Volume 2 Issue 2
Senior Kasey Chapan Signs to Sacramento State December Written By: Jordan Ligons 2010
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A small group of people gather around at the Career Center on Novem- ber 10th, 2010 at approximately 1:30 p.m.,to see a River City Raider sign a letter of intent accepting a baseball scholarship to a Division 1 University. addition, the plan is to still live at home nis continues their winning streak and A Sacramento State T-shirt and hat were as he goes to college at Sac State. Dave Brooks won coach of the year last Meeting ou[rc]ity staff sitting near-by as Kasey Chapan, RCHS year, girls basketball went to playoffs in & Editorial Policy senior baseball player, was accompanied Kasey surely deserves this of- the 2009-2010 season for the first time by his dad and baseball coach, Kevin fer. He has been an All-League player in in decades, and more recently football Page 2 Chapan, along with his mom, Janet the Capitol Valley Conference all three going the furthest in playoffs in the his- Chapan, as they sit at a table overlook- years he has been a varsity player. This tory of RCHS with Coach Bustamante ing the group of people with cameras in year, he was selected to the River Cats nominated for Sac Bee Fan’s Choice Ou[rc]ity Features: their hands. All-Baseball Team and was also named Coach of the Year. Honorable Mention to the Sacramento • Silly Bandz Make People Silly! Coach Jeff Cox, the varsity Bee’s All-Metro team. Coach Cox expresses his view Written By: McKenna Colvin baseball coach who has coached Kasey on this, “I have always said that our since his freshman year, expressed how During the summer while most players fly under the radar. We have • Fashion Blogger “honored” and proud he was to coach students are kicking back and being many talented athletes at River City. Written By: Jordan Ligons Kasey. “This is one of the most exciting couch potatoes, Kasey is still working We as coaches and an athletic depart- times for a coach. To watch one of your on his baseball skills. He has spent the ment just need to continue to work on • Motivation Of a Teen players receive an opportunity to play at past three summers playing for West getting our athletes noticed,” he contin- Written By: Ivette Lua the next level is huge,” he says. “I am so Sacramento Senior American Legion. ues, “Winning sure helps. Our baseball proud of Kasey and what he has accom- During the fall of this year, he played on team has been in the playoffs for the plished so far.” an invitational only Rockies’ Scout team past three years and we are starting to in Sacramento and was named to play in get recognized. Kasey is an example of Ou[rc]ity sports: After the big signing moment, the All-Star game at the conclusion of this.” I asked Kasey what he was feeling. He the fall season. stated, “doesn’t feel different; I just After all the pictures and talk know where my future is going.” Kasey Not only does this look great about his distant future, I wanted to is planning on majoring in communica- for Kasey, but it also looks great for know what Kasey’s goal was for the up- tions and minor in art. He will be play- our school. River City High School has coming RCHS baseball season. “To win ing the catcher and utility positions for come a long way in sports over the last it all,” he stated humbly with a smile. the Hornets for his freshman season. In couple of years. To just name a few, ten-
• The Pacers Cease the Raiders Written By: Serenity Groce Written By: Drake Aguilar • Giants Give a Reason to Cheer “YouCyber can’t see the Bullying emotional reaction & go along thinking it’s no big deal.” Written By: Sam Urrea Now that technology and so- According to i-safe.org, • Are You Fit? cial networking have taken over, cyber 42% of kids have been bullied while Written By: Jose Chacon bullying has become a huge problem. online. Also, 35% of kids have been Bullying is not just the strong kids threatened online. physically picking on the weaker kids; it’s a lot more complicated now. Out of all the kids that have Ou[rc]ity editorials: been bullied over the internet, a little You may not think that cyber over half have told their parents or an • Introducing ... Top Fashion bullying is as serious as face to face adult that this is happening. Blogger Zoe Badley bullying. However, cyber bullying can Cyber bullying is an easier It’s very important to let Written By: Jordan Ligons result to long-term psychological harm way for teens to bully because the someone know that someone is bully- to victims. people who are scared to say some- ing you online so that adult can put a thing to someone’s face can just go Cyber bullying is when an stop to it, because the effects of cyber • Friday Night Lights and do it online. Written By: Alan Tellez indivual or a group use technology bullying can end in suicide. like their cell phones or their comput- Kids report being mean to ers to harm someone else. They could each other online while in the 2nd do this by making comments about grade. It’s more likely that teenage Continued Article the person, spreading rumors, posting girls will engage in cyber bullying on Page 3 pictures, and threatening the person than guys. online. Page 2 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010 Ou[RC]ity News Staff
Editorial Policy OuRCity News is a student publication and public forum. In accordance with Letters to state education code, the editorial staff of OuRCity News shall be responsible for assigning and editing the news, the editor. editorial and feature content of this publication. Editorials reflect the opinion Questions of only the writer. If no byline appears, the editorial reflects the opinion of the Editorial Board. Comments Letters to the Editor will only be published if they are signed. or Concerns Senders may request their names be withheld, or OuRCity News editorial About staff may decide to withhold a name if it deems it appropriate. OuRCity News Editor-In-Chief: Jordan Ligons reserves the right to not publish any Layout Editor: Leticia Campaz Ou[RC]ity letter it receives. Letters will be edited Managing Editor: Samantha Colbert for length, clarity and grammar and all Newspaper ? letters are subject to laws governing Article Editors: obscenity, libel, privacy, and disruption Sam Urrea Email: of the educational process. All contents Serenity Groce Jordan_Ligons of the newspaper are subject to the Karina Bueno same standard. All letters become the Avneet Singh @yahoo.com property of OuRCity News. Lindsay Ramirez Views of the editors and staff, as well as letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of the administration and/or staff of River is libelous or obscene in the opinion of Board of Education. OuRCity News City High School. the editorial board. Advertising must makes no guarantees as to the quality offer merchandise or service and must of a particular service or product. Advertising refrain from attacking competitors or OuRCity staff has the right to disparaging their products, services or Photography Policy accept, reject, edit or cancel any methods of doing business. Advertising Published photographs will advertisement. The staff of OuRCity accepted by OuRCity News shall not not be altered except as necessary in News will not accept advertising that be construed as an endorsement by the professionally accepted darkroom and incites or encourages illegal activity or school staff, adviser administration or cropping procedures. Save Lids to Save Lives F.Y.I Written by: Samantha Colbert Being diagnosed with breast her body. She endured chemotherapy Twelve years ago Yoplait has to The Susan G. Komen Foundation. cancer can be a serious and stressful which caused her hair to fall out, vom- joined together with Susan G. Komen Let’s help make a difference