the accolade VOLUME LX, ISSUE IV // SUNNY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 1801 LANCER WAY, FULLERTON, CA 92833 // JAN. 24, 2020

KAREN LEE | theaccolade

BACK TO THE FUTURE A DECADE IN REVIEW Social media trends. TV shows. Fashion. The 2010-2019 decade has come to a close, and The Accolade takes a look back at these years while looking forward to what 2020-2029 has to offer.

@sunnyhillsaccolade @sunnyhillsaccolade @SunnyHillsAcco shhsaccolade.com 2 January 24, 2020 2010s IN FOCUS the accolade TABLE OF The Accolade relives past decade

CONTENTS 2020 is not just a new year 2010s IN — it’s the be- 3 ginning of a new FOCUS decade. Over the last A collection of michelleBuckley couple of months, some of our best Editor-in-Chief everyone has Lancer sports been reflecting teams from 2010- on the past decade and awaiting the new one. Whether it's through social media or 2019 family time, individuals have been ex- pressing their favorite moments from the 7 PERFECT 10 last decade with photos and videos that resurface old memories. An evaluation of With this issue, The Accolade staff food trends from the wants to do the same. past decade We want to share our treasured mo- ments from television shows to social media applications that we all spent time SIGNIFICANT watching and using. We can’t get enough 10 of bringing back old memories as some- ERIN LEE| theaccolade 10 thing we appreciate. different sections: "2010s in Focus," "Per- 10 most impactful moments of the decade. Considering how much we have grown fect 10," "Significant 10" and "Tenspeed" Whether it was the rise of #MeToo move- We look at impactful since 2009, it’s right to not only commem- (think of the bicycle). ment in 2015 or the Election of 2016, moments in each orate the TV characters we looked up to The 2010s in Focus section covers these moments shaped our political and year from shootings as heroes, but also the individuals who great renovations or additions to the SH economic views that still impact us today. brought us technological advances that we campus over the past decade. On a broad- In the final section, Tenspeed, we look to political use to this day. movements er scale, it also covers the advances made to this new decade to see what's in store. For this issue, we’re breaking down in technology such as the Nintendo Switch Will the next 10 years bring us the first fe- the best moments in the United States and Apple's AirPods. male U.S. president? How far will we go TENSPEED and Sunny Hills history. We want to share Perfect 10 reviews all things entertain- in terms of space exploration? By answer- 12 the most impactful changes made to our ment. From our favorite Disney shows ing these questions, we delve into what Two students offer school and the prosperity of our sports such as "Jessie" to viral trends like the might be coming in the near future. their expectations for teams. "Ice Bucket Challenge," we bring back all May you enjoy this special issue that To share the information as best as the future the good vibes from our childhood years. will bring back your childhood nostalgia possible, we split up our paper into four Our Significant 10 section covers the and get you to think forward to the future.. Here's my list of last decade's mements to Complex, a media platform for youth culture that focuses on Social The Accolade staff's Memes of the Decade trends. Media has “Ok, Boomer” played The quick-witted remark that a domi- “marks the end of friendly gener- nant role ational relationships,” according throughout to the New York Times, has been this decade, kristimaAryal sarcastically muttered by Gener- allowing Favorite Animal Favorite Favorite Favorite Celebrity ation Z teenagers, including a lot Staff Reporter people to Meme Music Meme Challenge Meme Meme of my fellow classmates. share information on a global Originating on TikTok, the platform. Doge "Call Me Maybe" Water Bottle Artist Bob Ross phrase spread rapidly, as thou- Through these various ap- -Carly Rae Jepsen Flipping sands of users reposted their own plications, diverse cultures and struggles with boomers, ex- ideas have developed through the pressing their dislike toward the creativity of teens. ERIN LEE| theaccolade generation’s thoughts on phone With that came the rise of “9 + 10 = 21” lowed. Close” by Next but replacing usage, neglecting books and memes, an amusing or interesting This six- second-Vine that Later on, the video was “Baby when we’re grinding…” internet dependence. item (such as a captioned picture took the internet by storm in July deleted from Vine because Cisse with “Why you always lyin’.” Boomers are classified as the or video) that is spread widely 2014 stars Habeeb Cisse, a boy got bullied on social media as He posted the Vine with low generation born between 1946 online, especially through social from Baltimore, Maryland. who many people started calling him expectations, thinking it would and 1964. “OK BOOMER!” media, according to the Merri- wrongfully answers “21” to the “dumb” and “stupid.” get 100 likes at the most. is a song created by Jonathan am-Webster dictionary. question from his older brother, Looking back now, the con- Obviously, that wasn’t the Williams, a 20-year-old college For me, the fall of Vine, an “What’s 9 + 10?” cept of the video may seem silly case. Although this video went student who caught the eyes of application in which users shared Even though it is clear to but back then, it influenced so viral almost five years ago, I still many. six-second, looping video clips, most that the answer is wrong, I many of us. remember the impact it had on Later, Peter Kuli, a 19-year- marked the end of a comedic era. still found it absolutely hilarious “Why you always lyin’...” me as a fifth-grader. For me and old college student, created a However, the rise of TikTok, along with many others when the This iconic Vine was created a lot of my classmates, it was a remix of the song which had over another platform in which users video went viral in 2014. by Nicolas Fraser and had over way of making fun of those who 5,000 TikToks made with the share lip-syncing, dancing and Many of my peers copied 16 million loops on the social exaggerated mundane situations. track being lipsynced to comedy videos has resurfaced Cisse's accent and repeated the media platform. Later on, Fraser posted the full The last decade has given old memories. equation throughout the school The clip shows Fraser kneel- song on YouTube and Spotify us so many iconic memes, and Here are some of my favorite day. Whenever the number 21 ing on a toilet in his back yard and became known as the “2015 I can’t wait to see what the up- memes: was mentioned, giggles fol- and singing to the tune of “Too song of the summer,” according coming years will bring us. the accolade 2010s IN FOCUS January 24, 2020 3

PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade BRING ON THE RAIN: Head coach Peter Karavedas holds his 2019 CIF-SS Division 8 championship plaque at San Marcos High School stadium Nov. 30, 2019. The boys sealed their 24-21 win and first CIF- SS title in 27 years with senior Wilson Cal’s interception in the endzone during the final minute of play.

In the time since athletics director football team winning a clash in the 2019 Jon Caffrey arrived on campus in 2009, CIF-SS Division 8 title game. Sunny Hills sports teams have won four Other notables: girls basketball won the TEN-YEAR RUN: CIF-Southern Section titles. 2018 CIF State Division 3 Southern Re- Boys golf got the ball rolling with a gional Final, girls water polo reached the win in the 2013 CIF-SS championship CIF-SS semifinals in 2018 and 2019, soft- followed by the boys soccer team secur- ball reached the 2013 CIF-SS Division 3 ing the 2016 CIF-SS Division 2 title, final and baseball reached the 2015 CIF-SS girls soccer clinching the 2019 CIF-SS Division 3 semifinal. ACHIEVED Division 2 championship and the 2019 — by Andrew Ngo, sports editor Image printed with permission from Helios EYE ON THE HOLE: Then- junior David Weatherly lines up his shot during a practice in 2013. That team would go on to win the 2013 CIF-SS title and the 2013 Southern California Golf Association High School Tournament.

The Accolade File Photo RUNNING TO A TITLE: Then-junior Auburn Burnett (right) passes Hannah Bruhns in the 2019 CIF-SS Division 2 Girls Soccer championship game at Warren High School stadium on Feb. 22, 2019. The girls soccer program played in the CIF Finals in 2012 and 2013 and reached the 2018 CIF Southern California Regional finals.

Image printed with permission from Helios The Accolade File Photo WIDE OPEN: Former Sunny Hills soccer BRING IT DOWN: Then-junior Jessica player David Torres (right) looks to pass a Barrow helps cut down the nets with a pair defender during a game in 2016. Following of scissors following the team’s win over an undefeated Freeway League season, his Mater Dei Catholic 53-50 in the 2018 CIF team would beat Jordan 1-0 to clinch the State Division 3 Southern Regional Final 2016 CIF-SS Division 3 title March 5, 2016. March 17, 2018. 4 January 24, 2020 2010s IN FOCUS the accolade School renovations span decade

MODERNIZATION COSTS

• Swimming pool: $5.5 million • PAC: $ 2.8 million • Gym: $2.4 million

PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade A 21ST-CENTURY LOOK: The gym’s renovation from 2017 featuring renewed hardwood floors and freshly painted alma mater encourages an atmosphere of fierce school spirit from present and past Lancers.

PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade YOU SEE ME NOW?: The $50,000 jumbotron on one side PAUL YASUTAKE | theaccolade of the 180s building keeps Lanc- MAKING A SPLASH: Sunny Hills’ swim and water polo teams got a ers updated on school events and significant upgrade in their program with renovation of the pool. offer inspiring messages. David P. Choe, Sounds of ongoing PAC construction DDS, MS during zero period are music to my ears Orthodontics On the way to my zero period school events. class every day, I see the ongo- When I walk by the quad, I see the big screen display- ing construction in the Perform- ing upcoming sports games that I can attend, and I feel ing Arts Center [PAC] and hear privileged to have such great technology at our school. the loud sounds that catch my The renovations to the gym and swimming pool were attention in the middle of my also quite significant this past decade. 18930 Carmenita Rd. class. I didn’t know what our alma mater was before it was Like the relocation of painted in our gym, but after noticing it when I go there Suite D Dancing With the Staff to the for assemblies, I now know that it plays an important part aliceShin gym and the cancellation of Mr. in Sunny Hills history. Cerritos, CA 90703 Staff Reporter Sunny Hills, the PAC renovation Several of my friends are involved in the aquatics pro- brought various changes to the school. gram, and they often tell me how the remodeled swim- The modernization is an almost year-long project, ming pool is considerably better than the ones at other affecting theater arts and music students who cannot use high schools they have competed in. the PAC to perform. Personally, I wasn’t there to experience the construc- Tel. (562) 402-2535 Although some factors such as construction interfere tion because it was built prior to my first year here, but with school activities, the PAC renovation will benefit seeing my friends satisfied with our pool makes me feel Fax. (562) 403-6821 students in the long run with improvements within the that all the money invested into this project was worth it. school facilities. There can be some downsides to the advancements in [email protected] When the modernization is complete, students will the school — like losing traditional events like Mr. Sun- have access to a better environment for enhanced perfor- ny Hills — but in the end, these sacrifices are worth it. mances and stage equipment. And I can’t wait to go inside the PAC when modern- On top of the PAC construction, the jumbotron’s ization is all finished; I’ll be able to point at the various installation in the 2016-2017 school year in the quad has objects inside that may have been the cause of the noise I provided a gigantic way for students stay up to date on keep hearing in my zero period class. the accolade 2010s IN FOCUS Janurary 24, 2020 5 Ten years of tech

KATHERINE KIM | theaccolade GADGET UPS AND DOWNS: The Nintendo Switch (left) was a hit with consumers, but Amazon's Fire Phone flopped, while hoverboards combusted. Nintendo Switch, AirPods; can't wait for new gadgets this decade

The past decade million sales of Alexa-related devices. has been a roller- Like Samsung and Apple, Amazon also had coaster, especially products that were major flops. For example. in the technology the Amazon Fire Phone was destined to fail category. with a small variety of applications and lack of From exploding Google’s flagship apps, such as Google Drive phones to portable and Google Docs. Not to mention its hefty Image used with permission from Chris F consoles, every year price, putting it on the same playing field with GONG DOWN IN FLAMES: Following its release in 2014, danielKong had a major impact Android and Apple products was obviously a the overpriced Amazon Fire Phone did not sell as predicted. Staff Reporter on the technology mistake. industry, whether it When Nintendo released the Switch in 2017, was useful or not. it earned it more than $12 billion by 2020. The Now let’s take a look at the biggest flops and ability to transform from a home console to a successes of the 2010s: handheld device appealed to consumers. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was released Hoverboards also secure a spot on the list of on August 2016. The expectations were high biggest flops of the decade. With a sudden rise with over 200,000 pre-orders in the first two in popularity in 2015, many companies rose to days, according to tech website Droid Life. keep up with the popular demand. But within two months, the device was However, after weeks of shipping out the discontinued as an overheating battery resulted products, they were forced to recall their in fires and explosions. This ended up costing products after reports of the product smoking, Samsung billions of dollars. catching fire and exploding. Apple, on the other hand, became the king Many other mortifying moments in the tech- of technology after becoming the world’s first nology industry occurred this past decade, but Image used with permission from Karlis Dambrans trillion-dollar company. Theranos takes the cake. BLOWING UP: Reports of the Samsung Galaxy S7 catching Personally, I was impressed with many The medical company that produces blood fire prompted the company to issue an immediate recall. of the products it was releasing. Released on tests that needed only small amounts of blood. Sept. 7, 2016, the wireless AirPods captured filed for bankruptcy in September 2018 after my attention with its new automatic Bluetooth causing investors to lose more than $600 mil- connection feature. lion. Although Apple had a great decade, it also It's now facing a lawsuit for fraud, and a trial had some humiliating moments, such as the is set in San Jose for later this year, according release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus which, to CNN. according to buyers, bent when they sat down With many ups and downs, this past decade with either device in their back pocket. has been one that's hard to forget, especially for On the other hand, Amazon has been the technology industry. catching up in the technology industry. Not Still, I can't wait to find out what's going to quite worth a trillion dollars yet, Amazon become the next exploding hoverboard though changed the industry with its release of Alexa, I hope I won't be wearing my AirPods when a virtual assistant. The product has clearly been that happens. a success for the company with more than 100 6 January 24, 2020 PERFECT 10 the accolade ‘Jessie,’ ‘Spongebob’ inspire memories Back around students found interest in Disney 2010, many series like “Austin and Ally” and “Jes- students ran sie,” which both came out in 2011. eagerly to their “Austin and Ally” was really enter- living room taining because I was very interested to catch up on in music so it was a very fun show to their favorite watch. sydneeTallant Disney or “Jessie” was amusing to watch Staff Reporter Nickelodeon because all the plots were different show. and dramatic from most shows, and I was definitely one of those it really dramatized how “city life” is kids. like. Back then, I loved to watch car- In elementary school, I was excited toons such as “Spongebob,” which to go to high school and to become a came out in 1999, and “Phineas and teenager because I expected it to be Ferb,” which came out in 2007. just like the adventurous shows. Since Phineas and Ferb were so Nowadays, the allure of TV series determined to make their summer has faded away. Streaming sites such vacation amazing, it inspired me to do as Netflix and Disney+ have gained the most with mine, too. more popularity. I always found myself somehow I now prefer to stream “Stranger watching “Spongebob” all the time. Things” than to watch NBC’s “Mani- Even though the show was really fest.” I can always stream past epi- crazy, it was always so amusing to sodes of “The Good Place” instead of watch. The setting was so different watching the latest episode when it’s compared to most TV shows, which aired on NBC. is why I would randomly find myself With teens’ preoccupation with watching the somehow annoying show their phones, we prefer to view pro- for hours. grams through streaming sites at our Even when I grew older, I still leisure. loved Nickelodeon shows such as I will admit that I do miss how “iCarly,” which came out in 2007, and everyone was so engaged in the shows “Victorious,” which came out in 2010. and how it was so normal for us to I even remember my friends rushing talk about the latest episode that aired over to my house to watch the latest on TV. episodes together. We might not be in front of “the As our generation ages, we want tube,” but I will forever treasure my more fun and entertaining shows so chances to stream “Spongebob.”

