February 15, 2012 • Lowry High School • Winnemucca, NV

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a’s Le Winterfest Recap ’s Jou P ga sie rn oe c es a J y J l February 15, 2012, Page 2 news The Brand, Lowry High School What does it mean to be Basque? By Brandon Eastman and Marc Es- quivel ... Nobody is 100% “Even when the Basque anymore.” obstacles are great ~Jeremiah Mae- and the result ap- “ strejuan pears to be futile, people respect those can experience the feeling of being in who have the strength to fight back. the ‘Old World’,” said John Iroz. This is how we felt about our culture,” Basque people refer to themselves said Itxaso Criswell. as Euskaldunak, which means “the The Basques are a race with a speakers of Basque,” and the unique homeland, but without a nation. They official language of the Basques is Eu- occupy a region that flows into Spain skera. This language has not been able and France and includes the coastline to be linked with any other spoken lan- of the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrenees guage in the world. Mountains. The Basque country in- According to the latest surveys, the cludes three regions of France and four majority of the Basques in the Basque provinces of Spain, and is barely bigger Country believe that the main condi- than the state of Nevada. Some histori- tion to consider a person Basque is “to ans believe that Basques are Europe’s feel Basque”. “Feeling Basque” can earliest settlers, living there for at least include things such as: speaking Eus- recognized category; they were usually 5,000 years. kera fluently, being born in the Basque ...I have a responsibil- classified as either Spanish or French. “Although all the conveniences of country, or even simply participating in “It seems like it’s dying down, to be the modern world exist there, you still ity to honor their sacri- honest. Nobody is 100% Basque any- things such as Basque dancing. Basque fices...” diaspora (the name given to the people “ more,” said Maestrejuan. who still recognize with the Basques, ~Itxaso Criswell Criswell said, “Today, the majority but no longer live in their native home- of Basque youth are second, third, and land) identity has a more literal defini- swer questions about who you are and fourth generations.” tion, in which you will identify yourself where you came from. The largest concentration of based on the language or your ancestry, “If you participate. If you’ve got Basques in America is in the Boise or in other words, the culture. the Basque culture in your blood and region where approximately 15,000 Iroz said, “Basque people are proud you participate, you’re there,” said Ju- Basque Americans live. Boise also of the uniqueness of their language.” nior Jeremiah Maestrejuan. hosts the world famous International “Being Basque” is a concept that According to the 2000 census, there Basque Festival, Jaialdi, which takes has changed and evolved enormously were about 57,000 people of Basque place every five years (next in 2015). over the years. In earlier times, it ba- descent living in the United States. Jaialdi features spectacular cultural sically meant that you had an unusual However, before the 1980 census dances and musical exhibitions as well Lauburu is the design that is found on as sporting competitions like weight- many Basque tombs./Courtesy • Criswell name and were always having to an- Basques never had their own federally Family lifting, wood chopping and other competitions indigenous to the FACTS Basque people. “It’s a good time, it’s fun the *The official Basque lan- entire time. Everybody dances, guage is known as Euskara. and I love dancing, so that’s cool. And you always eat good, you *The only Center for Basque get some crazy Basque dishes,” Studies is located at the said Maestrejuan. Winnemucca University of Nevada-Reno. also has a large concentration of *The “Basque Country” is Basques and hosts its own annual considered to be a region Basque festival that celebrates the between Spain and France. dance, cuisine, and cultures of the Basque people who arrived in the *Before the 1980 census, United States in the 19th century. Basques never had their There is a local Basque dancing own federally recognized Jeremiah Maestrejuan, Emelia Legarza, and Jared The Basque Homeland./Courtesy • Criswell SEE BASQUE PAGE 4 category. Parks./Ron Espinola • The Brand Family The Brand, Lowry High School news February 15, 2012, Page 3 Winterfest 2012 filled with fun for all

Students posed for the camera on Halloween Day in their The Sophomore class during the Monday Pep Assembly./ Alex Nimmick and Tyler Duran showed off their “When’s creative costumes./Cole Erquiaga • The Brand Justin Albright • The Brand Lunch?” sign at the Assembly./Justin Albright • The Brand off with a win. was freaking booty.” Don’t seniors but By Kevin Boyle, Justin Albright, Gonzalez and Lan- ask me what the means. Ask the battle Trenton Smith & Wyatt Lester da came in a close Eric Brooks. On day two of was won by second place. Her- the “Battle of the Bucks,” the faculty. rera and Guerrero the organizers tried to bring The over- came in last place, in a buzzer system, how- all winner mainly because ever, a slight problem with was to be they didn’t even the buzzer system made decided at Calculus students on Blue and Gold Day./Brandon his Winterfest was full of fun dance. sure that the participants the end of Eastman • The Brand activities and some colorful The lunch time would still have to use the the week Tcandidates that made this year activities this week same bells and squeakers but the faculty is tough to beat. one to remember. consisted of five from day one. Friday’s lunch time activity was a On February days of trivia com- For Wednesday’s activ- nail biter as the faculty, seniors, and 6, Lowry started petition. ity, the sophomores were sophomores went head to head in a Betsy Guerrero and Jonathan off the week with First of all, the Landa were crowned as royalty./ a no-show but there was game show. Representing the faculty its first Pep As- competition did Madison Waldie • The Brand still plenty of competition was Mrs. Kerns. Tyler Duran, Cameron sembly of Win- not have actual at each table. The fac- Echave, and Andy Martinez were part terfest Week. The buzzers, so therefore the players had ulty had Mr. Setzer, Mrs. James, and of the senior team, and Joseba Criswell Winterfest royalty to use an unusual type of “buzzing Mr. Jeppsen on their team which was was the lone wolf for the sophomore candidates were in;” the faculty used an old bell that quite the group of wits. The juniors team. The freshmen and the juniors did introduced and had it’s own hammer, the freshman showed some not show up for this event. the girl candidates used a little chew toy-type squeaker, brains also but Friday’s Assembly was the last be- are: Kayla Doyle, the seniors used the kind of bell and the freshmen fore the Narinder Mall poses Betsy Guerrero, the sophomores had to use the kind of were catching d a n c e on Dress to Impress day./Madison Waldie and Madi Gonza- bells that the charity Santa’s shake dur- up with some and Lan- • The Brand lez, for the male ing Christmas. The junior class was not quick answer- da and candidates, Fer- represented. ing skills. The Guerrero nando Herrera, Jonathan Landa, and Alec Mayo said that the competi- match ended w e r e Candace Comeau and Johnny Hernandez. tion “was rigged.” He said, “The se- with some fine crowned Kayla Doyle and Melanie Taylor Johnson on Twin Vance at Bingo Night./Nic The dancing competition was fun niors were supposed to win that whole Day./Jessie Schirrick • bell ringing king and Velasquez • The Brand for all as Doyle and Hernandez walked time.” Brooks said, “It was booty. It The Brand skills by the queen.

Khyra Cooley, Sarah Betteridge, and Tayla Furrh on Twin Sophomore class at the Friday Pep Assembly./Madison A group of students gathered to take a picture for Dress to Day./Jessie Schirrick • The Brand Waldie • The Brand Impress Day./Madison Waldie • The Brand February 15, 2012, Page 4 news The Brand Lowry High School Basque Feature: continued within families. group, called the Irritzni Basque “My family fought [liter- Basques have always dancers, in which several students at ally] to keep it alive and I have Lowry are involved with. a responsibility to honor their been a very family ori- Senior Julia Dufurrena said, “We sacrifices by passing it down to ented culture.” went to the National Basque Festival “ my children,” said Criswell. ~Itxaso Criswell two years ago, which was in Boise and The only Basque Studies everyone comes and we meet in Boise Center in America is located search, following a scientific and there’s a huge party. There’s lots of at the University of Nevada-Reno. method, in order to explain wine drinking and Basque dancing and Basque Studies includes questions why things are they way crazy Basque people and then every and theories of individual and group they are. We try to describe, year, here, in the summer there’s the identity, and answering the why, how, explain, and then predict Euskadi (Basque country) near the Bay of Biscay./Cour- Winnemucca Basque Festival.” when, and where of human develop- or generalize to other cir- tesy • Criswell Family Individuals can, and will, experi- ment. By understanding the Basque cumstances and situations. ence identity in different ways due to Modern Basque culture includes simi- experience we can look for patterns ...you’re close with other our different ages, generations, diverse in human behavior and then compare larities to any other modern culture in socio-economic and historical back- them to other ethnic groups for simi- that they attempt to answer questions Basque families and you grounds, political traditions, and geo- larities and differences. Basques also about human existence and improving just grow up around it.” graphical locations. Everybody identi- the human living condition. “ have an endangered culture and lan- ~Joseba Criswell fies with certain collective identities, guage, and in the same manner that we “In America, the Basque culture has much the same as the Basques. Differ- work to protect endangered species, it become more prevalent in the West, impact on the general public opinion ent people relate to different aspects of is essential that we protect endangered and Euskadi [the Basque homeland] is of Basque people. The media is utiliz- the Basque collective identity such as human cultures. University research becoming modernized,” said Criswell. ing global technologies in order to set ancestry or language over others, but it centers attempt to conduct quality re- The media also has an enormous up diverse political, economical, and is still important to extend the culture cultural agendas. “The social network has changed everything,” said Criswell. There are several Basque dia- sporas and several Basque iden- tities. Nobody ever says: “Wow, she is really American” or “She is more American than me”. Howev- er, people tend to have these feel- ings about Basques. “Basque people it’s just like, ‘Oh, dude, dang, that guy’s Basque. He’s cool,’” said Maestrejuan. Many people today think of modern Basques as “decaffeinated Basques”.A Basque American’s understanding of Basque culture depends on several variables, in- cluding their generation/age and whether or not they’ve ever been to the Basque Country. Language is one of many iden- tifying factors for ethnic groups along with religion, homeland, shared memories and shared myths of history, shared ancestry, culture and traditions, sport, cuisine, mu- sic, and art. Who is to tell another person what they have to do, feel, or be in order to be Basque? “You live a lifestyle where you support other Basques; you’re close with other Basque families and you just grow up around it,” said sophomore Joseba Criswell. “Basques have always been a very family oriented culture,” added Itxaso. Sources: Buber.net/Basque and Amerikanuak! Basques in the High Desert

