ring, began showing in the “It was about what we 10 a.m. and lasted until 2 p.m. restaurant at 7 p.m. expected, so the room was pretty Approximately 30 club members “We wanted to combine full,” stated ASB Fundraising participated in this annual event. fundraising with Movie Night so Commissioner Senior Kevin Prior to the AIDS Walk, Key people could come to Colonial Lin. Club’s adult counterparts, Kiwanis Kitchen and enjoy a scary movie ASB selected The Ring for International, encouraged its before Halloween,” remarked Movie Night to get people into members to seek donations from ASB Service and Academics the mood for Halloween the their communities. San Marino Commissioner Senior Ariana following day. Key Club members raised around Basseri. “People got really scared,” $1,000 of the total $3,905,723 The Colonial Kitchen fundraiser commented ASB Activities raised by AIDS walk. The was already planned when ASB Commissioner Senior Eddie Seniors Ashley Delinko and Jenny Tyler enjoy the art students’ Jack-O- proceeds will go to prevention decided to hold a Halloween Yang. “It was awesome.” Lanterns on display in the art classrooms on October 31.Dennis Su//TITAN SHIELD education and leadership on pumpkins, and both Mrs. Hart HIV/AIDS-related policies and By Yuan-Yuan Lin and Ms. Hanson allotted each legislation. Assistant News Editor Students Dress-Up for student two days to complete their Key Club Sergeant-at-Arms The SMHS art classes unveiled project. Senior Hubert Wong commented, their annual Pumpkin Exhibit “There are no rewards involved “I think this year had an amazing Halloween Contest in the Art rooms, 501 and 502, in this event, but seeing [the turnout. It seems like more and during lunch on October 31. student’s] fi nished pumpkin was more people attend each year to Art Teachers Mrs. Deborah an accomplishment,” stated Lisa. support the importance of AIDS Hart and Ms. Bonnie Hanson “I could not really tell which education and prevention.” organized this event, and students pumpkins were more advanced, On Monday, October 29, Key in all art classes participated. but there were intricate pumpkins Club also began the UNICEF According to Advanced and basic pumpkins mixed in coin drive. Students may place Art student Junior Lisa Sy, the together,” claimed Senior Annette donations in the orange boxes in organizers decided to hold this Cheng. classrooms until November 9 to event to encourage the students Additionally, there were raise money for underprivileged and faculty to be “more spirited” decorations hung around the room children in Africa. during Halloween. to “create the spooky setting.” On November 10, SMHS To visit the exhibit, students “The decorations were made Key Club will attend the annual went through a black, light- from paper, and I thought it was Fall Rally at Six Flags Magic blocking curtain, and illuminated very cool,” commented Junior Mountain from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. pumpkins greeted them in the two Rochelle Hoffman. Southern California Key Club different art rooms. Mrs. Hart and Ms. Hanson lit divisions will compete against The room was dark, except for candles in the pumpkins on the each other and collect donations the lit-up pumpkins. day of the exhibit to illuminate for charities. Prior to carving, students from the artwork. Some of this year’s —Kimberly Nguyen// each art class had to fi rst buy designs included “the traditional Assistant Opinion Editor pumpkins, and then come up with triangular-face design,” a three designs. pineapple, witches, cats, monster PAWS “The designs can be portraits or heads, and other creations. PAWS attended the other creative pieces,” commented Rochelle concluded, “[This Howl’oween Dog Parade on Lisa. exhibit] was a thumbs-up, and Sunday, October 28, hosted by Senior Christian Yang’s rendition of Economics teacher Mr. David Irie won After the students came up with I really enjoyed attending this Haute Dogs at Livingston Park in fi rst place in ASB’s Halloween Dress-Up Contest during break on October three designs, the art teachers year’s pumpkin exhibit because Long Beach. The club members 31. Other costumes ranged from Jigsaw to Wonderbread. Courtesy of Flora Huang provided knives to carve the the experience was worthwhile.” volunteered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members helped pass out Band Dominates in First Competition fl yers, fi ll water bowls, direct (Continued from page 1) props, including a 30-yard replica tries] to get the audience involved” Band and Color Guard will also the dogs and owners through the of the Great Wall of China, an in the show. perform at halftime at tonight’s parade route, and set up chairs. High School competed in the Red Imperial Palace, and a fi ght scene San Marino will continue its football game against Monrovia, “It was a pretty fun experience division. between the regular band and the competition season on Wednesday, in what may be the band’s last and I got to see a lot of cute The bands were judged in the “Huns,” band members clad in November 14, at the Westminster home performance of the year dogs,” refl ected club member categories of visual performance, dark-brown costumes. Thirty-First Annual Field Show should the football team not Sophomore Jackie Hackett. music performance, general effect, The marching band seniors and, tentatively, will be performing qualify for CIF playoffs. The parade had many different and fi eld percussion. constructed the replica of the at the Twelfth Annual Moorpark Mr. Nguyen concluded, “this dogs, big and small, dressed up in At the GSFC, the Titans Great Wall of China and decorated Battle of the Bands on Saturday, year’s band is unique. It will be different costumes. Some owners performed “Mulan,” the Marching two scaffoldings as towers a week November 17. hard for future years” to compete decorated wagons to carry their Band’s fi eld show for the 2007 and a half before homecoming. The SMHS Titan Marching at the level of this year’s band. dogs and added sound effects or season. Titles in the arrangement Under new coach Ms. Kelly music. include “Honor to Us All,” Morrison, the Color Guard also “There was this huge sushi “A Girl Worth Fighting For,” employed more props this year. platter with the dogs as the sushi “Refl ection,” and “I’ll Make a “It’s actually really fun because and the owners as the chefs Man Out of You.” we get to use more props. We have and soy sauce,” recalled PAWS According to Mr. Tony Nguyen, fans, we have petals, we have Publicity Commisioner Senior arranger of the band’s music this different fl ags. This year’s really Caitlyn Lee. season and drum coach, “the music interesting,” Color Guard Captain At least 500 people attended was the best part” of the band’s Senior Flora Huang commented. this event, including 17 members show. Mr. Nguyen also noted that For the fi rst time ever, the band of PAWS. the “dynamics and making the features a solo by a Drum Major, “The turnout this year was sound bigger” were important to Senior Toby Morris, who plays the great,” concluded Caitlyn. “A lot the Titans’ success. trombone to open “Refl ection.” more people came this year than This year, the band has an edge According to Mr. Nguyen, last year.” over the competition. Unlike past “there are a lot of visual and Drum Major Senior Toby Morris performs his trombone solo for the song —Andrea Chiu//Assistant years, it has incorporated more musical elements where [the band “Refl ection” during the band competition on October 27. Courtesy of Nick Ong News Editor November 2, 2007 TITAN SHIELD News 3 Choir Stands Out Mock Interviews Off er at Fresno Festival Upperclassmen Insight USC Representative, Mr. Paul Instruction Ms. Mary Johnson. By Katie Wu Ledesma, held the mock interview “Not all of our students understand Opinion Editor in the Webb Theatre. Students that