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ALHALLA In this issue... VVolume 82 Issue 9 [email protected] May 12, 2010 Mr. LSHS tonight

ANAIS MENDEZ STAFF REPORTER ward to is defi nitely the swimsuit category. In this catego- part of what I’m looking for,” said Baumann. The school year is nearing to an end for the senior class! ry the guys must bravely go out and strut in swimsuits in With tickets costing just $2.00, all of the proceeds will With this in mind, many senior guys have lined up to try front of the judges and auditorium fi lled with peers. go to the Cents for Tents fundraiser that Leadership is run- for the fun and memorable chance to win the title of Mr. The contestants will be judged by their fi ve female judg- ning. LSHS. es. As one of those judges, senior Bre Baumann is very The Mr. LSHS competition has been going on for a long Mr. LSHS will be chosen tonight, May 12, but the ques- excited about judging the competitors. “My favorite as- time, creating great memories for competitors and specta- tion still remains: Who will be the Mr. LSHS 2010? pect of judging is that I like being up close and personal to tors alike. With 13 different, funny, and unique contestants, what’s going on,” said Baumann. In this every-man-for-himself competition, it’s no won- it’s up to the judges to decide who will win the Baumann has many expectations for der that the title is so important. “He represents the school-- title. the potential winners of Mr. LSHS. The Man of LSHS,” said Cronin. The seniors will be judged as though in a “I’m looking for someone who can be Mr. LSHS organizers hope that this year’s pageant will macho beauty pageant. With different confi dent in themselves, someone be as memorable as the last. The PAC was categories, the contestants will be that everyone can relate to. fi lled with hun- dreds of onlookers who able to show many different aspects Humor is a b i g witnessed the crowning of 2009 win- of themselves. They will have a ner Brandon Gustafson. “There chance to show the judges and were people [even] standing,” said the school what makes them Miranda Shultz, of last individuals, to set them- year’s crowning. selves apart from the With last year being such competition. a success, all eyes will One of the many be on this years’ com- challenging as- petition for Mr. LSHS. pects of the com- He will be the main petition is the man of LSHS, the one talent show who we will remember portion. But 30 years down the road, the category The Viking King. everyone is look- i n g for-

Prom: closer to home but better than ever

EMILY GARVIN choice of the Future of Flight Museum, after deciding against the EMP STAFF REPORTER and the Aquarium for capacity and scheduling reasons. Since it’s so close “It’s a nice balance between procrastination the fi rst couple to home (besides the fact that limos are now somewhat obsolete because months and ‘Oh my God’ the last couple,” Junior Class President Shawn of the short trip), the ASB can work with local businesses to make prom Cooper said about his class’ biggest and most glamorous undertaking of cheaper in all different areas. the year: prom. Planning is in its fi nal stages now, and ticket sales, which “Right now I’m working [with Cooper] on the prom expo: When started on May 5, continue successfully. you get a bunch of tux shops, limo drivers, and fl ower places together “In terms of planning, the offi cers and senators do a great job of and we give out information for people who don’t really know what to fi guring out what needs to be done,” Junior Class ASB Advisor Emily do,” junior Michelle Prior said, who is only a senator but works closely Chilson said, who added that the students do almost all the work, she’s with Cooper on every aspect of prom planning. just there to answer questions and oversee meetings and decisions. “The “We’re also talking to restaurants to see if they can give discounts student body should know that these students have worked really hard to to students in exchange for advertisement,” Prior said. set up an amazing and classy prom.” There are many great aspects of this year’s venue; the most Planning for this year’s prom started shortly after the last one attractive being the price, since prom’s biggest fundraiser, Tolo, didn’t ended, with the venue decided on fi rst. Many students in ASB admire the happen last year. SEE PROM, PAGE 2 News VALHALLA ally great time. We want to give them something they Take flight on May 22, 2010 remember,” said Prior. An awesome venue, a 8:00 pm - Midnight theme that makes sense and a hardworking, and an The Future of Flight Museum energetic team behind it all makes this year’s prom $80 for a couple w/ ASB seem like a sure success. $90 for a couple w/o ASB $45 for a single w/ ASB $50 for a single w/o ASB seniors Ian Henderson and Melissa Peterson Prom, cont’d from page 1 Tickets on sale at all three lunches until “Last year, at the train sta- ed to airplanes/sky – “Up” tion, it was a little expen- or “Night in the Clouds” or May 21. sive. It was all the way in “Around the World in 80 Seattle, and the acoustics Days” but we also wanted weren’t very good. We to stick with what Leader- Pictures will be hope that since it is closer ship and the student body by and the venue is cheaper wanted.” taken at the venue than last year, it will really Prior seems to think that on a dark blue back- benefi t the students,” said this would be a pretty easy drop. Order infor- Prior. prom as far as decorations Seniors Kellen Malek and Sarah Grafe mation is avail- With a less expensive ven- go, since “the venue already ue comes, in turn, less ex- has planes and stuff in it.” able at the pensive tickets, which will She also quelled people’s time of ticket surely be a relief for stu- fears of Tom Cruise cut- purchase. dents who remember pay- outs lurking around every ing triple digits last year. corner by saying, “We’re Cooper reports that couples not going to have ‘Top Gun’ tickets with and ASB card stuff everywhere.” will be $80, $90 without But despite the poster ASB, and singles with an making and expo-organiz- ASB card will be $50, $55 ing and donut selling, the without ASB. most important part is still “[As a whole,] I think for everyone to have a good Senior Sawyer Margett and junior News Briefs from around the world prom will run us around time. Chelsea Newman TYLER IRWIN $10,000-$15,000 depend- Chilson is sure it will STAFF REPORTER ing on how the last few be a success. “Obviously, things fall into place. Last people will probably have Mystery of the many earthquakes solved An Iranian cleric believes he has discovered the cause of all of year, it was somewhere a good time if they had fun the world’s earthquakes. Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi was quoted around $18,000-$20,000,” getting ready and at dinner, saying “Many women who do not dress modestly...lead young men said Cooper. are with friends, and if the astray, corrupt their chastity, and spread adultery, which increases Once the aviation-cen- music and food (desserts) earthquakes.” Upon hearing his theory, a large group of curious tered venue was decided, are good at the dance.” She college students from Purdue decided to test the theory by gather- ing in immodest clothing. It appears the massive infl ux of cleavage the theme of “Top Gun”— also stresses the importance made a difference, as on the same day a 6.9 magnitude quake oc- or more specifi cally for of people being safe before, curred in Taiwan. the dance, “A Night in The during, and after the event. Sky”—fell into place per- “They will have fun and Malcolm X assassin freed fectly. Chilson says that avoid most potential prob- After 45 years in prison, the person convicted of killing Malcolm aligning the theme with lems that way.” X, Thomas Hagan, was released from prison. Hagan was the only the venue and the assembly “That’s the main thing you Senior Brenan Frost struts his stuff person who admitted to his role in the assassination, although two at the DECA prom fashion show was the hardest part of prom want to see,” Cooper said. others were sentenced for their actions. Hagan, along with a group of radical Muslims, gunned down Malcolm X when Malcolm X planning. “We argued about “I really want to make sure began to grow more lenient towards whites, instead of calling them what kinds of themes relat- that the seniors have a re- “blue-eyed devils” as he had done previously. Hagan says he plans to become a substance abuse counselor now that he has been re- leased.

NFL draft draws optimistic fans The 2010 NFL Draft was held on April 23-25 and saw many teams appear to improve by claiming the rights to sign rookies fresh out of college. The drama surrounded who the St. Louis Rams would take for its fi rst pick or if it might possibly trade its pick away. The Rams eventually decided on Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford, as most draft analysts had predicted. Other notable picks was the Detroit Lions’ taking Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh who was recognized as the best defensive player in college football in 2009. The Sea- hawks made waves by drafting Texas S. Earl Thomas and OT Rus- Seniors Mc|Kenzie DonTigny and sel Okung in the fi rst round. Robby Ochiltree