Group of Euskadi Basque dancers in the homeland./Courtesy • Criswell Family The Brand Lowry High School pinions February 15, 2012, Page 5 Can Romney beat Obama...or Santorum? to people. By Hayley Goldblatt If Romney wins the candidacy for the Republicans, will he be able itt Romney: to stack up to Obama? Romney is entrepreneur, more conservative than Obama; Mauthor and he is also pro-life, although he leading presidential has been a little wishy-washy candidate for the on this idea. He is against the Republican Party. Romney fairness doctrine, against capital has run businesses, which punishment; he is for No Child Left causes many people to think it will Behind and thinks that stem cell help him run the United States. But is research is ethical but is against he really ready? Does he have what it research for cloning embryos takes to be the next president of our and opposes federal funding for country? And if the Republican Party it. (Time Article- What Romney thinks so, will he be able to beat Barack Believes) Obama? Romney took Florida by a Romney has always had it all, double digit victory and won the because where he comes from money Nevada Caucuses by over 50 %. He is no object. He went to a prestigious used this victory to tell supporters boarding school in Michigan, known that Obama’s “misguided policies for his money. These wins supported he could conceivably become the as Cranbrook. After graduating from made the tough times last longer.” his argument that he is the most President because on any given day any Cranbrook, Romney went to Brigham (USAToday.com) He also said that formidable conservative opponent to person can beat any other person, but I Young University to get an undergraduate the decrease in unemployment was take on Obama. He was quoted in St. think he is going to have a harder time degree in English. Then, Romney went due to business innovation “and not Louis saying “I don’t stand here and with Santorum winning three states on to Harvard where he got a law degree to you Mr. President.” By Sunday claim to be the conservative alternative the mid-east. I personally think that and an M.B.A. In 2002, Romney took morning, 71% of the Nevada Precincts to Mitt Romney. I stand here to be Romney could not beat Obama without over the Winter Olympics and made had been tallied with Newt Gingrich the conservative alternative to Barack improving his people skills. it a profitable venture. (http://www. and Ron Paul vying for second. Along Obama.” (CNN.com, Santorum jolts biography.com/people/mitt-romney- with Rick Santorum, Gingrich and GOP presidential race with 3-state 241055) Many people don’t see some Paul were looking forward to other sweep) After Santorum’s 3-state win, Apocolypto now of the good things he’s done. They just contests later this month to keep their Romney will have a rough time trying look at the fact that he’s a Mormon, and chances alive, including Colorado and to come back. According to the Yahoo By Kevin Boyle some think that he doesn’t connect well Minnesota. Romney won just a little news article, Romney is looking ahead with the “common man” (an average, over 50% of the Nevada’s Caucuses to the Arizona and Michigan primaries ince the dawn hard-working American) which makes votes according to CNN.com. In the coming up later this month and then of time humans up about 53% of the United States Missouri, Minnesota, and Colorado Super Tuesday in March when ten have been spec- other states will vote. S population. He does try to connect, primaries and caucuses, Santorum ulating the end of the but since Romney has always run a beat Romney, giving the supposed Romney is not the best bet for world but time and business he doesn’t know how to talk inevitable Republican candidate a run president. If he does win the candidacy, time again they have been wrong. Since the Open your eyes: Health Issues beginning of time, people have con- cluded that we are in the final days body. If you’re healthy, you should be it’s not just directed towards the ladies. of humanity, however, no one has By Taylor LaTray happier with who you are” A girl and a boy are responsible for predicted the end, but have you ever Causes are not completely blamed a pregnancy. Pregnancy’s usually asked why people think this? Or why eens and their on parents, teens have their own image come from irresponsible urges and the end is near? parents these and at one point you can’t control choices. Not using protection can pose The answer is fear, human society days should anything that happens. Other causes of problems to your future life and also is built around it. From the earliest T dwelling to modern civilization fear be aware of possible unhealthy choices and conditions are you can receive and spread sexually health issues that kids puberty related. When going through transmitted diseases. Once again, it’s has kept us working hard. Think about are facing. Teenage puberty you get urges and feelings to not worth the risk. When participating it through the ages, the thing to fear years are the most experience different things you never in these events you’re dangling your has changed, yet the threat remains. crucial years in a person’s life. They did before. own future in front of you; you’re First it was the soviets and there need determine what groups someone will Fitness and nutrition does have a hurting yourself. to destroy America, then it was Y2K, enter, who they will be, and how huge impact on your future, when you Basically, whether they care to and now it’s December 21, 2012. All successful they will be in the future. look better, you typically feel better. admit it or not, teenagers are mental of these concepts trying to prophesize Many beliefs and habits are impulsive The necessary steps to having good roller coasters. If your mental stage the end. We always hear about them, decisions based on their peers, hygiene and being healthy need to be gets too out of control and you can about four years before they happen, environment and friends, which is not taken, by everyone. If you do not take not handle it yourself, you can always just enough time to prepare but not always healthy. care of yourself, you will not be seen talk to someone. If you refuse to talk enough time to avoid them. The things There is a happy medium between in such a good way. If you can’t take to someone you can develop rage, that will probably kill us, we will no letting your children run free and giving care of your own self, what can you aggression, stress, eating disorders, warning and no defense. The odds of them limits without being too strict. take care of? etc. Large amounts of adolescent’s meteor striking the earth or a massive Health problems that usually develop Ignoring drug and alcohol abuse experience setbacks in their lives, and flood washing everything away is far at a teenage stage are drug and alcohol can lead to many other issues besides not everyone overcomes them. Signs less likely then a nuclear war erupt- abuse, emotional health issues, teen problems with your body. Abuse of of mental disorders that should be ing. It’s far more likely that a horrible pregnancy, diseases, weight problems such substances can cause death to immediately treated, these disorders disease finishes us, instead of some and more. These are of course drastic someone around you or your own. It can not be passed from one peer to prophesied global catastrophe. results to parents simply doing their affects your whole future; one mistake another. So if a teen has a disorder such Society runs on fear and we, as job too well, or not doing their job, but can lead to a life time of mistakes. Even as being bipolar, autism, depression, or a society, need to rise above it. No it happens. being turned away because of your own anxiety; they should be treated just like more preparing for the end that never “I believe the majority of health choices can cause problems for the rest everyone else. comes, no more squandering money issues are caused by the way kids eat or of your life, derailing your decisions Teenager need to pay attention to on a bomb shelter. Spend money on how they treat their body from drinking into a further wrong path. Abuse of all parts of their health. If you take care things that you want. Because that or smoking,” said Rikki Hamilton “If drugs and alcohol is risky, and it’s of yourself, a brighter future will come money will be useless if something kids have problems with their body honestly just not worth the risk to hurt for you. Being healthy in these aspects catastrophic did occur. No more liv- image it’s most likely because they yourself or others. Be responsible. can lead to a better mentality towards ing in fear for the thing that defines us got bullied about that aspect of their When talking about teen pregnancy, life for an all around better society. is how we live, not how we die. February 15, 2012, Page 6 pinions The Brand Lowry High School California’s Dream Act; a good idea in theory aid benefits, only if they meet the requirements of Missouri proposed a bill that would require schools By Staff in-state tuition, and GPA requirements (wikipedia). to check a student’s immigration background. The California has up to $77 Billion in debt; this places bill also states that police can stop any person at any- art of immigration that is key in the world them as one of the top states in debt crisis. For Cali- time and check for citizenship documentation, if a today is the people who get into the United fornia to pay for people who are not U.S. citizens to person does not have any documentation than it will PStates illegally. Should these people have go to college, shouldn’t be granted money for col- be filed as a misdemeanor (huffingtonpost.com). special benefits for being in the great US of A il- lege education. If a person is excelling in school and This is similar to the bill that was passed in Missouri, legally? showing he or she could be a hard worker in society; and immigration law in Alabama that was passed on Of course there are illegal immigrants in this they should get benefits for working hard, but the September 28, 2011. When the bill was passed many country that are in search of benefits relating to jobs shape that California is in right now, they should not Hispanic families took their kids out school and left and family. But is it right or fair that illegal immi- be spending money on things that is not needed. their work to move to different locations. grants are receiving privately funded scholarships to This state law can be perceived as good and bad, it The California Dream Act is a good idea overall, attend a state’s public colleges and universities? just depends how you feel about illegal immigrants. but for it to be put into action right now is something The California Dream Act is a California state Most immigrants who come to America are search- that California can’t afford. This is a good way to law that states children under the age of 16 without ing for jobs that can help stabilize them and their reward the kids who work really hard and prove that proper documentation can apply for student financial families as they try to become citizens. Recently they want to go far in life. Reader replies to the Somebody had to say it “New Guy” that you will create memories from for the rest of your life. By Taylor LaTray Those conversations don’t come from dumb stories and con- To the infamous Trenton Smith: versations, you have to think before you speak.. If