Tricks and Treats

the accolade VOLUME LX, ISSUE II // SUNNY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 1801 LANCER WAY, FULLERTON, CA 92833 // OCT. 18, 2019

JAIME PARK | theaccolade Art by: Karen Lee

Photo by: Megan Shin

Senior David Cormier plans to dress up as a wizard for this Halloween, a Thursday this school year. TRICKS AND TREATS See page 2 to pick up some tips See page 4 to find out some on how Sunny Hills students cre- spooky activities you can do ate their own Halloween outfits now or on all Hallow’s Eve. to bring to school on Oct. 31. @sunnyhillsaccolade @sunnyhillsaccolade @SunnyHillsAcco shhsaccolade.com 2 October 18, 2019 TRICKS AND TREATS the accolade Students find effective ways to save money with DIY Halloween outfits

HANNAH YI “Back in elementary school, my mom did most of the work while I just decided Managing Editor on what I wanted to be for Halloween,” he said. “Freshman year was when I be- Wizard hat: Halloween is a long awaited holiday in gan to do a majority of the work; my mom Sewed from ma- which people can indulge in loads of can- would step back and help me whenever I terial purchased dy and experience the spooky side of life, needed more than two hands.” at Joann’s fabric and now it is finally the season to bring Rather than buying every material store out those costumes. needed to make a costume, Cormier and For seniors David Cormier and Katie Pham find products at home they can Pham, they have already crafted their work around with. own costumes for the school to see on “A lot of the times, I use items I already Halloween, which falls on a Thursday in have at home,” said Pham, who plans to Wand: Wooden two weeks. dress up Oct. 31 as a mix of scientest and stick designed However, before going to school gangster. “If we have some cardboard with hot glue and where they can flaunt their do-it-yourself boxes, I would use them, but if I need to gold paint [DIY] costumes, it takes a lot of planning go out and get materials like foam core and processing done behind-the-scenes boards or styrofoam, I normally go to Mi- Magic spellbook: than one would assume. chael’s Craft Store, Joann’s craft store or Tea stained papers “It takes a while to fully decide on what the clearance aisle of any retail store.” Robe: Recyled binded together I want to dress up as,” Cormier said. “I With costumes ranging from iPads to inside cover made start to brainstorm ideas in the middle of fantasy characters, Cormier and Pham duvet cover dyed summer break, and whichever one I like dedicate hours of labor and planning to brown with cardboard box the best, I would pick and start making execute the most perfect costumes. [it] about two weeks before Halloween.” “For example, my iPad costume that Compiled by Hannah Yi Starting from fifth grade, Cormier said I made my sophomore year took one to he found efficient ways to save money two hours, while my clock costume from MEGAN SHIN| theaccolade and create unique styles from scratch junior year took me at least 10 hours in SPELLBOUND: Senior David Cormier dresses up in his DIY wizard costume, which with the help of his mother. total,” he said. he plans to wear to school on Halloween. Last year, he came to school in a clock outfit. Let teens have their Halloween fun Spirit Halloween My friends offers costumes and I were scrolling through Instagram on for purchase my bed after homecoming Students looking for spooky outfits when we came to wear on Oct. 31 can check out Spirit across a photo Halloween, which opened last month and chloeLee of a Halloween took over the building formerly occupied Entertainment Editor costume of an by Aki-Home in the Amerige Heights angel. Town Center. “What are we doing for Halloween this “People like to dress up as [characters year?” my friend asked. from] ‘It,’ Fortnight and anything scary,” This question remained unanswered for district manager Teri Perez said of some a couple of days until one of my friends of the more popular costumes the store has suggested trick-or-treating during break at sold so far. “For some reason people really school. like the scary stuff.” I thought this would be odd and a little Among the items on display is a skeleton creepy because it is unusual for teenagers dressed in a clown outfit and a fuchsia wig to show up at doors asking for candy on with a sign that reads, “FREE HUGZ.” Halloween. Additionally, the costume store is KATHERINE KIM | theaccolade Some cities like Chesapeake, Va. or different from other Halloween shops Boonsboro, Md. have made it illegal for robbing them of the opportunity to be a late nights on homework or doing because of its interactive activities. teenagers to trick-or-treat, according to kid. community service. We never get to find “People come in because they love Quartz news website qz.com. Yes, perhaps an age limit does exist time to enjoy our lives with something to step on the plates [in the store] and be However, the more I contemplated that might be considered too old for special. scared, and they love it since you cannot the idea, the more attractive it became trick-or-treating, but being a teenager However, by going out to trick-or-treat beat it when it comes to home decorations to me, especially since it would be our doesn’t mean anything. If anything, we’re with our friends, we’re set free from our and mugs,” said Perez, adding that the last Halloween together before we go our just kids in mature bodies that study responsibilities for a few hours, and we store will close on Nov. 3. separate ways to college. hard at subjects at schools but are more get to make memories with our closest —by Megan Shin, photo editor First of all, we’re still young. Teenagers responsible than the 8-year-olds knocking classmates. are already influenced to grow up faster on doors. It also gives us an opportunity to For more about the seasonal than they need to, and to make it a crime Also, academic-minded teenagers celebrate the event without getting into store like images inside, go to shhsaccolade.com/wp/feature/. for them to participate in one of the most are always caught up with studying for trouble since it distracts teenagers out of memorable moments of childhood is Advanced Placement classes, spending egging or toilet papering houses. TRICKS AND TREATS October 18, 2019 3

ERIN LEE | theaccolade PROS CONS Oct. 31’s for trick-or-treating Let’s do the ‘Monster Mash’ By feature one around the last week of Most In classrooms, some teachers mid-SeBy October and it’s unnecessary to have students might decorate their instructional mid-Septem- a Holiday-themed party. gravitate space with an occasional pumpkin ber, stores Furthermore, a Halloween dance toward our cutout or two, but I don’t see much already would just be like Stag but with stag dances; else on campus in terms of Hallow- display people dressed in costumes and the fun een spirit. Halloween- orange lights displayed throughout ambiance, To me, the last day of October is themed the quad or gym. So why shouldn’t flashing more than just a night out to dress decorations we just wait for Stag in December? lights and up, wear a mask and get candy. liraJeong such as Adding the Halloween party in place kristimaAryal loud music Though the ASB organizes a Feature Editor pumpkins, of a Stag would not only be tedious, Staff Reporter create an im- costume contest during break when witches or costumes. Some families but it would be a waste of money. mersive atmosphere. Oct. 31 falls on a school day, it can begin to decorate their front yards To dances like homecoming or But time after time, it’s the same incorporate that event as part of the with spooky knickknacks on their prom, many students get asked out to old routine – dance, drink water, dance program. That would take care front lawn. Students get in the go with dates but having a Hallow- dance again, drink some more water of the repetitive stag dance routine I holiday spirit by dressing out in their een-themed party doesn’t allow for and so on. mentioned earlier. desired costumes if Oct. 31 falls on a people to ask one another. People Although the ASB gives us spirit When speaking to my peers in school day. would have to dance in large crowds themes for each stag, a majority of Advanced Placement Psychology, Based on these situations, Octo- with their heavy costumes bumping students go so they don’t tend to they agreed that a Halloween– ber already has enough Halloween into one another, and it wouldn’t be a think twice about the theme. themed stag would be quite intrigu- spirit to go around, and if Sunny nice environment to dance in. Our ASB holds four stag dances ing and worth paying the money Hills students were to add on to that Halloween can be celebrated in throughout the school year so why to go to. We can imagine ourselves by asking the ASB to organize a different ways, but another school not replace one with a meaningful dancing to such Halloween classics costume-themed dance, they would dance is not how students would Halloween theme, especially if Oct. as “Monster Mash” and “Thriller.” just be wasting their time. want to be celebrating a holiday 31 falls on a school day? I’m quite certain that the ASB Having such an event is too full of mysterious cheer and tasty Our student body does not exhibit would see an increase in student par- cliche because most media content sweets. It’s best that our ASB keeps Halloween spirit and sadly, our ASB ticipation at a Halloween stag dance. that teenagers view such as Mean its traditional costume contest in the does not provide us with a “Hallow- Hopefully, the ASB won’t bat this Girls, Fun Size and Casper seem to quad during break. een spirit week.” idea away.

CANDID Should the ASB hold a Halloween dance?

“Yes, it’s a great “No, I don’t think “It would be fun, “Yes, it would be opportunity for many people but it’s close to nice to make new students to get would go. If there the homecoming memories since together and cel- was more to do dance, so people October is the lead- ebrate the holi- than just dance, might choose one up to the holiday day.” then possibly. over the other.” season.”