they’re not bragging, and that To provide prospective college reviewed a series of three different they’re there for a purpose.” undergraduates with a better “types” of interviews: a “bad” The hosts emphasized the perspective on the interviewing scenario, the stereotypical “good” importance of focused passion process, the Academic Advisory case, and a more unique interaction and understanding oneself. Committee (AAC) of San Marino embodying the “ultimate” Mr. Sadun believes, “We need organized a mock interview event interview. Mr. Morris played the the students to be interesting, on October 30 at 7 p.m. prospective student and Dr. Sadun passionate, and different. They The AAC fi rst proposed the acted as the interviewer. Topics should really just be themselves.” event in August, after several addressed included reasons for the At the end of the evening, interviewers at the head of the choice of college, extracurricular students signed up for 20-minute organization noticed that many activities, what the student offered, practice interviews to be held at a Chamber Choir prepares to begin its performance at the Fresno State San Marino students had problems and future aspirations. later date. After answering a series University Festival from October 24 to 25. Courtesy of Kathie Kellogg with poor articulation and lack of After concluding the mock of practice questions, participants (Continued from page 1) Cathy Chang felt the festival focus when speaking with college interviews, students and parents will receive a verbal evaluation of was “interesting because the representatives. Committee asked questions about the their performances. university. other choirs had a wide variety members Mr. Steve Morris, a interview process. The panel Overall, the student reaction In Mr. Cheung’s opinion, of music. Some had eerie chants Harvard alumnus and Dr. Alfredo discussed attire, mistakes to the mock interview night was Chamber Choir had to perform to and monkey howlings. It showed Sadun of the Massachusetts commonly made in conference, positive; according to Junior the “hardest critics” compared to me the different ways music can Institute of Technology (MIT) and particular qualities sought out Tiffany Liu, the demonstrations the other levels in the competition. be expressed.” volunteered to head a night in in students. taught “proper conduct in both Nonetheless, the choir still Next year, Mr. Cheung expects which students could gather and “Our students need to college and job interviews.” If received “rave reviews” from the Chamber Choir to be one of the observe the process fi rst-hand and understand that sitting quietly the feedback for the upcoming adjudicators. fi ve choirs invited back for an receive experts’ perspectives on a during an interview is a huge practice interviews is positive, One of its adjudicators, the encore performance because variety of interviewee responses. handicap,” claims Assistant the event may be scheduled as an famous composer, Z. Randall Chamber Choir is “always good Mr. Morris, Dr. Sadun, and a Principal of Guidance and annual opportunity. Stroope, “loved them.” According and always solid.” to Mr. Cheung, Mr. Stroope said This year, the festival invited he wanted to work with the choir. the Chamber Choir back for an At the festival, the ratings encore as a result of last year’s ranged from 1-5, with 1 being performance at the Fresno the highest. Adjudicators were festival. not allowed to use + or -, but Mr. Outside of the festival, the Stroope said he did not know Chamber Choir had choral how to differentiate the SMHS exchanges with Beaucannon Chamber Choir from the others, High School and Sunnyside so he gave them a 1+ in order to High School. During the choral distinguish them. exchange, the two choirs sang They performed “O Know their songs for each other. to End as to Begin” from The Every year, Mr. Cheung Hour-Glass, by Irving Fine, “The never compares the current Pasture No. 2” from Where the choir with past choirs because of Earth Meets the Sky, by Z. Randall the different kids and different Stroope, “Fare Thee Well Love” sounds. He is “always proud of by Jimmy Rankin and arranged what they do.” by James Quitman Mulholland, The choirs will also perform and “Sohran Bushi,” a Japanese in the upcoming Holiday Folk Song arranged by Osamu Concert on December 6 and 7, Shimizu. Thursday and Friday, at the St. Chamber Choir member Junior Edmond’s Episcopal Church. TITAN SHIELD SM Shows Support for Staff Box Advisor Section Editors Lou Ann Fuentes a Drug-Free Lifestyle News Features Board of Directors Emily Chang Connie Chen of the Red Ribbon Campaign is Week is not only limited to SMHS. Managing Editors Sports Spectrum By Emily Chang to present a unifi ed and visible At the elementary schools, Carver Peony Khoo Ryan Chan Alison Chang News Editor Dennis Su Allison Zia Maddy Wojdak commitment towards the creation and Valentine, students received Deryck Wong Opinion Technology Every year, San Marino of a drug-free America. red lollipops as well. The ASB Editor of Staff Relations and Ads Katie Wu Kevin Lau participates in Red Ribbon Week. This year, ASB set up a table at Huntington Middle School Jeff rey Chen Photography This year, the event was from where students could pledge to be handed out wristbands and pledge Associate Editors of Copy Emma Quan Shaina Lu Jonathan Wong October 21 to 27. “It is a week drug-free by signing the “pledge cards to stay drug-free as a way Brandon Shiau to acknowledge that there is tree” which was a large poster of to show their support for Red Associate Editor of Layout Assistant Editors defi nitely a problem with drugs a tree set-up in the Architectural Ribbon Week. Charlene Veranunt News Features and substance abuse and to spread Rally Point (ARP). After signing, ASB Vice President Senior Leo Andrea Chiu Jocelyn Liang awareness,” commented ASB each student received a red Zhu felt Red Ribbon Week was Senior Editors Yuan-Yuan Lin Activities Commissioner Senior lollipop, a “live smart” bracelet, “pretty successful” and ASB’s Features Spectrum Sports Spectrum Eugenia Chan Audrey Kennedy Raymond Nhan Christian Lai Eddie Yang. and a pamphlet about how to talk efforts “caught the students’ Sports Samantha Lai National Family Partnership to friends or siblings who imbibe attention and made them at least Opinion Josh Chang Kimberly Nguyen sponsors the National Red Ribbon or use drugs. consider for a moment the risk of Ads Week, which began in 1985 when Besides offering lunchtime drugs.” Business Circulation Technology Lauren Bagheri David Gelt Amrapali Gokani Randy Lee Alexa Wei drug traffi ckers in Mexico City pledges, ASB also hosted an essay Partnership for Awareness, a murdered Drug Enforcement contest about why living a drug- non-profi t volunteer organization Photographers Administration agent Kiki free lifestyle is important. The primarily focused on drug, Patrick Chan Connie Chow Matt Enger Camarena. This began the tradition winner will receive a free ticket to alcohol, and tobacco awareness Sharon Huang Jilly Ko Justin Quan the dance of their choice or a $50 and prevention for students, will of displaying Red Ribbons as Staff Writers gift certifi cate of their choice. host an assembly on November 14 symbols of intolerance towards Kevin Lu Daniel Woong the use of drugs. The mission Participation in Red Ribbon at SMHS. TITAN SHIELD November 2, 2007 It’s a Minimum Day! Features 5 Blooming into a Rose Princess By Connie Chen 25 finalists, but since “the commitments, which include other girls with her grace Features Editor judges thought so many girls cheer and band. With not and beauty during the New were qualified,” 33 girls were even 105 days from the time Year’s Day Rose Parade. Exceptional personality, present on the steps outside of the court announcements Because of this, Courtney grace, and intelligence – those the Tournament House on to the day of the 2008 Rose believes she won “for the are three main characteristics October 8. With the media, Parade, her schedule is often right reasons: to inspire some that differentiate a girl from friends, and family watching, packed with more than one little girl out there.” the rest of the crowd, especially the judges announced the event a day. Even though Courtney when she is competing against name of the finalists one by However, she sees this as a was always determined to over 1,100 contestants to one. When Courtney’s name learning process, to find a way try out, she never expected become a member of the 2008 was called first, she recalled to work around things. “It’s to be named a princess. “I Rose Court. It takes exactly she was “genuinely happy.” all about coordinating with knew specifically that I the right combination of all Now, as a Rose Princess, teachers and trying to find a had less than a 1% chance of those ingredients to create Courtney is certainly reaping way to fit everything in.” In winning,” she explained. In a winner. In fact, Senior the benefits. From free fact, she enjoys the events she fact, Courtney’s parents did Courtney Rubin managed to jewelry from Mikimoto to a attends, which included a visit not even pressure her, and stand out from the rest of the whole new wardrobe from to the Children’s Hospital. her mother was uncertain girls vying for the honor of Macy’s, the sponsors of the “The whole purpose of us being if she should even try out at becoming a 2008 Rose Court Rose Tournament shower the there,” stated Courtney, “is to first. But, as Courtney started Princess. girls with gifts. promote the Rose Parade.” passing through to the finals, After completing a series However, Courtney believes Despite her hectic schedule , her mother saw that Courtney of interviews, Courtney that her favorite thing Courtney does not regret the really wanted to be part of the discovered she was selected about being Rose Princess way things turned out, and competition, and her parents as a finalist, and had the is forming new friendships believes trying out for this started giving her their full opportunity to attend the with the other winners. “We event is “every girl’s right of support. ceremony at the Tournament all share common interests. passage, every girl’s dream.” Overall, Courtney is House in Pasadena on October We have the same hobbies, In fact, Courtney knew ever “very grateful to have this 8. “The interviews were not and we’re in similar events since she was in fourth grade opportunity to be a Rose long; the shortest ones were and organzations.” stated that she wanted to be a part Princess.” For her, the most about one minute,” stated Courtney. “We bonded so of the Rose Court. As she important goal is to represent Courtney when explaining the much, and I know we’re going and her parents watched San Marino and Pasadena in process of selection. “It was to have life-long friendships.” the Rose Parade on a street the best way possible because all about first impression.” Still, becoming Rose Princess corner, Courtney recalls that she believes that too many First impressions were very is not just fun and games. “My she watched the princesses celebrities are setting bad important, especially life has been literally turned in awe as they passed by on examples for the youth of because the upside-down,” commented their float, smiling with poise. America. Courtney hopes competition Courtney. With almost “I was waving at them and that as Rose Princess, she was much daily etiquette/ hoping that they would wave will serve as a different role harder model training and back at me. Just seeing them model for girls of all ages to this year. appearances at go by inspired me to try out.” look up to, a leader that can Usually, the over 150 events, Now, Courtney really bring about Tournament Courtney has to find a hopes that change in the of Roses balance between her as a Rose world. Board former and present Princess, selects she can also inspire

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Clearing the Hurdles unlike most little girls who want a pony, she Flintridge Prep, Beverly Hills By Maddy Wojdak actually convinced her parents to let her High School, Westridge, Poly [...] Spectrum Editor ride. There are about 80 schools in All little girls share the same ideal of She started riding in 2002, just as a all,” related Sarah. the perfect life: living in a castle, finding hobby. But two years later, she took her The shows consist of different her prince charming, and owning her own riding to the next step: she bought her own classes. Sarah explained, “If you pony. Then, as everyone grows up, these horse, a Zangersheide from Belgium which think about it from a football wishes are forgotten, since not every girl she named Caton Z. After finally getting a standpoint, every class is like a actually has the opportunity to pursue her horse of her own, she started to compete. mini game.” Each class consists dream. However, Sophomore Sarah Havner Her first competition was at the Flintridge of three courses with jumps in held on to her hope, pursuing her career in Children’s Show in 2006, when Sarah was a particular order. The riders go horseback riding to this day. in seventh grade. It had rained the night through the course and then they Sarah first started riding horses about five before, so Sarah had expected the show to are evaluated on their performance years ago. Her neighbor had started riding, be cancelled. However, it was not, so Sarah in the ring. The main things the riders and Sarah wanted to try it. Shortly after that, went and did her best. On her first course, are judged on include the position the rider she attended a summer camp where she she forgot about the second jump after is sitting in, jumping, the number of paces breaking her nose in the process. tried horseback riding, instantly falling in taking the first. But after a few seconds, she between jumps, and whether the pace is “I looked up and saw my horse trotting love with it. realized her mistake and went on to obtain constant. away without me,” remembered Sarah. “I think every girl wants to ride ponies,” sixth, ninth, and tenth place in her different There is also the Flat class, which has However, this did not stop Sarah from said Sarah. But she, events over the three days of the show. everyone walk, then trot, and then canter in continuing on with the show. She stated, Sarah is currently one of three students the arena. They are tested on how well they “I had been looking forward to it for a long who compete in the division of the school can handle their horse. Then there is the time and I was like, ‘I’m going to do this.’” league representing San Marino. In the under-saddle Flat class in which the judges To this day, Sarah stick s Freshman Edition in the Santa Barbara only look at the horse, not the rider. to her belief of never giving Nationals Horse Show, SMHS placed 10th Through all her competitions, Sarah’s up, and plans on in the equitation finals out of 60 schools. most memorable memory also happens to be going to a college Besides competing in the school league, her worst experience with riding. This past where she can Sarah also competes in the Interscholastic January, when she was warming up in the continue to compete Equitation League (IEL). Schools from all practice arena, she was going over a hurdle in riding as an NCAA over Southern California compete in IEL. without paying attention to her horse. He sport after she graduates “I’ve seen Arnold Schwarzenegger’s tripped, flinging Sarah into the dirt from SMHS.. Then, if daughter there. There’s f a c e first, everything work s out, Sarah hopes to continue with a career in horseback riding.

November 2, 2007 NovemberTITAN SHIELD 2, 2007 Go Titans!

It’s Friday!