you con- e live our lives believing what stantly find yourself talking yet no one is listening and you’re n this 16th day of Decem- we’re told, not diving into the being ignored, it’s because you’re not funny. Stop talking, we ber, 2011; members of the Wdeeper depths of the facts. Here don’t just accidentally stop listening to you, it’s annoying. A Oseventh period Ornamental are the facts, everything we think is wrong; funny joke app or something could probably help you with Horticulture and Plant Sciences class, and somebody had to say it. that. As Charmin toilet paper says, less is more. At least some- saw you, sir, “getting cozy with” a girl If you’re one of those people who literally body said it. who will remain anonymous mostly have voices fighting in your head, you’re not We are no longer in kindergarten. So it’s time that even if because we were unable to identify alone, the majority of psychopaths do. Don’t take it too seri- we’re immature it needs to be in a mature way. If you like a her, at the East entrance of the science ous or anything; there is therapy for things like that. We don’t girl, don’t tease her and tackle her around like you don’t know building. For those of who, like me, judge you, we’re just afraid of you, but somebody had to say any better, you won’t get anywhere with that. Ladies, don’t be struggle with identifying the cardinal it. so shy either, when you mature, he’ll mature. Or at least don’t directions, this is the entrance directly There are plenty of different kinds of people, tall people, make this horsing around. But basically, love is overrated, the across from the greenhouse. For those short people, tan people, dumb people, etc. Let’s focus on all best solution is not to have feelings, everybody just stop dat- of you unable to identify the green- of them. Most people have a pretty proportional body and ing. Don’t be part of this increasing divorce rate. I don’t mean house, I cannot help you. In conclu- they will make clothes for all sizes. It does not take a lot to to push anybody’s buttons, but somebody had to say it. sion to this rambling, we have decided wear clothes your own size. Men; your shirt’s are not meant to “Immature flirters annoy me, punching isn’t cute. I am that you really cannot be having that skim the top of your pants; we don’t want an occasional belly very anti-relationship, because I hate leeches, I’d like to have difficult of a time making acquain- pop. Ladies; pants go over your rear end for a reason, your fun and not worry what my boyfriend is complaining about,” tances at the lovely Albert M. Lowry shirt is not meant to be stretched to cover that area. Some may said Cortni Welch. High School. enjoy these traits very much. In fact, I love belly shirts they The definition of a creeper is someone who silently stalks You may think that I have no right just strike my fancy. However, your better off avoiding them. you, and stays under the radar. If you’re one of those people to be responding to your article. In Sorry, but somebody had to say it. who stares at somebody when their not watching, come on all actuality, I understand where you Facebook, the time sucking, addicting, networking drug bro, get a life. You are a creeper, find a fellow creeper to stare are coming from. August 1st, 2001 that we all love and hate. It was created to give all of us up- at. Somebody, really had to say that. I also was “transplanted” to the city dates on each other so we can gossip more and be less produc- Now that we know the truth about all, I hope everyone of Winnemucca. At first, I hated this tive. Facebook was not made so you can post a new picture of knows how to take a joke. Don’t be a party pooper. town with a burning passion as well. yourself every day, confess to the world about I am shy by nature, so shy, in fact that what you think of each other or tell all of your I am quaking as I write this, at the problems. But the people these days are uncon- thought of others reading it, but still trollable, we do what we want and although you I made friends in this town, and they may complain about these non-stop posts, you remain my friends to this day. love it. We all do, it’s just a fact. But, occasion- As for your claims to how a new ally you can try other methods of confession, student would be received at the school that’s what texting was made for or better yet you previously attended, I do not be- say it in person, and we already know what you lieve that you would be the most in- look like, or so we think... Oh, and somebody formed authority on the subject if you had to say it. were never a transfer student there. “When people vent their problems, continu- As for degrading yourself to a ously on Facebook , everyone gets irritated, and “geek”; you are viewed by other peo- I just unfriend them plain and simple. I have my ple dependent upon what you project own problems, I don’t want to hear yours, try yourself. confronting Dr.Phil,” said Alex Nimmick. ~Jessica Partee Everyone has had those great conversations The Brand Justin Albright, Reporter Ron Espinola, Advisor Calvin Connors, Reporter www.humboldt.k12.nv.us/lhs/thebrand Harley Long, Opinions Editor Cole Erquiaga, Reporter or find us on Facebook Madison Waldie, Arts & Entertainment Editor Jolyn Garcia, Reporter The Brand is interested in what you think. Brandon Eastman, Managing Editor Hayley Goldblatt, Reporter Please contact us at: Kevin Boyle, Online Editor Destiny James, Reporter [email protected] Marc Esquivel, Sports Editor Taylor LaTray , Reporter 5375 Kluncy Canyon Road Wyatt Lester, Student Life Editor Jessie Shirrick , Reporter Winnemucca, NV 89445 Brandon Eastman, News Editor Trenton Smith, Reporter 775-623-8130 ext 305 Nic Velasquez, Reporter February 15, 2012, Page 7 sp rts The Brand, Lowry High School Future of Colts and Peyton Manning in doubt the signing might not be a wise deci- Both quarterbacks have the potential doesn’t seem like it’s going to hap- By Nic Velasquez sion. of coming in and boosting this dying pen. The Colts could find benefit out The Indianapolis Colts have the franchise. Drafting one of these quar- of converting him to a coach because veryone knows about first pick in the 2012 NFL draft. There terbacks while cutting Manning would of his vast knowledge at his position. Peyton Manning’s are two prospects coming out of this leave plenty of salary cap room. It also would help develop one of the Erecent neck surgery year’s draft that might have the poten- Manning is very close to the end college prospects to be an even more which cost him the entire tial of being the Colt’s next franchise of his career and resigning him would elite player. 2011 season. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback. Andrew Luck of Stanford only be short-term help. It is a large For Indianapolis, the decision will must make a decision whether to re- University is considered one of the “If” for Peyton Manning to come back be tough. Even though Peyton Man- sign Peyton Manning with a 28 million most NFL ready college quarterbacks and be the player that he used to be. ning has been one of the best QBs in dollar signing bonus or to release him. in history. There would also be the op- Manning wants to continue his ca- history; it is time for a new era in Indy. With the combination of his age, and tion of Robert Griffin III who was this reer for the hopes of another Super It is the owner’s choice to decide if it the impact on his recent neck surgery year’s recipient of the Heisman Trophy. Bowl ring, but in all likelihood it just will be sooner rather than later. Calvin’s top 10 college mascots mascot rides a cool horse the Orange Bowl. Sebastian took a fire extinguisher By Calvin Connors and carries a spear that’s and sprayed it as the football team took the field. lit on fire and throws it 8. Trojan (USC)- The Trojan rides on a white Blue Devil in the middle of the field horse dressed in an old fashioned war outfit that (Duke)- The before a game. He has consists of a sword, war helmet, and body armor. 1Blue Devil great accuracy with the The Trojan has a tradition of walking to the middle is the numero uno spear and looks very in- of the field and stabbing his sword in the turf. mascot because he timidating. 9. Horned Frog (Texas Christian University)- reps the best college basket- 4. Razorback (Arkan- The Horned Frog is representing all those lizards ball team in the nation. The sas)- The Razorback is a out there who didn’t Blue Devil does an inter- cool mascot, it is a mem- make it to the big esting act at halftimes, and ber of the pig family and time. Purple and occasionally on timeouts, is a fierce looking ani- The Florida State Seminola./ white are the two The Duke Blue Devil./ Courtesy • cbs12.com where he is riding a surf- Courtesy • blogspot.com mal. great colors that board on top of members of 5. The Duck (Oregon)- The Duck has a great make the Horned the Duke band while they roll across the court. positive attitude that other mascots should take note Frog look like a 2. The Leprechaun (Notre Dame)- He is an ener- of. He has a great personality and he rides a motor- beast. getic icon for all mascots at the collegiate level. He cycle onto the football field. 10. Gamecock is always full of energy when he is on the football 6. Sun Devil (Arizona State)- He reps one of the (South Carolina)- field with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, he is look- coolest colleges in the nation, he gives everyone a The Gamecock is ing to fight any mascot that wants to fight. look that just makes him seem like a cool cat. He is like a rooster, but it 3. Seminole (Florida State)- This outstanding the Sun Devil that gets those college kids going. is an unusual mas- The TCU Horned Frog./Courtesy 7. Sebastian the Ibis (University of cot. But that’s why it • allvoices.com Miami)- Sebastian is a legendary mas- made my top ten mascots, it is a fascinating animal cot that had a memorable moment when that is well represented by the University of South It’s 10 o’clock. Miami took the field against Nebraska in Carolina. Do you know Joe Paterno’s legacy where your was told, so shouldn’t they have been the money is? By Justin Albright ones to tell the police? 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February 15, 2012, Page 8 sp rts The Brand, Lowry High School ing sports as a school career has been pretty impres- kid was when sive as far as the success she has had E HERRERA she managed in the sports she has played. She has NGI t o hit her been awarded Academic All State for : A Angie was first intro- E f a t h e r ’ s t r u c k several years now and she has also U By Cole Er- duced to sports at a very young age not once, but twice been awarded First Team All State S quiaga & Marc Es- by her father, Max. Her first organized with a softball, leav- for volleyball. Herrera also helped the quivel sports debuts were when she was in S ing a dent. 2010 girls basketball team bring home I kindergarten and first grade playing Herrera said, “I will a state title. If she had a chance to go ngie Her- softball and soccer. always remember the back and do things different, Angie rera is a “I guess they put me in to see how I E memories of the over- says she wouldn’t. t a l e n t e d would do,” she said. A nighters with the teams, “What happens happens and it H athlete at Lowry, Herrera’s biggest role model is her just messing around it’s al- makes you stronger and makes you whose success in older sister Cristal because she tries her