in the time for an individual. A long road iting, and weakness. For 3 years she with a campaign called “Save Lids race to find the cure! ahead lies for a patient with breast fought breast cancer but sadly it took to Save Lives”. So far Yoplait has cancer, including; possible surgery, over her body. In Susan’s memory her donated $1.6 million to the founda- Mail lids to: radiation and chemotherapy or even sister Nancy created the Susan G. Ko- tion. For every pink lid on the top both. Brest cancer worldwide makes men Foundation in 1982. of a Yoplait Yogurt, 10 cents will be up about 10.4% of cancers in women donated to Susan G. Komen, for up to Save Lids to Save Lives (according to Wikipedia). Twenty eight years later the $500,000. For every virtual lid given foundation has raised over 1.5 billion to a Facebook friend Yoplait will also P.O. Box 420704 Susan G. Komen at 33 was di- dollars for research, awareness and give $1.00 per lid, up to $100,000. agnosed with breast cancer. Although health services. The foundation has El Paso, TX 88542 Save Lids many attempts were made to cure also become the biggest breast cancer So let’s go River City! We her of her cancer it spread to most of charity in the world. have till December 31st to donate lids to Save Lives #1Buy Yoplait #2 Collect Lids #3 Rinse Lids #4 Mail Lids In Page 3 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010 Ou[RC]ity Features
anger of frustration, however some do bully who doesn’t see themselves as a a group of friends who are bored and it for entertainment or out of boredom. bully. They would describe themselves just want something to do. as an Angel and they play the victim Cyber Because the motives of cyber The “Inadvertent” cyber bully role. bullying differ, the effects and re- is doing it before thinking. They are sponses of the victims differ as well. The “Power-Hungry” cyber doing it out of anger, however they bully is the type of bully that’s do- don’t think before they press the send Bullying According to stopcyberbul- ing it to boast their ego. They are the button and when they do press it they lying.org, there are four types of insecure bullying who does it to feel regret it. cyber bullying. The four types are the better about themselves; they want Continued Article Vengeful Angel, the “Power-Hungry”, confidence and power over people. It’s encouraged that instead from Page 1 the “Mean Girls”, and the “inadver- of fighting back or bullying some- tent” cyber bully. The “Mean Girls” cyber one online; you just step away from Why do kid’s cyber bully? bully is the person who is doing it for the computer and calm down. Just Most the time kids cyber bully out of The Vengeful Angel is the entertainment. It may be a person or remember before you press the send button, that bullying hurts.
bottling up his or her feelings, they popular in the early 70’s. They were can express their emotions through done in poor inner-city neighborhoods Street Crime or paint from a spray can and the blank by young people. canvas of a wall. For artists it can be difficult Street Art? Graffiti has been around as to find a wall that is safe and secure Written By: Denis Bugreyev long as humans have had the incentive for about 10 minutes worth of paint- to write or draw. Cavemen used tools ing depending on what kind of graffiti. like animal bones and pigments to If you try to question and approach We’ve all seen graffiti in seen as vandalism on public property draw animal wildlife, hunting activi- a graffiti artist when he is in process our community. Usually it’s all over and pollution although it does very ties, and tracings of human hands. The of tagging, good luck talking to him. walls, on subways, buildings, houses, little damage to the planet. prehistoric art was usually drawn in He’ll be over two fences before you and even fences. Some of us in our sacred and ceremonial locations inside can even say a word. conscious mind view graffiti as The purpose of Graffiti to hollow caves. The first modern-style some is a form of vandalism. But to graffiti was created by Greeks and Ro- Nowadays, graffiti has attracted many obscene, corrupt, appalling, mean- people, all types of race and religion ingless, and destructive to property others it can also be an organization mans by carving words on walls that of communication, art, competition, represented love, political references, from all social-economic classes. But and is usually viewed as a socially we still need to ask ourselves is it a responsible act. Some may also view creativity, and self-expression of art- and simple words. ists. For example if a graffiti artist is crime or is it art? graffiti as a street crime because it is Graffiti started to become Beauty Sleep Written By: Emily Herman It’s not unusual to walk into sleeping pills because if this condition a class at River City High School and goes on untreated it can be fatal. see a student falling asleep with their You need sleep to live and you head on their desk. There might just be need an education to achieve in life. So a deeper meaning to these heavy eyelids keep your heads off the desks and save and exhausted faces. them for your pillow. Twelve out of twenty students at River City High School said that they have had trouble sleeping at Help yourself get to sleep: night. “About three or four times a • Sleep with the electronics off. week I constantly wake up,” said Jalina (Cell phones, television, iPods, Madrid, a current senior at R.C.H.S. ECT...) “I don’t go to sleep till like, five in the morning every day,” said an • Don’t eat within an hour before anonymous student at River City. She River City student Ivette Lua decided it was a great idea you go to bed. also said that she falls asleep “all the to catch some Z’s during class. time” in class. • Don’t drink any caffeine within Teachers may get annoyed at an hour or two before bed. students when they start to doze off, but Sleep deprivation has many to pay attention in school with all the • Sleep with the lights off some teachers don’t understand how consequences. Not getting any gossip and drama going on, but add on much sleep students are really getting sleep can cause serious mental and the extra exhaustion and it may drive • Try to avoid sleeping during the at night. A teenager is supposed to have physical damage such as heart disease, you insane... literally. day. about nine hours of sleep at night when slurred speech, tremors, and even Studies show that lack of sleep most are only getting 3-5 hours. hallucinations. can bring on psychosis. Psychosis is a • Try not to stress yourself out in There could be many reasons Sleep deprivation can also mental illness that makes you feel like the day behind these sleep deprived students. affect a person’s concentration. This is you have lost touch with reality. Depression, stress, and hormones why it is important for students to get a If you’re having a lot of trouble • Keep your room at a comfort- are just a few factors that could be good night’s sleep. sleeping or falling asleep you may need able temperature interrupting a student’s sleep cycle. It’s hard enough for students to see a doctor or get over the counter Page 4 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010
The Melancholy of the Anime Club Written By: Joseph Arcinas
Since 1917, anime has been library and decides where to have a pinnacle to animators everywhere. the meeting in Ms. Yu’s room, Mr. Anime is a short, abbreviated word- Barber’s, or outside at the tables. ing of animation; it refers to all types of animation. On the first meeting in the library, the club members reached to The first ever Anime was a an amount of 40, but sadly after that, short clip of a samurai who tests a the number of people going to meet- sword, but then loses. ings slowly diminished.