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Page 2 May 12, 2010 News VALHALLA LSHS, home of the...Crips? Tagging brings up suspicion of gang activity in the community

likely a random act perpetrated by a student, instead could be spent otherwise, such as on clubs or groups of gang member, being as the sign was crossed out in in the school. Snow explains that money is money, and sharpie, and not in the typical spray paint. paying for fi xing vandalism is just wasting money we Down the street by Highland Elementary, however, could be spending elsewhere, for things the students someone tagged “MS13” on a fence, which is actually want and need. suspected to be part of gang activity. “It is important to remember that sometimes people “[We] have solved several cases involving graffi ti on believe [the] government, (including schools) have the fence by Highland, but have noticed more recent unlimited funding, which is not true,” said Britton. The tagging,” said offi cer Britton, “We have discovered school district has a specifi c budget which they have to some of the graffi ti appears to match graffi ti on other stay within and when funds have to be paid to remove, parts of the county that have been affi liated with gang paint over, etc. Graffi ti, then those funds have to be activity.” taken out of another area of budget.” However, there is no such gang known to be planted in According to the school’s administration, if no one Lake Stevens, with the closest gang activity being in is charged with the vandalism, ASB will likely be Marysville, almost 10 miles away. required to pay for the repair, ultimately leaving less “I have no idea if [the vandalism] is gang related or if money for us students. it’s someone just messing around, but we don’t want “From the police side, we need the eyes of everyone it at our school,” said Vice Principal Mike Snow. “We in the community to assist us in preventing vandalism will work with the authorities and prosecute to the full by reporting it when it is found and especially if extent of the law.” someone is in the area looking/acting suspicious,” Students generally were shocked at the fact that the said Britton. “If we take pride in our community sign had been vandalized; unaware any tagging had and take an active role in keeping it clean we can taken place. push the vandals out or help them change their When asked, most students think that there is no gang behavior.” activity in the school. Last year, there was apparently a locally-based gang called “The Orange Bandana,” along with a big time drug dealer in league with a gang in Everett, but all of these people have since dropped PHOTOS BY KAILA ALFORD out or graduated. KAITLYN LAVELLE In fact, most students agree that if students vandalize A&E EDITOR something, it is generally in “good fun,” not for Janitors were outside the school on the morning of sadistic purposes. Most common acts of vandalism are April 26, attempting to remove the graffi ti from the generic, including names on a bathroom stall, a snide “Home of the Vikings” sign a (gift from the Class of comment about an old best friend who stole someone’s 1996) out in front of the school. The sign was altered crush, all for the simple act of being heard and even to to read “Home of the Crips.” stir up a little bit of drama. The janitors used the ultimate graffi ti removal However, this entire situation reveals a troubling methods, paint thinner, and even a sand blaster, but problem at our school--vandalism. Writing on desks, were unable to remove the writing. in bathroom stalls, sticking your gum to the underside This act of clear vandalism is still under investigation, of tables, writing a note or an answer in a text book; while further information on the culprit is unavailable all seemingly harmless, typical high school behaviors, right? Not one person can say he or she has not at least Tags refering to a possible local gang have been spray-painted to the general public until he or she has been found, or on a fence near Highland Elementary. Although no known the charges are dropped. been tempted to write “Class of ‘10” on a text book. gangs are active here in Lake stevens, authorities are aware of The vandalism on the sign in front of the school is Students who vandalize school property are gangs in neighboring Marysville. unwittingly costing themselves valuable funds that Students relay for a cancer cure GRACIE CARLSON cancer research. “We try to raise I’ve had friends with family mem- service, and you feel really good STAFF REPORTER donations,” said Guenther. “My bers that have been diagnosed,” afterwards,” said Iverson. With over a million new cases goal personally is to raise $500.” said Iverson. Currently, Guenther has around diagnosed each year in the U.S Guenther decided to do this walk There are many RFL relays fi fteen people on her team, but she alone, cancer is a disease that to pay tribute to a family member across the country, though the one is looking for more. “The more most people will be affected by at who had cancer. “I’m trying to get that Guenther will be taking part the better,” said Guenther. some point in their lives. Among team members to join my team in takes place later this month. Students who would the many community, state, and because I am walking in honor of “It starts May 22 through May like to take part in the RFL should national organizations and events my aunt,” said Guenther. 23, two in the afternoon to eight contact Guenther or go to relay- which try to raise awareness and It is not unusual to fi nd a stu- in the morning,” said Guenther. forlife.org to learn more about money for cancer research is the dent here who has been touched This particular walk will be held this event and others that are go- American Cancer Society’s Relay in some way or another by cancer. at the University of Washington ing on across the country. for Life (RFL). “Cancer is something that affects stadium. RFL is a 24 hour event in which students here via their families Though people can donate to the people get together in teams to more than directly,” said school cause, many hesitate to partici- PHOTO BY CATHERINE STRAUME camp out at local sites and take nurse Shannon Porter. “It’s not pate in the actual relay because turns walking or running around a disease process that students they think that it takes too much a track or path with fellow team themselves are undergoing, but to do. In fact, Iverson, who has members in order to raise money they have family members that participated in the event in pre- for the American Cancer Society. are undergoing it.” vious years, almost didn’t relay Each team is supposed to have Junior Alex Iverson also hopes this year due to time constraints. one team member on the track at to make a difference by being on “I wasn’t going to do it this year all times during the event. Guenther’s RFL team during the just because in the previous years Senior Sarah Guenther is one walk. Like Guenther, Iverson is I’ve put a lot of time into it and I person who is taking part in RFL walking in support of people he just didn’t have the time for it this this year. Guenther is gathering knows or has known who are/ year,” said Iverson. But he decid- together a group of friends, fam- were diagnosed with cancer. “I ed that it was worth taking the one ily members, and other students have family members that have 24 hour period to do it. “It’s fun, to raise money and awareness for been diagnosed with cancer, and it’s a great way to get community