YAY TITANS! The Hills Beauty and the Geek Mondays @ 10 p.m. on MTV Tuesdays @ 8p.m. on The CW Although not alive with the sound of music, This “social experiment” is in one word: genius. The Hills is certainly alive with fashion, rumors, Pairing a beyond-nerdy guy with a super attractive gossip, and betrayal, creating an entertaining and girl could not get any better. Throughout the season, addicting reality television show. Well, I guess it’s not they help each other learn and explore their partner’s actually reality if scenes are fi lmed multiple times, and some lifestyles, ultimately morphing them into completely different conversations are actually scripted. Either way, everytime I people. Each week, the beauties have a challenge that tests tune in, I become lost in the world of Lauren, Audrina, Whitney, them on whatever they were supposed to learn that week while and Heidi. The Hills follows the life of Lauren as she tries to the geeks have a challenge that test their newly found social skills. break into the fashion industry and make it big. She attends Examples include the beauties launching a rocket and teaching a the Los Angeles Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising grade school class. The geekers have quite different experiments (FIDM) and interns at Teen Vogue Magazine. There she met and such as rap contests, and giving massages. These challenges are Project Runway befriended Whitney. By no means is this show about starting not only hilarious, but they also show how the guys are building Wednesdays @ 8p.m. on Bravo at the bottom of the food chain and clawing to the top because Lauren has enough money to drive a BMW M3 convertible and rent their own self-confi dence and how This show has to top every other show the girls are learning that looks a posh L.A. apartment with her best friend, Audrina. They were on television. I mean, what other show has not always BFF’s though; in fi rst season, Lauren aren’t everything. One thing I people racing to design and create complete look forward to is seeing the and Heidi roomed together and Audrina lived in runway-ready outfi ts with completely INSANE the same complex. After the infamous fallout guys get made over! At the end requirements. I really don’t want to meet the of each episode, however, one between Heidi and Lauren involving rumors person who thought of making clothes out of only and broken hangout dates, Heidi moved out couple always gets eliminated. plant materials in only two days. But I don’t think Meanwhile, the other couples and Audrina moved in. Will Heidi and Lauren that is what makes this show so incredibly wonderful. ever get back together? Will Audrina’s on- survive and get closer to It’s the fact that these designers can actually do these becoming more than just again off-again boyfriend Justin Bobby challenges! And from the looks of the new season, get in the way of her friendship with “the beauty and the it should be as good as the last few. Even though geek”. Lauren? Only time will tell and I’ll be there’s no “ultra-punk” guy who makes moms cry or watching every minute. a beautiful golden boy, a few of the contestants seem promising. Chris, a costume designer for celebrities —Emily Chang//News Editor —Alison Chang//Spectrum Editor such as Madonna, intrigues me the most. I mean, just look at his clothes. A leopard print shirt with a lime green tie? He can’t be that boring, now can he? But then there’s Kevin, who has the obvious leg up. He owns over 200 boutiques and his designs are going to premiere in a Victoria’s Secret catalogue. Does he really need the money to start his own line? Why don’t they just put Marc Jacobs on the show as a contestant? Well, no matter what happens with this The Next Iron Chef season, it promises to be just as entertaining as A Shot At Love with Tila Tequila ever. (But the commercials promise that the Sundays @ 7 p.m. on Food Network Tuesdays @ 10 p.m. on MTV contestants will not make the mothers It’s every chef’s wildest dream: to appear on a Wow. So how can I possibly begin with how bad this cry.) nationally aired television show that pits cook against show is? Maybe I should start with a little summary. cook in a series of grueling tasks set forth by the Culinary Basically, Tila Tequila is this nobody who became like —Maddy Wojdak//Spectrum Editor Institute of America!!! Welcome to THE NEXT IRON CHEF– ridiculously famous because she’s got a gazillion friends on a heavily dramatized cooking show in which chefs with MySpace. Then, some big shot at MTV thought to himself: “Hey, potential to be world-renowned culinary gods and goddesses if we made a reality dating show revolving around Tila, tons and emerge from strobe-lit, hexagonal chambers to compete in eight tons of people would watch!” And thus, Tila food-related scenarios!! ...and? That’s it. Either your passion for Tequila got her own show. Now, those hipsters edibles extends far enough to sweep you up into the bitter air of at MTV are really pushing the envelope here, competition... or, it doesn’t. If not, odds are that the dramatics as A Shot at Love is a reality dating television offset the focus on the food itself, or the constipated Japanese guy program revolving around a *GASP* bisexual! [a.k.a. THE CHAIRMAN O_O] in the theme song really pisses you MTV just used the reality dating show formula off. The point of the show completely escapes me. An hour of our where one weirdo must slowly get rid of a big time is wasted watching scared culinary underlings scuttle around group of other weirdos. Besides Tila’s bisexuality, a kitchen waving sassafras leaves. And as far as humor goes, there’s nothing new. Same crazy contestants, like the only time you’ll fi nd yourself laughing is when the quasi- this Italian guy who wears a speedo with the tyrant commentator Alton Brown makes some ludicrous Italian fl ag emblazoned on it. Same situation threat like “Well rested, are we? GOOD. You’re going to where everyone lives together. Same one- NEED IT.” But then again, in spite person-talking-into-the-camera vignettes of everything, Chef is a show that after “dramatic” scenes. After watching will keep you riveted–and even this show, I felt my brain begin to ooze if you’re not tuning in every out of my ear and collect in a small week, you still have to puddle at the base of my feet. know who won. That’s how bad this show is. —Deryck Wong//Managing Editor —Katie Wu//Opinion Editor

Layout by Maddy Wojdak//Spectrum Editor 10 Opinion A Commentary on Lack of Fires Elicit Meager Government Response more robust and loss of life much Fire: Was State, /Federal Govn’t undesirable regimes, it may have Sleep By Brandon Shiau less pronounced than Katrina, but Prepared?”, http://www.hstoday. been more prepared for Katrina. Associate Editor of Copy For the average American, it this is by no means an indication us/Kimery_Report/20071029_ The last few years have shown is extremely rare to experience Security: it is something of an improvement on the behalf The_California_Fires_Was_ that the Middle East is not the a full night’s sleep between everybody needs. The United of the government. New Orleans State_Federal_Govnt_Prepared. only source of danger, and the US the mindless bustle of evening States government, for instance, and Inland California are two cfm). But the Bush government must protect itself accordingly. and morning. Everything from believes that it must keep the completely different places. “San has not been making the task any Hurricane Katrina and the recent the pressures of school and country safe from evil terrorists Diego is not surrounded by high easier by busying itself with even wildfi re outbreak in Southern jobs to the demands of a that threaten America with their water, and basic utilities are still more affairs. The war on terror is California have been more social life weighs on the minds of students and adults alike, malevolent plots. Since 9/11, functioning for the most part,” a pathetic failure of the United damaging to the country than hindering not only academic though, the major domestic terror says Louisiana State University States that has cost thousands of any terrorist attack since 9/11. If development but also the attacks? Null. Zilch. Nothing. journalist Laura Bratcher lives and billions of dollars. If the American government does fulfillment of the doctor- However, the Hurricane Katrina (California Fire Response the government had focused its not divert more of its resources recommended quota of eight- disaster in 2005 and the recent Barely Better than Katrina, resources on disaster response towards disaster prevention, than and-a-half hours of sleep per outbreak of wildfi res in Southern http://media.www.lsureveille. rather than attempting to quash the country is not really safe. night. America has lost sight California have resulted in damage, com/media/storage/paper868/ of the importance of sleep, death, and displacement— news/2007/10/30/Opinion/ focusing instead on tasks breaches of security, in a way. California.Fire.Response.Barely. Student Poll more commonly associated Since the last few years have Better.Than.Katrina-3064480. with the daylight hours. shown that terrorists are not the shtml). New Orleans is relatively However, such a dilemma is only threat to the country, the isolated; California is not. 36.54% 35.58% not completely irreparable, and United States ought to focus on Moreover, the California relief the solution may be easier disaster response because, though effort was by far more prepared than society thinks. Rather the recent fi res were by no means and experienced. 