ERIN LEE | theaccolade Compiled by Andrew Hong the accolade PERFECT 10 January 24, 2020 7 Food fads worth a bite

Cu- Its popularity grew so rious to quickly over 2014 that an find the estimated $9.42 billion trend- was spent solely on KBBQ, ing according to statistica.com. foods As a Korean American, I charisLee of the was fascinated to see my Staff Reporter past other friends of different decade, ethnicities come togeth- I researched and revisited er and enjoy this Korean memory lane to find the cuisine. staple foods of each year. Next came the delectable, Some memorable food creative “Dragon’s Breath” trends still remain as in 2016. When my brother prominent as it had started. and I first tried this, we One prevailing food this were hypnotized by the year is avocado toast, which smoke and laughed at each mostly dominated as a toast other whenever we blew topping but also contrib- it out of our noses. The uted to guacamole, soups, frosty “smoke” after eating salads and other culinary them made them an Insta- dishes. gram-worthy photo-op and In 2010, macarons a fun, tasty treat. packed a punch as a com- 2017 spilled yet another pact, crispy cookie sand- hot trend. Green tea, other- wiching a sweet filling. This wise known as matcha, be- French treat trickled into came the new fad for foods American bakeries, and and drinks. I am a sucker pictures of these desserts for green tea and I enjoyed spread on social media. I this food trend to its fullest recall in first grade how extent. The viridescent tea their vibrant array of colors became a popular flavor made them look tasty be- among chocolates, Oreos, fore I had even tried them. Pocky Sticks, cakes and Following this food trend more. They also appeared came avocado toast in 2013. as cute, creamy lattes with This fruit (yes it’s a fruit) intricate designs on social brought a surge of trending media platforms. memes about its absurd Last but not least is 2019. prices and became a healthy We’ve had a few trendy food staple. Avocado toast foods, more sweet than sa- can be made vegan, glu- vory, including brown sugar ten-free and most of all — milk tea. The simplicity of extremely Instagrammable. brown sugar paired with Its aesthetic features pro- milk became popular in moted healthy lifestyles and boba shops like rapid-fire, encouraged new recipes for and soon, most boba places at-home indulgences. had signs that held the In 2014, the more I brown sugar milk tea boba scrolled through my so- as their most popular drink. cial media feeds, pictures The foods from this of South Korea’s famous decade reflect creativity and Korean Barbeque [KBBQ] growth as humans contin- recurred often. Feasting the ue to invent new and fun pictures of meat with my foods. These foods have eyes, the Korean-born food shaped our culture as we intrigued Americans and double-tap the latest fads KATHERINE KIM | theaccolade ignited the next food craze. on our Instagram feeds. VIRAL TRENDS

