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The TROJAN TORCHJenks High School Newspaper Volume 93 // Issue 1 August 2012 Thirteen new teachers arrive to the Campus a week before school starts for orientation Olypics Page 8 Giant Chaco Picture Page 6 News Sikh Temple Peace Shattered Page 2 Avery Johnson Reporter Mannford singed by historic fire Tragedy struck the town of Oak Creek, Wisconsin Bethany Mann on Sunday, Aug. 5, as a gunman brutally opened fire Ad Director in a Sikh temple. The suspect, now identified as On Aug. 4, an enormous billowing Wade Michael Page, carried a 9mm handgun into the cloud of yellow-brown smoke covered the peaceful temple in the small town south of Milwaukee northwestern sky, spilling ash on houses in and began opening fire on the congregation. After and around Mannford. police responded to the scene, the reported death The cause of the wildfire is unknown, toll stood at six people, with an additional three but many authorities believe it was inten- critically injured, including Oak Creek police officer tionally set. In fact, the Oklahoma County Lieutenant Brian Murphy. Page was part of several Sheriff’s Department said that it was look- white supremacist heavy metal bands in his past, ing for the driver of a black truck who was which have provided a clue to the man’s motive. A throwing burning newspapers out of the confirmed neo-Nazi, Page likely confused the Sikhs vehicle. The parched grass was enough to for Muslims because of the turbans all male members send the wildfire spreading as quickly as its of the religion are required to wear. However, Muslims namesake. or not, the targets’ actual religion did not matter to the An evacuation notice went out to cer- shooter, who seemed to have nothing but contempt for tain areas around the town and in parts of anyone who was not Caucasian. The injured victims Quinton, Drumright, and Glenpool. Many The evacuated were able to at the scene of the shooting are now being treated at were evacuated during later hours of the return to their homes later that a nearby Milwaukee hospital, while Wade Michael day with no way of knowing when to return evening, a few finding their homes Page lies dead, having killed himself after being shot to their homes. The victims waited in the completely burned to the ground. by a member of the police force. homes of friends nearby, or just held on in The burned area came to a total businesses known for being open for 24 of 58,000 acres, an unprecedented Chick-Fil-A Conundrum Courtney Kayiza hours. The Ihop in Glenpool was especially size in the town’s history. State Reporter known for being crowded with fire refu- officials are taking first actions by Controversy and scandal seem to be a trend gees, even when many of the employees asking for federal assistance by throughout the summer. Recent comments made by there had family that were in the areas un- declaring more than 70 counties Chik-Fil-A COO, Dan Cathy, have rallied the nation der the warning of burning ash falling from under a severe drought warning. into a war of traditional values against liberal ideals. the sky. “We’re inviting God’s judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say we know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage. And I pray God’s mercy on our generation that has such prideful, arrogant attitude that thinks we have the audacity to MarsMaddie is Hudspeth Roved redefine what marriage is all about,” Dan Cathy said. Reporter Cathy assured the public that these statements had no affiliation with the Chick-Fil-A corporation, but re- Recently NASA sent a rover to Mars, cent events and public backlash prove otherwise. to explore and test the theory of life forms “As a business they need to remain unbiased and existing on the Red Planet. The cost to stick to serving food. He has put his employees in the find out the answer is 2.6 billion dollars line of fire for what has become and all out war,” said and a two-year expedition on Mars by a senior Ashley Wilson. rover. The rover is named Curiosity. It Many Chick-Fil-A employees have been put be- will bring back samples of soil from Mars surface “seven minutes of terror”. tween a rock and a hard place while receiving harsh and photos of the planet to find out the The nuclear-powered machine ended criticism and praise from the public. Those who have truth. While other expeditions have been its eight-month route to Mars by kept their job have been forced to “choose a side in the conducted, this one’s arrival on Mars streaking into Mars’s thin atmosphere battle.” Despite the evident conflict, many believe that was unexpected to NASA. The National at 13,200 mph. It seemed