Crystal Louis, 9 Dylan DeSimone, 10 Meagan Kimbrell, 11 Albert Lee. 12 Jared Wiggs, 9

Compiled by Michelle Buckley 4 October 18, 2019 TRICKS AND TREATS Favorite memory of Disnyland’s Haunted Mansion? Disneyland celebrates its 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion, and we ask students what their favorite memories of the attraction are.

“Almost every kid freaked out when the lights shut off in the elavator to the ride.” - Cole Sass, 9

Image used with permission from CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved | Photo by Elizabeth Fisher PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: A priest (left) leads an exorcism during “Evil’s” Halloween episode.

CBS’ ‘Evil’ offers spooks for Halloween “It is a story-telling ride. I prefer a thrill.” HANNAH JEONG blue collar contractor, investigate paranormal activities to provide reciting the Lord’s Prayer. - Emily Nhan, 10 Asst. Feature Editor assignments from the Catholic new storylines and perspectives. As Bouchard works on the church ranging from “miracles” Within the first 10 minutes of cases, she starts having night ter- Evil takes on a new definition to “demonic possessions.” the first episode, the show effec- rors featuring a demon named as CBS’s latest horror TV show “Evil” is different from other tively hooks the audience with the George. delves to answer unnerving ques- horror shows on the market be- creepy performance of the “pos- Their conversations are ex- tions about the roots of corrup- cause they tread on the border sessed” homicide suspect (Darren tremely disturbing when George tion. of science and religion to inves- Pettie, “New Amsterdam”). His interrogates Bouchard with inva- Premiered Sept. 26, “Evil” tigate the Catholic church’s back- unsettling smile and charismatic sive questions and even threatens “My little brothers plays on the thrilling idea of log of cases to assess whether or acting keeps viewers on edge. to kill her children. [cried] because they supernatural forces as Kristen not something supernatural is at The show also successfully em- Airing Thursdays at 10 p.m., didn’t want to go on it.” Bouchard, (Katja Mira Herbers, play. At the same time, its cast has ploys jump-scares, a must have in “Evil” is a must for horror enthu- - Mia Tafolla, 11 “Westworld”) a skeptical psy- a similar concept as Fox’s “The X horrors. siasts, especially since this year chologist, Daniel Acosta, (Mike Files.” One well-shot scene is when Oct. 31 falls on a Thursday. Colter, “Luke Cage”) a priest-in- Nevertheless, it’s refreshing to Bouchard interrogates the killer, The past four episodes of “Evil” training, and Ben (Aasif Mandvia, see a show that is not another ba- and he suddenly pounces onto the can be streamed on cbs.com but “Series of Unfortunate Events), a sic crime series. Rather, it involves table toward her when she starts with ads.

“My favorite memory was seeing the Jack Fullerton’s 17th Door skeleton.” worth the fright price - Keith Yeon, 12 It’s For the full story and extreme, the 17th door video, go physically to shhsaccolade.com/ demand- wp/arts-entertainment/ ing and not for the wrong, the 17th Door’s website “I loved the ballroom faint of indicated that I could always scene with the banquet heart. say the safe word, “Mercy,” and and everyone dancing.” hannahKim The get out of the room. Everything - English Teacher Staff Reporter 17th Door, would be OK. HORRIFYING HAUNT: Junior Hannah Kim celebrates Suzanne Boxdorfer marketed But then again, I had to sign her “escape” from the 17th Door with a cast member. as a haunted house, is back, and a waiver to permit the staff to it’s scarier than ever. touch me, pour bugs on me and us escape the prison, even though Tickets can be purchased on I visited this haunt Oct. 11 to shock me with electricity. I was it was no easy task. the 17th Door’s website with test my limits, and I didn’t expect having my doubts about going Despite facing rubber ball prices ranging from $25-$33 for much from it. No haunt has got- through with it but stayed calm. projectiles and getting shocked regular tickets and $31-$40 for ten me to scream or cry (yet). Once I entered, I heard the and smothered, our escape was VIP tickets, which enable buyers “My favorite memory is When I first arrived, I was ex- buzz of tasers, clanging of chains (mostly) painless. to skip the line. seeing [my kids] check cited, which made my text mes- and crude voices of prisoners. Overall, I’d go back again with For future “inmates,” my only it out for the first time.” saging friends think I was crazy. Would everything be OK? the exception of the VR experi- recommendations would be to - Social science teacher The building was decorated to We followed the story of the ence. It was fun to go the first wear contacts or leave glasses at David Fenstermaker look like a prison. prisoner Paula. The theme this time, but I don’t think it’s worth home and possibly wear earplugs After all, if anythingdid go year is “Fearless,” and she helped $14 to visit one extra room. to drown out some of the noise. Compiled by Aaliyah Magana the accolade NEWS October 18, 2019 5 Mosquitoes invade Orange County

CHLOE LEE Aedes aegyptai (yellow fever mosquito) Entertainment Editor

Sunny Hills students and staff are find- ing themselves victims of the recent Or- ange County invasion of two species of mosquitoes — the Asian tiger and yellow fever — with one classroom being supplied with insect traps. “All the bites that I’ve had from this past summer have swollen up a lot,” said senior Kaitlin Keefe, who has as of this week sus- tained 14 bites below one of her knees. “It’s weird because normally, mosquito bites KAREN LEE | theaccolade don’t swell up.” BITERS: The Brazilian yellow fever mosquito and the Asian tiger species are Advanced Placement Government known to feed off human blood at the ankles or above throughout the day. teacher Greg Del Crognale also mentioned the bug attacks to his students in his fourth Aedes albopictus (Asian tiger mosquito) period class during the second week of school. “The mosquitoes harmed my wife more than me,” Del Crognale said. “The itching from the bites was unbearable for her, and we purchased many different products, hoping the pain would decrease.” The Orange County Mosquito and Vec- tor Control District reported that these insects are known for being an invasive species that came from a container ship PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade GOTCHA: Room 138 has two of these from Asia and South America, according flying insect traps from Pest Options to ocregister.com. They usually bite mostly Inc. to curb mosquito infestation. below the knee, hence the term used to de- KAREN LEE | theaccolade scribe them, “ankle biters.” The Aedes mosquitoes also complete ing water, which will make it harder for the attacks on campus. pus, administrators contacted the Orange their life cycle in a matter of days, making mosquitoes to breed.” “I was walking across the grass near the County Mosquito and Vector Control office it dangerous for people that they bite be- As evident in Del Crognale’s home, the parking lot at school, and I literally caught to limit mosquitoes by using water-based cause of their ability to establish any place mosquitoes are able to breed in a body of a mosquito sucking on my knee,” said se- public health mosquito control products, as their home until someone kills the eggs water as small as a water bottle cap, unlike nior Patrick Ordoñez, who has five bites principal Allen Whitten said. or the insects themselves, according to la- other mosquitoes that need a large body of so far. “I was so shocked because it was so In addition, the district’s exterminator, times.com. water to thrive, according to the California bright outside.” Pest Options Inc., installed on Tuesday two “The mosquitoes only need a little bit Department of Health's website. Not only can one find these with the Gardner Fly Web Fly Traps in Room 138, of water to breed, so we put screens on all In addition to their unique qualities, help of sunlight, but one can distinguish where Tommy Li teaches his English and our drains and have a monthly service to the Aedes mosquitoes can also suck blood these quarter-inch bugs by looking at their journalism classes. pay [an exterminator],” Del Crognale said. from their prey in full daylight while native distinct black and white stripes and long Each “trap” is a device with a light that “The best thing to do is to make sure every- mosquitoes bite during the nighttime. tails. body in your neighborhood has no stand- Some students have experienced these To fight these blood-suckers on cam- Pest Invasion >> Page 7 How I'm dealing with these insect biters