By the time Snow White came out in Currently only around 10 1937, Japanese animators wished to students come to meetings, and out shorten Walt Disney’s style in their of those ten, Sunny finds them to be own ways according to Wikipedia. “totally fun and entertaining”. Sunny yearns for more students to join the Since then, many Japanese club. animators created interesting animes like: The Melancholy of Haruhi The club has themed days, Suzumiya, Full Metal Alchemist, Submit to Lord Suzumiya! (The Melancholy of the Anime Club like Anime Jeopardy, Anime Day and D.Gray-man. Thanks to Anime, (when they watch Anime), and there have been a lot of types of Game Day (when they play some fandom, such as cosplaying (when Moore. club, to express her love for anime games involving Anime). Some fans dress up as characters from along with spreading it around the holidays, the club might decide to Sunny, or Lord Suzumiya, school. It’s a club for students who different animes), AMVs (Anime as the rest of the members call her, have a party, for example, the Friday Music Videos), and conventions love Anime and like to have fun, before Halloween, the club even had started the Anime club with her three along with a way to break away towards Anime (Like SacAnime and friends, Sam, Ashley and Diana. a Halloween party. Comiket). from boredom from school. When the school year began, Sunny The Anime Club is a joyous Now today, at River City wondered if there was an Anime Their meetings are on Mon- little club, which will kindly accept High School, there is a student who club here, and to her dismay, there days thru Thursday after school, more members. The only thing the decided to bring to life a club, a club wasn’t. but not on collaboration days and club asks from students is that more Fridays. The club meets outside the toward anime. That person is Sunny So, she created the anime students should come.
“Where’s Your Lanyard?” Written By: Dakota Kettering
The Lanyard Rule at our students themselves when it came to their own, with their limited numbers and those who don’t. Therefore, if school is in the progress of its third the lanyards. New freshman weren’t in that one building. It seems as if everyone that goes to our school wears year being in place. The rule first here the year before, saw no reason there’s no hope left in the rule. Sure, the ID’s, we should be safe. But then came into place when we made the to where it, and having never worn it the office will tell us again next year we have open fences to the outside switch to the new school, ordering all that anyone can go through, and yet no students to wear the fabric chains with one watches them. Doesn’t that ruin the IDs hanging on. At first this rule the whole point of ‘protecting’ us? was taken seriously, than the students fought back. When I went to the office to find out what the problem was, Ms. I remember being a freshman Reese sat me down and explained to and coming to the new River City. Un- me that the main problem was that we fortunately, the excitement of a new need the teachers to be enforcing the campus was put down by the follow- rule, and if we don’t have the help of ing thought of wearing those lanyards every teacher, than the system won’t with the army or the air force writ- work. After discussing future ideas of ten on them. As the year progressed, how to make the new lanyard system students were marked down or given work, I came back to my final conclu- detention for not wearing them. Being sion. as it was the second semester, and half way through the school year, students Personally, I never wore mine. were very slim on the rebellious side. I never saw the purpose in it. It seems It seemed as if the new rule would to do little good in making sure no one turn out to be quite successful. that isn’t a student doesn’t get on the before, felt no obligation to start now. that “all students must have their lan- campus and causes more problems for However, as the 2009-2010 In mere months, the rule seemed to yards on at all times” but it will, again, the students than just not wearing it. school year rolled in, and so did the have zero effect. This year things are appear as a mere suggestion. It would just seem like a better idea to new students, everything changed. no different. stop wasting time and money enforc- New lanyards were issued, but stu- In theory, the lanyards are a ing a rule that students will not even dents weren’t wearing them. Teachers, Students never wear their helpful tool. It should protect us from think twice about, and use that en- in appearance, were enforcing the lanyards, and if they do, it’s rare to outside things and make sure that we forcement on stopping people who are rules. But with the doors shut, teachers see. Teachers have given up enforcing stay organized. It allows the office to damaging the school through vandal- seemed to care about as much as the the rule, and the office cannot do it on identify people who go to our school ism, littering and violence. Page 5 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010 Silly Bandz Make Charismatic Raiders People Silly! Written By: Karina Bueno There are many attributes so instead of having 2 teachers and 5 Written By: McKenna Colvin to the Special Needs program that aids to 20 kids, like it was last year, are overlooked and the people that they now have one teacher and 3 aids ` The new craze for all ages it run it that aren’t greatly appreciated. to 18 kids this year. Plus, none of the the simple invention of rubber brace- Many students see them walking aids are there the entire school day lets that form shapes. From a car to around campus, sitting next to them because they are only paid 6.5 hours dinosaurs to glow in the dark shapes, in PE class, or dancing for the pep out of the 7.5 hours that school is in it is never ending. Silly bandz are tak- rallies during lunch. And yet not session. They are in need of some ing over! very many people know about the great T.A.’s so if you would like to program that they’re in. help stop by G701 when you’ve got The bracelets are made of Mr. Brooks, who has also some time. silicone rubber and are distributed been the head coach of the Tennis Some people may ask if by BCP Imports. This invention was team since 1989, is the leader of they can graduate. The anwser is yes created in 2002 by a Japanese design the program. He says a normal day they can, but because Brooks’ class team who created the silly bandz for a of his consists of a set schedule contains students with some severe more environmentally-sustainable rub- because too many changes in a ber band as an office product. day can make some of the students anxious. Class starts off with They were brought to the US eating breakfast and helping out after Robert Croak, owner of BCP with delivering FedEx boxes to Imports in Ohio, discovered them on the appropriate classes, sorting, a business trip. He converted them shredding, copying, recycling by making them larger and thicker to A new fashion statement for kids. papers, washing/drying dishes and market them for a kids’ fashion acces- many other things. (www.photobucket.com) sory. For second period some The first silly band was sold students head off to Mr. Shoe’s art People wonder, will it be banned in in 2008 online. Every kid wanted to class, while the others that stay with Mr.Brooks helps Josh shred some California? They won’t cause injury have silly bandz by this year, but the Brooks are shifting from nutrition papers during class. if kids take the bandz off when they distraction of these fun bracelets has to working on social and safety sleep, bathe, or swim. skills in the community. They consequences. disabilities they receive what is called occasionally take walks around the a certificate of completion. Diplomas A boy, who is anonymous, school and go grocery shopping Many schools have banned are difficult to obtain due to the wore his silly bandz day and night. once a week to the nugget to stock silly bandz because kids were too higher requirements needed for the Until one day he told his dad that his up on snacks for the class. focused on them in class, trading and CAHSEE scores. Some with mild- wrist was hurting. His dad took off the For third period they are looking at the shapes on their desk. moderate disabilities can still receive silly bandz to find the bracelets im- taken to PE with the aids to get They also banned them because of a diploma and most do. bedded in his arm, with an infection. some physical activity. For fourth serious injuries by extending them up These kids give spirit and they sort out mail for the staff and their arms, cutting off circulation. This simple toy is fun and joy to this school, without them work on keyboarding and reading has swept the nation, but it can cause River City wouldn’t be complete. States like New York, Texas, skills in the computer lab. serious injury. Yet kids and teens are There is more to them than meets the Florida, and Massachusetts have even This year Brooks is short- still fascinated by them; even teens at eye. They are what make River City banned them because of injuries. handed due to the lack of money, River City. special.