May 12, 2010 Page 3 Opinion VALHALLA Subaru- the best car around Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru How can a car company tured in the last 56 years, I can’t. So, instead, we’re going The Subaru Impreza, especially the WRX and STi mod- with a constellation as its to focus on four of the more popular Subaru vehicles of to- els, has built itself a reputation lately as a racing vehicle. logo fall anywhere short day: the Legacy, the Outback, the Forester, and, of course, The original Impreza, introduced in 1993, was powered of celestially awesome? the Subaru Impreza. by a 1.8 liter 110 horsepower boxer engine. Today, how- It can’t and it doesn’t. Subaru manufactures some of the safest vehicles on the ever, the WRX STi models feature turbocharged 2.5 liter Subaru, with its trademark road, consistently scoring high on crash tests. All come engines capable of putting out 305 horsepower with no Pleiades-inspired logo has with All Wheel Drive, a feature that Subaru histori- after-market modifi cations whatsoever. produced some of the most cally made a standard in all of its vehicles since 1996, The raw power of the WRX and STi models combined recognizable vehicles of and all have features and perks that appeal to different with the standard All Wheel Drive, balanced engine layout, our time. With their dis- people from all walks of life—from young urban pro- and superb handling make these vehicles a popular choice JACOB BARTOLINI tinct-sounding boxer en- fessionals, to soccer moms, or hardcore backpackers. for both amateur and professional rally drivers. Subaru FEATURES EDITOR gines, the company has The Subaru Legacy was fi rst introduced to the North has, in fact, its very own rally team which has raced with attained some serious star power in recent years, espe- American market in 1989 with the goal to be competitive nothing but the Impreza since 1993. cially in our beloved backyard; the Pacifi c Northwest. with the already established Honda Accord and Toyota Another popular vehicle in the Subaru family is the For- Subaru is actually the automobile manufacturing divi- Camry. The Legacy, available either as a sedan or station ester, introduced in 1997. Like the Outback, the Forester is sion of the much larger Japanese company, Fuji Heavy wagon, is also offered with high-performance and luxury marketed as a crossover. However, it is based on the Impr- Industries(FHI). FHI is also involved with the manufac- options in order to compete with German trash such as the eza platform. It’s more of an SUV really, when compared turing of aerospace products for various companies, most- BMW 3 Series and the Audi A4. to the Outback, and comes with either a naturally-aspirated notably Boeing. It was founded in the summer of 1953, The Subaru Outback--built on the Legacy platform- or turbocharged engine. The National Ski Patrol uses spe- and about a year later, the very fi rst Subaru--the 1500-- -was launched in 1995 as Subaru’s crossover counter to cially modifi ed vehicles based on the Forester XT--one of was born. This celebrated event marks the beginning of the the ever-growing Sport Utility market. The Outback was the turbocharged models--for search and rescue missions. long bloodline of cars that later would come to make the marketed as a more effi cient alternative to the bulky truck- Because of its intuitive design, legendary handling, high likes of Honda, Ford, and BMW--to name a few--cry like based SUVs of the day. The Outback was originally basi- safety ratings, and undeniable appeal, Subaru will un- small children lost in a crowded mall. cally just a Legacy station wagon with some of the more doubtedly continue to win over the hearts and minds of As much as I would love to write an epically-long article useful features common to SUVs. It had a higher lift, and, millions. I should know, I drive one. extolling the virtues of every last Subaru vehicle manufac- of course, the Subaru-standard All Wheel Drive. Valhalla Staff Alissa Margett ...... Editor-in-Chief Beau Castillo ...... Managing Editor Britton Nesheim ...... Design Manager Kaylynn Tobias ...... Business Manager Kaila Alford ...... News Editor Jacob Bartolini ...... Features Editor Kaitlyn LaVelle ...... A&E Editor Sarah Ruiz ...... Sports Editor Sadie Schwarzmiller ...... Opinion Editor Alicia Terry ...... Photography Manager Ashleigh Bortles ...... Photographer Emma Derus ...... Photographer Catherine Straume ...... Photographer Kami Yorita ...... Photographer Elizabeth Granillo ...... Contributing Photographer Grace Carlson ...... Staff Reporter Assorted models of Subarus are able to be found around the school. PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH BORTLES Emily Garvin ...... Staff Reporter Madeline Heffernan ...... Staff Reporter From the Editors’ Desk Tyler Irwin ...... Staff Reporter Anais Mendez ...... Staff Reporter Jory Weissert ...... Staff Reporter Safety should be a concern for all at prom Connor Wilson ...... Staff Reporter The moment has fi nally arrived. place to place. This will decrease the if you do decide to engage in illegal Hannah Patten ...... Contributing Artist Tiffany Lagant ...... Advisor We’ve watched seniors prepare for chance that you’ll use your lead foot activity by drinking alcohol or doing prom in years past, but now it is fi nal- to make up for lost time. Follow the anything else of the mind-altering va- ly our turn. There’s so much prepara- rules of the road, and transportation riety on prom night, be aware that the tion leading up to the big event; dress won’t pose any problems for you and chances of something bad occurring Valhalla Policy shopping, endless tanning sessions, your friends. increase astronomically. Reckless- Our Mission Statement: The Valhalla’s mission is to arranging the after-prom festivities. If you’re one of the lucky ones who ness and Fate are BFFs, and they are provide the LSHS community with a quality, thought- It’s understandable that we let some- plan on taking a limo on prom night, always looking for a party to crash. provoking publication. In these efforts, the Valhalla has thing such as safety drift to the back take a second to research the com- But if that isn’t enough to deter you, established several open forums for the exchange of in- of our minds. pany’s driving record. If the company please take precautions before hand formation, opinions, and artistic expression dedicated Even though prom night will likely can’t provide you with one, look else- to ensure you don’t harm yourself to those in the LSHS community. be the highlight of your senior year, where. When you’re in the limo, just or anyone else. Do not get behind the unfortunate truth is that plenty of keep courtesy in mind. Don’t spill, the wheel if you’ve been drinking. Editorials: The editorial section of the Valhalla serves things can still go wrong. But with a don’t be loud, and don’t assume that In fact, designating a reliable sober as a forum for well-written, thoughtful, longer forms of little preparation and precaution, you the vehicle doubles as a hotel room. driver before the night begins is the expression. Signed editorials represent the opinions of can easily have fun and stay safe at All of theses are potentials for distrac- responsible route to go. the author(s). Unsigned editorials represent the opin- the same time. tion. If you are staying smart and sober, ion of the majority of the Valhalla staff. Views printed With so many different locations to So you’re all dressed up, you’re with but your date or friends are not, keep here are meant to be opinionated and/or persuasive, but travel to (your date’s house, restau- your date, and you’re navigating the a close eye on them. Recognize signs do not necessarily represent the opinions of the student rant, Museum of Flight, etc) a lot of mean streets of Everett. Even though that they may be in danger (blackouts, body, administration, or school board. your time on May 22 will be spent in you’ll fi nally feel like a big kid, your shallow breathing, etc), and get them the car. According to the Center for mommy will be sitting at home, wor- medical attention immediately. Hope- Letters to the Editor: The Valhalla will generally print Disease Control, the risk of motor rying every single second of the night. fully, nobody’s night will come to as many letters as space allows each issue. Letters must vehicle crashes is higher among 16 to Why not be kind and alleviate the an- this, but also realize you’ll face much include the author’s name, signature, and class or posi- 19-year-olds than among any other age guish your parents will be enduring steeper consequences if you don’t do tion relative to the school. Typed or legibly handwritten group, but the chances of you becom- the entire evening by simply checking anything to help a friend in a danger- letters are acceptable, but none should be more than 400 ing a statistic are signifi cantly lower in with them? A text every few hours ous situation. words. The Valhalla reserves the right to edit all letters if you play it safe. If you’re driving won’t hurt, especially when you’ve The bottom line is this: please be for space, accuracy, spelling, and grammar. We reserve in a group, make sure there are seat- arrived safely at a new location. Also, safe, take care of each other, and, the right to refuse to print any letters. Submit letters belts for everyone in the car and that give your parents a few phone num- most importantly, have fun. After all, to room 303, or email them to lshsvalhalla@hotmail. everyone is securely fastened before bers of the friends you will be with. it will be one of the best nights of your com. Letters submitted by email should be pasted into you leave. Pay close attention to the They’ll rest easy knowing there are young adult life. Don’t do anything to the body of the message. We reserve the right to print clock throughout the night and allow multiple ways to reach you. screw it up. all letters submitted, either in person or electronically. more than enough time to travel from And lastly, but most importantly, Page 4 May 12, 2010 Opinion VALHALLA “Death at a Funeral” fails to satisfy An American knock-off nearly ruins uniqueness of a British original When movies how two very different cultures deal with the same situa- are remade, it is usually tion-- except that all the characters essentially reacted in because the original ver- the same way (though the Americans were a bit louder). In sion was created so long fact, most characters even had the same lines of dialogue. ago that the story needs So here is the question: What on earth was the some tweaking in order point of making this movie? It was exactly the same! The to connect with a large original is hilarious and perfect the way it is. Do produc- contemporary audience; tion companies think that Americans won’t appreciate an better visual effects, up- excellent British movie, unless the lines are delivered by dated jokes, and modern people with American accents? It’s slightly insulting, actu- references. However, ally. Not just to us, but to the fabulous people who made MADELINE HEFFERNAN STAFF REPORTER even with movies such the original. as these, the remake can I actually searched for people who had seen either wreck the original by ruining its quaintness, originality, or the American or the British versions of “Death at a Funer- integrity. al” at our school. Surprisingly, I found more people who Does anyone remember the 2001 “Planet of the Apes”? had seen the original one; all of whom say they wouldn’t The original is considered slightly campy by today’s stan- see the American version because they think the idea of a dards but the premise is so original and intriguing, who re- remake is ridiculous. ally cares? On the other hand, the remake has little to offer This isn’t the fi rst time American media has copied because it is not original and just slightly awful. the Brits. “The Offi ce”, “Three’s Company”, and “Ameri- Now, “Death at a Funeral”, the new comedy about can Idol”, as well as so many others, are all based on Brit- an African-American family desperately trying to put on ish shows. Although those three were successful, so many a respectful funeral for a family member while dealing wonderful British shows are brought to America and near- with feuds, disapproval, and family secrets, is based on ly destroyed, such as the Golden Globe nominated Brit- a British movie made only three years ago. However, the ish series “Blackpool”. “Blackpool” became the American word “based” is a bit misleading, since when a movie is “Laughlin”, but was a total disaster. It’s unnecessary. based on something, there is usually a difference between A good show is a good show, and good humor is good the movie and the original source, something that makes humor. By remaking it, production companies insinuate this interpretation unique. But it’s hard to say “Death at a that the originals wouldn’t work for Americans, which is Funeral” was based on the 2007 movie of the same name, completely false, given the popularity of so many BBC because it is EXACTLY THE SAME. America shows. The plot, the characters, even most of the lines are Also, by remaking these shows, many Americans the same. While everyone else was laughing in expectation miss out on the great writing and creativity of the original of the havoc that was likely to ensue, I felt like someone British shows. The same is true for “Death at a Funeral”. who had read the last chapter of a book before reading the Americans will see this new movie and never even know introduction. Honestly, it seemed that the only difference that it was copied from a British fi lm, as some of the peo- The original “Death at a Funeral” is a well-done, hilarious comedy- was that the original was about an uptight British family. ple I surveyed had done. from Britain. Now, this could have been an interesting concept--seeing PHOTO COURTESY OF MOVIESHARKDEBLORE .COM The power of ignorance Don’t ask-don’t tell policy’s repeal is necessary Back in solemn reminder that ignorance is still cially when women are present, if a homo- DADT in place, we are looking past the March, De- very much alive. sexual man can’t do the same. Allowing great contributions these young men and fense Secre- By stripping these individuals of their DADT to continue is giving heterosexu- women bring to our military, and focus- tary Robert fundamental right to embrace their sexu- als in the military special treatment. ing on something that has no impact on a M. Gates ality, we are treating them as second-class Even looking past the mistreatment of soldier’s ability. publicly an- citizens. DADT gives special treatment gay soldiers, DADT has only weakened The most jarring argument towards nounced the keeping this policy in place is the issue Pentagon’s of homophobia in the military. The seem- revisions to ingly innate fear of gays that many sol- the policy diers have does present an issue: How can “Don’t Ask, these men serve next to other men who Don’t Tell” are gay? Many armies that the U.S. has (DADT). served with, including France and the BEAU CASTILLO The chang- United Kingdom, already allow gays to MANAGING EDITOR es, which openly serve in the military. And, SUR- will make it more diffi cult to discharge a PRISE, these armies are still carrying out soldier based on his/her sexuality without their basic military operations without a strong evidence proving that he/she is ho- problem. mosexual, are a small step in the right di- Allowing openly gay men and women rection-- completely repealing the policy. to serve in the army will not lead to its Supporters of Obama’s campaign prom- destruction. With DADT in place, these ise to work towards abolishing DADT men and women are completely isolated have long waited for his push to make from their fellow soldiers. They live in that happen. Unfortunately, though, we constant fear of being exposed, of being have heard a lot of talk but seen little ac- discharged without a job to come back tion from Obama on this issue. to, and of being discriminated against by Each month that passes with this poli- their fellow soldiers. No individuals, es- cy in place is another month too long. pecially soldiers who are fi ghting for our DADT, in a way, reverts back to the pre- country, deserve to live in fear that their Truman days of black segregation in the sexuality being exposed will ruin their army. Even 70 years ago, our prejudices lives. were not strong enough keep blacks from In order for DADT to be repealed, serving in the military. Though forced though, Obama is going to have to step up ARTWORK BY ASHLEIGH BORTLES into segregated units, African Americans and push the initiative through Congress. have fought openly for our country for to heterosexual soldiers, who can openly the military’s strength. Since 1993, almost It is time that this disgraceful policy is not hundreds of years. For us to take away discuss their sexuality without the fear of 13,000 soldiers have been discharged just revised, but actually done away with a soldier’s right to fi ght for our country, being discharged. There is no reason why for being homosexuals. Among these for good. solely based on the fact that he/she is at- a heterosexual male should be allowed to soldiers are translators who played a vi- tracted to members of the same sex, is a talk about his attraction to women, espe- tally important role in our military. With