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Image used with permission from flickr.com FOR A GOOD CAUSE: The Ice Bucket Challenge video in 2014 gets the attention of viewers worldwide to help raise awareness of Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Image used with permission from flickr.com GETTING FUNKY: South Korean singer Psy’s “Gangnam Style” song goes viral. Its signature horse dance took the Internet by storm, which eventually led the video to reach one billion views. Pokemon, spinners

caught my attention Image used with permission from flickr.com FOCUS, FOCUS: In 2017, fidget spinners caught many chil- dren and teenagers’ attention as they held onto and watched It all positive reaction to it because As a result, I never came their toy rotate over and over again. started the exposure gained from the to like fidget spinners and with the challenge spread awareness always thought that they were “Gangnam of Lou Gehrig’s disease. I per- over-hyped. Despite having Style.” sonally did not participate in one, I didn’t find them to help I was in this activity, but I praised my me focus but rather another third grade peers who committed to this toy that would get me in trou- andrewPark when my challenge. ble during class. Staff Reporter friends When I moved into seventh While I was in the middle showed grade, I noticed my younger of searching for new content me the music video of brother walking around the on YouTube, a strange thumb- South Korean singer Psy’s house with his eyes glued to nail popped up in my recom- “Gangnam Style” on You- his phone, playing Pokémon mended page. In the video, Tube. GO. people would eat Tide Pods, As the song gained virality With over 500 million which is toxic for our bodies. for its signature horse dance downloads by the end of However, people careless- Image used with permission from flickr.com and catchy electronic beat, it 2016, I saw people play ly continued participating HUNTING FOR DIGITAL MONSTERS: The Pokemon Go eventually became the first around the streets and even in in the dangerous Tide Pod app brought out young and old to various locations for users to YouTube video to reach a bil- their cars at times. This game Challenge, which eventually capture that special creature. lion views. Although I cringed fascinated me at first because surfaced the Internet. at the song at first, the catchy of its creative utilization of Over the years, I have seen lyrics stuck in my head, augmented reality and pro- many harmful challenges, leaving me humming “Oppa motion of physical activity to such as the cinnamon chal- Gangnam Style” for weeks. the gamers who stay inside lenge and the salt and ice Then in 2014, an unexpect- for hours. However, as the challenge. Although I found ed trend arose from a charity game gained controversy for some of these challenges funding campaign for amy- causing accidents and leading amusing, I was really only otrophic lateral sclerosis — to the invasion of many pri- blinded from the reality that also known as Lou Gehrig’s vate properties, my love and these Internet dares could disease: the Ice Bucket Chal- interest in the game quickly potentially cause sickness and lenge. Social media pages faded away. even lead to death. were flooded with videos of Another year went by, and Even though, the word people pouring a bucket full another viral trend captured “trend” often entails the of ice on their heads. my eyes — fidget spinners. words “stupid” or “danger- Though I thought that My class would be filled with ous,” we can all agree on one Image used with permission from flickr.com LAUNDRY DETERGENTS: The Tide Pod Challenge took the pouring freezing cold wa- the sounds of fidget spinners thing: It was fun. Internet by storm, causing many children and adults to be sent ter over my body was not rotating obnoxiously as I tried to the hospital for consuming the bright-colored detergent. the safest challenge, I had a to work. the accolade PERFECT 10 January 24, 2020 9 FASHION SENSE The Accolade managing editor Hannah Yi — with her eye for popular clothes and accesso- ries — shares her views on which female items had the best showing on the runway

2011 2013 2015 2017 2019

KATHERINE KIM | theaccolade

To start off, was the iconic 2013 welcomed the crop tops Coming back strong in 2015 2017 has been all about the 2018 to 2019 was the return 2011 leather jacket and skinny back to life from the 1940s paired was the choker. Celebrities from casual “athleisure” look. More of the ‘90s. Think fanny packs, jeans look. During this year, chic with heels or sneakers and high Gigi Hadid to Ariana Grande were specifically, Lululemon became mom jeans, tiny sunglasses, style of basic tees or graphic tees waisted pants. Crop tops make a seen with stylish chokers, on and the go-to athletic apparel. With Fila’s chunky shoes, Gucci belts and a leather jacket were paired big statement when you walk out off the red carpet. As an inspiration this trend, people always looking and Air Force One’s. Heck, even with low waisted skinny jeans. in public. These tops almost match from the ‘80s and early ’90s, ce- stunning while looking casual VSCO girls, who are trending The skinny jean look can match with any type of bottoms ranging lebrities brought back the chokers with their favorite joggers, or on TikTok, are dressed in ‘90s with any top and make all outfits from skirts, culottes, shorts and and came out with a stylish and el- yoga pants, whether or not they inspired staples like scrunchies, look fashionable and effortless. cut-offs. egant design to them. are heading out into the city. chokers and Birkenstocks.