So You Want to be an Actor? Written by: Lindsay Ramirez Many of us have wished to no exception. She then “figured that be in the movies at some point of our acting would be the only natural next lives, whether it’s being in “Lord of step,” and got into drama class when the Rings” or “The Breakfast Club”. she arrived at River City. For the drama department here at River City, that dream comes true However, Jessica Rodriquez, every day. also a junior, doesn’t feel the same way. Imagine rehearsals all week for months, all leading up to a little She also played “pretend” as under 10 shows in full make-up and a child, but wouldn’t want to be an costume within just two weeks of each actress because “it seems like a lot of other. pressure.” It certainly is. According to The latest show put on by this Alana Csaposs as Dr. Jekyll in his group of talented students was the Csaposs, “It takes a lot of effort since laboratory during her monologue. play “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” which you have to take time to get into your showcases a doctor named Jekyll role…And maybe you have to be (played by Alana Csaposs), whose Nicole Holbein and Alana Csposs crazy, because sometimes that gives experiments with potions unleash four stare eachother down as Sir Danvers you the courage.” different sides of him, sadistic and Carew and Dr. Jekyll. It takes a lot of confidence to controlling. Alana Csaposs as Dr. Jekyll act, but if you like challenges, story- Csaposs, a junior, has been in surrounded by his four Mr. (and telling, and making friends, drama just two productions, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Ms.) Hyde counterparts. might be for you! It is an excellent Hyde” being her second. way to teach you to “step outside of your comfort zone and…put yourself Many of us played “pretend” into another person’s shoes…and how when we were kids, and Csaposs is to become someone else.” Page 6 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010
mation in they will do better, how- end of a class can also prove to be ever, the opposite is true. beneficial. Study Time! Everybody has different tac- When studying, do so in a Written By: Brittnie Ringor tics and styles of learning, which quiet place: this will help you to not means different ways of studying. get distracted. Taking short breaks in Studying can improve a stu- on a weeknight get the most benefits, For example, audio learners and vi- between subjects can prevent over dent’s entire grade, give them better considering that it makes it difficult sual learners should take completely working the brain. test scores and make them smarter in for them to get caught up in their dai- different approaches when reviewing general. So why don’t most students ly lives outside of school. a subject. Organized binders, note- study? books, desks, etc. can improve your Studying can be incredibly For visual learners, reading abilities also by making work easier The students at River City beneficial.By reviewing information, notes, rewriting them down, or even to find. High School live busy lives. From we can remember crucial information typing them up can be extremely partying, to family functions, hang- for tests and quizzes, and make tests helpful. There are even tricks to ing out with friends to vacations, it so much easier and so less stressful. studying efficiently: while you are seems as if there’s always something The more often a person studies the For audio learners, reciting studying, spray a smell around your in the way of studying. easier it becomes and by making our these notes out loud, or telling the study area-one that you wouldn’t nor- brains work, we build better memo- information to somebody else can be mally smell. When you are taking a Sports are a big factor in ries. useful to their memories. test, be sure to spray that same smell student’s lives and with all the time on your clothing or wrists- the repeat- and energy being taken up by prac- Good test scores don’t only Hands on learners that play ing of this smell can rejuvenate your tice and games, the last thing a player help the students, but when a district study games or fiddle with brain and remind you of certain infor- wants to do is come home and study sees that a certain school is doing flash cards find studying a lot mation. for a test or quiz. well with the teaching of their stu- more fun and of use. dents, they provide grants for those Studying can be very benefi- By understanding a topic Being consistent is a large schools, benefitting everybody. cial and is worth the effort. By taking part of studying and collecting in- completely before moving on to the a little time out of every day, River formation. Many people set a certain Another big problem with next one, students can be sure that City High School students can im- time of day for them to study. studying is the fact that many do not they are getting the best results. Tak- prove their test and quiz scores dras- know how to study correctly. Many ing good, organized notes and by tically. Students who set this time just assume that by cramming infor- quickly reviewing these notes at the
Scrooges Trample Holiday Spirit Written By: Avneet Singh
To surpass a stampede of a blogger on this article, “were those used iBook; as the gates opened the eager shoppers, it takes the equal discounted Christmas presents worth crowd of people pushed and shoved strength of will and tactic. Plus, his life?” into each other to the point where there has to be a storm of attitude they would do anything for a used that says ‘Just get out of my way! According to Wal-Mart laptop. “They’ve gone as far as to I’m trying to reach that poor help- employee, James Alves, “Holiday crush strollers, pick up and throw less man getting an elderly man to trampled by you the pavement and savages we call even drive a car customers.’ through the mob to get a bargained In fact, laptop,” said Msn. according to com. the New York Times, a Wal- The hot- Mart employee test toys on this was stampeded year’s Christmas to death back list are Sing-a- in November ma-jigs and Silly 08’. “The mob Bandz. So if one of eager shop- wants to shop pers,” claimed safely (even for witnesses and toys like these), police, “leaked follow these through the shat- Be sure this isn’t you, shop safely this holiday season. www.msn.com tips: Shop with
tered doors and threw back resist- a friend, shop online, carry a heavy shopping is a Civil War re-enact- ing employees to reach the holiday ‘purse’ and if that doesn’t seem to ment, verbal abuse has been used bargain sales.” work; follow these other words of and fights have broken out every day wisdom. People seem to do what- during the holidays.” Alves himself ever it takes to get a present under has been working at Wal-Mart for “Keep your mouth shut,” the Christmas tree. over two years and has survived two said Alves, “and always carry a Christmases. first-aid kit in the car.” Remember “I wonder if the mob that to shop safely this holiday season, Another incident occurred trampled the man had felt him be- for shopping is only as complex or years earlier in August, where neath them or had any feelings for simple as a shopper makes it. him and his family afterward,” said people were waiting in line for a $50 Page 7 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010
Say Hello to Harry What’s Singing Got Potter…Again to Do With It Written By: Ivette Lua Written By: Jenniffer Parker