27.88% than attempting to make the a catastrophe, no one can rule out It is true that natural disasters effort to “budget time more a repeat Katrina. are considerably unpredictable, efficiently,” as countless Hurricane Katrina caught so the country cannot always parents and employers advise everybody by surprise. Despite be ready for such disasters. It is their subordinates to do, grim weather predictions, not only a lot to ask the government to perhaps the true answer lies in did fl ood control mechanisms be prepared for, say, drought, Yes taking on less work. completely fail the Crescent city wildfi re, earthquakes, and fl ash No The truth is a difficult pill but many victims had no way fl oods in the west, but they are by Neutral to swallow; it is simply that out and no where to go. New far not doing enough. According we have become too power Orleanians languished in their to writer Anthony Kimery of Out of 104 students surveyed (26 from each hungry, too economically fl ooded city as federal agencies HSToday, “The Los Angeles driven, and too bent on slowly responded to the crisis. Times reported that the panel grade), 26.92% of the freshmen, 19.23% of the outdoing our peers in the Essentially, Homeland Security appointed by Schwarzenegger sophomores, 38.46% of the juniors, and 57.69% business and academic worlds. failed in its fi rst domestic trial. after the 2003 fi res recommended In the heat of competition, we of the seniors found the security action taken in put aside a necessity that has Then, mother nature struck several years ago that California respect to the recent fi res to be satisfactory. become something akin to Southern California. The fi res buy 150 more fi re trucks for destroyed thousands of houses and emergencies. So far, only 19 have obsolete and pointless in our October 2007 // San Marino High School // Titan Shield eyes in favor of overexerting acres of land. The response was been ordered” (“The California ourselves. As a famed nation of workaholics, Americans Media Recycling Promotes Cultural Stagnancy adopt the mantra of “work Institute (AFI) — suffered two ?yr=2006] Viewers unconsciously that familiar characters and plot now, sleep later.” And while By Katie Wu sequels following its debut seek out the familiar plotline of lines offer... they are reminded, this gets us a trivial amount Opinion Editor of extra work completed, the in 1972, the second of which the original, believing they will be however subconsciously or benefits (if they even exist) Every year, the entertainment generated nearly as much hype as guaranteed satisfaction through abstractly, of the great time they nowhere near compensate for industry churns out subtle the fi rst. Of the top ten highest- the use of a story and characters had the fi rst time around.” [http:// the costs. Not only does losing advances in media production grossing domestic fi lms of 2006, already known and loved. In some www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/ sleep throw off our precious that hasten the output of fi lms, 70% were based on unoriginal ways, the recycling process is a Get-Involved/Student-Media/ internal clocks, but it messes television shows, music, and plotlines (fl aunting the euphemism manipulative high-revenue tactic; Charter/apr2006/chrisdreyer.asp] with our congeniality and work scheduled publications. With so “based on actual events/the novel fans of the fi rst fi lm are nearly On television, the redundancy ethic — and leads to less work many “premieres” coming our by such-and-such”), the clear guaranteed to watch any sequels infi ltration is even worse. When it getting done during the more way, it is diffi cult not to notice leader by nearly $200 million that follow. According to Chris all boils down, there are two main reasonable time slots of the the constant recycling of ideas. being Pirates of the Caribbean: Dreyer of Gonzaga University, categories: scripted dramedies day. And there it is: another However, while such facts appear Dead Man’s Chest. [http://www. “People support fi lms that are and reality shows. Plot twists reason we have to stay up late to convey the doom of cultural boxoffi cemojo.com/yearly/chart/ familiar, craving the stability mirror each other exactly; the in the first place. Even with the creativity, it is simply the ever- only difference between separate help of chemical stimulants present need to conform that confl icts is the outfi ts those such as caffeine, the fact of impedes original production. involved happen to be wearing at the matter is, sleep loss is the It has become an extremely rare the time. Even comic strips and result of a vicious cycle caused experience to have the opportunity stand-up comedy have adopted by the combination of wasting to walk into a movie theatre and not repetition. Stupid rich women are time and having too much to have some inkling about how the “hilarious”; therefore, they will do in the first place. storyline will unfold. Advertising appear as a recurring theme. Shaina Lu//TITAN SHIELD So what it all comes down ensures that the public knows We see the same trite, over- to is a question of whether or what they are getting into the abused plot lines in movie after not procrastination is easier minute they purchase their ticket; movie; the same unimpressive to eliminate than a taxing popular themes are emphasized in foils and “unexpected twists” in workload. Do we try (once previews, promising consumers more) and fail (once more) to novels. America has crumbled buckle down and ignore the the by-the-book violence, sex, into a mess of constant déjà vu urge to distract ourselves... or and drama they crave. Films with [and probably déjà entendu as make life more manageable? less familiar subjects are shunted well] — and there is no emerging The answer seems obvious aside to independent theatres and from the monotony. — but of course, easier said little-known fi lm festivals, while The real question is whether than done. high-budget scandal fi lms starring or not originality is salvageable This is where the hard part faces we know and appreciate take — and despite what seems like a comes in. If the issue of sleep top-billing in Hollywood. limit to the number of innovative loss is to be properly addressed, In one particular instance, The ideas in existence, any concept we must realize that the idea Godfather — a world-renowned can lead to several others, if one of a full night’s sleep is not as fi lm that rests comfortably at only chooses to tap the source negligible as we would like to the top of several movie-related and further it. Rather than seeking believe. website charts and is currently reassurance from familiarity, ranked as the second greatest producers and consumers alike —By Katie Wu //Opinion Editor movie in American cinematic must take the initiative to deviate history by the American Film from the norm. November 2, 2007 TITAN SHIELD Opinion 11 ‘Plan B’ Off ers Extended Options for Couples failure or sexual assault. Many to care for a life, and sometimes B, couples are able to reduce or other outlets that do not have By Kimberly Nguyen pro-life activists argue that Plan B turn to abortion, a controversial the likelihood of an unintended certifi ed pharmacists or licensed Assistant Opinion Editor is almost, if not completely, like practice. Adolescents who have pregnancy [http://www.go2planb. healthcare providers. FDA Couples have had the option abortion. However, that is untrue. unprotected sex may not seek com/ForConsumers/Index. offi cials stated that they did not of preventing unpredicted The pill averts a child from being proper medical care, which may aspx]. Although society fears have suffi cient data to authorize pregnancies immediately after conceived instead of ending a result in an increased risk for that Plan B will promote an Plan B for teenagers younger than unprotected sex. A pill is currently child’s life during its growth in medical complications. Also, increase in promiscuity 18. However, the agency ruled that available via prescription that the uterus. Plan B acts primarily pregnant teenage and irresponsible sex, it could safely be sold to 18 year- will prevent the conception of by stopping the release of an egg. mothers may the FDA has set olds. Also, the agency is requiring unwanted pregnancies. The Food It also may prevent the union of experience regulations to Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. to sell and Drug Administration (FDA) a sperm and egg. In other cases reduce those the two pills in a new packaging has debated over whether or not where fertilization does occur, possibilities. that clearly explains how to best to allow Plan B, also known as Plan B will prevent the newly The FDA has discussed use them and the possible risks. the “morning-after pill,” to be conceived embryo from whether or not to make Plan B “This is great news for women available over the