I witness my became a welt the size of a football within didn’t want to flood my room with its think twice about until now. own helplessness one night, and I found the culprits were fumes before I went to sleep. The one that bit me was the size of a as a mosquito — none other than mosquitoes. To be honest, I didn’t bother to use bug gnat and extremely quiet, making it harder smaller than a Initially, I didn’t think much of the bite spray, but I know from experience that to detect the impending doom of itchiness, pin-head — sucks (or the bug for that matter) until I heard you have to spray every inch of your body redness and overall uncomfortability. the life out of me about the invasive mosquito species from to effectively repel mosquitoes. No, thank Within a week, mosquito bites sur- on the back of my my journalism teacher. you. I weighed the benefits and chose to rounded my leg in large, red bumps on my leg. Unfortunately, Thinking more about it, I realize that breathe over killing the bugs. flesh. charisLee I slap it off too a welt of that size usually only happens Since the option of bug spray was out, Even on the day of homecoming, Staff Reporter late. during camping trips. But more recently it became harder to combat these minus- though I left the house bite-free, I returned It was a hot day I’ve been noticing bites at home, school cule demons. home with three new giant bites. Great. earlier this month when I was sitting in the and the market. No place is safe. So far, the mosquitoes I’ve seen have Two of them on my left leg became dining room of my home, barely noticing Over the last two weeks, I have been been smaller than the typical mosquitoes I the size of baseballs overnight, tempting the insect on my leg. I panicked silently bitten 12 times on my arms, legs and am used to. me to itch and scratch at every moment; I and hit it off immediately. feet, helplessly subjected to these mini, My best guess — the Asian yellow resisted. The teeny-tiny bug returned shortly demon-like insects. tiger, also known as Aedes albopictus — And it’s not just me. More than ever, after, ready to attack me the second time, Practical methods to “defeat” them is one of the two invasive species that people around me are talking about their and it succeeded. have been futile. After finding these bites, according to media reports have invaded own bug bites and showing me large, cov- From that same insect I received four I’ve tried wearing longer pants, staying in Orange County. er-the-entire-leg type of bug bites. bites, and I don’t know if I killed it or not, the house more often and keeping my eye Its incredibly distinct white stripes However, to relieve the itching, triam- but the back of my left thigh experienced out for them, but none have been success- around its body and legs gave me deja cinolone acetonide cream and a typical the worst of it. ful. They’re everywhere. vu, and I swear I’ve spotted one around What started off as a little bump soon I would have used bug spray, but I my house during the summer that I didn’t Mosquito column >> Page 7 6 October 18, 2019 NEWS the accolade

SUNNY HILLS LEAGUE OF LEGENDS eSPORTS SEASON

• 2-0 in pre-season scrimmages against Galileo High School.

• Season games start Oct. 29.

• Matches every Tues- day in Room 44 at 4 p.m.

PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade NEW GEAR: The Sunny Hills eSports team will start season with new gaming equipment in Room 44. Compiled by Elijah Jhee eSports hits the big leagues League of Legends games now part of California Interscholastic Federation

SYDNEE TALLANT grounds with at least one adviser. organized and stay on top of our game.” match against Troy when we won first and Staff Reporter The League of Legends team currently Once the CIF season begins Oct. 29, ev- became the No. 1 League of Legends high holds six varsity members as Oct. 22 will ery Tuesday matches will be played, and if school team in the country.” The California Interscholastic Feder- mark the last match of the pre-season. the team is doing well up until December As of now, only the League of Legends ation [CIF] and PlayVS have agreed to a Once the season begins, the players will or January, then it will advance to CIF play- team carries an NASEF jersey. In the fu- three-year term, allowing PlayVS to be the travel by bus to the competing high school offs. ture, the club is hoping to create a jersey for official eSports provider for CIF League of for games. No information has been released as all club members regardless if they are on a Legends games and establishing competi- As a result of CIF establishing the eS- to whether Sunny Hills' eSports team will team or not. tive gaming as an official high school sport. ports program, compete in a Free- When the team competes in CIF compe- “We have a very strong eSports team, League of Leg- way League com- titions, no team can win money from these and I love the increased recognition and ends matches, " We are trying to take prised of schools tournaments, but Sass is hoping competi- opportunities this will bring.” principal Al- which were usu- in the Fullerton tions outside the CIF season might allow len Whitten said. ally played in the practice more serious, Joint Union High the club to earn financial compensation. As a result of this Sept. 18 announce- second semester, especially since CIF is School District, “For eSports, it is a great advantage to ment, the Sunny Hills “League of Legends” are now played in which is how reg- be able to play for CIF while also training eSports team is preparing for CIF. the first semester, around the corner." ular athletic sports for other leagues,” Sass said. “Most of our team plays League of leg- creating a major teams compete. Even though the eSports team has to ends,” said Gavin Sass, eSports club pres- time crunch. But one thing switch gears and start its gaming mindset ident who has been on the school's varsity “We are trying – senior Gavin Sass is for sure: The now, club leaders and members are still League of Legends team for three years. to take practice Lancer eSports thrilled to have been given this opportunity “Rocket League and Smite are also two more serious, team will have to be a part of CIF. games that qualify for CIF, but we currently especially since uniforms like oth- “It gives more recognition to eSports,” don’t have an official team for those two.” CIF is around the er CIF athletes. Sass said. “We are all very grateful and ex- The club trains twice a week and prac- corner, we have a lot less time to prepare," "Right now, we cited.” tices based on upcoming competitions and Sass said. "But it really keeps us on our toes have our varsity jerseys from last year, but schedules that coach Casey Mcdonald and during training." the district will be designing new ones for adviser Myra Deister have planned. Returning team player senior Serena our team,” Sass said. RELATED STORY “The teams often train from home sev- Lee feels ecstatic since the competition is Last year, during the last day of finals Read more about gamer girls — the few eral times a week,” Deister said. “Some of closer. week, the North America Scholastic Es- who play eSports at Sunny Hills and how the teams can practice at school, too.” “We haven’t started practicing with the ports Federation [NASEF] gave free jerseys they are breaking gender barriers in the In hopes of deterring any temptation whole team yet, but we will be starting to each of the four teams. male-dominated sport. to cheat and summon non-student play- soon,” Lee said. “This time crunch is both “It said Sunny Hills on the back, and it See Feature, page 11. ers, high school teams must play on school good and bad, but hopefully it helps us stay was free,” Sass said. “Plus that was our last the accolade NEWS October 18, 2019 7 ELD class returns to Sunny Hills

ALICE SHIN Staff Reporter After a four-year absence, the Fullerton Joint Union High School District has decid- ed to bring back to Sunny Hills the English Language Development [ELD] program to help students whose primary language is not English. The last ELD classes that Sunny Hills of- fered was during the 2015-2016 school year before sending the ELD students to Buena Park High School. At the time, Korean newspapers men- tioned Sunny Hills in advertisements as the high school of choice for overseas South Korean parents to send their children to. “The numbers [of ELD students] were growing again, big enough that the dis- trict could split up what had become a much bigger program than BPHS need- ed to have,” said English teacher Suzanne Boxdorfer, who has been assigned to teach four girls — three freshmen from South Korea and one sophomore who is Korean PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade but came from Japan — in her ELD 1 and COMING TO SUNNY HILLS: Freshman Chaehwa Kim (left) and Minseo Kang, originally from Buena Park High 2 class in the same periods (first and third). School, are among the four new students in Suzanne Boxdorfer's new ELD class. Among all four ELD students, freshman Minseo Kang has been in America for the enrolled in. few ELD students, so the three “chosen” students, school officials decided that she shortest amount of time. Because the girls were new to English, schools to keep their ELD programs were would teach this year's class as well. Kang wanted to come to Sunny Hills, but they did not pass the ELPAC test and had La Habra, Fullerton and Buena Park high “We didn’t have a lot of notice that we at the time, the school did not offer ELD to take ELD, but Sunny Hills did not of- schools, Boxdorfer said. were going to be offering [ELD], so there classes, so she had to attend Buena Park. fer the class until this year, so they had no However, over the past few years, the wasn’t a lot of time to train a new teach- “America is really free, compared to Ko- choice but to go to Buena Park and take it district had an increasing number of ELD er on curriculum or class protocols or all rea where people are self-conscious about instead. students, she said. the other things that come with ELD,” said what others think about them,” Kang said “English is still a brand new language to Since the program was getting too large Boxdorfer, who taught periods zero to four in Korean. them, so we work through the basics of the to handle with the three schools alone, it English classes before the new assignment. Similar to her ELD peers, when Kang English language, [such as] grammar, get- was necessary to divide the program from Now, she only teaches English 2 Honors first came to California, she said she took ting used to hearing and speaking English three schools back to all six schools in the for zero, second and fourth periods with the English Language Proficiency for Aero- and things like that,” she said. district, the ELD teacher said. her periods one and three regular English 2 nautical Communication [ELPAC] test to Approximately six years ago, Boxdorf- Since the program has been successful classes transferred to another teacher. determine which ELD level she should be er said the schools in the district had very in years past with Boxdorfer teaching the