As the box office opens th November 19 and had made a little “Tis’ the season to be at.” more than $61.2 million in its first jolly Fa la la la la, la la la la.” Some people would say that day. The kid who is famous for his It’s defiantly choir’s season this choir does take a lot of time and really round glasses and the fascinat- year. Choir is a group of people work because you have to be able ing magic comes back to theatres for that sing in harmony or sing to to sing long periods of time and you another round. Yes, we are talking the same tune. It can be an all girl have to have good breathing. about Harry Potter himself, along with group, an all boy group or a mix Your lungs have to be in his friends, Hermione Ganger and Ron of genders. good shape according to Harvard Weasley. Shannon Kumar is a choir group at interestingchoirfacts. People and news stations senior at River City High. She com. Shannon was asked if there had gather around the theatres in the crack does her homework and plays the to be certain things to make the choir of dawn on Friday. News stations Harry Potter and the Deathly Hal- flute in the high school band, but complete, she replied, interviewing people about how big of what most people don’t know is “Yes there should be low and high lows Part 1 recieved a rating of 4 a fan they are or how long they have that she loves to sing. She has a and a half out of 5 stars. been out there waiting in line; lines passion for what she does. were ridiculously long, wrapping Shannon has been singing around the building. ever since she was a little girl. Now, she gets to show off her Harry Potter and the Deathly talents in choir. When asked what Hallows Part 1 has received great Sacbee.com also tells us that reviews that will later become the the purpose was for choir, she Harry Potter was most motivated by number one movie in world, ending replied, “The purpose for choir teens. There were 2,200 showtimes the year of 2010 with a bang. is to teach people how to sing of Deathly Hallows sold out across and to show teachers, parents and “Harry Potter and the Death- the country. According to a reviewer the school board how music and ly Hallows Part 1 ruled the thanksgiv- at Sacbee.com, “Harry Potter is on choir is really important.” ing box office with more than $50.3 the way to his biggest magic act yet.” Choir is not only for million for its second weekend,” spills A list was made for movies, landing entertainment, it also lets the Upi.com, an entertainment website the most revenue in the first day for students show their talent. After Shannon Kumar front and center doing for movie reviews, still topping $49.1 the movies. Deathly Hallows landing she answered the first questions the number five slot, right behind The what does best; singing. after the first couple of weeks leaving another one came up. Does it behind the animated movie “Tangled” Twilight Saga: Eclipse. take a lot to be in choir and are female and male singers.” starring Mandy Moore and Zachary At the end of the movie it their certain things that have to be Levi, making at least $49.1 million. Choir may be fun, but most leaves the audiences wanting more; done in it? She replied, of the time you have to be serious Deathly Hallows will be leaving them in their seats a bit con- “It doesn’t take a lot to be in and get done what needs to be done. breaking up into two parts. The grand fused. Harry Potter has been liked choir, you just have to be willing, You have to have patience and the finale of this film will be coming to and talked about, from students to responsible and have a passion time to do choir. theatres in the year of 2011 in the friends, to co-workers to teachers. for what you are doing.” Its fun at times but it can month of July. The people who care She also answered, “As get really frustrating because not all Seeing how big of a deal this the most about movies are the critics for there being certain things that the time do you sing the right note movie has become, you may wonder themselves. Critics from Sacbee.com have to be done in choir, you just what does Part 2 of Deathly Hallows or have the right pitch. Shannon had been mostly fond of the movie. have to audition so you can show have in store for all audiences. Unfor- Kumar dedicates her time into doing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the teachers where your range is tunately, you have to wait, just like all what she loves and she enjoys every had started in the box office since the and what level of singing you’re of us, until July 2011. second of it. year of 2001 and still going strong. Page 8 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010 Ou[RC]ity Sports
ful and supportive, but try not to do self-esteem, and a negative self-image. too much where they want to just give up. Parents, that means you too. Even Being at an obese weight can doing the little things, like choosing be a bad lifestyle, luckily it is fixable. what meals to cook or buy can affect Some small things you can do on an obese teen in a big way. But one your own include a variety of activi- Are You Fit? thing you don’t want to do is force an ties such as dancing, running, playing Written By: Jose Chacon obese teen into doing something that with a dog. If you’re a gamer, try and get into the new games such as Wii You don’t really need an in- Sports, Playstation Move, or Xbox depth investigation to find that a teen Kinect. would rather devote their time to TV, For any parents who are look- computers and their game consoles ing to help their children, try and en- rather than go outside and get some courage kids to get more exercise in a exercise. positive manner. Cut out TV time, and From 1967 to 2004 teen try your hardest to get them outside in obesity rates tripled. This is no sur- the fresh air. Joining a sport would be prise since more and more technol- really helpful. It’s important to incor- ogy devices are being used by teens. porate some physical movement into In addition, in recent years, more each day, at least 60 minutes. physical-education classes have been Provide kids with nutritional progressively cut from public-school education. Kids need guidance in curriculums. Now teens have even Different kinds of students on a regular weekend day. Which one are you? replacing junk food with healthier more time to lounge, slouch, hang out choices. Be a good role model. When or do anything but break a sweat. they don’t want to do. teenage years, many consequences kids see adults exercising and mak- will affect their adult life. ing good food choices, they are more Being a teenager is one of the Expectations of parents and likely to do the same. most important phases of our lives. It peer pressure worsen the situation. Some main affects of teen involves several physical and psy- Self discipline and a strong heart are obesity include: type 2 diabetes, To conclude, these ideas and chological changes in the body. The required to shed body weight. But the asthma, sleep problems, orthopedic activities aren’t just for the obese average teenager experiences radical low self esteem of the obese teenagers problems, high blood pressure, and teens, they are for everyday people changes in their bodies every day. does not allow them to develop such heart disease. Teen obesity can also who want to live a good lifestyle. Stay a positive mind set. If the problem of make a person depressed. It can cause If someone is at an obese away from an obese lifestyle, and if teenage obesity is not addressed in the physiological distress, isolation, low weight you must try to be really help- you’re in one follow good guidance.