T ways a great laugh.” who you are today,” said Herrera. sports (like that of hardest at everything she does. Ironically, her worst Even with all this success in athlet- her cousin, Fer- “She [Cristal] has taught me to get sports memory involves ics, Herrera is deciding to go to college F nando Herrera) has to the top and be successful in life,” softball too. Last year, the for the academics. She plans on going gotten her recog- said Herrera.

O varsity softball team was to UNR to pursue a degree either in nized as February’s athlete Early on she decided that volley- first in their division and marketing or criminal justice. of the issue. ball was her favorite sport and stuck had their minds set on the With only one sports season left E Herrera comes from a state tournament heading for Angie, her sports career is com- family of five, her parents T She [Cristal Herrera] has into their last regular season ing to an end. This is a sad fact for are Maximilliano and Ma- taught me to get to the game against Ely. White many of the athletes who partici-

E ria Elida Herrera. Angie is Pine managed to sweep the pate in sports at Lowry, and while the middle child of her fam- top and be successful in L Lady Bucks, crushing their Angie is sad that it is coming to an ily, her older sister, Cristal, life.” hopes of going to the play- end, and even though she claims a

H goes to UNR and her baby “ offs. part of her will be missing from brother Emmanuel, who

T ~Angie Herrera “We went from being not playing sports, she is ready to she loves dearly, does, well, number one to out, it was start the next chapter of her life,

A baby things.

heartbreaking,” said Herrera. after softball and graduation and “I’ve been playing sports with it all the way through her sports But even despite that all that fun that comes with se-

since I could walk,” said career, along with basketball and soft- bad memory, Angie’s high nior year. Herrera. ball. Angie’s fondest memory involv-

WRESTLERS RETURN TO STATE, SEEK 4-PEAT

state titles. Lowry has upheld their a good shot at By Wyatt Lester winning thus far in the season and it winning state,” seems that wrestling skill is still going S o p h o m o r e owry attended the strong. Eric Brooks. Northern Nevada Di- Teams that attended the divisional Lvisional tournament match were Lowry, Elko, South Tahoe, Team scores: on February 11 and had a few Dayton, Spring Creek, Fernley, and 1. Lowry High interesting wins over some Fallon. Some teams like, Spring Creek, School -301.5 Jace Billingsley ./Courtesy • Tim Gus Duncan./Courtesy • Tim Grady tough teams that have contenders for showed a few tough match ups such as 2. Spring Creek Grady their Nick CdeBaca wrestling against High School - Lowry’s Ryan Nelson in the 182lb. 246.5 weight class. There are many teams to 3. Fernley High watch out for but Lowry has been con- School -150 tinually showing them wrestling at its best. Wrestlers who “We have a lot of kids going to placed: state, we have our heads held high, and Senior Gus we have a great advantage right now Duncan 1st - Aaron Nelson uses a chicken wing./ Beau Billingsley./Courtesy • Tim Courtesy • Tim Grady Grady over all other teams,” Sophomore Ty- 145 tin Johnson. Senior Jace Billingsley 1st -160’s 120’s Cody Andersen pins his opponent with a “If we stay on track and wrestle Senior Ryan Nelson 1st -182 Sophomore Tytin Johnson 3rd -220’s Utah./Courtesy • Tim Grady like we have been wrestling, we have Senior Fergi Herrera 1st -Heavy- Sophomore Brandon Okuma 4th -138 weight Freshman Beau Billingsley 1st -152 Senior Daniel Raynor 2nd -132 Freshman Luis Cardenas 3rd –Heavy- Senior Juan Ochoa 4th -195 weight Junior Michael Billingsley 1st -175 Freshman Blake Duncan 5th -145 Junior Cody Andersen 1st -220’s So Lowry continues to dominate every Junior Daniel Pollock 2nd -106 team in the northern Nevada division Sophomore Eric Brooks 1st -113 and they will show their true champion Sophomore Aaron Nelson 2nd -126 status on (whenever the next date is for Sophomore Lane Mentaberry 3rd - a tournament).

Eric Brooks./Courtesy • Tim Grady

Daniel Raynor leg rides is op- ponent to the mat./Courtesy • The wrestling team won the Zone Championship...again./Courtesy • Tim Grady Heather Nelson The Brand, Lowry High School sp rts February 15, 2012, Page 9 life other than sit By Calvin Connors around playing OF THE IS video games,” ATHLETE SUE: ernando “Fergi” Her- said Herrera. pionship but he orable rera is an interest- It wasn’t until his freshman year proved all of the haters wrong when Mention F Fing young man who that Fergi found football. Although he won the State Championship in the Offensive Guard. E wouldn’t hurt a fly, but he he had not played organized football Heavyweight Division. As a returning definitely would hurt any before, it seemed to work out to his “I didn’t Heavyweight state R benefit. In his freshmen year he made think I champion, Herrera man who dares to line up against him N on the field or on the wrestling mat. a big impact on his team starting at could do it has had a lot of pres-

Growing up, Herrera was sur- guard on the offensive line. He also because sure on him to win ev- A rounded by his two parents and four started on the defensive line. His im- I never ery match, he has han- brothers and sisters. Herrera is the pact was so great on the team that he finished dled the pressure to N had a play named after him called the a season the best of his ability D “Fergi Trap”. b e f o r e by finishing first at

I am only here to enter- In his sophomore year he was tal- that and the Tournament of O tain.” ented enough to get moved up to the when I won state I Champions (TOC), varsity football team. Herrera had felt like I was on placing second at “ never finished a complete wrestling top of the world,” the Sierra Nevada H ~Fernando Herrera season up until his junior year. There- said Herrera Classic, and fourth fore he wasn’t sure about his third Fergi’s senior at Rollie Lane. Fergi E

year of wrestling for the Buckaroos. year has been filled was named a High R third oldest in his family, he has two The thought of never completing a with exciting mo- School All-Ameri-

older sisters, one younger brother, and full year of wrestling was always in ments in his sporting can for winning the R one younger sister. He enjoyed video the back of his mind, but that’s what events. He played a TOC. games a lot as a child and he didn’t made him work harder to achieve key roll on the var- Fergi plans to E

start playing organized sports until the ultimate goal of winning a state sity football where reclaim his Heavy- R the seventh grade. Fergi participated championship. he started on the of- weight state title, gradu-

in wrestling and basketball during his Herrera’s junior year he worked fensive and defen- ate high school and go A seventh and eighth grade year. hard and bought into what his coaches sive line, and earned to college on an athletic “Sports were a good way to get preached to the wrestlers. Fergi wasn’t Second Team All- scholarship for wres- out there and do something with my predicted to make it to the state cham- League Defensive tling. Tackle, and Hon- Boys secure wins over White Girls end season with win