FROM PAGE 5 FROM PAGE 5 Sunny Hills earns accreditation PEST MOSQUITO ELIJAH JHEE “I felt very proud of the school be- INVASION COLUMN Asst. News Edtior cause we came together and pulled to- gether something so enormous,” Box- attracts insects; the bulb is attached to a from, but I received it from my beautiful, Following a committee’s evaluation dorfer said. sticky substance that prevents bugs or oth- angel-like mother. of Sunny Hills’ progress in the spring Several students were chosen by the er critters from escaping. According to the label (and Google), semester, the Western Association of school and WASC committee to par- “They seem to be a good deterrent so far, triamcinolone acetonide cream is for Schools and Colleges [WASC] grant- ticipate in small group discussions and as neither I nor any of my two daughters specific skin conditions, but it can relieve ed the campus a six-year accreditation answer WASC committee questions re- who come to school here have experienced redness, itching and swelling — perfect to term — the best outcome an institution garding Sunny Hills’ learning environ- any more bites since they were plugged combat bug bites like the ones I had. can receive from the organization. ment, she said. in to an outlet,” said Li, who reported the Don’t sweat it though, using drug-store “It was a source of pride to be able Senior Katya Wang found out about problem of mosquito bites in his room Oct. repellent products are usually effective to review our progress and present our the WASC result from her mom, who is 3. “I’m so glad that the district was able to (from my personal experience). self-assessment to a WASC committee,” the Parent Teacher Student Association respond to my concern so quickly.” My camping buddy and my go-to repel- principal Allen Whitten said. “I’m proud president. Freshman Evan Kirkland has also taken lent: OFF bug spray. of the Sunny Hills community and [our] “I’m pretty happy about our score be- to putting on insect repellent before com- Hopefully using these anti-itch creams ability to have great leadership to come cause since I’m a senior, if we got a low ing to campus. and repellants will be of use until the together and write a report.” score it might have hurt us going into “I think it’s better to be safe than sorry invasive species go away or until natural The WASC team informed Whitten [college].” said Wang, who participat- in this case,” said Kirkland, who has eight selection does its thing, I’m not too sure. of the accreditation through a May 21 ed in the School Culture and Support bites so far. Recently I’ve only found a couple email, followed by a July 15 mailed cer- for Students Personal and Academic Besides such measures, Vector Control of bug bites, not as large or as many as tificate confirming that the school did Growth group. officials say that another possible chance before. Though my classmates seem to be not need another official visit for six In accordance with a six-year accred- for these ankle-biters to go away would be experiencing the same annoyances, I’ve years. itation term, Boxdorfer said she will cooler weather. been unscathed for the past few days. English teacher Suzanne Boxdorfer, work on producing a mandatory interim “Nothing annoyed me more than hav- I hope these pests will go away so we all said the yearlong process in prepar- report to WASC in 2023 to ensure that ing five swollen mosquito bites at a time,” can enjoy the sunny Southern California ing for the March visit promoted unity Sunny Hills is following the guidelines Ordoñez said. “I wish winter would come weather without having to resist the urge among the staff. stated in its report. faster so that they go away, hopefully.” to scratch those bites. 8 October 18, 2019 OPINION the accolade

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Editor-in-Chief Michelle Buckley Managing Editor Hannah Yi Web Editor-in-Chief Alex Park News Editor Tyler Pak Assistant News Editor Elijah Jhee Opinion Editor Isaac Choi Assistant Opinion Editor Hanna Oltman Feature Editor KATHERINE KIM | theaccolade Lira Jeong STAFF EDITORIAL Assistant Feature Editor Hannah Jeong Entertainment Editors Andrew Hong Chloe Lee SH needs mental health program Sports Editors Annie Bang Andrew Ngo Accolade editorial board vote a school psychologist is only avail- they face in the 21st century. — an off-campus service for those count: 11-0 in favor of the need able based on recommendation Members of the ASB or the Stu- suffering from emotional trauma Copy Editor Lauren Kim for a mental health program or from the office or a supervisor. dent Senate, for example, could like a sudden death in the family — center at Sunny Hills. The Accolade’s online news take the lead and talk to school ad- no one can guarantee that it’s going Assistant Copy Editor Rebecca Choi In 2017, the National Institute of website asked its readers, “What’s ministrators about the value of hir- to be enough to prevent what hap- Mental Health reported that suicide the next “center” that the school ing a full-time therapist or two who pened to that Troy freshman from Special Sections Editors Michelle Buckley is the second leading cause of death should open?” Three options were are available to meet with students happening to a Sunny Hills student. Alex Park among individuals between ages 10 given for the poll: “Mental Health throughout the school day. A mental health center or pro- Hannah Yi and 34. center; Academic Tutoring center; They can also discuss the value gram doesn’t guarantee that pre- Business Manager With such a staggering statistic, Life Skills center.” of holding regular, before or af- vention either, but we believe it’s a Umbert Caseres it’s more urgent than ever for teens Of the nearly 90 respondents, 40 ter school counseling sessions in much needed step nevertheless. Photo Editor to have some place to go for help. percent wanted the first option. which students can share their emo- Megan Shin This issue hit close to home last Though the decision to open tions and concerns to calm down in The Accolade editorial board Graphics Editor school year when, according to on- a mental wellness center may be the midst of their hectic lifestyle. is made up of the top editors and Erin Lee line social media postings, a Troy more of a district level decision Finally, it’s important to remem- section editors on staff with the Assistant Graphics Editor freshman committed suicide. than a campus one, we would like ber the cliché: the numbers don’t guidance of adviser Tommy Li. Karen Lee According to a Sept. 3 Troy Or- to encourage discussion about es- lie. Though our campus has creat- If you have a question about the Staff Reporters acle newspaper article, the campus tablishing a center on campus to ed a safe environment for students board’s decision or an issue for Kristima Aryal Hannah Kim has implemented a mental health help those not only who are con- to talk to teachers or staff about the board to discuss and write Katherine Kim program in which a therapist will sidering suicide, but are also feel- their problems and offers referrals about, please send an email to Daniel Kong Charis Lee be available daily. At Sunny Hills, ing overwhelmed by the challenges to places like the Phoenix House [email protected]. Hope Li Aaliyah Magana Andrew Park Alice Shin Sydnee Tallant My middle name Gianne Veluz Photographers Paul Yasutake presides over first Brianna Zafra Web Videographers Emily Choi To the same pattern. Phoebe Sakhrani students However, after asking my dad Social Media Manager I’ve had why he goes by his middle name, I Megan Shin classes found out the story behind it. Adviser with My grandmother named my Tommy Li before: father after his uncle, Michael you’ve Blum, and gave him his middle Unless specifically stated, advertisements in probably name, Scott. My father used to The Accolade are inserted by commercial ventures heard me go by Michael up until his uncle solely for informational purposes and not by Sunny Hills High School. The Accolade michelleBuckley had a falling out with the family. Editor-in-Chief tell the will not print advertisements that violate school teacher Because of that, my relatives did regulations or U.S. laws. The Accolade is produced every three weeks on the first day of school that I not want to be reminded of uncle by the Advanced Journalism class Michael when speaking to my dad, of Sunny Hills High School don’t go by my first name, Karissa, ERIN LEE| theaccolade and distributed during Period 4 but rather my middle name, Mi- so they started calling him Scott. (714) 626-4225 Copyright 2019 and published by chelle. And to the teachers whose Now, fast forward years later flow smoothly when my parents Karissa! Why do you go by Mi- the International Daily News classes I’ve been in: you may have to my parents thinking of a name said it out loud. As a result, they chelle?” It’s even embarrassing at wondered why that is. for me. Since my father no longer decided to make my final name the doctor’s office when the nurse I constantly receive this ques- went by the name of Michael, he Karissa Michelle Buckley. calls for “Karissa,” and it takes me tion from fellow classmates and wanted his daughter to bear a simi- It’s hard explaining this whole a couple of seconds to process that friends as to why I don’t go by lar name — Michelle. Both wanted backstory to those who ask why I’m the one being called for. Karissa, and in my first couple of me to have a middle name, so my I don’t go by Karissa. Although I Overall, although it’s tough years of high school, I didn’t really mom decided on Karissa, a name love the name Michelle, it can be having to explain why I don’t go have an answer. All I knew was she had in mind for a daughter tough when going by that name. by Michelle at times, I don’t mind Recognized in 2017 and 2018 as the Best High that because my father goes by his before I was born that means in It’s difficult on days when it that much. Maybe in the future, School Newspaper of the 59th and 60th Southern middle name, Scott, instead of his Greek “grace” or “beloved.” a substitute calls for “Karissa I’ll continue the pattern and call California Journalism Awards sponsored; nomi- nated as a finalist in 2019 first name, Michael, my parents However, after thinking it over, Buckley,” and my friends begin my possible children by their wanted my name to follow the Michelle Karissa Buckley didn’t to say, “I forgot your first name is middle name. the accolade OPINION October 18, 2019 9