May 12, 2010 Page 5 Sports VALHALLA Meet the Pahukoa Twins... Brittney and Brooke Pahukoa, freshmen twins, make names for themselves in varsity sports

JORY WEISSERT ral rivalry between the sisters, especially STAFF REPORTER because they compete in the same sports. Freshman Brittney and Brooke Pa- Brittney Pahukoa says that the rivalry be- hukoa are both well known through- tween her sister and her serves “only to out the Lake community for their ath- push each other, because we know we can letic abilities, earning attention in both do better. If I know she can work harder the mid-high and high school settings. or do better, then yeah, I try to push her.” These girls live for sports. Though the “It’s more like messing around. It’s twins are currently on the track team, they not real competition or anything have also spent years playing volleyball, like that,” added Brooke Pahukoa. soccer, and basketball. The twins never compete in the same “Well, in basketball, we were both on events in track unless it’s a relay and varsity. [In] soccer, we ended up let- they play different positions on the bas- tering but we were on JV. And in track, ketball team. The sisters actually believe we’re on varsity,” said Brooke Pahukoa. they do better playing on the same team. They may only be freshmen “Track’s kind of different because it’s Colts, but the twins are already more individual, but we’re used to it. considered as Viking athletes. We always play with each other,” said Brooke Pahukoa says that playing as Brooke Pahukoa. Neither of them can a freshman for the team makes her, imagine playing against each other. “feel a lot more important, I guess, Surprisingly, the two don’t get tired of because a lot more people watch.” spending so much of their day, from school The sisters say that they come from a sup- to sports practice to home life, together. portive family of sports enthusiasts. Their “It’s always having a best friend parents inspired them to start down the with you. Who doesn’t want sports path. The girls’ mother used to play that?” said Brittney Pahukoa. high school and college volleyball, while Both of the sisters are very busy people and their father played football. Their brother easily agree they have little time to spare in The twins don’t havecompetition between each other, just love. PHOTO BY ALICIA TERRY plays football and basketball. Both agree their active lives. They even do homework cords for school. Like on the four larities`, the sisters insist that they that family is their number one priority, in the car on the way to practice to keep by four for track, we’re going to try are quite different from each other. while sports and grades tie for second. up with all of their schoolwork. How- to do that,” said Brooke Pahukoa. “A lot of people think we’d be the same, The twins made a collective decision to not ever, when they do get some down time, Their favorite sport of all is basketball. but if you get to know us, we’re totally dif- just focus on one sport because success in the girls enjoy hanging out with friends, The camaraderie between fellow play- ferent personalities,” said Brooke Pahukoa. one sport contributes to success in the others. watching movies, and, Brooke Pahukoa’s ers is their favorite part of the sport. Though not yet high school students, the “We just talked about this with our dad. He personal favorite, reading romance novels. “I think right now, it’s really just the team Pahukoa twins have already made such a would say doing a high jump in track helps The twins share the goal of break- and all the girls on it,” said Brittney Pahukoa signifi cant athletic contribution. We can’t me with jumping up in basketball. They all ing the high school records and earn- “Just by one year, they’re all my sis- wait to see what they will accomplish once have a different front,” said Brooke Pahukoa. ing sports scholarships for college. ters. It’s fun,” added Brooke Pahukoa. these twins step onto our campus for good. Some might assume that there is a natu- “We’re working on breaking re- Despite the many apparent simi- Varsity boys sport a new hair-do on the fi eld The Varsity Viking Soccer boys put their new hair styles shots. SARAH RUIZ SPORTS EDITOR to use during their game against Stanwood on March 27. Lund had an excellent game, with a lot of ball move- They shaved their heads to create mohawks in an effort ment, though challenged by Stanwood’s defense. The Vi- to “show that we’re united as a team,” said senior Varsity kings kept going for the goal, working hard against their Captain Jake Orwiler. opponent. When Stanwood did manage to break through CONGRATULATIONS When the team went up against Stanwood, its record the Vikings defense, they had to step it up to save it. In was a previously set 9-2-1. The starting line for the game one instance, a Stanwood forward got through, pulled out BOYS SOCCER ON consisted of seniors Jake Orwiler, Tyler Werner, Nick the goalie, and when he went for his shot, the goalie was Bylin, juniors, Josh Otusanya, John Gleason, Josh Lund, sure to miss it. Viking defenders stepped up and went for Michael Berg, Shawn Morgan, Mark Russell, and sopho- the ball, with the ball ending up bouncing between play- 1ST PLACE IN mores Donavan Granston and Tanner Sellars. ers in front of the goal, before it fi nally got out of the box The game started off with Stanwood in control of the and back up the fi eld. Sellars was the fi rst, and only, to ball, but the game quickly got going and soon possessed score. His goal came during the fi rst half of the game. WESCO ! the ball only about half of the time. The fi rst shot on goal The game continued to be neck and neck, until fi nally was taken by Morgan, and although the goalie caught it came to and end, with the Vikings walking away with it, the mood was set for the Vikings to start taking more another win under their belt with a score of 1-0.