Compiled by Hannah Yi 10 January 24, 2020 SIGNIFICANT 10 the accolade A decade of Impactful moments

The Accolade takes a look back at the events that shaped the United States from 2010-2019

Image reprinted with permission from flickr.com Image reprinted with permission from flickr.com NEW INVENTIONS: Then-Apple TRAGEDY: A student’s father carries his daughter to CEO Steve Jobs unveils the first the car after the Dec. 14, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary generation iPad at a Jan. 27, 2010, School shooting. Apple event in San Francisco.

This event was named the The Ice Bucket challenge second deadliest mass shoot- went viral on Facebook when Apple founder Steve Jobs ing in the United States. Sandy Riots and protests against Jeanette Senerchia, whose designed a multitouch and effi- Hook Elementary in Connecti- police brutality encouraged husband suffered from amyo- cient tablet without an attached Jobs, who also co-founded uct was invaded by 20-year-old black rights activists to start trophic lateral sclerosis, first keyboard or stylus in hopes of Pixar, died on Oct. 5, 2011 of Adam Lanza, who was armed using #BlackLivesMatter when documented the challenge to reaching a new generation of pancreatic cancer after being with a semiautomatic rifle and an unarmed 17-year-old black spread awareness and encour- computer users. diagnosed in 2003. He was said two semi-automatic pistols, male was unjustly shot and age donations for research. The According to Jobs’ biogra- to have started the “evolution of killing in total 20 first graders killed in Miami Gardens, Fla. requirements were to post a pher Walter Isaacson, the iPad modern technology” with the and six staff members on Dec. The hashtag reached notoriety video pouring a bucket full of stemmed from a Microsoft em- creation of the first Apple iPad, 14. in 2014 and 2015 as more civ- ice over a person’s head a then ployee who challenged Jobs to iPod and iPhone 4. Shortly after, former Presi- il rights protests flooded the nominate another person to do make a tablet that would sell In the early years at Apple, dent Barack Obama introduced streets nationwide following the the same within 24 hours. $155 better than Microsoft tablet Jobs and his business partner a plan to issue background deaths of black men from al- million was raised after over 17 from 2000. Jobs couldn’t resist Steve Wozniak started the com- checks on gun owners, but con- leged police brutality. Riots and million videos were posted. the opportunity to show what he pany in Jobs’ garage and made gressional leaders rejected it. protests encouraged the hashtag “This event became very could do, and since the device’s a $139 million profit three years The shooting’s aftermath to trend on social media. important to many people who January 2010 unveiling, Apple after releasing the Apple II, one caused concerns throughout “I see black lives matter as either suffer from this disease has sold over 350 million of all of the first Apple computers. America on whether the Second ‘all minority lives matter,’” or know someone from this be- iPad models. “He invented the iPhone and Amendment is still justified. freshman Lana Luu said. “Tech- cause it shaped the decade as “School districts all across made Apple very successful, “I was so scared when I heard nically I’m a minority myself, millions today continue doing the globe now employ them and his death impacted the way about it, and my dad actually so I’m glad to see that there’s a their part in spreading aware- as educational and profession- Apple would function in the worked with somebody whose big movement supporting peo- ness during the month of Au- al devices,” freshman Ricardo future,” junior Josue Olaguibel daughter was killed [there],” se- ple who has been through so gust,” sophomore Kaylee Rivas Gonzales said. said. nior Tessa Aldridge said. much.” said.

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Image reprinted with permission from flickr.com HISTORICAL MUSICAL: A program for “Hamilton: The Musical” is held in Image reprinted with permission from flickr.com front of the stage in the Richard Rogers Theatre where the actors will soon perform. GIRL SUPPORT: Two women stand outside with signs as a part of the #MeToo march in Philadelphia in 2018.

Image reprinted with permission from flickr.com Image reprinted with permission from flickr.com HEATED EXCHANGE: Hillary Clinton (left) and ROYAL RIDE: Prince Harry (left) and Meghan Donald Trump jar at each other in a presidential de- Markle wave at the crowd after the wedding. bate before the Election of 2016, resulting in Trump overtaking Clinton in the final electoral vote count.