Pine, Wendover; set sights on By Brandon Eastman state ith last Wy e a r ’ s disappointing By Marc Esquivel season behind them, the Lowry girls ith the regular season basketball team was looking coming to an end, the Lowry forward to a return to the Wboys concluded their regular postseason this year. season play with wins over White Pine However, their playoff and West Wendover. hopes came to an end after Betsy Guerrero shoots over two Friday night, the Bucks hosted the White a series of heartbreaking Elko defenders./Justin Albright • The Pine Bobcats in front of a home crowd. Lowry losses to Spring Creek and Brand dominated the majority of the game, leading Elko. The girls still wanted the Bobcats 42-13 going into the half. The to give their fans something domination continued the rest of the game to to cheer about in their secure the first win of the weekend 67-49. remaining games at home. Saturday, Lowry hosted the West Wendover “At that point we were Wolverines in hopes of avenging their loss playing for pride, we still to West Wendover earlier in the season. The wanted to win,” said junior Bucks jumped out to a quick lead over the point guard Carli Evatz. Wolverines, leading the game 22-9 at the end Jesse Studebaker goes up for the basket against Elko./Jolyn Garcia • The Brand “Even though we were done, of the first quarter. With Josh Watterson and we still wanted to work hard Jesse Studebaker leading the Buckaroo scoring, the Lahontan league with a league record of 8-4. Angie Herrera looks to make a and not give up.” pass./Justin Albright • The Brand Lowry managed to stay ahead the whole game The Bucks are Lowry had five seniors and destroy the Wolverines 79-55. preparing for a on their varsity team and Now the focus for the Bucks is turned towards tough game and they made up the five starters throughout the season. They the playoffs. Coming in at the number 2 spot in are not looking will exit the Lowry basketball program on a positive note, the Ruby passed the Dust though, as they went 3- Mountain Devils. 1 over their final four l e a g u e , “ W e ’ r e games, with a dominating Lowry has going to have win over Battle Mountain, to take on a good week of another heartbreaker the Dayton practice and go against Elko, and a sweep Dust Devils hard the whole of the weekend series for the time,” said with White Pine and West N o r t h e r n junior Tyler Wendover on Winterfest R e g i o n Brumm, “we’re and Senior Night. p l a y o f f s . just going to do “It’s really sad, but Dayton is what we do and it will give us some c u r r e n t l y get stuff done Madi Gonzalez defends an Elko Chris Dendary looks to score against motivation for next year,” sitting at Josh Watterson scores the lay- inbounds pass./Justin Albright • The White Pine./Jolyn Garcia • The Brand like usual.” said Evatz. the top of up./Jolyn Garcia • The Brand Brand The Brand, Lowry High School sp rts February 15, 2012 Page 7 JV Boys finish off Wendover and season good he and the Nate Eldodt said, “it’s games like these that make team played. me love the sport.” By Kevin Boyle & Jolyn Garcia Why not? Even though the it was the end of their season, the The boys won boys are most excited he JV Lowry Buckaroos their game for next year were they end the season on high this Saturday hope to do even better. Tnote, complementing their against the Most of the team mem- excellent season. West Wendo- bers play other sports As I walked to the locker room, ver Wolver- but they all agree that I could hear the boys hollering in excitement over ines finishing basketball is really their last win against West Wendover, 69-49. There the season fun. There are many is not a hint of sadness present as you look at them. with a 19 and games yet to come and They have just finished their last game of the season 5 record. The one thing is certain the and are still pumped up victory came Lowry basketball pro- The JV boys are confident and feel “fantastic” relatively eas- Sterling Dennis tries to dribble around gram will be strong for an Elko defender./Taylor LaTray • The about being Varsity basketball players next year. ily since the Brand years to come. Coach Jeff Rinas said that the team “played good at Bucks were Tanner Lecumberry times, and at other times we played great.” well trained. said that one thing he Coach Jeff Rinas said “the boys did very well and The team pulled to together to end the season the will not forget from Chris Mendoza shoots over were able to put points on the board all four quar- way they wanted. the season was “beating two Elko defenders./Taylor ters” Shaver said “the team as a whole did their part Elko and all the support LaTray • The Brand Josh Shaver sits in the corner boasting over how and allowed us to come away with a victory”. we had for that game.” JV girls dominate Wolverines in final game of the season Each one is as se- “We started as rious as they could individuals and fin- By Jolyn Garcia be on the court, but ished as a team”, said off the court they Meg Montero. Legit” this is the word that captain, and laughing and One of the things Jasmin Landa, uses to describe her smiling. The girls that the players will “team and the season. are confident about never forget about Sitting in the locker room after their becoming Varsity the season was beat- last game, the girls are laughing and talk- players next year. ing Spring Creek. Af- ing about how well they did against West Wendover Coach Chelsea ter losing to the Spar- winning 49-12. Prior to the game Landa said that Mendiola com- tans, the girls worked the team would start out strong. Meg Montero shoots the ball mented that she was hard to improve and “We believe in and trust each other, which is against Elko in front of a stand- proud of the team defeated them on very important in basketball. But you can never ing-room-only crowd on Tuesday this year. their own court. Jae- be too confident. You just have to set your mind to night./Taylor LaTray • The Brand Mendiola said, Cee Munger said that work hard,” said Landa “They were awe- they “battled hard Shelby McKinnon shoots over When you watch these girls on the court, their some, they improved every day and I was proud of times and came to- Elko defenders on Tuesday./Tay- lor LaTray • The Brand determination is clearly displayed on their faces. all the little things they did.” gether as a team.”  T h e By Hayley Goldblatt game against By Hayley Goldblatt & Harley Long Elko was the n February 7, the last in the hey won Freshman Lady season, and their last OBucks played the it decided two games Elko Indians at home. The who took T of the season. One Lady Bucks fought a hard first in the against the Elko battle with one of their biggest rivals, conference. Indians at home and they dominated Freshman boys huddle up before their and ended up losing 42-27. The Indi- The girls Estefany Espinoza shoots the Wolverines in an uptight battle at game against Elko./Hayley Goldblatt • The ans were ahead for most of the game, are ready a jump shot./Hayley Goldb- Brand latt • The Brand West Wendover. and towards the end of the game, for next Donovan Brumm said “I feel great “We played well. We had some when they realized defeat was evi- s e a s o n about beating Elko because it’s our trouble getting into the offense at first dent, the Lady Bucks just seemed to t h o u g h , biggest basketball rival.” They played but when we did, we did well,” said give up. When asked about what they with a cou- the West Wendover Wolverines on Brumm. could have done differently, one girl ple already Friday, February 10, Winning 68-33, “Our season went great, we had a said “We couldn’t have given up, we telling this it was a high scoring game compared great group of kids that worked well should have continued to play tough r e p o r t e r to their other games.The final score together,” said Coach Beatty. Freshman girls took on the D, we should hustled more,” which what they against Elko was 60-39. Their overall record was 23-2 and was pretty much the opinion of the think they Elko Indians./Hayley Goldb- they were on a seventeen game win- latt • The Brand team. should im- ning streak.The only losses they had prove on for next year. One girl said, were to Douglas and Damonte Ranch “I should have improved in my endur- with single digit deference’s. The boys ance.” Another said, “Maybe boxing played an intense season and made out, or took more shots or not taken a their school and team proud. few that I did.” They made their school proud with All in all, a great game played by their incredible record and outstand- the Freshman Girls against Elko. Even ing performance this season. though they lost, they had great team When Josh was asked if he was up- spirit. It will be interesting to see how set that the season was over, he replied The girls freshman players look to rebound much they improve for next year when Thomas Schwartz and Chris Tyree./Hayley that “I’m a little sad, but there’s always the basketball after the shot./Hayley Gold- next season, just around the corner.” blatt • The Brand they play again. Goldblatt • The Brand The Brand, Lowry High School student life February 15, 2012 Page 11 LOWRY VOICES By Calvin Connors

What is your favorite thing to receive on Valentines Day? The Varsity Girls Basketball team on Michael Quilici and Quinn Norcutt /Destiny “The Juniors“ preforming at karaoke night/ stage/Destiny James • The Brand James • The Brand Destiny James • The Brand

Kaley Silva- A big bear and Sing loud, sing proud, sing karaoke roses. Not all were on key, but everyone As for second place, it went to a By Destiny James enjoyed themselves. Especially the duet by Destiny James, and Destiny seniors who went above and beyond James. Together they sang “Keep n Thursday Febru- making sure their name will not be Bleeding,” by Leona Lewis. They ary 20th, Winterfest forgotten. grabbed the audiences attention with Oheld another out- First place went to the energetic this powerful song. standing night of karaoke. group performance of seniors who Third place went to a soloist, Des- You heard great duets, sang “I’m sexy and I know it by LM- tiny James, who sang “Party in the to amazing solos, to awesome group FAO.” The group consisted of Des- USA,” by Miley Cyrus. She got the performances. Where they sang songs tiny James, Destiny James, Destiny crowd loud and proud for her perfor- from Chris Brown to Taylor Swift. James. mance.