As recognition to her team- last year running for cross country it mates Branté said, “Thank you for motivates me more because there is everything and all the fun adventures no next year; it’s now or never.” Last Time to Shine in away games, team goals made in Written By: Cindy Oseguera each game, and random hilarious Cross country is an individ- moments.” ual sport, but the points earned add up over the years. She explains they Ooohh, aahh, you wish you have some medals and one of them Cameron Lawrence, Var- haven’t won but have been ranked. were a senior! Seniors are saying is for being in first place.” sity football player and a senior goodbye to their favorite fall sport said he has been playing football She is grateful for her coach in their last year at River City High Branté Ruaro, a senior since 8th grade. He also said that he Mondo that has pushed her to be a school. and varsity volleyball player, has had always loved football and has better person and better runner, she been playing for seven years. Her wanted to play since he was little. quotes, “You’re like a second dad.” Our fall sports were Soccer, desire to grow with teammates and He would’ve been playing longer Senior, captain and Varsity Water Polo, Football, Volleyball and improve as a whole is an amazing but his mom didn’t let him until 8th water polo player, Annette Ward, Cross Country. The boy’s water polo journey. grade. team and the Varsity football team has been playing water polo the two made it to the playoffs this year. Her thoughts of this being As an athlete he has experienced years it has been at River City. her last year at RCHS are over- success throughout the years, an Annette has had many Christian Guerrero, a senior whelming. She said,” I love playing exception of his junior year which memories during water polo season and Varsity soccer player at River for River City and being a Lady they were 3-7. City, has been playing for 14 years, Raider. Volleyball has helped me and says, “I hope I will keep play- four of which were played at RCHS. better my communication skills and “To the team and the coaches we ing the sport in college for more fun trust others more.” all had a great season this year by memories.” He explained that he was sad working hard together and staying Water polo has shown her about this being his last year at River She explains that their record focused.” He added. City and how he was going to miss this year has been four preseason leadership and teamwork. She is playing soccer with all his friends. games won, four regular season Erica Barajas, senior and grateful for all the laughs and all the games won and 11 games lost. She Varsity player for cross country, has hard work that the team put in. When asked about this year’s been playing for three years and says added that their record has improved It’s their last time to shine record he replied, “This year we that she runs cross country stay in throughout the years and since they and show what they got. Some will didn’t do so good, we were about shape and help condition for track. moved up a division, the competi- continue their passion and some will half and half for wins and losses. tion has increased. Other years I remember winning, I Erica says, “Since it’s my end it the day the season is over. Page 9 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010 Varsity Basketball The Pacers Cease Schedule Girls: Boys: 12/7 Casa Roble 4/5:30/7 12/7 @ Amador 4/5:30/7 the Raiders 12/ 9-11 River City Tournament (JV/ 12/9-11 Antelope Tournament Varsity) (JV/Varsity) TBA Written By: Serenity Groce 12/14 Calaveras 4:30/6/7:30 12/14 @ Pioneer 4:15/5:45/7:15 12/16-18 Woodland Tournament That assumption was quickly On Friday, November 19, 12/15 Roseville 4/5:30/7 (JV/Varsity) TBA proven to be incorrect when the 2010, the River City Raiders trav- 12/20-21 Lincoln (Stockton) 12/23 Rosemont 5:30/7 River City Raiders football season eled to Del Paso Heights to play the Tournament(Varsity) 12/27-30 Dixon Tournament came to a screeching halt with a (JV/Varsity) TBA Grant Pacers in their second Sac- 12/22 @ Rio Americano 4/5:30/7 devastating loss of 62-0. 1/4 Cosumnes Oaks (JV/Var) Joaquin Section Division II playoff 12/29-31 Lincoln Tournament (JV/ 6/7:30 game. The Raiders had an unbe- Varsity) 1/7 Galt 4:30/6/7:30 lievable season. They made a major 1/5 @ Cosumnes Oaks (JV/Var) 1/ 11 Liberty Ranch The Grant Pacers are now improvement from the last, pulled 4:30/6/7:30 ranked the number 61 team in the 6/7:30 out wins that nobody would have 1/ 14 @ Union Mine nation and the number 9 team in the 1/7 @ Galt (JV/Var) 6/7:30 expected, and ended with a record of 4:30/6/7:30 state. They are also undefeated this 1/12 @ Liberty Ranch 4:30/6/7:30 10 wins and 2 losses. 1/21 El Dorado 4:30/6/7:30 year and are known for crushing 1/14 Union Mine (JV/Var) 6/7:30 1/25 @ Vista del Lago their opponents. We are proud of what the 1/21 @ El Dorado 4:30/6/7:30 4:30/6/7:30 Raiders have achieved in this sea- 1/26 Vista del Lago 4:30/6/7:30 1/28 @ Cosumnes Oaks (JV/ It was obvious that the Raid- son and are filled with immense joy 1/28 Cosumnes Oaks (JV/Var) Var) 6/7:30 ers had a major challenge ahead of that they made it to the playoffs. 2/2 @ Galt 4:30/6/7:30 them. Grant lost to Rocklin Thun- 6/7:30 They have given us more than we 2/4 @ Liberty Ranch der last season but since they were 2/1 Galt (JV/Var) 6/7:30 4:30/6/7:30 could ask for. We are positive that defeated by River City this year, it 2/4 Liberty Ranch 4:30/6/7:30 2/9 Union Mine 4:30/6/7:30 they will continue to defy odds, turn has been said that the Raiders could 2/8 @ Union Mine (JV/Var) 6/7:30 2/16 @ El Dorado 4:30/6/7:30 heads, and achieve greatness, simply have a chance. 2/15 El Dorado 4:30/6/7:30 2/18 Vista del Lago because they are Raiders. 2/18 @ Vista del Lago 4:30/6/7:30 4:30/6/7:30 Bold games are home Bold games are home Giants Give a Reason to Cheer Written By: Sam Urrea
Sunday, October 31 was a The excitement and happi- huge day for many. Apart from it be- ness of all those Giants fans was felt ing Halloween, a national holiday, it everywhere as more and more people was the day the San Francisco Giants starting showing their support of their had the chance to win the world series team by wearing hats and shirts of for the first time since they moved to their favorite baseball team. the city from New York. Strangers high-fived in Having exceeded all expecta- Civic Center Plaza, where thousands tions by even reaching the play-offs, huddled together in the orange glow the Giants had nothing to lose when of City Hall to cheer every swing of a they got to the series. They started Giants bat and each one of Texas’ 27 out with the defeat of the Atlanta outs. Post-match there were parades Braves in the National League Divi- with people screaming their love for sion Series, therefore making way for the team at the top of their lungs along a showdown against the Philadelphia champagne popping and beer chug- Phillies in the NLCS. ging.