“Hamilton: The Musical” Republican and business- An Oct. 5, 2017, New York Prince Harry and Meghan President Trump met with gained popularity from its man Donald Trump won the Times article reported that Markle married on March 19 North Korea’s Supreme Com- use of pop-music tracks lay- Election of 2016 by 77 elec- well-known Hollywood pro- in Saint George’s Chapel at mander Kim Jong Un as he saw ered with historical context as toral votes over Democrat and ducer Harvey Weinstein was Windsor Castle, home of the a real estate opportunity for a lyrics. Although the histori- former first lady Hillary Clin- accused of sexual harassment royal weddings since 1863. collection of hotels after watch- cal aspect — such as the rap ton — the first woman to rep- and assault with more than two 600 guests attended including ing videos of their missile-test- battles — can be somewhat resent either of the two main dozen women, including fa- Victoria and David Beckham, ing site. During the two-day inaccurate, “Hamilton” is still political parties in running for mous actresses. #MeToo went Elton John, Oprah Winfrey meeting in Singapore, Trump one of the most famous Broad- the presidential office. Trump’s viral on social media platforms and George and Alma Clooney. proposed that they both take way musicals with a profit of slogan, “Make America Great such as Instagram and Twitter The entire wedding cost around advantage of the possible real $1.8 billion since its release on Again,” and his plans for erect- as other women began telling $11.8 million, including the estate opportunity and favorable Sept. 25, according to a Jan. 2, ing a wall across the Mexico- their stories of male sexual lunch reception at Frogmore future if North Korea would be 2019, New York Times online U.S. border continue to be po- abuse/harassment and sexism. House that approximately 200 willing to give up their nuclear article. larizing ideas to this day. “I think that the #MeToo guests attended. The wedding weapons. This was possibly in “Alexander Hamilton” writ- “The 2016 presidential movement was extremely sig- was named the second most reference to the United States’ er Lin-Manuel Miranda, who election ... set a precedent for nificant because it inspired expensive royal wedding of the past with nuclear weapons. To also plays the lead role, created the handling of future elections so many women to speak out decade by Daily Express UK start off the new decade, North the musical about events lead- in the respects of the suppres- about their sexual harassment after Prince Willam and Prin- Korea is still skeptical of the ing up to the American Revo- sion of misinformation in so- stories and to no longer be si- cess Kate’s wedding in 2011. deal’s conditions. lution in hopes of enlightening cial media,” junior Christian lenced with the risks of losing “Although many people “I think he has the right the life of our “could-have- Campos said. “The presence their jobs and livelihoods,” were infuriated with the cost intention of trying to make been president” if Hamilton of foreign powers obstructing senior Taylor Michel said. “It of the wedding, I think it was peace,” junior Kathryn Aurelio had been born in the U.S. America’s judgment and the gives women the resources to absolutely beautiful, and I’m said. “However, I don’t think it “I watched it at the Pantages ignorance and dangerous apa- have access to healing, and it happy that it was an event that would work out well consider- in Los Angeles,” senior Kath- thy of most voters in this day advocates for laws and policies was shared around the world,” ing the missile threat in Decem- erine So said. “I fell in love and age.” concerning women.” sophomore Sophia Garcias ber because he is not respected with the musical and lyrics.” said. by other countries.” 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 12 January 24, 2020 TENSPEED the accolade

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ERIN LEE | theaccolade Looking forward to be Navigating 21st century next ‘Ready Player One’ not as simple as it seems In the previous allowed to vote. As a 16-year old bubble for most of my childhood because decade, I imagined This would especially benefit those who teeenager in my my parents had to endure the struggles of the future with are more politically active than the average junior year of high immigration, and they did not want their flying cars and student, leading to more voter turnout. school, I often hear children to experience the same hardships. instant transpor- Though California has yet to join 17 other a phrase that my In my own case, I procrastinated start- tation like the Star states in allowing 17-year-olds to vote, I mom repeats over ing driver’s education because even after Wars hyperspace am grateful that at least our state represen- and over to me: my mom constantly reminded me to start, jump. tatives made an effort to try and get a bill “Why didn’t you get I felt no pressure to do it. If I just ask my isaacChoi But now that the approved for the governor to sign. rebeccaChoi your license soon- parents for a ride, they usually take me to Opinion Editor 2010s have ended For entertainment, I anticipate virtual Asst. Copy Editor er? I got mine right the places I need to go. and none of these reality — like the technology featured when I turned 16.” On the other hand, an aspect of life that features have become a reality, I’m still in the futuristic society portrayed in the Now don’t get me wrong; I already fin- has become more stressful for teens today looking forward to what the next 10 years “Ready Player One” movie — to make ished my driver’s education, have a driver’s is the college application process. In con- have to offer. some more waves in this decade. permit and am waiting for my behind-the- trast to the past, the way colleges construct Instead of flying cars, most of us carry A popular anime series I’ve watched, wheel test scheduled for Feb. 19. However, the admissions process has drastically a mobile device to use the Uber app if we “Sword Art Online,” also feature VR gam- my mom reminds me that I should have changed. need a ride; online giants like Amazon use ing, which also made me want to play with gotten my permit and license right when I For example, a committee of Asian- robots to test whether it’s a speedier way to this new type of platform. turned 16 last October. American students recently sued Harvard deliver products. I hope this new console can evolve all In this sense, the typical life of a teenag- University for racial discrimination in As our society advances, various laws the way to a full-dive simulator in which er has flipped 180 degrees since the prior Harvard’s admissions process. In today’s have been implemented to either fix or im- a person’s full body can be transported to generation. The stark contrast in parental increasingly race-subjective society, it prove those laws. But since 1986, the legal a virtual gaming environment just like in upbringing and societal mindsets between has gotten harder for Asian Americans to age for the purchase and consumption of the series. teenagers and their parents contribute get accepted into universities because of alcohol remains at 21 instead of a lower Even though my hopeful predictions for tremendously to the type of unrealistic policies like Affirmative Action. age like 18. the future is a bit far-fetched, the remain- expectations placed on teens in the 21st It seems as if Asians must perform As I got older and became more ing fact that the world is advancing is century. better to be considered at the same level as informed about politics, I gained some exciting and promising. Compared to the mid- to late 20th cen- other non-Asian applicants. interest regarding the legal voting age, Who knows, maybe my parents will tury, some teens in the 21st century have 21st century teens have a lot on their which is at 18 in California. Hopefully, in buy me that coveted Minecraft VR game become increasingly sheltered, especially plate. However, they will learn to over- the future, minors like me will be able to for my graduation gift in 2021, and I will for those growing up in Orange County. come these pressures and let their true express their voice in government and be finally get to experience virtual reality. Personally, I have lived in this form of a selves shine.