counter. Due being embedded into the available mainly because and great news for women’s to unexpected circumstances, uterus. Plan B cannot and of their concerns about health,” said Cecile Richards couples should be able to purchase will not work if a woman is whether girls would be of the Planned Parenthood this pill without a prescription already pregnant. However, an able to use it safely and Federation of America. “This with a few exceptions. abortion kills the fetus after the if girls of all ages would provides women with another Couples should be able to child has already begun to develop. be able to use it [http://query. important option [http://www. have more options regarding the Therefore, the two choices are nytimes.com/gst/fullpage. washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/ consequences of their actions. incomparable. Also, html?res=9C00E5DE17 content/article/2006/08/24/ However, the question of whether victims of sexual 3CF934A35756C AR2006082400559.html].” or not Plan B, which is a more assault should be 0A9629C8B6 Ultimately, Plan B will give potent dose of birth control pills, able to use Plan 3]. The FDA couples an additional signifi cant should be accessible without a B if their doctors has fi nally alternative and the benefi ts prescription has continued on for recommend it. approved of outweigh the risks. Like all the last three years. It reduces the In addition, the the morning-after medication, Plan B will induce risk of unplanned pregnancies by morning-after pill pill and will begin minor side effects, including 89% if taken within 72 hours after is benefi cial to couples because distributing it later on dizziness, nausea, and fatigue unprotected sex. The morning- it will hinder the formation of this year. However, the and will not protect against HIV after pill is generally used in the a fetus within 24 hours, a more FDA will only permit infections and other sexually event of failed preventatives, such convenient option than surgical girls 18 and older to use transmitted diseases. However, as a condom breaking or if a birth removal weeks later. the pill, and pharmacists must it will reduce the possibility of control pill is forgotten [http:// Furthermore, the number of confi rm the validity of their ages. an unintended pregnancy, which www.associatedcontent.com/ teenagers who become pregnant Pharmaceutical companies should would lead to far less stressful lives article/401861/the_morningafter_ is dauntingly high. Each year keep track of the distribution for young couples. Nonetheless, pill_overview_and.html]. in the United States, 800,000 to various emotional reactions, such of Plan B because irresponsible Plan B is much less controversial However, it should not be used 900,000 adolescents 19 years as depression. In addition, babies couples may abuse its purpose, than the option of abortion, and to replace other methods of birth of age or younger become born to young couples are at risk which is as an emergency the age limit will prevent an control. pregnant (http://www.siecus.org/ for neglect and abuse [http:// contraceptive. Younger teenagers increase in promiscuity. Plan B Plan B should be used as pubs/fact/fact0010.html). Many www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_ will still require a prescription, will present couples with a more emergency birth control that avoids couples, especially teenagers, are families/when_children_have_ and Plan B will not be sold at simple and less traumatic method a pregnancy after a contraceptive fi nancially and/or mentally unable children]. However, with Plan gas stations, convenience stores, of gaining a second chance. 12 Spectrum It’s a Piece of Cake! ——AlexaAlexa WWei//ei// AssistantAssistant AdsAds EditorEditor

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14 Sports Girls’ Volleyball Rams Temple City blocks, and kills to the Lady “They could’ve beat us if we By Peony Khoo Managing Editor Titans’ errors to earn the lead and showed up and didn’t play well win the third game 20-25. [but we] played very well and The Varsity Girls’ Volleyball “It’s just amazing how the took care of business,” remarked team defeated the Temple City games suddenly start getting Coach Cameron. Rams this past Tuesday in a 3-1 tight. [Temple City] played such The Lady Titans beat the victory, guaranteeing the Lady great defense. They go to the fl oor Wildcats, 25-20, in the fi rst game. Titans a spot in CIF playoffs. and read [the ball] well, [so] it’s In the second game, the Wildcats “We changed the lineup every hard to pound them off the fl oor,” led, 7-19, at one point. However, game [and] when you’re changing commented Coach Cameron. the Lady Titans made a comeback the lineup, it’s really hard to have San Marino again maintained to win the second game, 28-26. any consistency,” remarked Head a slight lead throughout most of In the third game, the Wildcats Coach Scott Cameron. the fourth game. Missed serves were unable to come back from In the fi rst game, San Marino and hits by the Lady Titans gave their two losses. San Marino won crushed the Rams, fi nishing the the Rams a lead at 17-18. Both the third game 25-23. Emily had game 25-10. Senior Outside Hitter teams remained neck-and-neck, 16 kills to contribute to the Lady Mary Hasbrouck had an eight- until Senior Setter Kimberly Tsui Titans’ victory. serve run early in the game that earned the team an ace to end the “We played them at home gave the Lady Titans a six-point game, 26-24 and match, 3-1. and beat them [so] I felt fairly lead that continued to escalate, “We don’t handle success very comfortable that they weren’t reaching a maximum lead of 15 well. We get up and lose focus,” going to beat us. They have one points with the close of the game, commented Coach Cameron. great player, but you [have] to 25-10. Both Senior Middle Blockers have the ball handling from the During the second game Emily Barth and Alex Ferraco other players,” stated Coach however, Temple City managed added 14 kills each to the San Cameron. to close the gap when San Marino Marino’s score in the Temple City The Lady Titans also played earned a lead early in the game. match. Alex also contributed 9 rival South Pasadena yesterday, The Rams trailed closely behind, blocks. Furthermore, she only had November 1, in their fi nal league nearly matching the Lady Titans one hitting error out of over 40 match. However, results were not point for point, until San Marino hits. available at press time. The Lady pulled ahead with a couple of kills “Our two middles are the key Titans’ last encounter with South from Senior Outside Hitter Nicole for us. [They] play really well Pasadena resulted in a close 2-3 Chan, who fi nished off the game and that’s the difference,” added defeat for San Marino with a 16-18 at 25-20. Coach Cameron. loss in the fi fth game. Yesterday’s Despite the two losses, Temple The victory against the Rams match determined second place in City continued to gain momentum brought the Lady Titans to 7-3 in the Rio Hondo League between in the third game, once again league, ensuring at least a third South Pasadena and San Marino. trailing closely behind the Lady place fi nish in the Rio Hondo If necessary, a tie-breaker game Titans. San Marino held the lead league. for second place will take place at the start of the game with On Monday, San Marino also today. two consecutive aces by Senior defeated the Monrovia Wildcats. “If we get second, we have Outside Hitter Becky Hsu and Although the Wildcats managed a very good chance of beating Senior Outside Hitter Mary Hasbrouck attempts to catch Temple City players several kills. However, hitting to take the Lady Titans to a fi ve- who[ever] we play [in CIF off guard by tipping the ball while Senior Libero Peony Khoo gets into a errors by the Lady Titans gave game match on Thursday, October Playoffs],” concluded Coach ready stance for the next play in the Lady Titans’ 3-1 victory at home on the Rams the opportunity to earn 25, San Marino crushed Monrovia Cameron. “We won’t get blown