KAREN LEE | theaccolade Impeachment benefits no one

“Help! The electoral college votes in 2016. for a favour for a favour) stemming from have enough evidence against collusion, Democrats need Now, this battle between Trump and that conversation with Zelensky, it was a and the FBI concluded Kavanaugh did to be sent to the the Democrats seems to have finally game changer for the northern California not sexually assault Ford. So in many hospital!” reached its pinnacle. legislator. attempts for them to take a jab at Trump, “Why?” On Sept. 24, House speaker Nancy While the House speaker struggled it failed. “They have Pelosi announced that the House of Rep- to find the “smoking gun” for impeach- Democrats attempt every day to attack the Trump resentatives will officially enter impeach- ment, Trump unified almost all of the and lower the president’s public approval alexPark Derangement ment proceedings after allegations that Republicans to support him. ratings, and they have failed to initiate Web Editor-In-Chief Syndrome.” Trump requested the Ukranian president, How can any of the 53 Republican impeachment proceedings against him “What’s that? Volodymr Zelensky, to investigate for- senators even to dare vote him out of his for three years, so many like me would “It is a psychological disorder in mer vice president and 2020 Democratic office? We cannot forget impeachment obviously express doubts when they which a person gets excessively furious presidential candidate Joe Biden so that is not just a legal problem but also a come forth with another allegation. and makes irrational statements about Trump can improve his chances of win- political issue. Pelosi facilitated a political civil war anything regarding President Trump.” ning the presidential election next year. Besides, even if Pelosi’s statements the day she cast her lot into the impeach- For the past three years, they seem In the past few years since 2016, on Trump are true, it is highly unlikely ment inquiry process. This battle will not unable to cure themselves from this. Pelosi refused to begin an impeachment Republicans would trust what she said end until one side completely topples the Starting from Russia, Supreme Court inquiry while radical Democrats con- because many believe Democrats are other and that could only lead to even Justice Brett Kavanaugh, actress Steph- tinued to pressure her to do so because diagnosed with the Trump Derangement more division among Americans. anie “Stormy” Daniels to now Ukraine. she believed it would not be politically Syndrome. Whoever wins, no one gains anything With one scandal after another, most beneficial at the time and would result in Although I’m not a Trump support- but bitterness and hatred. Democrats cannot escape their obses- catastrophe. er, I for one always take Democrats’ Democrats, please come back to your sion to find every possible excuse to get But when some of Pelosi’s colleagues allegations against Trump with a grain senses and cure yourself from Trump De- rid of the man who won majority of the raised the concern of quid pro quo (Latin of salt because Robert Mueller did not rangement Syndrome. Letters to the editor For the record I was hooked on “The Accolade aims to In response to the News story on page school and extracurricular activities, most The Accolade regrets the following benefit students and staff,” which appeared 7 titled, “College Board renovates Land- students simply do not have the time to errors from the Sept. 27 issue: in “Special Sections” page 2. scape,” I, too, feel that the College Board’s read up on the latest laws and bills that will I am grateful that the writers are ac- new “Adversity” or “Landscape” score is be passed. In a page 6 News infographic for the knowledging that not all of us, especially unfair by ranking the quality of people’s But thanks to this section, students are story, “2.346 enrollment surpasses sta- those without access to social media such lives with a number. able to get a quick summary of anything tistic from 2012-2013,” the title should as Instagram or TikTok, know what is up to This relates to the cliché, “One step that might concern them. have been “Years when Sunny Hills stu- date, what new trends are emerging or old forward, two steps back.” It is a step for- — Krishna Thaker, sophomore dent enrollment went over 2,300.” trends declining. ward in that our society began to allow all — Remy Garcia-Kakebeen, freshman students into colleges and outlaw discrim- I do not agree with the page 9 Opinion In a page 9 Opinion article titled, ination, but it is a step backward because article, “Free Lancers from locker fees.” “Free Lancers from locker fees,” the One of the most interesting topics was studies have shown that colleges are more Although the $25 fee is a bit excessive, it playing of music during passing periods “How to speak Journalese” on page 4 in likely to admit students of a certain race. is necessary to fund for locker cleaning. actually originated from Sunny Hills “Special Sections.” The “second step back” is that people A solution could be lowering the price, principal Allen Whitten. The article also While reading and learning the mean- are assigning numbers to people without but the school cannot trust students to be should have mentioned that the PTSA ings of different terms used by The Acco- fully assessing their life story. responsible and clean out their own lock- uses the collected $25 locker fees to lade, I recognized some phrases that I nev- — Jaden Hom, freshman ers. provide other amenities for the campus er knew had such historical backgrounds. — Ashley Kim, sophomore such as tables with umbrellas. Overall, I think adding this topic to “Law & Order” on page 6 of the News the paper was a great idea and introduced section was particularly intriguing because The Accolade welcomes signed letters In a page 16 advertisement, the name many readers to common phrases used by it educates us on laws that affect students to the editor with full name and grade level of Accolade graphics editor Erin Lee’s The Accolade. like us in California. emailed to [email protected]. father should have been listed as Kang — Lauren Angelus, sophomore These days, with all the pressures of The staff reserves the right to edit. (Kenny) Lee. 10 October 18, 2019 FEATURE the accolade GOOD DAY MEGAN Sunny Hills alumna and former girls varsity soccer athlete now co-anchors Fox 11’s ‘Good Day LA’ TV show LAUREN KIM Copy Editor Megan Colarossi

Born and raised in Fullerton, she origi- through the years nally went by Megan DeSales. By the time she was a senior at Sunny Hills High School in 1993, the Helios year- book’s index lists DeSales being a part of six organizations on campus, ranging from the ASB to girls varsity soccer to National Honor Society. Ironically, The Accolade school news- paper was not among that list. But nearly 25 years later, Megan Co- larossi (her married name) became a co-anchor on Fox 11 News’ “Good Day LA,” where she continues to work as a television reporter who not only reports the news from the set but also goes on lo- cation to produce the “School Standouts” feature. In September, the 44-year-old broad- Image reprinted with permission from Megan Colarassi caster and a cameraman from Fox 11 re- RISING LANCER: Class of 1993 alumna Megan Colarossi works on the turned to her alma mater to shoot footage set of FOX 11’s “Good Day LA” TV show as a co-anchor. of Dance Production member, sophomore David Burn, for the “School Standouts” the time, trust me, it’s not. Enjoy every mo- Q: What’s the hardest part of your job? segment that eventually aired Sept. 19. ment of high school. Life gets much more A: You have to know a lot of different sub- The Accolade then contacted the Lancer complicated as you get older. jects. News is about covering your commu- alumna for an interview to reflect on her Q: What brought you to become a news re- nity, your country and the world. Whether high school memories along with how she porter? Were you interested in journalism it’s politics or pop culture, make sure you ended up in the journalism business. since high school or did that come about are up on current events. Read anything after you graduated? and everything you can every single day. Q: What are your favorite memories at A: I was drawn to broadcast journalism Q: What’s the easiest part of your job? Sunny Hills? in college at Vanderbilt University. I got A: The easiest and one of the nicest perks A: I played varsity soccer all four years, an internship at the local ABC affiliate in of my job is [that] I don’t have to do my and I have such fond memories on and off Nashville, and I was hooked on the first own hair and makeup. As a single mom, the field. The workouts were tough (espe- day. I went out on stories and wrote news I barely have time to brush my teeth so cially running miles before practice), but copy. It was so interesting. The best part [is thankfully, we have talented folks who our team was super close. I also loved Fri- that] no two days are the same in TV news. make sure I look decent on the air. dayafternoon pep rallies, football games It’s never boring. Q: What are your professional goals — and the Stag dances. I don’t know if you Q: What advice would you give to aspiring short term and long term? still have dances in the gym, but we had so broadcasters? A: My long-term goals are to raise strong, much fun (I don’t think the parent volun- A: Learn everything about the business. brave and confident daughters who know teers did though). From writing, researching, editing and re- that they can do or be anything in this Q: What is one thing you miss the most porting, it is smart to know how to do ev- world. As for short term, I want to keep about Sunny Hills? eryone’s job because you are not only more telling interesting stories and possibly A: I miss my friends and the simplicity of knowledgeable, but you become more write another book about starting over in Compiled by Hannah Jeong life. Although it all seemed so stressful at valuable. life. Source: Megan Colarassi, 1993 Helios Yearbook FEATURE October 18, 2019 11 MARATHON MORRIS Math teacher Amanda Morris shares how her experience in staying fit adds up to her training for long-distance running