The varsity captains show off their new mohawks. PHOTO BY ALICIA TERRY

Page 6 May12, 2010 Sports VALHALLA You gotta love these guys! TYLER IRWIN During the off-season, the Mariners made was injured during spring training, but is Expectations from the Mariners commu- STAFF REPORTER a number of big moves to acquire players expected to be back soon. The Mariners nity are high as the team seems to have While sports are a big part of numerous who would help them make the postseason were also able to sign second baseman improved, losing only one of its starters, students’ lives, it seems that baseball is of- and win the AL West. Undoubtedly, the Chone Figgins, a free agent, away from the third baseman Adrian Beltre, from last ten overlooked. Even more ignored than biggest acquisition was of pitcher Cliff Lee division rival Angels to improve the Mari- year. Hernandez and Lee are two of the the general sport? The Seattle Mariners. from Philadelphia. Lee was added to the ners defense. Figgins was signed to a four- best starters in all of the MLB. The Mari- Most students seem to believe that team in a four-team, nine-player deal that year deal worth $36 million with options ners also have one of the best defenses on the Mariners are a terrible team, not eventually ended with the Mariners get- for a fi fth year. Another trade that made paper with outstanding defense from pos- worth watching. However, anyone ting, in addition to Lee, relieving pitcher headlines was when the Mariners traded sibly the greatest defensive centerfi elder who has been watching in the past year Brandon League. Unfortunately, Lee has its pitcher from the past two seasons, Car- on the game, Franklin Gutierrez. Gutier- knows that statement is just wrong. been unable to pitch this season after he los Silva, for the Cubs’ Milton Bradley. rez amazes every game with catches that In the 2009 season, the Mariners were 85- would seem impossible or throwing out 77, led by talented players such as hitter base runners at home plate despite being Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher Felix Hernandez. all the way in the outfi eld. Also notewor- During the 2009 season, Hernandez won 19 thy is the skill of shortstop Jack Wilson. games and fi nished second in votes for the Wilson joined the team last year after he Cy Young Award, awarded to the best pitch- was part of trade between the Mariners er in each league. Suzuki set the record for and Pittsburgh. Wilson has made dazzling consecutive seasons with 200 hits at nine in plays such as scooping balls out of the dirt a row. Despite both of these achievements, with his back to them and throwing out the the Mariners fi nished third in the American runner with precision throws to fi rst base. League West and missed the postseason. Senior Shawn Swiger predicts a bright Interest in the team was also stimulat- future for the Mariners. “I think they can ed by the return of Ken Griffey Jr. Ten make the playoffs, and Felix is awesome.” years after Griffey’s departure from the All I have to ask is that you give our Se- Mariners, he returned to play for both attle Mariners a chance. If you do, you sentimental reasons and the positive re- will have the opportunity to see all that the ception and standing ovation he received Mariners and its new talented team have to upon each return to Seattle, though at PHOTO BY KAMI YORITA offer. the time playing for the opposing team. Vikings compete for a chance to take a Wesco dodgeball title girls, including juniors Meghan Although the boys did not win just for the fan’s entertainment. Warbis, Stephanie Meyers, and they still felt good about the Although the staff games were senior Stephonie Shumocher. way they played. “I feel like supposed to be just for fun, Although team Team made we could have done better, but the staff members on all sides it to the Wesco tournament, overall we came out and played were clearly just as into play- things did not start out well. well,” said senior Chase Crow- ing dodge ball as any of the The fi rst game of the tourna- ley, who was on team Team. student players. Lake Stevens’ ment was Viking boys versus The very fi nal game was a face staff members did exception- Snohomish boys, and though off between Everett boys and ally well, winning most of the team Team worked hard to win, Cascade girls-= the two wining games they participated in. it still lost to Snohomish in the teams from the boys and girls Although the Viking fi rst round. tournaments. Everett defeated teams did not win the champi- When it came time for the Cascade and was the ultimate onship, the fans still enjoyed girls team Sucker Punch to go winner in the Wesco dodge ball the show. There were more up against the Cascade girls tournament. fans on the Vikings side than for the fi rst time, the Vikings When the different schools all the other schools combined, defeated Cascade’s team. The were not facing off for the title and when there was a dance- Lake Stevens girls played ex- of Best Dodge off between the Glacier Peak cellently, and made it to the fi - Ball Team, the staff members bear mascot and the Viking, the nal round against Cascade. Be- from the different school par- cheers from our side drowned cause Cascade was on the losing ticipated in staff games. How- out everything else. “I still en- bracket, it was required to win ever, these staff games did not joyed watching the game,” said two games in order to win the contribute to a school advanc- senior Sacha Nasr. “Both teams championship. The fi rst game ing in the tournament, and were put on a good show.” between Lake Stevens and Cascade was very close, lead- ing to a sudden death match with junior Bryanna Blue on the Vikings side against one of the Cascade girls. After an intense battle, however, Cas- cade won. During the second match between Cascade and Junior Meghan Warbis from Sucker Punch Lake Stevens, Cascade de- feated Lake Stevens and took PHOTO BY KAMI YORITA fi rst place in the girls tourna- ment. GRACE CARLSON Leadership teacher Joe Cronin Next year, the girls hope to STAFF REPORTER was not surprised that team do better in the tournament. On April 27 and 28 our school Team went on to Wesco. Be- “Next year we are going to held its annual dodge ball tour- fore the teams competed within have more organization and nament. On the 27 various our school, Cronin predicted execute some dodge ball strat- boys and girls teams within our a winner. “If I had to pick a egies,” said Warbis. school competed for the chance team to win, I would probably While the Viking boys start- to compete in the Wesco Tour- pick team Team,” said Cronin. ed out with a loss, they too nament, which included other “There are a lot of basketball made it to the fi nal round on teams from Cascade, Glacier players on it and they are all the losing bracket. They were Peak, Kamiak, Snohomish, athletic.” Those athletic play- up against Everett for the and Everett. The boys team ers included seniors like Arvid championship, but Everett de- that played at Wesco was team Isaksen, Shane Kaska, and Mike feated Lake Stevens and took Team and the girls team was Schnieder. Team Sucker Punch fi rst place in the boy’s tourna- team Sucker Punch. was made up of equally athletic ment. May 12, 2010 Page 7 A&E VALHALLA Drama department produces delightful musical The Mikado uses excellent costumes, beautiful sets, and melodic singing to captivate its audiences attention

MADDELINE HEFFERNAN costumes, they were beautiful. were not only so much fun to look for me, that was one of its greatest cause of the high, big singing and STAFF REPRORT The stationary set, de- at, but worked perfectly with the achievements. The songs, for the the groups.” Two weeks ago, the spring mu- signed by junior Richie set and the script. most part, were lovely. The ac- Also some of the actors were sical “The Mikado” opened with Williams’ mother, But enough of the aesthetic parts tors harmonized their voices speaking a bit too fast and occa- a fl ourish of Japanese kimonos Sherri Williams, a of the play, and on to the unlike any other musical sionally tripped over the words, and surprisingly loud hand-held wonderful drama- that this school has per- though this could have just been fans. mom with possi- formed. from ‘fi rst week jitters’. Unfor- The story centers on a young ble superpowers, There were a few tunately, it caused me to lose the maid, Yum-Yum, and her love, looked like some- new actors who graced plot every once and a while. Nanki-Poo, the son of the Mikado thing out of a the stage this time Also, for the fi rst few nights, ju- (the ruler of Japan). Nanki-Poo fairy tale. It around, such as nior Russell Mason, who played has run away from his father to had a rocky senior Christian The High Lord Executioner, was fi nd Yum-Yum and to be with her hill in the Reed, who unfortunate enough to have been forever. However, Yum-Yum is background, played the hi- given the possessed microphone betrothed to the High Lord Execu- with a hidden stair- larious Pooh- from Hell, which cut in and out tioner of the town of Titipu, who, case up to the second Bah superb- throughout the entire production. against the wishes of the Mikado, level, a bridge over ly, as well “The Mikado” was a fun show, has yet to execute a single person, a stream, which as some old not perfect, but defi nitely fun. since he himself has broken the had continuously veterans such “Everyone was walking out go- Mikado’s law against fl irting. But jumping fi sh, and as sophomore ing ‘Oh My Gosh, you remember when the Mikado announces that the back door of Audrey Fletcher, this part?’” said Senior Emily unless an execution occurs at Tit- Japanese house, who turned out to Brigolin, “and ‘Oh My Gosh, this ipu, the town will be reduced to which looked have a gorgeous was so funny!’ and ‘What was the status of a village, the towns- quite sturdy singing voice. your favorite song?’ and we just people must decide on someone and authentic. However, I did sat there commenting on it for, to execute. So the executioner Describing it have two major like, an hour.” offers Nanki-Poo the opportunity really doesn’t criticisms of the I thoroughly look forward to to marry Yum-Yum, as long as he do it justice. play. Occasionally, seeing the drama department’s is willing to be executed at the But the whole the action was a bit plays next year, as well as some end of the month. So the young stage crew team slow, especially at of the same actors. couple must overcome ridiculous should be proud the top of the show “I was debating whether I was laws, slightly incompetent offi - of that set. and during some of going to play football next year,” cials, obsessive suitors, and death The costumes were de- m u s i c . the musical num- said Junior Skye Defalco (Nanki- sentences to be together. signed by the two lovely ladies I’ve found that one of the bers, and that sometimes it Poo), “and I think I’m just gonna All in all, this play was delight- at Gussie & Gertie’s Costume most diffi cult parts of the school was hard to hear what the char- do the fall play because I never ful. It was funny, lively, and gor- Shop. These two women had to musicals in the past was getting acters were saying. realized acting was so much fun geous. Especially gorgeous. The make over a dozen boisterous and the voices to blend together right Senior Hannah Patten said, “It until this year.” two most surprising things about bright Kimonos for the characters in the larger musical numbers. was a little hard to understand “The Mikado” were the set and in The Mikado. The costumes However, this musical did it. And what the people were singing be- PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH BORTLES

TOP TEN ways to spend prom night

1. Fight crime 2. Midnight costumed kickball TYLER IRWIN STAFF REPORTER 3. Try and sweat purple by drinking a “Top Gun” is our theme for Prom dissipate at some point bunch of Gatorade 2010 and while most have heard of the movie, in the middle of the fi lm and not those who haven’t seen it may be unaware of what even re- appear until the very end of the 4. Become and expert on medieval they are missing. fi lm, when most audiences would have forgotten weaponry “Top Gun” is a 1986 fi lm starring Tom Cruise about the whole deal. as Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. The plot follows Some of the dialogue is laughable and hard to take 5. Develop telekinetic powers and go all Maverick and the consequent events that follow seriously. While the dialogue can be cringe-worthy “Carrie” at Prom when he attends the U.S. Navy’s Fighter Weapons at times, it actually adds to the fi lm and makes the School, affectionately referred to as “Top Gun” by characters more colorful and exciting. 6. Beat middle-schoolers at Funtasia laser the cadets attending. With prom quickly approaching, there is no better tag “Top Gun” has all the action and intensity you time to watch “Top Gun.” Download or rent this fi lm would expect out of an ‘80s movie. Engaging action today--that way you will be able to appreciate the 7. Make a puppet theater out of cardboard scenes keep you on the edge of your seat through- prom assembly and dance all the more. and puppets out of socks out, especially during the introduction and climax. ART BY ASHLEIGH BORTLES The use of actual F-14 Tomcat fi ghter jets piloted by 8. Start a fl ea circus Navy aviators only adds to the realism and gripping 9. Catch up on stalking your neighbors action. The characters also have believable interactions 10. Cat-call prom limos with each other while fl ying, increasing the realistic nature even more. Maverick is constantly at odds with other pilots who chastise him for his selfi sh and sometimes dangerous showboating and the danger it causes his wingmen. Maverick’s copilot Goose often keeps him in check, as he represents the more rational and by-the-books fl ying style. Despite all of his fl aws, Maverick’s character eventually comes through and saves other pilots late in the fi lm. While the action scenes are worth the ticket price, the romantic scenes between Maverick one of his fl ight instructors, Charlie, are disappointing, only serving to break up the intensity of the fl ight scenes. While the romance seems to develop at a tolerable rate throughout the beginning, it seems to

Page 8 May 12, 2010 A&E VALHALLA The most “Kick Ass” movie of the year “Knights of the Soundtable ride again!”