Tuesday, October 30. Emma Quan//TITAN SHIELD the lead. Temple City added aces, 3-0. out unless we get really nervous.” College Football Upsets Jumble BCS Subdivision team. Trojans decide to do? Go into the than a team’s performance that Florida received a shot at the By Raymond Nhan Perhaps just as surprising as fourth quarter trailing Arizona. season. In the past four seasons, national title even though it had a Assistant Sports Editor the huge upsets, though, are those But many still believed that up three teams have gone undefeated tarnished record at the time. No one would have imagined Cinderella teams. After Boise until last Saturday, USC still had throughout their regular season In essence, all that can be done at the beginning of the college State’s upset win over Oklahoma the chance to play for the national and won their bowl games, but now to ensure that this college football season that at any point in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, it has championship. However, the men because of the computers, were football season goes down as South Florida or Boston College become evident that more parity of Troy can kiss any hope of a barred from playing for a National legendary is to get the national would be ranked number two in exists in college football now than national championship goodbye Championship. Despite their championship matchup right. consecutive weeks in the Bowl ever before. With the downfall of after their 17-24 loss at Oregon. immaculate records, Auburn, So, if BC fi nishes its regular Championship Series (BCS), but the powerhouses, BC, Arizona Just like the Trojans, UCLA Utah, and Boise State never season undefeated, hope that the times are changing. State, and Kansas have emerged has had its share of problems, received a chance to play for computers fi nally give the little With all the upsets and nail- as the teams to beat (along with as well. After wins against BYU college football’s crown, while guys a chance on the big stage. biters, the 2007 College Football Ohio State) in 2007. Not only are and Stanford, the Bruins got season has been one of the most these teams undefeated, but they annihilated by Utah, 6-44. But memorable in recent memory. have also beaten some pretty good even as it appeared as if the Being ranked either one or two in squads along the way. Boston Bruins were getting their season the polls this year has been more College over Virginia Tech? No back on track with victories over of an omen rather than the point way. Kansas beating Kansas Washington and Oregon State, of pride which it traditionally State? Impossible. they fell to Notre Dame, which was holds. After Stanford’s sacking Unfortunately for the winless at the time. Fortunately of the men of Troy and Cal’s fall Southland’s favorites, the balance for the Bruins, though, they’re 4- to Oregon State, there is no such of power in college football has 1 in Pac-10 play, and if they win thing as a guaranteed win in the not been particularly kind to out, they can be smelling roses on Pac-10. them. USC opened the season as New Year’s Day. But, it doesn’t appear as if the the consensus number-one team All in all, this has been one, Trojans or the Golden Bears are in the nation but has dropped to crazy football season. Right now the only ones who are suffering number 19 in the BCS. It probably though, one question remains from the wrath of the underdog, should have been a sign for the unanswered: At the end of the as the entire nation has become Trojans to pick up the slack after season, who should play for the prone to dropping the supposed a narrow three-point victory over BCS National Championship? “sure-fi re” wins. You know Washington, but apparently the Simply put, those with the best this is a season of upsets for the men of Troy did not hear the wake- records. For the past several ages when Michigan falls to up call since they fell to Stanford seasons, it has appeared as if Appalachian State to become the team, led by a quarterback making the participants in the National Appalachian State’s shocking win over Michigan during the fi rst week of fi rst team ranked in the Top 25 to his fi rst career start. Then the Championship game have been the season set the tone for what has become a crazy, wild, and unpredictable lose to a Football Championship following week, what do the chosen based on legacy rather season of upsets in college football. Duane Burleson//Associated Press November 2, 2007 TITAN SHIELD Sports 15 Tennis Ends Season with Close Loss (Continued from page 1) winning 6-3, despite needing to match at 6-4. Tammy and Anya call for a line judge at 4-2. Starting also fell behind early, but were with one or two points from their as San Marino’s #3 Doubles were able to adjust to their opponents’ singles in order to beat Temple Freshmen Anya Laibangyang style of play and won 6-3. City. Unfortunately, the Rams and Tammy Le. After their game With the scoreline at 5-6, Temple took all nine singles points and score reached 4-4, the duo broke City’s singles continued their one doubles point, led by Jessy, Temple City’s serve and held the dominance, underlined by Jessy’s who defeated all three of her break to win 6-4. third 6-0 victory of the day over opponents, 6-0. In the second round, the Supriya. The woes continued, as “South Pasadena has two scoreline was 3-3, with both Chloe lost her fi nal match 1-6. At ranked players, La Cañada has teams showing obvious strength in this point, San Marino had already three, and Temple City [has] either doubles or singles. Jeannie lost mathematically, but the Lady at least one, so we can’t win in continued to struggle in her second Titans continued to fi ght. Jeannie singles. In doubles, I just told the round match against Temple City’s took her fi nal set to 3-5 before key kids all the way along, we can #2 Singles, committing unforced unforced errors ended the match. only win if you win,” commented errors which lead to a 2-6 defeat. In their fi nal round Tammy Head Coach Paula Bush. Supriya’s game was also plagued and Anya completed their sweep Sophomore #1 Singles Jeannie by unforced errors as she lost to over in doubles, defeating Temple Peterson began her day at center Temple’s City #3 Singles, 1-6. On City’s #2 Doubles, 6-0. Also, court against Jessy. She had the third court, Jessy also blanked Alyssa and Jessica cruised to a 6- problems returning Jessy’s serves Chloe 6-0, using deep shots to 1 victory. For the second time of and dominating ground strokes, force easy approach shots. the day, Lauren and Marsha called eventually losing 0-6. Juniors However, the Lady Titans for a line judge but lost the last #2 Singles Supriya Kumar and maintained their dominance on the three points of the set as they fell, #3 Singles Chloe Chang also doubles court, sweeping the Rams 4-6. struggled early, both losing 2-6 to once again. Alyssa and Jessica The loss at Temple City their respective counterparts. quickly set the tone with their net ends the Girls’ Varsity season, On the doubles courts, San play and won 6-0. Lauren and as the team did not qualify Marino’s #1 Doubles team, Marsha did not start off as well, for a CIF spot. They offi cially consisting of Senior Alyssa falling behind early after giving fi nished up yesterday at League Velasco and Junior Jessica Ecung, up easy volleys. However, they Championships, but results were started off strong, defeating their battled back and took the lead after not available at press time. opponents 6-2. San Marino’s #2 breaking their opponents’ serve. Looking toward next season, Doubles team of Senior Lauren At 5-4 and down 15-40, the two Coach Bush expects to continue to Chan and Freshman Marsha won three straight points off key dominate in doubles as the Lady Junior #2 Singles Supriya Kumar prepares to fi re her backhand on Tuesday, Chang added another victory, volleys and serves, fi nishing the Titan will only lose two starters. October 30, at Temple City. Justin Quan//TITAN SHIELD Boys’ Water Polo Suff ers Loss to Rams, 2-13 goals, as the Rams forced the ball player put in a midrange shot that By Dennis Su away by double-teaming Junior slipped through James’s fi ngers, Managing Editor Hole Set Joe So. extending the Rams’ lead to 2-10. The San Marino Boys’ Varsity Temple City then scored its Temple City continued to wield Water Polo team lost to the second goal when the Ram hole defensive control throughout the Temple City Rams, 2-13, last set slammed in the ball despite remainder of the game. However, Tuesday, October 30, falling out the presence of several Titan the Rams only scored two more of contention for a CIF berth. defenders. goals over the rest of the game. “We just didn’t play our game,” Alex put San Marino on the At the start of the fourth quarter, Junior Hole Set Kevin Hon scoreboard midway through the Head Coach Casey Holcomb put explained. second quarter, lobbing in a shot in mostly reserve players and The Titans started the game from the halfway mark over most allowed James to play in the fi eld, well, when Senior Captain Kevin of the Temple City team. substituting in Senior Michael Lin blocked a shot by the Temple Unfortunately for San Marino, Hsieh at goalkeeper. With the City hole set. the Rams went on a tear, scoring game winding down, neither team The Rams quickly mustered up fi ve unanswered goals in the span scored, leaving the fi nal score 2- a goal, popping in a goal from set of several minutes in the quarter. 12. while Junior Victor Chang was The Titans fi nally managed Kevin Hon noted that because caught on the off-side. one more goal in the game when of the relative youth of this year’s Sophomore Goalkeeper James Kevin Lin drove in from the left, team, next year’s team will have a Adams made the fi rst of his three and then passed the ball to Joe, more successful season. saves several plays later as a result who pounded the ball into the This game dropped the Titans of Junior Alex Phillips’ defensive back of the goal to leave the Titans to 1-6 in Rio Hondo League pressure on the Temple City hole trailing, 2-7. play, leaving the team to play set. In the third quarter, both for fourth in league at Monrovia Senior Captain Kevin Lin scans the pool before shooting the ball on Tuesday, San Marino could not convert defenses held the game to a yesterday. However, results were October 30 at Temple City. Jon Wong//TITAN SHIELD its successes on defense into stalemate until a Temple City not available at press time.