HANNA OLTMAN Since then, she has participated in seven Asst. Opinion Editor long distance races — two of which she ran with her fellow SH teachers, Jennifer Papageorge and Lindsay Safe. After a long day of lecturing and “We trained for the whole summer, [and] grading papers, most teachers head home we would get together on the weekends [to] to get well-needed rest. However, Sunny do a long run together,” said Papageorge, Hills math teacher Amanda Morris puts on who teaches AVID and algebra. her running shoes, grabs some water and Although they were reluctant at first, the hits the trails. teachers ended up participating in the 2018 Her training has just begun, and she’s and 2019 Ragnar So Cal running event determined to run 26.2 miles in under four “I didn’t train well, [so it] was not fun,” hours. said Safe, who teaches AVID and yearbook. Compiled by Lira Jeong Before Morris started teaching “I think [the course] is boring.” Geometry and Honors Pre-Calculus at Now, almost seven years later, Morris to 45 miles a week after school along the Sunny Hills five years ago, her love for qualified for the 2020 Boston Marathon Fullerton Loop trail or in Brea, and she sports motivated her to run. next April with a marathon time of three goes to the gym twice a week for strength “I used to play soccer from ages 4 to hours and 25 minutes. training and yoga. 16, and then I swam at Diamond Bar High “It took me four years to achieve my “I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished School and Chapman University [until I goal of qualifying for Boston,” Morris in terms of how far I’ve come in my was] 22,” Morris said. “Once I graduated, I said. “Don’t get discouraged if you don’t running,” Morris said. couldn’t swim anymore [because] I didn’t achieve a goal right away; it takes time.” While balancing her teaching have a pool, so I picked up running.” After all her hard work, Morris will fly responsibilities and training, Morris says it Running first started off as a hobby, but to Boston where she will pay for her own is important to always push to be better, no after four months of training, she decided expenses but receive clothes and a medal matter how tough a situation may be. to challenge herself and enter her first after her race. “Set small goals along the way, and marathon at Long Beach in 2013. “I wish the trip was paid for! That only know the steps you must take to achieve Image reprinted with permission from Morris “I did my first marathon because I happens with the professional athletes, each goal; reflect on your progress along RUNNER: Math teacher Amanda wanted to challenge myself, and I ended [but] I’ve worked extremely hard over the the way,” Morris said. “Always work hard, Morris gears up for her first mara- up [getting a time of] 3:40,” Morris said. “I years to get where I am,” Morris said. and once you reach your goal, don’t get thon in Long Beach in 2013. really loved it so I continued.” For the next six months, she runs 25 lazy; always push yourself to be better.” Girls in eSports enjoy the game despite stereotypes

ANNIE BANG Sports Editor

At the first eSports club meeting of the year, eSports multimedia manager senior Serena Lee listens attentively among a sea of male gamers while taking photos of the Google GAMER GIRL Slide presentation. Lee is one of very few girls VOICES who are involved in the male- “I normally play shooting dominated activity of eSports. and action games like “[The gender gap] never really Call of Duty, but Mine- crossed my mind,” she said. “It craft is my favorite game. was to be expected as none of You can never get bored my [female] friends played any of this game.” games.” - Junior Aya Tarabay Out of the 150 students in the PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade GAMER GIRL: Freshman eSports club member Hannah eSports club, only 11 are female “My favorite eSports Yaros plays League of Legends during lunch in Room 44. according to the club’s roster. game is League of Lee began gaming at 6 years notoriety for its sexist culture and members on both of our varsity Legends. I have been old after growing up with two stereotypical views on women, and junior varsity teams,” playing League for four older brothers who influenced her none of these 11 girls felt that at Haberaecker said. “And if you years, and I enjoy play- into playing video games. Sunny Hills. look at the industry, [talented] ing it with my friends. ” Similarly, freshman Hannah “There are so many girls that female players are becoming - Senior Serena Lee Yaros began gaming at the age just want to enjoy video games more prevalent.” Compiled by Lira Jeong of 5 after following her father to for the same reasons [as guys],” Lee has high hopes for the gaming stores, where she would Lee said. future of females in eSports. play on the test consoles. Science teacher Walter “Although there [are] a lack of “I love to play games because Haberaecker, one of the three professional female gamers to get it is a bonding experience with advisers of the club, already sees inspiration from, I believe more friends and family,” Yaros said. more gender balance within the females will be confident in their Despite several online articles gaming community here. gaming skills in the future,” she about the gaming industry’s “We already have female said. 12 October 18, 2019 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT the accolade iPhone 11 takes step back than forward KATHERINE KIM In a human sense, we are used Staff Reporter to faces with two eyes. Looking at three circles and smiling and After two years since the re- saying, “Cheese,” is a bit more un- Breaking down the new 11 lease of the iPhone X, Apple re- comfortable. leased its long-awaited iPhone 11, Scratches on the edges and on which not surprisingly, received the front glass have also appeared many mixed reviews among so- among the early buyers, accord- cial media users. ing to some social media posts. Like the X, Apple released But as of this week, no reports three different versions: the iP- have been released as to what, if hone 11 ($699), the iPhone 11 Pro anything, Apple will do about it. ($999) and the iPhone 11 Pro Max For Android users, it’s better ($1,099) on to stick with Sept. 20. their own The 11 products. is definite- “Other than offering T h e ly the best more colors, it’s clear Samsung price, espe- Galaxy S10, cially since that Apple is running for example, the iPhone has better X’s original out of ideas.” features, cost equaled such as a the 11 Pro. higher res- New ad- olution with ditions include a different cam- 550 pixels per inch while the iP- era system that includes better hone has 458 pixels per inch. The camera quality, which features S10 weighs lighter, coming in at an LCD “Liquid Retina” panel 157 grams while the iPhone 11 with a 1,792 by 828 resolution; weighs 188. whereas, the iPhone X features It also offers features such as an OLED display with a resolu- an in-screen fingerprint reader tion of 2,436 by 1,125. Consumers and the reverse-wireless charging can also pick from multiple new (allows the charging of accesso- colors such as purple, green and ries like wireless earbuds), which midnight green, which has gained the iPhone 11 does not offer. many positive remarks from so- “Tap to Wake,” “water resis- cial media platforms. tance,” “dark mode,” “QuickPath The 11 alone has just two lens- typing” and “wireless charging” es, which is bearable since previ- were created before Apple came ous iterations only had one. out with the same features. KATHERINE KIM | theaccolade But adding just one more Other than offering more col- makes the back of the device too ors, it’s clear that Apple is running IPHONE 11: The new iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max offer new features like longer battery unappealing. out of ideas.w lives, dual-lens camera systems and new colors such as purple, green and midnight green. 88rising’s new album stuck in the clouds