BRITTON NEISHEIM quirky comedy, character you expected. Fueled by CONNOR WILSON The band started the show with its most DESIGN EDITOR driven roles, ultra-violence, hip cultural gags and fi - STARR REPORTER popular song “Spoonman”, and played Being a movie buff with and decent plot line that it nally throwing superheroes At the Showbox Theater, on the night of many songs from the fi rst album “Superun- no knowledge of comics, seemed impossible not to into a city where MySpace April 16, a band by the pseudonym “Nude known”. The show continued with “Gun” seeing pictures and ads for love this fi lm. and camera phones exist, Dragons” played its fi rst show ever. The and “Fell on Black Days”. But oddly “Kick Ass” on Rottento- It is important to note that getting the whole world in- show sold out within 90 minutes of its an- enough, obvious hits such as “Black Hole matoes.com looked like “Kick Ass” is rated “R”, volved, helped relieve that nouncement. But if we were to look close- Sun” and “Jesus Christ Pose” were missing just another bad comedy and for good reason. For feeling of being stuck in ly at the band name, we might notice that from the set. When the band ended early, it superhero knock off that those of you feint of heart, one city. “Nude Dragons” is actually an anagram for fi nished up with a three song encore com- probably lacked taste-- but it’s very bloody, and there This movie is a tale of “Soundgarden”. That’s right, the Seattle posed of “Get on the Snake”, “Big Dumb I was wrong. is a plethora of those big fl ightless superheroes that grunge band Soundgarden has reunited. Sex”, and a cover of the Doors song “Wait- First off, for those who bad words, mostly from the can’t shoot lasers or walk Soundgarden is made up of lead singer ing for the Sun.” don’t know and wonder mouth of a 13 year old girl. through walls. It’s the tale Chris Cornell, bassist Ben Shepherd, gui- Soundgarden played under the name why I even mention comic Though the violence is no of some people who asked tarist Kim Thayil, and drummer Matt Cam- “Nude Dragons” to avoid getting too much books, “Kick Ass” is a com- the “what if” question. It’s worse than a typical horror eron (also the drummer for Pearl Jam). attention at such a small venue. But this re- ic book (or graphic novel movie and the profanity is a tale of normal people The ultra popular band broke up in 1997 union has Soundgarden fans excited, and for all of who can differen- similar to what you hear in putting on suits and lay- but have, after 13 years, gotten back to- for good reason too, because the band has tiate). It was recently pub- the halls, it all just might ing down the law when- gether. Though rumors of the band reunit- announced a 2010 tour. It will also be play- lished, only two years ago, take you by surprise due ever anyone needs help. ing fl oated around Seattle for several days ing at Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chi- and its author, Mark Miller, to the mostly light-hearted, But most importantly, it’s a before the show, they were not confi rmed thinking ahead, wrote a kid-driven roles. tale of a little girl jumping cago this summer, alongside Green Day, until the day of the concert. screen play parallel to the There is a dark side to around like Yoda, cutting The Strokes, Mutemath, and Lady Gaga. Unfortunately, the show was super-exclu- comic. I can happily say this fi lm, though, and it’s people in half with a bladed “The twelve year break is over and that it worked out. I had no all wrapped up in a great baton. s i v e , mostly for family, friends, and school is back in session. Knights idea what to expect from story of revenge. You won’t This movie is a visual several record company ex- of the Soundtable ride again!” said this movie. All I knew was leave the theater feeling feast that will have you ecutives. Soundgarden lead singer Cornell. that there were a bunch of enlightened, but if you are leaning forward with a kids kicking the crap out of seeking a superhero movie smile on your face, ready people. However, from the with more than good guys to fi st pump each time a very beginning, I was com- killing bad guys, you will baddie gets what they de- pletely engulfed. There was walk out with more than serve. such a perfect mixture of

TheA walk through evolution the evolution of our favorite of fairy boy.Zelda Part two. JACOB BARTOLINI The next game in the LoZ series, masks which allow the player to Wind Waker, a conductor’s ba- although, now, no masks are need- FEATURES EDITOR «The Legend of Zelda: Majora's change forms, giving abilities one ton imbued with the power of the ed. Whenever Link enters into a In 1998, with the release of Mask» was released in 2000, just lacks as an ordinary human. gods. twilit area, he is forced to assume “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina two years after Ocarina. Majora's After Majora’s Mask, the LoZ Although Wind Waker isn’t set the form of a wolf, an ability he of Time”, the Legend of Zelda mask made use of the N64's series took another two-year in traditional Hyrule, it marks a can later use at will with the help (LoZ) series proved to still be ev- Expansion Pak, which allowed hiatus until the release of “The return to the classic Zelda for- of his new travelling companion, ery bit as innovative as it was in for technically beefi er graphics Legend of Zelda: The Wind mula that Majora’s Mask strayed the mischievous Midna. 1986. Ocarina was the fi rst Zelda and more on-screen characters by Waker” in 2002 for the Nintendo from. The Legend of Zelda series title to be released for the Nin- providing extra memory for the GameCube. Wind Waker The latest Zelda game to be is one of the most-successful tendo 64, it was the fi rst 3D Zelda console. received mostly mixed reviews, released for a home console is videogame franchises in history. title--in fact, it was one of the Besides the upgraded graph- due in part to its highly stylized, “The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Recently, an unnamed Zelda fi rst successful 3D games, thanks ics, Majora’s Mask also recieved almost “cartoonish”, cel-shaded Princess” in 2006. This game was game has been announced to be mostly to features such as lock- praise for its creativity and in- graphics, and because a large part actually released twice; once on in production for the Wii. All on targeting and context sensitive volving plot. Like Zelda II, Ma- of the game takes place on the the GameCube, and once more that is confi rmed for this title buttons, features that would come jora’s mask is a direct sequel of high seas. on the Wii. There is no difference is that it will make use of the to be common in many later 3D its predecessor, Ocarina. Majora’s Technically, “Wind Waker” between the two versions as far Wii’s MotionPlus peripheral for games. Mask takes place not in Hyrule, takes place in Hyrule, albeit a as graphics or plot are concerned. swordplay and archery that will The story sticks to the now but in Termina,a land doomed to submerged Hyrule where the only However, the entire game was add an entirely new depth of play classic Zelda formula: Princess destruction in three days time un- dry land consists of tiny islands. mirrored for the Wii. “Twilight to the series. This newest addition Zelda needs Link’s help to defeat less someone can restore order to While many feel that this takes Princess” is a spiritual sequel to to the ever-growing Zelda family Ganondorf. As Link, the player’s the world by returning Majora’s away from the classic Zelda ex- Ocarina, both with its straight- will continue to carry the torch of task is to travel the Hyrulian coun- Mask to its proper owner. To do perience, many praise it for the forward puzzle-based gameplay innovation. tryside visiting various dungeons, this, Link must fi nd his Ocarina massive sense of scale it provides. and darker aesthetic that many busting baddies as necessary. The and use it to repeatedly turn back Because everything in this game gamers missed in Wind Waker. Master Sword can now be used time in order to complete the is inundated with water presents The story, however, is at fi rst a as a key of sorts to fast-forward tasks necessary to defeat Skull its own distinct set of challenges. break from the classic Zelda plot. Link through puberty and into Kid. Masks, other than Majora’s, To overcome this, two new items At the end, fi ghting Ganondorf adulthood. This goes both ways- play a pivotal role in the game specifi c to Wind Waker were in- will occur, but the majority of the -if tired of the responsibilities of play as well. There are 20 “nor- tro-duced: a talking boat called game has Link focused on defeat- being a grownup in an unfriendly mal” masks, all with special abili- the King of Red Lions, ing Zant. Back again are transfor- world, simply use the ties that aid in the quest-along and the mations, sword to become a with the 4 “trans- child once more. formation”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOPICALBRAINSTOTM .DYNAMICFICTION .NET May 12, 2010 Page 9 Features VALHALLA Baking up a storm at Sno-Isle Junior Holly Lian practices the art of baking in hopes of making it her career