Erik Francis- Chocolate or a The perfect proposal? kiss. loved her proposal so much she went the most creative proposal stories that By Jolyn Garcia through it twice. Her husband invit- he gladly shared with us. ed her to a fam- “After dating n the spirit of Valen- ily camping trip in for 2 ½ years, it tines Day, I went around California and took As we spent the morning was time to get Lowry and asked some her fishing early in there together – she still married. So I saved I really had no clue what I of the teachers for the sto- the morning before “ up and bought the ries of their engagements. the sun rose. Rorex was up to.” ring she loved. Each of these stories is as unique as took in the beautiful ~Mr. Anderson Then I called her the personalities of the individuals in- scene before her, parents and ar- volved. Prepare yourselves to laugh, chairs set on the ranged to meet Allyson Nimmick- smile and gentlemen, take notes. sandy beach along with birds floating them for breakfast. After their ap- Flowers and choco- late. We all know that on the lake. The moment was soon de- proval, I planned the engagement. Mr. Taua Cabatbat is stroyed when her future stepson and I arranged to surprise her at a cabin one of the toughest brother came running and the perfect in northern Minnesota. So on the day men at Lowry High scene that had been set of the engagement, I had the cabin’s School, but what up was ruined. Later fireplace going, her favorite break- many don’t know is that day they went for fast ready (coffee and muffins), a Mr. Cabatbat./ that he also has a ro- a walk along a creek dozen red roses on the table and deco- Courtesy • Win- mantic side. Imagine behind their campsite. rated the place with white Christmas nada dining at an island res- With the mosquitoes lights. buzzing around them “As we spent the morning there taurant in Lahaina, Maui on the beach Mrs. Rorex./ with the water reaching the deck. Af- her husband proposed Courtesy • Win- together – she still really had no clue ter the meal you go for a casual walk to her and she gleefully nada what I was up to. She just thought it along the beach before the sun begins accepted. was some elaborate date I had thought to set. The most important person in Mr. Ron Espinola is one of the up. But it was when Aaron Beck- A kiss. your life gets down on his knees and most well known teachers at Lowry I broke out my gui- asks you to make him happy for the High School. The story of his propos- tar that she started to rest of his life by marrying him. Isn’t al is one that will not soon be forgot- get suspicious. I had this the picture perfect marriage pro- ten. After dating each other for nine written her a song posal? It might be, but this is not the months, Espinola decided it was time and played and sang story of Cabatbat’s proposal. After for a trip to visit the Grand Canyon. it to her. At the end Mr. Anderson./ his son was born, Cabatbat thanked They took a two day of the song, the lyr- Courtesy • Win- his fiancé for giving him this wonder- drive down from Ore- ics asked her if she nada ful person in his life and asked her if gon to the Grand Can- would ‘marry me’. she would give him another important yon. Espinola planned She started to cry (classic!) and I gift by marrying him. to propose while the reached into my guitar case and pulled Art teacher Mrs. Courtney Rorex sun was rising in front out the ring and got on one knee and Mr. Espinola./ of the Grand Canyon. told her she was the love of my life Courtesy • Win- One would think that and that I wanted to spend forever nada Espinola asked her to with her. She said yes!” marry him at this time Anderson will celebrate his tenth that way they could both have the im- anniversary this summer. Rorex will age of this spectacular view, but this also be celebrating 14 years this sum- was not the case, “Oh no, it was so mer. Espinola celebrates his sixteenth I could push her over the edge if she anniversary during baseball season said no.” this year. Cabatbat has set his wed- Mr. Andrew Anderson has one of ding date to July 7, 2012. February 15, 2012, Page 12 student life The Brand, Lowry High School Round Up~Couples Nichole Brown and Colton Neary by Destiny James Courtney Decker and Jake Klassen When is your anniversary? Nichole: Me! I’m the more awesome What is your anniversary? Courtney: New Years, he was my Nichole: April 6. one. Jake: February 5th first New Year’s kiss. Colton: 2009. Colton: She is because she yells at me Courtney: February 5th I think! Where was your first date? Where did you guys meet? a lot like A LOT. Favorite thing about each other? Jake: at the lake. Nichole: MySpace. Least favorite thing about Why? Courtney: At the lake, he threw me in Colton: On MySpace, she sent me a each other? Jake: her personality. that day. request, and I accepted it. Then I said Nichole: He is too hyper. Courtney: his blue eyes and person- Who is the boss in your hello over message Colton: She is too strong ality. relationship? Nichole: I asked who he was. for me; she lifts a lot of If you could describe each other Jake: Me, because Colton: Then I asked for her number weights. Then maybe in one word, what would it I’m bigger. and she gave me her moms. make her an inch taller, be? Courtney: Me of Favorite thing about each other? because she is cute. Jake: sweetheart, course, I wear the Nichole: He’s funny, because he has a Song that reminds you because she is pants. joke about everything. of each other? always happy and Least favorite thing Colton: Her eyes and hair, because Nichole: any scremo song, has a great personal- about each other? it is beautiful. because he is loud and ity. Jake: She makes me go to the store What attracted you to each crazy. Courtney: sweetheart, he has for her while she sits in the car, and other? Colton: Hips don’t lie by Shakira, or always been there even when it’s for when she fixes my hair. I hate it. Nichole: His personality, because he is any cute song. stupid reason. Courtney: I hate in when he packs funny. Describe each other in one word. What attracted you to each other? me through the halls like a little kid. Colton: Just her, and her body. Nichole: Weird, because he says weird Jake: Everything. Song that reminds you of each What was your most romantic mo- things. Courtney: He had an amazing per- other? Why? ment? Colton: Gorgeous, because she is cute. sonality and I always got along with Jake: pretty much all of them, but Nichole: Hanging up Christmas lights, What were your first thoughts about him. He was the only one of my mostly “Tonight” by Seether. Colton: When we went to Chihuahuas, each other? friends I never fought with. Courtney: A lot of songs are “our because it was our first date? Nichole: He was really shy, but that What was your most romantic songs” but I’d have to say “Tonight” Who is the boss in the relationship changed like an hour later. moment? by Seether, because I always hear and why? Colton: She has really nice hair. Jake: Umm…I don’t know. that song when I think about him. Get some advice from the Soul Sisters also be a great way to meet friends and turous, treat yourself to a head to toe I need to make some wishes, but I’m By the Soul Sisters a future prom date. Hope this helps! makeover, you might need to hire a afraid of stars, the number 11, and ~Soul Sisters Hollywood make-up artist. Invest in a birthday candles. I’m pretty stingy ear Soul Sisters, new car, cosmetic surgery, or a mask. with my pennies as well. So how am I really need to lose some Dear Soul Sisters, Hope this helps! I supposed to make any wishes?! For Dweight for prom. I found a Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! ~Soul Sisters instance I really need to grow a few beautiful yellow and orange, taffeta -Proud Nana of 4 inches so I can make the basketball and silk ball gown that was inspired Dear Soul Sisters, team, and I also want to attain 200 from a red-carpet down that Big Bird Dear Proud Nana of 4, I am rude to my teacher and make friends on Facebook before the end of displayed at the Golden Globes, but it 1-800-247-0000. ‘Nuff said. Hope fun of him contstantly, I never do my the year, it is my resolution. How are only comes in a size 8. I wear a 10. this helps! work, and I make unnecessary com- any of my wishes going to come true I am willing to try anything. What is ~Soul Sisters ments in class, but I still want to get now? the fastest and best way to drop some good grades. What do I do? pounds? Dear Soul Sisters, ~Lazy Daisy ~Wally the Unwilling Wisher I was recently mauled by a badger. I Desperate to Drop. am now one-eyed with seven fingers Dear Lazy Daisy, Dear Wally the Unwilling Wisher, and 4 toes. A lot of my face was dam- You should ask Madison Waldie and Instead of sitting back and writing to Dear Desperate to Drop, aged or eaten off. What are some ways Jessie Schirrick how they do it. They us about your petty problems maybe We have the perfect pre-prom work- I can still feel beautiful when I look seem to have this to a science. The you should get up and actually work out for you. JOIN WRESTLING! like E.T? rude, lazy, and loud attitude, but they to achieve the things you want, espe- Lowry is home of the best wrestlers in ~Honey Badger Didn’t Care still get “good” grades. Hope this cially considering some people at this the state of Nevada. They know a lot helps! school have REAL problems. Hope about dropping and gaining weight. Dear Honey Badger Didn’t Care, ~Soul Sisters this helps! You should workout with them and Everyone feels better after a spa day! ~Soul Sisters Coach Brooks for a week or two. It’ll Try that. Or, if you are feeling adven- Dear Soul Sisters, The Brand, Lowry High School student life February 15, 2012, Page 13 Alec Mayo, Mr. Lowry for the second year personal favor- show from Jonathan Landa. Howev- his second Mr.Lowry title. Jonathan By Taylor LaTray ite. he just has a er, that was not the best of the night; Landa also placed runner-up with his way of making Cody Andersen gave the boys in the performance. Will Alec receive his interfest host- anyone laugh and crowd ‘A Man’s Guide to Dancing’, third title next year? Or will some ed it’s annual he was just really while Michael Drake played his gui- one step up to give him a run for his WMr.Lowry contest funny to watch,” tar and showed the crowd he deserves money. this last week, where our said Jennae John- a chance on American Idol. Eman Ei- men of Lowry compete with son. zenga displayed his talents of naming any talents for the The competi- all 151 pokemon in order, while Tytin Eman Eizenga dances title of Mr.Lowry. tors consisted of for Lowry in the Mr. Johnson got the crowd screaming at This year was a all grades with a Lowry Competition/ the top of their lungs while the lights grand turn out, mixture of odd Taylor LaTray • The were down and you only could see a filling almost the entertaining tal- Brand dancing glow stick figure. entire auditorium. ents. Jonathan The winner of this contest was Dance team chose Landa, Cody Andersen, Blake Hi- no surprise with the way he got the to ask each of the lyer, Tytin Johnson, Eman Eizeinga, crowd up out of their seat laughing. seven contestants Michael Drake, and defending cham- He gave his stand-up comedy perfor- Alec Mayo, Blake Hillyer, Jonathan Landa, questions, fol- pion Alec Mayo. The auditorium was mance based on ‘The wild man’ and and Cody Anderson applaude fellow con- testants /Taylor LaTray • The Brand Alec Mayo and Jona- lowed by a dance filled with laughs and smiles as Low- how Beau Billingsley grew a spine than Landa pose as competition ry’s finest embarrassed themselves enough to the winners of Mr. Lowry Then and Now Lowry 2012/Taylor where they boo- on stage. punch him, LaTray• The Brand gied to two ran- Many of the acts included stand- with an ad- By Destiny James dom songs for the up comedy performances by Alec ditional ap- people’s vote. After these two parts Mayo and Blake Hilyer, a beat boxing plause to of the contest the boys showed off the Lane Men- real reason they were there with their taberry in- personal talents. Alec Mayo was my per- cluded. Alec “I thought it was really funny and sonal favorite.” utilized the it seemed like all of the boys up on ~Jennae Johnson stage with stage enjoyed themselves as much as “ his humor the audience did. Alec Mayo was my giving him Valentine dedications