Against the Phillies, they took Emotions were at their high- at 3-1 advantage, winning two games est, with fathers telling sons it’d be a at home after splitting the first two at day they would never forget. Having Philadelphia. The Phillies then forced Giants Fans Showing Their Support” expected so little before the season, a return trip to Philadelphia for game the amazement of fans made the oc- 6, where the Giants managed to win casion even bigger. There was not a by a score of 3-2 to win the NLCS Game three, however, was Not only were all the play- single sad person in San Francisco that and reach the World Series against the won by the Rangers whose win would ers and staff ecstatic, but so was the day. Texas Rangers. make little difference as they lost city of San Francisco, as well as some games four and five, where Lincecum Sacramento residents. Rio Americano The impact the baseball team In a highly anticipated pitch- outdueled Lee in an every-pitch-mat- student, Alex Mugnaini, who declares had on a whole city as well as outside ing matchup between Tim Lincecum ters matchup that remained score- himself to be a huge Giants fan, could residents was incredible. For at least and Cliff Lee, the Giants won game less until Edgar Renteria’s three-run not hide his delight, “I have not been a full week, the word “Giants” was one 11-7 thanks to Freddy Sanchez’s homer. Brian Wilson was then brought this happy in a long time. Unlike some in everyone’s lips. They gave the city three doubles. The second game was in to pitch a scoreless 9th inning, bandwagon fans out there, I was born and its fan a huge reason to cheer. also won by the Giants by a crushing giving the Giants the World Series a Giants fan. I could not be any hap- Now they will expect more success in the Rangers 9-0. Championship. pier.” the future. Page 10 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010 Guardian Angels Written By: Jessica Rodriquez
clear picture of how long the child will Children everywhere need to meet many standards in order to house be in their care. live in a house with reliable and respon- children. sible guardians but not everyone has Everything is spontaneous with Not only must the parent have that. Which is why the foster care sys- the foster care system, so it takes strong a clean record along with everyone else tem exists, to offer children a safe home and reliable parents to be able to be pre- living in the house, but the house must with people who will not only care pared for such events, but it takes even be completely child proof and safe. about them, but care for them as well. stronger children and young adults cope with being separated from their families. There is a large amount of chil- All knives and cleaning sup- plies must be stored in a locked cabinet dren who are placed in the foster system Over a dozen students at River that only the adults can get into. Any daily; most people know at least one City are in or have been in foster care matches, lighters, and other flammatory person who is a foster child or has been and Ms. Anderson has put together a devices also need to be locked away adopted. But how much do people know Foster Youth Program for those students with any other items that might be con- about foster parents? to go and talk to other kids their age sidered dangerous. who have been through the same things Lots of bad things are spoken they have. about foster parents, things like “They When foster parents are called and asked if they can have a child only do it for the money,” or “They Teachers and foster parents care placed in their home, the parents are Foster mom, Christie Rodriquez, vol- don’t really care about the kids” but that deeply about children who might be hardly given much of a warning before- unteering at the Foster Parent booth in is not true in most cases. Foster parents having a tough time and will do what- hand and they usually aren’t left with a Woodland for Halloween. have to go through several tests and ever they can to help a child in need.
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Teachers deal with so much, how would a teacher deal with a “class clown”? Ms. Marlina Schroeder says, Respect Our Teachers! “depending on the type of class clown, Written By: Carolynn Vela you have to handle each student differ- ently; some I ignore and move seats. And if they think they are funny I will states “just adjusting to all the different River City High School stu- shut them down.” Mr. Mizner sighs, “It students personalities.” English teacher dents and staff are a family and a group depends, it’s fun to interact, but class Ms. Smith laughs, “The work load! The of friends, we are one. Something that clowns don’t know when to turn it off. fact that we spend all day creating work defines any school is basic respect for It makes it really difficult.” Some things for ourselves, it’s a lot.” Child develop- our elders; respect period is what the students do to show off or to just look ment teacher Ms. Ruth Ann Schroeder true definition of a school is. Who are funny. But they don’t see how it really responds “some of the kids are challeng- these teachers that say they deserve does affect an entire classroom. respect? What do they do that’s so good ing.” that they should get it from students? Teachers have been through the What is respect anyway? same things we have, they have been to high school, they can honestly say “had Teachers here at RCHS have a been there done that.” Also believe it hard time trying to do everything right, or not they had bad grades every once and for whom? The students of course. and a while. And now just because they Teachers dedicate all of their time and are called teachers doesn’t mean they effort into their job. It’s a job that they shouldn’t be treated with respect. can’t just wake up and say well I’m not feeling like going to work today; it’s a River City High School is a must that they have to be here to teach remarkable school and we have made us. Child development teacher Mrs. it so far as a high school. But we hon- Teachers make it seem easy, but Schroder holds her classes prize estly wouldn’t be able to say that we behind it all its one difficult challenge possession , the fake baby that puts all made it without our teachers. They are that they have to face every single day. her students to the test. what’s sculpting us to be what we are While interviewing a few teachers here longing to be in our future. So maybe at RCHS they all seem to go through the next time you think to be a “class most difficult thing about becoming a same obstacles. Going to college and clown” why don’t you try to think on teacher, she sighs, “the number of stu- finishing courses, then going through who it affects? Try and say thank you dents in a class, having to manage and the teacher’s certification process. for everything that these teachers do help other students at the same time.” English teacher Mrs. Smith tells students and give up for us. When asked, Science teacher about the hardships teachers deal with on Science teacher Mr. Mizner Ms. Marlina Schroeder what was the a daily basis . Page 11 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010
Pick Up the Phone Motivation of a Teen Written by: Jessica Rodriquez Written: Ivette Lua
Thoughts of suicide, depres- “Please Don’t Jump” event. Several As the year goes by the se- and that their son or daughter will get sion and other mental health problems people spoke about how they had lost niors are excited about their last year fired. A student usually doesn’t want affect millions of people every day, a loved one that had jumped off the and Junior’s are anxious because to get fired; it’s more of a wakeup and yet, many still feel uncomfort- Golden Gate Bridge, and one man, they can’t wait until its’ their last call.” able talking about it. The band Blue Kevin Hines, spoke about how he sur- year. The sophomores and the fresh- October is set on fixing that with their vived his attempted suicide, and how man are still figuring out new things Senior Lindsay Ramirez, hav- musical tour entitled ‘Pick Up the he now cherishes every day he has. about high school. ing a babysitting job and taking AP Phone.’ calculus doesn’t find it easy. Being a Blue October performed a What some teens do on a model and a babysitter, her photogra- The PUTP tour is all about free acoustic set for everyone after the regular day is get up, go to school, pher is one of her clients. “education, awareness, and preven- speakers were done. The entire event go home and hopefully do their tion” of suicide. The lead singer of was incredibly intimate and emotion- schoolwork, then with any remain- Babysitting on the weekends Blue October, Justin Furstenfeld, al, not one person in the small audi- ing time be a teen and hang out with no matter how late or early it is along suffers from Bipolar disorder and dis- ence didn’t have tears streaming down their friends. with getting started on school work is cusses it very openly in interviews and their faces. Lindsay’s priority. “It’s not that diffi- sings about it in a lot of his songs. There a group of teens who cult juggling school and work.” When have an average day also but just one asked why, her response was: “I only difference. They work. When teens work on the weekends, so it’s easier. I work it’s usually when they want to save up for a car, pay for college, or just have money of their own to spend other than their parents money.