as though Cathy was simply exercising his freedom of speech. Aeronautics and Space Administration the rover would crash, but instead it “ I am proud that he stood up for what he believes, has experienced difficulties in the past landed safely on the planet’s surface he has the right to say what he believes,” said high years, including budget cuts and having in a dip named Gale Crater, which school junior Cing Nem. to cancel their space shuttle program. is near a layered rock that is called Former governor of Alaska Sarah Palin also sym- Nonetheless, NASA is still working on Mount Sharp. pathizes with Dan Cathy. She states that he should not studying outer space, as seen with their President Obama has made a be “crucified” for standing firm in his belief in the bib- latest accomplishment. goal to have astronauts orbit Mars lical definition of the traditional family unit. This has The rover landed on Mars on by around 2030. There is still more great bearing on the future of equal rights movement Monday, Aug. 6. NASA called the to come for space exploration for the for homosexual couples in the United States. moments before it landed on the planet’s world in the future. Review Baja Jacks brings it back Page 3 Emery Skelton Copy Editor Baja Jacks burrito shack opened on Mar. 14 of this year to replace the old Tinstar located on 96th and Delaware. This expert location near the turnpike and the often-traveled Riverside has surely brought in business from all around. In this Oklahoma-born burrito shack customers will find a variety of quesadillas, tacos, burritos, and many other entrée options. Not to mention the amazing complimentary chips and grandiose salsa bar offering a variety of salsas and ‘extras’ to your meal. This bar includes The Cilantro Lime, Chipotle, Black Bean & Corn, Fire Photo by Emery Skelton Eater, Tomatillo, Mango, and House Specialty salsas, along with fresh limes, jalapenos, and hot carrots. These are what brings a personal taste to your meal. “The most popular dish’s are the BYOB (build your own burrito), Carne Asada Steak burrito, and pick two or three tacos,” general manager Mitch Adams said. These dishes are not only great for taste, but also for the consumer’s wallet. There is not one menu item that exceeds $7. They also offer a variety of soft The Baja Jacks BYOB menu. Create your own burrito drinks to compliment customer’s orders. to fit customers’ personal tastes. The Original Baja Jacks was opened by Jack himself in Owasso, just have a few months head start on us,” Adams said. months before the second opened in Tulsa. Baja Jacks plans to stay in business and bring in “Sales have been good, not as good as the Owasso location, but they do more business with months to come. Classic Coming of Age Novel Moonrise Kingdom Turns Major Motion Picture makes a scene Daniel Masterson Daniel Masterson Reporter Reporter The Perks of Being a Wallflower, a novel published in After making the acclaimed but poorly marketed stop-motion 1999 by Stephen Chbosky, is a coming of age story about an animated feature Fantastic Mr. Fox, eccentric writer/director introverted boy named Charlie. Wes Anderson returns with his latest bizarre creation, Moonrise The story is written through Charlie’s anonymous Kingdom. Praised by viewers and critics alike, Moonrise Kingdom letters to a “friend” after he finds out that his friend Michael boasts one of the strongest casts of the year, which includes Bruce committed suicide. Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Frances Throughout the novel he shares heartfelt and honest McDormand, Jason Schwartzman, and Harvey Keitel. Regardless stories about his experiences growing up and going through of the film’s enormous star power, the lead roles, Sam and Suzy, high school with his two very unforgettable friends, Sam and are played by newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward, Patrick. The content may be considered somewhat explicit, respectively. dealing with drugs, sex, and suicide. However, it is relatable Moonrise Kingdom takes place on a small, New England to teens in many different aspects, making it a powerful and island during the summer of 1965. The film depicts the story of potentially life-changing story. Sam and Suzy, two troubled twelve year-olds who fall in love and The novel is soon being turned into a major motion run away together into the woods. Once they leave, their trail picture from Summit becomes swiftly followed by Sam’s hilariously self-important Entertainment and was “Khaki Scout” troop leader, along with Suzy’s parents, and the produced by Mr. Mudd local policeman. productions, the same The film feels like a storybook come to life.