-Rachel Sigurdson, Then they did easy stunts such as thigh stands, and the team only By Taylor LaTray From Matt Jones consisted of six girls. Clockwise from left Holly Wayson, Jolyn Dillion, -Danny C, Ayeo Vicki Clarno, Tami Rathbun, Brenda Martin, Juneen Ferraro alentines day is a day for Babe! Love you:) From relationships to bloom and Charlea Ray Vshow their love. For fami- -Hannah Etcheverry, lies to grow closer and just a plain From Danny Klassen happy day. Many had wishes they -Sydney Sundahl, would like to get out and words they need to Til’ were dust Miss Syn- say. Here’s our Valentine tribute- die Lynn, I love you. Sydnie Sundahl./ Courtesy • Winnada -Savannah Montero, You’re perfectly From Van D amazingly awesome and the most beautiful. -Brandon Bequette, From Jeremiah Master- Happy Valentine’s Day. juan From Ronni Hutchings -Daniel Mahon, -Anna Gutierrez, I’m You are my sunshine, sorry for all the imma- Happy Valentines day ture actions I’ve done. I From Savannah In- don’t want to lose you, Now cheerleaders do scorpions, baskets, and libs, and it consists of gram I love you with all I’ve 12 girls, and three boys.A.J. Jackson, Michael Drake, Eddie Poole, -Christian Dawson, got. From Omar Villa Ashley Principe, Alexis Kranovich, Hailey Hayes, Tessa Kampf, Jaci Chris Dendary./Cour- Hill, Taylor LaTray, Kiana Flores, Alex Shirrick, Alexis Bernal, Arianna I love you baby, with -Chris Dendary, Hap- tesy • Winnada Daniel Mahon./Cour- all my heart. From py Valentine’s day to tesy • Winnada Chelsea Baker the handsome guy I’m lucky to -Talia Castaneda, I call mine. love you baby, forever and always From From Sam- Fergi Herrera m a n t h a -Harlie Coney, You’re the best thing LaTray that’s ever happened to - me, because of you the A l y s s a move to Nevada was Dendary, totally worth it. From H a p p y Trenton Smith V a l e n - -Jordyn Ward, hey tines Day! you’re beautiful. I love F r o m , Tyler Benson./Cour- tesy • Winnada you, stay amazing babe. A u s t i n From Kelvin Meza Jenkins -Bret Hammon, -Tyler Benson, Tyler, I love Jordyn Ward./Courtesy From Carina Ruiz you! :) <3 your best friend From • Winnada -Nicky Ty, I’m the Taylor Jimenez boss, your the slave, -Maeve Donovan, Ahh and I guess I love you:) From Taylor La- Rookie, what to say? Well, Car- Tray dinal, and to many more! From -Candace Comeau, I feel like we can com- Tanner Lecumberry municate with a look From Cortni Welch And that’s what Valentine’s February 15, 2012, Page 14 a e The Brand, Lowry High School What do your dreams mean? Or maybe we all dream about killing sprees and dy- into a chainsaw. After a struggle, the mask comes By Taylor LaTray ing, if that’s the case, this is not a highly regarded off and he stumbles impaling his throat on an empty tourist town. spike of the pin wheel. When I was little I was very our dreams naturally affect who “I continually dream that there is a zombie apoca- afraid of my uncle, so I feel my fears cumulated into you are, and say a lot about you. lypse, in this apocalypse there is two teams my team this dream today.” YBut, how do you know what they which contains the Honey Badger, and Cole Erqui- There are complexes that are told to often affect mean? A dream has the power to fuse the aga’s team, Cole refuses to join forces, therefore he your dreams. It is believed that mostly every girl and body with the mind and the spirit and if you are able does not survive and I win,” said Joseba Criswell. “I boy throughout their lives will experience a mythical to interpret your dreams it will provide you with in- translate the meaning of this dream as that I am sim- complex. For boys the complex is called the Oedi- sight to your own self. ply better than Cole and when the world falls apart I pus Complex in which Sigmund Freud hypothesized. You can have different types of dreams, both will destroy him.” The Oedipus Complex is where every boy at one peaceful and horrific ones. Day dreams, healing It’s hard to interpret dreams as an outsider typi- point in their life sees their mother as a sexual object dreams, epic dreams, recurring dreams, nightmares, cally if you are the dreamer you are the one who can and has thought about sexually possessing her, and coherent dreams, prophetic dreams, and misleading interpret your own meaning best. For instance, if you killing their father. Girls experience a complex also dreams. There are also times where you can have full normally fly, or are open and free in your dreams it developed by Freud, known as the Electra Complex. awareness of your dream and control what’s going on can be translated as you feel above all, or ‘on top of In the Electra Complex it is a psychosexual competi- and what will happen next. the food chain’. Death dreams usually mean you re- tion with the girl’s mother to possess her father. Our dreams actually lead us to what we want, cently lost part of yourself or your suppressed. So what are your dreams saying about you? If while in dream mode we can see situations from a “It all started in Mexico years ago where a golden you’re not listening to what your dreams are saying different perspective, and ultimately even find solu- mask of a god went missing; I stumbled upon this to you, it may be time to open up your ears, before tions to problems around us, these trances inspire us. mask on my uncle’s property, but did not think any- it’s too late. The society we live in and the people that surround thing of it. Later my uncle approached me violently us do have a big part of affecting what we dream, and confronting me about entering his shed, where we W2W: “The Hunger Games” it says something about where and how we live. If witnessed an odd pin wheel with multiple severed we’re all dreaming about drugs and alcohol, our town heads,” said Cameron Echave. “Suddenly he puts the By Hayley Goldblatt probably needs some cleaning up and taking care of. mask on, and charges at me with a knife, that morphs The Hunger Games”, the movie that’s “Mass Effect 3”: The epic finale had everyone talking, will be pre- “viewing in theaters at midnight, Fri- and make day, March 23. By Trenton Smith it that way. The movie is based off of the first book Along with in Suzanne Collin’s “The Hunger Games Trilogy”, his past year, many video game jugger- the new a gripping three- nauts have gone all out for their vari- multiplayer some about Katniss ous epic finales, each one outdoing the mode, the Evergreen (Jen- T nifer Lawrence), last. And on March 6, another giant comes out geniuses at of its cave to take their turn. Sure, they are a BioWare are a 16-year-old who little late for their finale, but they are going to put on a also adding A screen shot from Mass Effect 3./Courtesy must fight 23 other show like no one else. a co-op cam- • masseffect.bioware.com people from for- In the first “Mass Effect”, Commander Shepard and paign to the mix. This campaign has its own story. The mer North Amer- ica. Katniss and Jennifer Lawrence stars as his ship, the Normandy, are trying to stop the Reapers, single-player campaign is all about Commander Shepa- ‘Katniss Everdeen’ in The Hun- a mechanical race attempting to destroy the human race rd and the Normandy fighting in all the major battles of the local baker’s ger Games. Photo credit: Murray son, Peeta Mellark living in the Milky Way. In “Mass Effect 2”, Command- the war against the Reapers. This new co-op campaign Close./Courtesy • facebook.com (Josh Hutcherson), er Shepard and the Normandy must stop the Collectors, is an attempt to give players a look at the war from new are the two people picked to represent their district aliens who are abducting entire human colonies in the perspectives. in the Hunger Games. Their district, District 12, attempt to help the Reapers take the Milky Way. In the In Mass Effect 3, there will be “racial equality.” is set in the Appalachia and the games are fierce third and final “Mass Effect” game, Commander Shepa- Instead of only being a human like in the other Mass enough to make gladiators shake in their boots. rd and his Normandy crew prepare for the final battle Effects, when you make your Commander Shepard at This past year has been torture by fans across the with the Reapers. Seriously, this is going to big. If you the beginning of the game, you can create Asari, Turian, United States, who will probably be in a line several Drell, Salarian, or even Krogan characters. BioWare are like me and love playing the single-player campaign hours before the ticket counters even open up for over and over again, you are going to want this game. isn’t talking, but each race will have its own different the midnight showing. It will keep fans glued to the As for the multiplayer mode (which is all new for edge over the others. Juba has his own idea of what the edge of their seats as they experience the books in the “Mass Effect” series), Canadian studio BioWare is Krogan’s edge will be. As he put it, “a Krogan who can’t a whole new way as they watch a year’s worth of trying something completely and utterly different from charge recklessly into battle is hardly a Krogan at all.” work unfold before them on the silver screen. everyone else in the entire industry. According to Joe According to the VG Chartz figure, the original May the Odds Be Ever In Your Favor. Juba, a journalist from Gameinformer magazine, all the Mass Effect game sold 2.27 