JORY WEISSERT for her friends and family just for fun. years, aims to make the varsity team fi rst priority. STAFF REPORTER Her favorite food to bake is cake be- for her senior year, plays indoor soc- “Besides sports, which I’ve got sports Junior Holly Lian is one dedicated cause it is easy to customize and has cer, and is on a select team outside going every single weekend, I’ll hang student. She spends the fi rst three peri- many variations. of school, called RUSH. Lian also out with friends. I’ve got a group of ods of her day at Sno Isle in a culinary She feels that through Sno Isle, she played basketball in her freshman year. four best friends and we all click to- class practicing one of her greatest pas- is preparing herself for her future, and Between soccer practice, homework, gether really well and we all hang out sions-- cooking. that is what has made her experience at and Sno Isle, Lian is a very busy per- and do a girls’ night every weekend,” Each day the students are given a reci- Sno Isle so valuable. son. But when she does get some free said Lian. pe they have never made before and are “We get representatives that come time, she likes to spend it with her For Lian, cooking and baking go be- then expected to follow the directions from different colleges and tell us all family, especially with her sister and yond a hobby. She wants to own her and cook the food by themselves. In about these culinary [schools] that I’ve niece. Lian also spends the time with own bakery that specializes in wedding the beginning of the class, they learn never even heard of, and if I hadn’t her friends. Friends and family are her cakes for her future occupation. about the recipes and then later they gone to this class, I wouldn’t have are expected to apply that knowledge known about any of those,” said Lian. in the kitchen. Lian says cooking goes beyond what “By taking this class [in Sno Isle] the average person might picture when I can further learn about that kind of they think of it as a job. stuff, you know, making a bread from “You can work on a cruise line, scratch and different things like that that make deserts and go on a cruise ship I couldn’t learn [at the high school],” for six months at a time, and be work- said Lian. “For kids who want to go ing and travel the whole world cook- to Sno Isle, say they want to go into ing. They have a pastry cook for The computers or go into nursing assist- President. You could be working for ing, there are all these classes where The White House doing pastries,” said you can go in and learn about what you Lian. “You could have your own bak- want to do when you’re older. It gives ery and be your own boss. There’s so you a way further experience than you much more than just being a baker at could get at the high school.” Safeway or the fry cook at Denny’s.” Lian enjoys the class so much she But cooking is not all that fi lls cites it as her reason for waking up and Lian’s schedule. Lian says soccer is going to school. She’s been baking also a huge part of her life. She was Lian enthusiastically practices some advanced knife-cuts PHOTO BY EMMA DERUS since fourth grade and enjoys cooking on the JV soccer team for the past two More than just cloaks and dungeon masters Game Club out to end the anti-social gamer stigma

EMILY GARVIN Neuman, anyone would be con- more of a variety of games for sophomores in the club who joined it aren’t people I would’ve STAFF REPORTER vinced that the club is educa- the club next year. Junior Dani think, ’Hey, Neuman’s cool,’ known otherwise--people from Want a club in which you can tional and as legitimate as any Quade said members were con- and join the club because of all different cliques getting to- just sit around and play games other. His plans for next year are sidering adding video games to that, and also juniors and se- gether,” said junior Jarydd Mor- for hours on end? Well, do that extensive: to make a full scale the club, but “we don’t want it niors who have had me before gan, who said, though, that the on your own time, because replica of a Napoleonic battle to be too antisocial.” and are really into gaming,” “popular clique” hasn’t found Game Club, despite its name, is for members to play. Going into The “antisocial gamer” stereo- said Neuman. Members like its way through Neuman’s door for students who crave strategy his room, one can already see type is what members want to that they have the opportunity yet. and dream of world conquest, that dream coming to life in the try to avoid. By playing games to meet new people. The benefi ts don’t stop there. not for those who waste their hundreds of tiny fi gurines litter- that involve many people, “Some of the people that have “Game Club makes you cooler, time with childish games such ing his desk. they’ve done just that. more attractive, and as Monopoly. “We purchased hundreds of Members aren’t hooked you’ll probably “[The games] are more logic fi gurines that we’re in the pro- into “Call of Duty” grow a beard,” and strategy-based,” said junior cess of painting, we’re trying to or sitting around and said Morgan. and Game Club President Isabel make rules, and we’ll start test- playing Yu-Gi-Oh! Kowacz. Games such as Risk ing. I have Mr. Davis making us or Magic The are the closest they come to a game board. Next year, we’ll Gathering. sit-around-the-table-with-your- [take this game and] do it every “There family board games, and are Saturday,” said Neuman. “We’ll are a only used as “training tool(s),” change the venue, too.” lot of said advisor Chris Neuman. Right now, the club is still in Neuman says he got the idea its early stages. Things didn’t from a group of students who re- really start falling into place for membered the club from Cavel- the club until a couple months ero. Once he realized he would into the school year. get to play games for hours on “Our funding wasn’t great this end and have it be paid for by year. It was kind of put together the school, which he said was a at the last minute and it’s hard “fair surface view of my moti- to get funding from ASB for vation,” Neuman couldn’t pass things that aren’t really planned up the opportunity. out,” said Kowacz. “It wasn’t “[I tried to create] a student- planned the year before, it was friendly environment for kids literally like ‘Hey, we should to play games,” said Neuman. start a game club’ a month into the school year.” After one conversation with Achilles and Ajax playing dice in the original game club located somewhere in ancient Greece PHOTO COURTESY OF ANCIENTROME .RU Kowacz also says she wants Page 10 May 12, 2010 Features VALHALLA Tatum McLeod: best sophomore ever Making some sweet, sweet music SADIE SCHWARZMILLER SARAH RUIZ OPINION EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR Often, sophomores are picked on or blamed for everything by upperclassmen, even booed Sky Burial is the music baby of sophomores Austin Hartlage, Bryce Dunham, Nick Johnson and at assemblies. Despite the commonly accepted perception, sophomores are not all bad. freshman Taylor “Taking One for the Team” Rigelman. After a year of working out kinks to get One sophomore, in particular, stands out--Tatum McLeod (pronounced Mick-Loud). the band together, the boys decided to take the next step in their musical careers. McLeod is a very active person who likes to workout. “I’m really interested in rowing,” Sky Burial was approached by Lake graduate Joachim Nordensson to record in his studio. Nor- said McLeod. “It’s been a part of my life for about fi ve or six years.” densson Studios, located in Lake Stevens, offers local artists a great opportunity to get their music Through rowing she became acquainted with many people, the most prominent being se- recorded. nior Danielle Pringle. Pringle and McLeod rowed together for two years, though continue “We were approached by what I called a life saver,” said Hartlage, of Nordensson. to be friends. The rock band is a mix between heavy metal and a slightly softer sound; it’s a group of guys who Outside of school, McLeod participates in mostly normal activities. “[We enjoy] movies, just enjoy playing. Hartlage is the lead vocals, with Johnson on bass, Rigelman on guitar and and music, and books, and singing [funnily], and collecting leaves,” said Pringle. Dunham on drums. McLeod has a wide variety in her musical tastes, touching on most genres. Death Cab for While Hartlage has been singing since he was young, the other members of the group have had Cutie, Metric, the Strokes and the Killers are all listed among her favorites. She enjoys varying musical backgrounds. Johnson picked up the bass only around last winter, with prior attending their concerts whenever the groups are in town. “Concerts [are] what I live for. experience on the guitar. Dunham has been banging the drums since fi fth grade, and though I’ve seen the Killers twice, I’ve seen Metric and Death Cab for Cutie, and Julian Casablan- Rigelman often receives a hard time for being younger, Rigelman is seen as incredibly gifted for cas,” said McLeod. his age by his fellow band mates. At school McLeod participates in NHN- the Natural Highs Network. “I make posters and ““He is the little baby. He is like the little brother we all pick on,” said Dunham. stickers,” said McLeod, describing some of her work in the club. NHN promotes healthy Sky Burial has a variety of talent, including a strong drummer. His band mates compare Dunham and fun activities, such as playing music or doing a sport, instead of drug use. to Jon Bonham and Led Zeppelin. McLeod does not exactly consider herself to be the average person, let alone the average The fi rst day of the band’s recording was primarily focused on setup and Dunham’s drumming sophomore. “I drive my car, I go out for bubble tea a lot—it’s fantastic. I have underwear sections. Sky Burial was excited to be recording, even if the guys were paying out of their own parties, and I play some DDR, and I, you know, go see movies.” pockets. With rates going at about $30 an hour, and the band recording for four days total, the bill When asked which stereotype she best fi ts into, McLeod said, “I’m part of ‘The Wolf- will come out to be about $480, and if all goes well, even more as the band continues to record pack’.” After which she, and another nearby member of The Wolfpack, proceeded to make its work. howling noises. Later, however, she said, “I’m so cool. I fi t into everybody’s groups.” “All of us, including Taylor (Rigelman), I can especially speak for him, we were all really ex- McLeod doesn’t simply skate through her cited,” said Hartlage. time in school. She enjoys it, even classes “Taylor, a little more--picture a puppy with a new toy,” added Johnson, of Rigelman’s excite- most people just want to get out of the way. ment. “I’m in Math Analysis, so I like math a lot.” The band began with a different group of boys than the current line up. Sophomore Mackenzie Math analysis, or pre-calculus, is the stan- Simon found Rigelman, and then introduced him to Hartlage. Hartlage knew Dunham had always dard senior-level math class, which means wanted to be in a band, so he asked him to join. Johnson also joined, and when Simon quit the she’s one of a small group of sophomores at band, the combination ended up being just right to make sweet, sweet music. Hartlage took a hold that level. of the group by giving it its name. “I don’t conform to what they do,” said “I was just listening to orchestra music, and there was this thing from Tibet, and the song is called McLeod, while discussing how she was dif- ‘Sky Burial’ and then I looked up what ‘Sky Burial’ meant, and I thought it was really cool,” said ferent from the rest of her class. “I hang- Hartlage. out with a lot of seniors, more than most In the beginning, the practices were mostly just getting together and playing. Their fi rst perfor- sophomores do. I hang out with the coolest mance was at the Performing Arts Center during after school Open Mic. As the band progressed, seniors.” it began to develop its own sound. With Hartlage writing his own lyrics for the band, Sky Burial As with most of us, McLeod does have a few began to emerge as a strong group. character-adding quirks. She has that ability Sky Burial has begun its journey on the tough road of rock-stardom, and hopes to get far. to look great without ever applying make- “My personal goal is I really want our band just to get known, want people to listen to it,” the up. She enjoys math, which the majority of group said together. students loathe. She eats plain peanut butter After it wraps up recording at Nordensson Studios, the band does plan to put its music up online. with a spoon, directly from the container. Students looking to take part in helping further Sky Burial’s career will be able to look it up, lis- When she is a senior in two years, McLeod ten, and hopefully help the band fi nd gigs. hopes to continue to make her school proud, Hartlage, Johnson, Dunham and Rigelman have made more than a band from their sweat and whether it will be through NHN or just tears, they have created a friendship. With practices scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays, attending school events, such as the talent they spend a lot of time together. It was during these hours that the group formed a strong friend- She can Triforce PHOTO BY EMMA DERUS show or Mr. LSHS. ship with one another. “It’s not annoying to go to band practice. It’s fun,” said Dunham.