HANNAH JEONG is not as iconic as the first. Although the album does not Asst. Feature Editor For example, the three minute live up to expectations, some 20 second long “La La Lost You” songs in it are worth listening to. The Head in the Clouds II featuring label member NIKI is a NIKI and Rich Brian’s “Shouldn’t compilation album that came out decent song, but it lacks a catchy Couldn’t Wouldn’t” has a poppy Oct. 11 is the successor to 88ris- chorus and fails to catch listeners’ chorus with staccato that works ing’s first compilation album of attention. well with the pair’s emotive vo- the same name. This latest work, Another failure is “Just Used cals. though, is disappointingly subpar Music Again” by guest singer Rich Brian and Chungha’s and does not meet expectations set RHYME SO. This three minute “These Nights” is also memora- by the success of its predecessor. and 38 second tune repeats the line ble as it is a collaboration no one 88rising gained popularity “I just used music again” about 50 expected. Here, Brian tones down with its first album among -West times and buries the eight other on rapping and instead harmoniz- ern and Asian audiences as an verses, making it quite confusing es with a highly auto-tuned voice, American “hybrid management, to figure out its meaning. which fits with the 1980s vibe of record label, video production and However, one thing the band the song. marketing company,” as founder does improve upon in Head in the Overall, this album is worth a Sean Miyashi calls it in one 2017 Clouds II is its collaboration with listen only for those who want to Bloomberg interview. The ten different artists including K-pop see more Asian representation in member group earned its reputa- star Chungha, Thai singer-song- the music industry. But don’t ex- tion as a musical platform and la- writer Phum Viphurit and Ameri- pect it to become a favorite. Per- bel primarily for Asian and Asian can rapper Swae Lee. For fans of haps the members of 88rising will American artists releasing music Western and Asian music, it is ex- need to get their heads out of the ERIN LEE | theaccolade in America. citing to see the group branch out clouds to produce more music SECOND ALBUM: A rendering of the new Head in the Clouds Unlike the first album, most of and mix its sounds with other art- friendly songs for their third al- II album released Oct. 11 by 88rising. the songs this sophomore releases ists from these polar genres. bum. the accolade ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT October 18, 2019 13 ‘Breaking Bad’ sequel offers fans closure ANDREW HONG Joe (Larry Hankin, “Barry”). Entertainment Editor Joe’s brief depiction in the sequel’s trailer gave fans the as- The “Breaking Bad” Netflix sumption that he had a major role sequel, “El Camino,” brings fans in this film. But in the film, Joe the closure that they have been is only briefly seen towing the El seeking since the last episode of Camino away and quickly driving the award-winning show aired six off after detecting a GPS on the years ago. car. Director Vince Gilligan, Surprisingly, Galbraith plays (“Breaking Bad”) provides a one of the biggest roles in the se- 122-minute film following Jesse quel as he supplies Pinkman with Pinkman (Aaron Paul, “Need For an entirely new identity at the end Speed”) and his journey to living of the film. a peaceful life. Although the scenes are not Fans are left with a cliff-hang- the high stakes situations that er in the original show’s last ep- fans are used to seeing in the orig- isode, “Felina,” after one of the inal show, the directors add subtle main characters, Walter White climactic situations, such as when (Bryan Cranston, “Trumbo”), Pinkman sneaks into one of his dies from a bullet piercing his Neo-Nazi’s apartment. stomach and Pinkman driving off BEN ROTHESTEIN | Image reprinted with permission from Vinton Productions The plotline does not drift in a Chevrolet El Camino. HE’S BACK: Jesse Pinkman enters Skinny Pete’s home while the police search for Pinkman. away into scenes that are unre- The film, released on Netflix lated to “Breaking Bad,” which Oct. 11, provides the audience zi’s crystal meth laboratory as a drug dealer. The sequel also provides a ensures that the film focuses on with flashbacks of Pinkman’s and escaping to Skinny Pete’s For example, when he showers nostalgic experience for diehard Pinkman’s end goal: peace. previous history as a crystal meth (Charles Baker II, “The Neon De- in Pete’s home, the water splash- “Breaking Bad” fans by portray- Although the sequel ends with cook with high school chemistry mon”) house. ing on his back reminds Pinkman ing many familiar characters seen Pinkman driving off into the dis- teacher White. The film utilizes flashbacks of the Neo-Nazis that abused him in the original show, such as Ed tance, viewers remain satisfied The sequel begins with Pink- to remind viewers of the horrible by continuously spraying a hose Galbraith (Robert Forster, “Olym- with the assurance that he finally man driving off from the Neo-Na- situations Pinkman experienced at his body. pus Has Fallen”) and Junkyard finds peace in his life. The Source remains unfinished, offers mediocre entertainment After venue for various events. Unfortunately, the food I ordered 16 years of Because of its close proxim- at School Food was mediocre, and living in the ity to our school and the high while I expected an accurate rep- same neigh- population of Asians here, The resentation of traditional Korean borhood with Source is an accessible option for street food, the $9.99 egg spam the same students looking for a quick bite roll and $9.99 carbonara topokki shopping pla- or entertainment. were flavorless. rebeccaChoi zas and same As a Korean myself, I am On the other hand, the unique Asst. Copy Editor restaurants, proud that the Korean culture is CGV cinema movie theater at the life can get a being widely represented in my Source boasts four-dimensional bit repetitive. community, but The Source is a screens and shows American and However, among conventional bit overrated. Korean movies. shopping centers such as Brea Even though it has been nearly My experience at this theater Mall and Irvine Spectrum, one three years since the mall’s con- was pleasant overall. I was happy shopping district in Buena Park struction, many sections of the to be able to watch a Korean differentiates itself: The Source. buildings remain bare and often movie in a movie theater, but the Amid the rise of Korean pop, The lead to dead-ends. In addition, seats were less satisfactory than Source, located on 6940 Beach many of the dining options I per- the reclining seats offered at AMC Blvd., serves as an outlet for an sonally have tried at The Source cinemas. immersion of mainly modern and have been anticlimactic. When evaluated as a whole, traditional Korean cultures. As someone who grew up eat- The Source is not as compelling The Korean-themed mall ing Korean food, I was excited to as it could be. I guess I could say PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade boasts dining and shopping op- try food at a place that obviously The Source is underwhelming. DIVERSITY: The Source provides a multitude of Asian des- tions, a movie theater and outdoor specialized in Korean culture. sert and beverage stores, such as Okbinsgul and Ding Tea. 14 October 18, 2019 SPORTS the accolade Lancers deserve mascot For years, one critical feature has been miss- ing from our Sunny andrewNgo Hills Sports Editor sports games. We’ve had ankle breakers, CIF titles and top athletic recruits, but our sidelines have lacked one key aspect — a mascot. These mascots rile the crowd up and improve school spirit MEGAN SHIN | theaccolade SWEET SPOT: Freshman Crystal Kim hits a forehand against a Troy High School opponent Oct. 8 at the Sunny Hills courts. at our sports games. Although Sunny Hills football games used to have Winston Creel, a former Sunny Hills parent, ride his horse Game Ball around Buena Park High School stadium, Creel has been unable to continue his Friday night tradition from several years ago. Freshman looks to ace Our student section at sports home games should have a new person (or animal) to rally the crowd and support the team tennis season this year during tense battles against league try to do my best while practicing Though she may be portrayed as strong but also accurate as rivals. In a Nov. 9, 2017, Acco- ISAAC CHOI with him.” as a flawless player by many of she can,” Crystal Kim said. “I lade staff editorial, we suggested Opinion Editor Her father, Andy Kim, trained her fellow teammates, she also enjoyed our game, and I hope that someone take Creel’s place, her in tennis, passing down his points out her weaknesses — one we will have another enjoyable but that idea fell to deaf ears. Freshman Crystal Kim surges knowledge as a player for the of them being her backhand. match.” In an online survey on The Ac- to new heights as a varsity ten- South Korean national team. “I try to improve by doing Instead of going to Troy, Crys- colade’s news website, the sports nis player at Sunny Hills High During Kim’s junior years, he drills and practicing a lot,” the tal Kim said she chose to join the section asked what our readers School. was ranked No. 1. freshman said. “I would do more Lady Lancers “because I heard would want for a new mascot. Kim began playing tennis at Although his daughter suffered ground strokes for my backhand.” that they had a decent tennis Of the 181 voters since the the age of 5, and according to an injury two weeks ago, she still Sunny Hills played against team.” survey was first posted Oct. 2, 64 Tennis Recruiting, she is now continues to play her game. Troy High School Oct. 8, and Lady Lancers captain senior votes went to someone dressed ranked No. 178 nationally. “I overused my wrist and Crystal Kim beat her United Emily Kim commends her team- as a sun followed by 59 nods for “I started playing because my sprained my ankle in a private States Tennis Association SoCal mate’s efforts so far this season. someone dressed as a Lancer dad was a national tennis player tournament,” Crystal Kim said. doubles partner, freshman Nadia “She always goes into her knight. Fifty one respondents in Korea, so I [was] inspired by “I couldn’t run during the games, Kojonroj 7-5. matches with the mindset of win- chose an animal from the school’s him,” Kim said, who only lost and I had to just bear the pain and “[Kojonroj] played really ning,” Emily Kim said. “She is a Agriculture Department, and three games in total. “I feel a bit play to the best of my abilities.” well against me, hitting the ball passionate, driven team player.” seven opted for someone dressed pressured from time to time, but I as a super fan. I do not agree with these results. Though we are called “Sunny Hills” and our yearbook Girls volleyball beats Fullerton is named after the Greek sun god, such a mascot would look silly. HANNAH KIM night, and they followed that up over the net to score the final point. How are we supposed to look with another win against Troy The second set began with Ful- fearsome and intimidating to our Staff Reporter Wednesday. Details of that match lerton scoring first, and Cho tipped opponents if we were to have The Sunny Hills girls volley- were unavailable at press time. the ball to score Sunny Hills’ first someone look like the image on a ball team kicked off the final week Head coach Amanda Donald- point of the set. bottle of Sunny D? of Freeway League play with a son was proud of her girls for their “I’m glad that I could start it off A Lancer knight seems like a dominating 3-0 victory Monday win. for the team, but it’s a big respon- sensible option, but who is will- over Fullerton High School. “We went to five [sets] last time sibility too because it’s really easy ing to run around in a metal suit “Because we had a rough [first] with Fullerton so I think we took to set to where I am,” she said. for more than two hours? game with Fullerton, [we wanted] charge with this game more,” Don- The Lancers finished the set 25- A live animal mascot can do to play even harder and because it aldson said. “This whole week — 20 after a Fullerton player touched that job for us. We have a wide PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade was senior night, everyone want- tonight’s match and Wednesday’s the net, giving Sunny Hills its final selection of fierce creatures from LAST HURRAH: Defen- ed to win,” outside hitter and right match — are huge.” point. from our Agriculture program — sive specialist senior Cam- bria Acheson serves against side hitter senior Kayla Cho said. The first set of the match ended No information has been re- leased as to the Lady Lancers’ Mascot >>> Page 15 Fullerton Monday in her last The girls are proud of them- 25-15 with middle blocker senior home Freeway League game. selves for winning on their senior Marlena Martinez tipping the ball seeding when CIF playoffs start. the accolade SPORTS October 18, 2019 15 Weightlifter ‘snatches’ gold medal Freshman competes in tournaments in hopes of reaching summer Olympics