Junior Varsity Stats Results current as of Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Boys’ Cross CountryFootball Girls’ Tennis Girls’ Volleyball Boys’ Water Polo

Record N/A 2-1 4-4 7-2 0-7

N/A 27-21 Win at Temple 5-13 Loss at Temple 2-0 Win vs. Temple City 2-9 Loss at Temple City City on Oct. 25 City on Oct. 30 on Oct. 30 on Oct. 30 Last Game

N/A 3:30 on Nov. 9 at N/A N/A N/A South Pasadena Next Game TITAN SHIELD November 2, 2007 16 Sports Football Falters to Temple City (Continued from page 1) Following a missed extra point the fi rst half, Williams broke the by Junior Kicker Daniel Cisic, game open in the second, “when Quarterback Morgan Hatch’s pass San Marino remained behind 6-7. they put him back there as the high into the air, allowing Junior The Titan defense forced quarterback all by himself and he Linebacker Dylan Bensinger to another Temple City turnover was just running up the middle,” cradle in the interception on a shortly afterward when Junior explained Coach Moreland. momentum swing for the Titans. Defensive Back Mikeal Rollins “That’s something that we Unfortunately, the San Marino intercepted a poorly under-thrown didn’t really prepare for because offense gave the ball right back deep ball from Morgan. That pick that wasn’t one of their more to Temple City following a three essentially sealed the score at 6-7 popular formations that we [saw] and out. at the end of the fi rst half. on fi lm, so that caught us off-guard. Conversely, the Titan defensive San Marino seemed to take [In addition, last] week, we were line continued to come up with advantage of the momentum not allowed to practice because of important tackles for loss of swing to start the second half by the smoke. Anytime you take our yardage in order to force the Rams marching downfi eld to set up a 35- guys out of their regular routine, into third and long situations. On yard fi eld goal by Daniel, pushing they get all fl ustered and kind of San Marino’s third possession the Titans ahead, 9-7. taken out of their game.” of the night, the Titans fi nally However, the Rams quickly In contrast to Williams and managed to effectively move the responded with a 3:39, nine-play Temple City moving the ball up ball downfi eld, eventually setting drive consisting entirely of rushing and down the fi eld throughout up a six-yard score by Senior plays to shift the lead right back the rest of the game, the Titans Tailback John Trawick. to Temple City, 9-14. The Rams just could not establish a rhythm “They realized that they had never faced a third down on the again. their backs against the wall, and drive as they bulldozed their way Unable to fi nd space between they decided that they fi nally into the end zone. the tackles, John was continually needed to play tough,” mentioned Though San Marino held the stopped near the line of scrimmage. Temple City’s Senior Running Back Williams Do speeds past Senior Captain Coach Moreland. Rams to only seven points in Junior Quarterback Steven Wright Defensive Back Alden Weiss on October 26. Justin Quan//TITAN SHIELD also found it diffi cult, as he was essentially out of reach for the Titans Take on Wildcats sacked three times on the night, Titans, as Williams kept plowing 2007 Varsity Football and seemingly under pressure through the San Marino defense Tonight, San Marino continues from the Ram front four all night to keep running down the clock. its push to make CIF playoffs as long. Then on the other side of the ball, the Titans play host to Monrovia. League Schedule All in all though, Coach the Titan offense struggled to The Wildcats come off of a 26- Moreland felt that they dealt well string together fi rst downs. 38 loss to Blair last week, and are with the Temple City pass rush, “[The team] obviously knew currently in a three-way tie for fi rst 10/12 La Cañada T 7-7 despite that fact that, “[It was] they were in a really big hole place in Rio Hondo League play probably a little bit frustrating for that they had to come back from, along with the aforementioned him.” and they knew it was going to Vikings and the Temple City 10/19 Blair W 29-28 On top of that, the San Marino be a battle. I would imagine Rams. receivers dropped Steven’s passes they didn’t feel real good about “Our ultimate goal is to make it all night long. themselves because we didn’t to the playoffs. We put ourselves 10/26 Temple City L 9-21 “Any dropped pass is play our best game today,” added in a little bit of a hole, and we’ve unacceptable. I don’t know why we Coach Moreland. got to go back to the drawing weren’t catching them, [probably The game eventually ended at board. We’ve probably got to win 11/2 Monrovia 7:00 p.m. just] a lack of concentration,” said 9-21, dropping the Titans to 5-2-1 out [our remaining two games], Coach Moreland. overall and 1-1-1 in league play. so that’s what we’ll be working With 10:43 left in the game, “Hopefully they learned that if on. We’re going to come back 11/9 @ South Pasadena 7:00 p.m. Williams walked the ball into the you don’t come and give your best next week and practice harder and end zone on fourth and three to effort on every single play all the work and do whatever we can to increase the lead to 9-21. time, you’re going to get beat,” beat Monrovia,” concluded Coach From there, the game was continued Coach Moreland. Moreland. Cross Country Ends Season at Mt. SAC points in the second heat of the plus competitors from elementary By Brandon Shiau Girls’ Varsity high school Division school through college and Associate Editor of Copy IV/V race (#25). Divisions I-V. The majority of the SMHS Junior Sarah Tolley came in Also, Coach Ramirez believes Cross Country team traveled to 15th in her varsity race at 21:06, that “it’s a challenging course; Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. barely beating Senior Captain there’s probably no other course SAC) to compete in the Mt. SAC Jasmine Quan-Liu, who came in like it that we race on throughout Invitational on Friday, October 17th, nine seconds later. the entire season.” 12. Junior Nikki Miller soon Those who did initially qualify They also competed at the Rio followed in 23rd with a time of for CIF will revisit the course, Hondo League fi nals yesterday at 21:30. the location of prelims, in a few Crescenta Valley Park. However, Head Coach Ernest Ramirez weeks. results were not available at the commented, “I was happy with During the week of October time of publication. the team overall,” noting that the 20-24, poor air quality from the At Mt. SAC, the Boys’ Varsity ladies once again beat the arch- wildfi res forced the runners to team managed to achieve fi fth rival South Pasadena Tigers. cancel practice for several days. place overall out of 25 schools He added, “This year is the fi rst Coach Ramirez was uncertain at with suffi cient points in the third time we’ve raced in a Division the time of how the break would heat of Boys’ Varsity high school IV/V race [which] defi nitely gave affect the Titans’ performance at Division IV/V race of the day us more competition.” their last normal competition of (#23). Though San Marino has the season. Senior Cristian Raether led traditionally been a Division III However, he is certain the boys in 10th place at 17:20, school, because of a slight decline that, overall, the season was followed by Sophomore Sean in total school size, it now falls “fulfi lling.” Silva at 30th, exactly one minute into Division IV. “We probably didn’t have as later. The Mt. SAC race, though not [many runners] as in previous The third Varsity Titan, in 37th, related to the Rio Hondo League, years, but we compensated for that was Junior Captain Raymond is signifi cant for the Titans because by working harder,” he stated. Nhan, coming in at 18:33. of its unique characteristics. With the season coming to a The San Marino ladies ranked The invitational, the largest in close, Coach Ramirez looks to Senior Cristian Raether begins his stride as he departs from the starting line ninth out of 21 teams with enough the world, usually involves 20,000 next year, when he hopes to recruit during the Mt. SAC Invitational on October 12. Jilly Ko//TITAN SHIELD November 2, 2007 TITAN SHIELD