time you spend building up your stats and reputation on million copies. The VG multiplayer actually has an effect on your single-player Chartz figure also says that campaign. BioWare isn’t telling anyone how this revo- Mass Effect 2 had 1.96 mil- lutionary connection works, except that your characters lion copies sold. This means in multiplayer become a part of Commander Shepard’s that, according to the fig- army. This means that they are at your disposal during ures given by VG Chartz, the single-player campaign, and that they are always the Mass Effect series, since ready to be deployed across the galaxy for any battle, it’s launch in 2007, has sold any time. BioWare has made it clear, however, that you 4.23 million copies total. won’t need to play any multiplayer in order to see the best This is quite an accomplish- ending in Mass Effect 3. This essentially means that your ment for an RPG game al- multiplayer profile doesn’t affect the ending in your sin- ready, but they are going to gle-player add to that tally, big time. campaign. My prediction is that they Saving will sell another two million the galaxy copies. And you guys can isn’t a one- hold me to that. person job, The final battle against and Bio- the Reapers takes place Ware isn’t March 6. This is going to be A screen shot from Mass Effect 3./Courtesy going to try one of the best finales to a • masseffect.bioware.com The Brand, Lowry High School a e February 15, 2012, Page 15 Jes���’� J���n�� the Native Americans, totally character of Pasquinel because lets geous. I’m on the verge of being put By Jessie Schirrick boho. I’m o b s e s s e d face it, the guy’s a smooth criminal. in a situation where I have to sacrifice w i t h t h e Mr. Welter and Mr. Espinola grew myself. Feeling brave is cool feeling, o I’m gonna start by Navajo out their facial hair. That’s something straight from a movie, but it’s kind of saying that I hope “The print; we can all agree with. It’s like we’ve scary. Now I’m expecting to be in a SGirl with The Dragon it re- stepped into a portal and ended up in bad mojo type of environment. So… I Tattoo” is a good movie be- a universe where everyone’s just that guess it’s alright. cause I tried to read the book much more burly. I think I was born to work at a fast- and gave up a brief two days later. All When I get older I want to own a food restaurant. The mere thought of of the names and places were of Rus- minds corn farm and practice Judaism. I also successfully fulfilling someone’s or- sian origin so I was confused as to what Amazon.com- Full Tilt m e want to live in Arizona but I’ve heard der and serving a long line of people the author was speaking of. much of terrible things about that place like gives me a brief feeling of satisfaction. “It’s like reading the Bible,” said Alex a hap- pier time crime and stuff so I will have to invest I don’t know if it means that I like to Schirrick. (the 90’s.) In fact my in a self-defense class. give people food or I care about peo- I enjoy the styles and designs of favorite part of “Cen- tennial” was I’ve been feeling extremely brave ple, but I’m looking forward to being Clay Basket’s wardrobe, besides the recently… like I feel like I am coura- able to do that. UFC 144: Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson Musickkk Review slated to take place at the Saitama “Neighborhoods” is the band’s By Wyatt Lester Super Arena in Japan. By Jessie Schirrick sixth studio album, and they definitely Edgar told Yahoo sports, “He’s took their time creating it. The band rankie Edgar has had young and hungry, so I know I‘ve got ot Chelle Rae got back together after four years of a fast and interesting my hands full,” Edgar said. “He’s a – “Whatever” separation due to conflicts within the climb to the top of the good fighter, so I’m going to go in (November, 2011) trio. They definitely made a comeback F there and do everything I’ve got to do with this CD. I consider this a success- lightweight division of the HAfter listening to a few UFC. He has had great wins to win.” songs from this album I have ful introduction to the world again. The over top fighters such as BJ Penn and Yoshihiro Akiyama and Jake come to the conclusion that it can fair- punk band is notorious for their sarcas- Gray Maynard. Edgar will meet Hen- Shields will also be on the fight card. ly be described as the same great song tic and sometimes passionate lyrics and derson in the main event at UFC 144, Jake Shields is coming off a loss over and over again. I understand the they lived up to their name. This album against a split decision to Georges band is somewhat new to the music in- kept me “Up All Night” just listening St-Pierre. And Yoshihiro Akiyama is dustry but I think its common knowl- to it. also coming off a loss to Vitor Bel- edge that it is frowned upon to compile “Up All Night” was the first song fort. This fight should be interest- a bunch of songs that are all very simi- released from this track and it contains ing because of the unique wrestling lar to each other and have the nerve to with some pretty interesting sounds. skills each fighter posseses, although put it out there and ask people to spend This song takes you back to Blink- Shields has had a more skilled back- money on it. Don’t get me wrong, the 182’s earlier days as I am reminded of ground. songs are well written. At least they in- “Aliens Exist” when I listen to it. Quinton Jackson and Ryan Bader troduced the CD with a song as cool as I am very much looking forward should be the fight to talk about. Bad- “Tonight Tonight.” to the upcoming tour to follow the al- er has fought almost every premiere “Tonight Tonight” is basically bum’s release. fighter and title winner in the past about having a bad day and then decid- few years, even if he has lost, don’t ing to forget all about it. The song is underestimate him. He has a well- full of clever references to the pop cul- rounded fighting career and should ture world. Although I’m sure this song put up a good fight. Rampage has was originally written for youth it can been a fighter that everyone knows be enjoyed by many people of all ages. and Ryan Bader has showed not as As I mentioned earlier, don’t bother much interest, but that doesn’t mean listening to the other tracks, you’ll get you should count him out. a bad case of déjà vu. UFC 144 poster./Courtesy • ufc.com So tune in and enjoy some good Blink-182 – “Neighborhoods” ‘ol beat downs. Hot Chella Rae./Courtesy • hotchellarae. (September, 2011) com The top four sitcoms of all time tually skip to the next article. If ed mature content, but it is a hilarious By Marc Esquivel the Fresh Prince isn’t something show that makes me create deep ties you are already familiar with, to the characters and keeps me on the That 70s’ Show” (1998- this article isn’t for you. With edge of my seat anticipating what cra- 2006) – The 1970s were the main character being comi- zy event will happen next. This show “all about being wild and cal genius, Will Smith, this show isn’t for everybody, but if you can get free, and some genius de- holds a special place in my heart into it, it will be sure to crack your top cided to make possibly one because it’s something the whole ten favorite shows. of the most hilarious sitcoms to ever family can sit around and enjoy. “Family Matters” (1989-1998) – hit television based on such a groovy “Weeds” (2005-Present) – Have you ever had a pestering young era in American history. Based in fic- “Weeds” is a more up to date TV neighbor who just happened to be a tional Point Place, Wisconsin, this sit- series on Showtime that looks genius, and possibly the biggest klutz com looks at the lives of a group of The cast of “That 70s Show”./Courtesy • facebook. into the life of a suburban fam- you have ever had the misfortune to six teenagers trying to get through all com ily just trying to make ends meet meet? Steve Urkel (played by Jaleel the haze and confusion of being young call life. at whatever cost. After the fam- White) is, well for lack of a better in the ‘70s. That 70s’ Show makes “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” ily loses the man of the house, Judah word, the man. The only reason this my PERSONAL top four greatest sit- (1990-1996) – “In West Philadelphia, Botwin, his wife Nancy starts dealing show even cracks my top four (com- coms because while the show might born and raised, on the playground is drugs in hopes of being able to main- ing in at number four) is because of not teach the best values or hobbies, it where I spent most of my days.” If taining her family’s lifestyle. As Nan- Steve, his funny voice, his clumsiness, teaches kids how to enjoy their years the next words that come to mind af- cy gets deeper and deeper into the drug and his classic, ”Did I do that?” keep of no responsibilities and fun before ter reading that aren’t “Chillin’ out, game, the whole family gets involved me watching this show for hours, and the real world of jobs and marriage maxin’, relaxin’ all cool,” then skip to in some major issues. This show may I’m sure Urkel will find a way to make come and rain on our parade that we the next section of this article, or ac- not be for everyone because of its rat- you laugh and love this show. February 15, 2012, Page 16 The Brand, Lowry High School

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