ANDREW PARK Staff Reporter Freshman Julian Malone knows what it’s like to win gold medals — he’s aiming to lift an Olympic one some day. At the Oct. 4 Masters World Cup of weightlifting in San Diego, Malone won three gold medals in the 67 kilogram weight category by placing first in Snatch and Clear & Jerk, two different methods of lifting the weight. “I felt really good about winning gold in the competition,” he said. “Weightlift- ing is something I have a great passion for so placing first means a lot to me.” Malone recently began competing in national tournaments, participating in his first one at the 2019 USA Weightlifting Youth Weightlifting Championships on June 24 in Anaheim. Alhough Malone is now an award- winning weightlifter, he had to overcome a recent hurdle to make it this far. Three weeks before the June 24 con- test, he suffered from trauma following a mild whiplash after a car accident in which another driver passed a red light and broadsided the vehicle Malone was a passenger in. “I thought I was never going to com- pete again,” he said. Nevertheless, Malone returned to training two weeks after the accident. “I overcame the accident with persis- tence,” he said. “I kept working out af- ter the accident and would try to recover from the trauma.” Monica Malone is proud of her son’s accomplishments. Image reprinted with permission from Monica Malone “To see my son have the mental for- ‘SNATCHING’ HIS WAY TO SUCCESS: Freshman Julian Malone performs a titude and focus to execute clean lifts in 50 kilogram lift during a control test at the Academy of Weightlifting in Santa Ana competition under pressure is a reassur- earlier this year in February. ance that he has the basic skills to face life’s obstacles.”

FROM PAGE 14 MASCOT snorting pigs and mooing oxen — all of which could boost the school spirit among the crowd in our student section. Even though animals are not part of our official school name, they still represent a prized program at Sunny Hills and can embody the winning spirit that many of our sports teams have. These loveable animals will eas- ily grab our attention as fans and bring more students to the games, and in turn make more money for our school and its teams. Let’s supplement our student section and cheering crowds with a final supporter—and it might just be a 200 pound hog. compiled by Daniel Kong 16 October 18, 2019 SPORTS the accolade ‘TRADITION NEVER GRADUATES’ Girls volleyball, girls soccer start and keep routines

HOPE LI Staff Reporter Sunny Hills Although Sunny Hills’ alma Alma Mater mater is not well known, its pop- ularity is just beginning, thanks to efforts by the ASB athletics commissioner. Hail to alma mater, Junior Jenna Beining, also a loyally we stand. girls varsity volleyball player, started a tradition this season to revive the alma mater by singing it after football and volleyball Keep our sons and games. She was inspired by an op- daughters famed posing team and its audience that throughout the land. sang its alma mater after winning a pre-season game. “I really liked the school spirit that it brought, so I wanted to do Go forth to lead our the same at our school,” Beining said. “It was a super cool way to country, strong alma show school unity [since] the au- mater be. dience [was] excited when they sang it.” She first saw the alma mater on the gym walls at her older Alma mater Sunny sister Melissa’s 2015-2016 vol- leyball games, but it was not re- Hills, hail to thee. painted after the remodel in 2017. PAUL YASUTAKE| theaccolade — author unknown So when she attended this TOGETHER WE STAND: Members of the girls volleyball team band together while singing the year’s ASB summer meeting, she alma mater following their final home Freeway League game Monday against Fullerton. introduced the idea of singing the alma mater and later met with we’ll paint it back up there.’ ” twist to it, and now it is a staple.” swaying melody.” came before and set the standard athletics director Jon Caffrey and The song impressed girls vol- Football games have also ad- The girls soccer team’s staple for those who follow.” principal Allen Whitten to final- leyball head coach Amanda Don- opted the loud twist, which is at is in its slogan since 2001, “Tra- Beining hopes the alma mater ize a new alma mater design. aldson. the end of the song. dition Never Graduates,” which tradition will continue even after “[Beining] said, ‘Hey you re- “The girls put a little twist on “When it gets to the ‘Sunny represents the goal: a CIF cham- she graduates, but meanwhile, modeled the gym, but you took the way we sing it, which is very Hills’ part of the song, they go out pionship. her vision for the alma mater is down the alma mater,’ ” Whitten volleyball individualized,” Don- of tune and yell, ‘Sunny Hills,’ at “Even though we graduate already coming true. said. “And I said, ‘Hey, you’re aldson said. “Jenna got the ball the top of their lungs in a specific great players every year, the next “I’m definitely happy about right. If you’d like to put it back rolling [by] getting the [team] to chantlike way,” Donaldson said. team will carry on the champi- what’s come of it ... and can’t up, [you should] design it, I’ll practice the words, [and] then [ju- “It makes it unique and gives it onship tradition,” Gordon said. wait to see where it goes from connect you with a painter, and nior] Elyse Yoon added our little more hype than just the slow, “And also, we play for those who here!” she said. SH football deserves our praise

it has become a driving force of “When I was in eighth grade, Black and spirit for our school. it was like, ‘Oh you’re going gold flags With a 5-1 record so far this to Sunny Hills to play football proudly season, the football team has like, why would you do that?’” flap in the transformed from an up-and-com- Duxbury said. “We really feel that wind. The ing program when I was a fresh- we can come out this year and overwhelm- man to a prominent force in the show everybody that Sunny Hills ing sound Freeway League now that I’m a has been getting better, but we’re elijahJhee of aggres- senior. In fact, in 2012, the Lanc- not just a good program — we’re Asst. News Editor sive drums ers finished with a 2-7 record. Six really looking to be great.” and vigorous trumpets flood the years later, the Lancers made an Still not convinced? Data ears of energetic students. They astounding growth and boasted an released by the CIF-Southern powerfully stomp on the metal impressive 8-3 season. Section says otherwise. Accord- benches as the brown football This year, I’m certain that the ing to its weekly poll, it ranked lands into the hands of a Lancer team will reach new heights, and the Lancers in second place in clad in football pads — touch- I’m not the only one on board. In Division 8 football as of Oct. 8, down. a promotional video for Lancer only falling behind Aliso Niguel, A school’s football team is a football on YouTube titled “Camp our only lost of the season. major aspect of its culture and Chronicles: Sunny Hills Football So if any students are still pride, and Sunny Hills High 2019,” quarterback senior Luke skeptical on coming out to the School is no exception. “Boring” Duxbury commented on how games and supporting our players, PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade is the last word a spectator would in the past, a student looking to they should realize that they’re IRON MAN: Running back senior Jun Ahn breakes a tackle call our student section during play football at Sunny Hills was missing out on a truly memorable from two Sonora defenders during a 45-7 victory Oct. 4. these games, and to be honest, unrealistic. team that could make history.