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A1: Because I want to beat Nate Cash. A1: I feel like I represent the school very well. I A1: I just want to go for fun because it’s my last A2: I have a stellar sense of humor and an in- come from a lot of different backgrounds. year. I want to make the best of it. dented chest. A1: I thought it would be cool to win and show A2: I have Sax Appeal. A2: Legit brown skin. A3: It would mean I gained Cody (Lander)’s my talents. A3: It would mean that (‘09 Mr. LSHS) A3: Winning would be an accomplishment. I re- love and affection. A2: I’m really funny and weird. Different is Brandon Gustafson couldn’t gloat about it ally doubt that I would win. A4:Blackmailing. weird. anymore. A4: Just to be myself. A5: I’ve killed a man. A3: People like me. A4: The swimsuit section. A5: I’ve been strategizing a lot. I look at every- A6: (Sophomore) Ben Bylin, even though he A4: With my baby face and dimple. A5: I train on the top of Mount Fuji with Xiaolin one that’s there. And I have a plan already. looks like he’s six, he’s always judging me A5: Yoga. Masters-- since I was a small child. A6: Everyone because everyone has different based on my looks. A6: Justin Beiber. A6: I’m like the Dark Knight. And Matt Main attributes, stuff they can bring to the table. A7: Because I’m the best around and no one is A7: Because Ima tell you one time. is like the Joker. A7: I don’t know. If I win it, I’ll be surprised. ever going to keep me down. A7: Moustaches and chest hair. Jordan Anthony Dom Anderson NateCash Cuadras Dacoco Meet the 2010 Mr. LSHS Candidates

ANAIS MENDEZ STAFF REPORTER Be sure to attend the show Each candidate was asked the following questions: tonight to fi nd out who A1: Because Trogdor rang my destiny bell. will wear the crown! A2: I have fat dreads that drip nectar and a train Q1: Why do you want to be Mr. LSHS? set. Q2: What do you have that other contestants do not? A3: It would mean I gain Jordan (Anderson)’s Q3: What would winning mean to you? Where? PAC love and affection. Q4: How do you plan to win over the judges? A4: I’m going to bust out Blue Steel on their When? 7:00 PM faces. Q5: How have you prepared for the pageant? A5: I bought stretchy leopard pants which were Q6: Who is your biggest competition? Cost? Free with ASB blessed by a tribal god in Uganda, says the Q7: Why would you make the best Mr. LSHS? lady at the thrift store. A6: Smokey the Bear. $2.00 w/out ASB A7: I evaded the cops by spraying a fi re hydrant ALL PHOTOS BY EMMA DERUS , EXCEPT : once. (all proceeds go to PHOTO BY CATHERINE STRAUME : JORDAN ANDERSON Cody PHOTOS BY ALICIA TERRY : NATE CASH AND JORDAN PIPER charity) Lander

A1: To get an opportunity to show all my A1: I’m a senior trying to go out with a bang. Something to remember way down the road. A1: I was kind of forced into it. My friends all friends that I’m better than them. A1: Because I’m the best. No doubt about it. A2: I have the skills and the looks. told me to do it. A2: Freckles and determination of an angry A2: I believe out of everyone I know, I have the A3: Win or lose, I don’t really mind. If I won I’d A2: I have good support from my friends. rhinoceros. biggest beard. A3: That Nate Cash is in fact not the greatest be pretty excited. A3: It’s not really a big deal. I just want to do A4: By playing a little bass with a song, singing A3: It would mean so much. I could do so much man alive. it for fun. to them. for world peace. A4: With my dazzling charm and movie star A4: Just be funny and use my charm. A5: By playing a lot of music, and being nervous. A4: I don’t think I’ll have to do anything to win A5: I’ve been working out some dance moves smile. Not too prepared, but getting there, with a over the judges. for my talent. A5: I’ve literally done nothing. surprise in store. A5: I run just about every day and I warm up my A6: (Junior) Brandon Preslar because he looks A6: Matt Main. He seems to have the biggest A6: I would have to say Jordan Anderson. He’s vocal chords. like Bruno. beard out of all the guys. just too funny. A6: Nate Cash. He’s my arch nemesis. A7: Because I’m trained by (juniors) Meghan A7: Though my beard is small in stature, I A7:I think I’ll make the best because I have a lot A7: We’ll let the judges decide. Warbis and Mahealani Puha. believe that my chest hair can more than to represent the people, to show them how make up for it. crazy I am and give the people a show. Jamie Matt Jason Laurine Main Mendel CollinPaynter

A1: I want to reach out to the school and A1: Because I watched it last year and I community. A1: I don’t want to be Mr. LSHS. I just want to thought it would be fun to do. A2:I have a protective layer of blubber. And I have A1: It would bring greet honor to family and go up there and make an a** of myself. A2: I have a stuffed brown bunny with a no musical abilities. I have experience. I’m a country A2: A distinguished mustache and legs that go maverick. brown and tan hat and fl oppy ears that A2: Patience of tiger and stamina of sperm for miles. A3: That would be ridiculous. Because I didn’t I’ve had since I was a baby. whale A3: It’d mean that I sign people’s yearbooks as A3: Winning would mean I did something know that many people in school knew me. David W. Whitlock, Mr. LSHS, which I A4: I’ll be super-duper lovable. And give the judges A3: It would mean I won. right during the competition. guess would be pretty neat. free hugs--even the guys. A4: I think I’ll really win them over with my A4: With my good looks and solid performance A4: Bribery, extortion, etc. A5: I’ve been limbering up. I’ve done the Rocky talent and swimwear, throughout the competition. A5: I’ve been hitting the gym to work on my A5: I’ve been raising my pythons with a diet of routine--drinking raw eggs. raw mice. A5: By researching on YouTube and doing A6: Probably Matt Main, because he’s the guns. A6: Jason (Mendel), I think he’s gained weight. calisthenics. president. A6: NO FEAR. A7: Because the other contestants wouldn’t make A6: Mutant zombies. A7: Well I am so very, very interested in being A7: Why wouldn’t I? the best Mr. LSHS, because I would. A7: Because…just look at me. cuddly because I’m a big ball of cuddly fl uff. Tyler Kazimir Davey Piggott J.B.Piper Wall Whitlock

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