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There is a process that goes along Several fans and loved ones signed the Please Don’t Jump banner after the event. with having a paying job. Estella Delatorre, the woman who sits be- Furstenfeld feels very pas- The PUTP tour is here to hind the desk of the career center, sionate about raising awareness of prevent suicide and give people or- in charge of helping students out mental health disorders and trying to ganizations to contact if they need to make sure that if someone is feeling talk. There are organizations catered and giving advice to students who depressed and is considering taking to dealing with the loss of a loved one need pointers who are applying their own life, that they have someone to suicide and talking to someone if for first jobs. to talk to. All they have to do is “pick you’re in need. “Well the requirements of up the phone” and call the Hope Line having a worker’s permit include at 1-(800)-SUICIDE. For more information on whom you can talk to, visit: break- having a 2.0 GPA and 80% atten- dance or higher.” Grades are viewed Lindsay Ramirez showing proof Starting in September 2010, throughthestatic.org, hopeline. that she has a j-o-b. a group of nearly 100 people gath- com, break-the-silence.org, and by Estella every term. “If a student ered together at Crissy Field, near the 1-(800)-SUICIDE. may happen to fall behind in grades, have a choice of saying ‘yes’ or ‘no’. I Golden Gate Bridge, to start an annual then what I will do is cancel the usually say yes though.” work permit. The students may get pulled out of work, and then we will Another hard worker to add notify the employer. Then the student should be, Sabrina Padilla. Junior at may not be able to apply for another River City and works at Wicked West workers permit until the next term Pizza and BBQ, new to the area of Merry comes around.” Sacramento and being Sabrina’s first job. She is in charge of giving out the Having bumps in the roads prizes to the children with tickets. also come with the process of getting a workers permit. Asking Estella Getting paid minimum wage, Christmas what she thinks the biggest chal- $8.00 an hour, she has managed to lenge a student may face while keep a 3.5 GPA. “Sometimes I think working and attending at school, her its hard juggling school and work but, response, “Having time to do their not really; I barely work, if I did work from school work. There are certain limits than maybe. Reason why I work is to to hours depending on the age of the make money, also to go shopping. I students. Some require getting off at like the feeling of being a semi-adult.” 7 p.m. or for the older students at 10 Ou[RC]ity p.m.” Having a job may change the way teens act and make their maturity When a student, who cur- level higher whether that’s off campus rently has a job, Estella sees maturity or on school grounds. Working makes News ;) in them. “Some parents get worried the teens ready for what’s to come that their not doing well in school their way. Page 12 | Ou[RC]ity | December 2010 Ou[RC]ity Editorials Introducing ... Top Fashion Blogger: Zoe Badley Written By: Jordan Ligons
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The day of its release, “Friday J.Cole. Night Lights” was the second most downloaded item on Google, accord- J.Cole has been called Jay-Z’s Friday Night Lights protégé but a lot of people thought ing to JColeMusic.com. A lot of critics Written By: Alan Tellez said that the mix tape sounded so good he wouldn’t be able to live up to the that they thought it was an album. name. But Cole has proved that he can live up to the name, and he might even J.Cole this and J.Cole that, it’s ready wanted to hear more from him. After “Friday Night Lights” have what it takes to surpass Jay-Z starting to seem like no matter where was released, Cole wasted no time and one day. you go headphones are being invaded With a larger fan base, J.Cole went right back into the studio to work by this new artist. J.Cole came out of hit the studio and worked on his latest on his debut album, “Cole World”. nowhere and now he’s working his mix tape, “Friday Night Lights”. Ac- way up the ranks. cording to JColeMusic.com, the much “Cole World” is said to be anticipated mix tape was said to be released on March of 2011. Accord- Cole’s big break was his released on November 12th 2010. ing to JColeMusic.com, there are 14 signing to Jay-Z’s label, Roc Nation; ready tracks but Cole is working on a according to JColeMusic.com, he was To try and draw more atten- fifteenth song for the album. the first artist to ever do this. tion to himself and his upcoming mix tape, J.Cole started to feature on a J.Cole has said that most of A lot of people hated on Cole variety of songs. Cole collaborated the tracks are songs that he held onto but he proved he deserved to be on with rappers like Drake, Wale, Omen, because they were just too good to Roc Nation when he released his mix Kanye and many more. give away on mix tapes. tape, “The Warm Up” on December 31, 2009. Most of these rappers re- It’s clear that J.Cole will turned the favor by helping Cole on have a hard time trying to follow The Friday Night Lights mixtape “The Warm Up” contained his upcoming mixtape “Friday Night up his latest mix tape because (ac- recieved a rating of 5 out of 5 stars more than 20 songs and one major Lights”. When the mix tape was cording to JColeMusic.com) “Friday single called “Lights Please”. The released, almost no one could find Night Lights” was one of the most mix tape also managed to win J.Cole anything bad to say about it. downloaded mix tapes of 2010. But a supportive cast of fans and that al- if there’s anyone that can do it, it’s