CANDID What are you looking forward to in 2020? “In the new year, I “I look forward to “I plan to become a “My main goals for am looking forward getting a job, growing drum major, finish my this year are to finish to new friendships older and doing better extended essay for off the semester and self improve- myself.” International Bacca- strong and to go to a ment.” laureate and join AVID concert for the first cabinet to strive for time.” senior AVID standout.” Muhammad Khan, 9 Payton Quezada, 10 Elizabeth Tamayo, 11 Oge Okpala, 12 Jared Wiggs, 9

Compiled by Megan Shin TENSPEED January 24, 2020 13 Shhh! Don’t tell my mom that I’m not taking the SAT/ACT

I’m test scores instead of an SAT/ Tiger Moms out there who would begin- ACT score), George Washington have wasted their money on SAT ning to University in D.C. (its under- tutoring school for their children. consider graduate admissions website has Sure, Ivy League programs not tak- persuaded me that “an applicant remain hunkered down on their ing any is much more than a test score”) traditions for undergraduate ad- stan- and American University in D.C. missions. Princeton and Brown, dardized (the website states that “academ- however, have gone test (GRE) tests ic performance in the classroom” optional for some graduate hopeLi at all is the most important factor in programs like molecular biol- Staff Reporter before I getting accepted). ogy, English and neuroscience. start applying for college admis- In case my East Coast dream Nevertheless, I can still apply sions next year as a senior. schools don’t pan out, my fingers to some other big-name private According to a website are crossed (like my dad’s) that universities like Brandeis in managed by The National Center the University of California’s Massachusetts or Hamilton Col- for Fair & Open Testing — a regents will follow what many lege in New York. Massachusetts-based organiza- of the East Coast universities are If neither of these options Image reprinted with permission from flickr.com tion promoting equal testing op- doing by dumping the SAT and work out for me, I could still portunity for students, teachers the ACT. (A Dec. 22, 2019, Los apply to one of the 84 California Nevertheless, according to a in college. and schools — more than 1,070 Angeles Times article mentioned schools on FairTest’s list. Of the UC Berkeley research study in a Reading these students’ accredited colleges and universi- that the UC Academic Senate is 23 campuses in the California Dec. 10, 2019, New York Times triumphs against standardized ties no longer require applicants expected to issue recommenda- State University [CSU] system, article, GPA is “consistently testing has convinced me even to take a standardized entrance tions on whether to keep or dump 17 are on the list, including CSU the best predictor” of college more that colleges like George exam like the SAT or ACT. the standardized tests by next Los Angeles, CSU Northridge success. Washington University and Since I am hoping for a month.) and CSU San Bernardino. That December Los Angeles American University tell the change of scenery when I start If the UC Regents choose My peers who have already Times article also included sev- truth when they tell me that my my college years, some of the the latter, it will end an admis- taken the SAT have mixed eral stories of students who had scores don’t define my academic schools from the list of East sions practice that started in feelings about the subject. Some poor SAT scores yet got accepted potential. Coast secondary schools on fairt- 1960 when the UC system first aren’t affected and would include into UC Riverside for their high As this new decade starts, it’s est.org/university/optional that adopted the SAT for standardized it anyways in their application, (3.8 and 4.1) GPAs. The students time for the College Board and caught my eye are New York testing of its incoming freshman while others express their relief all had one thing in common: dynasty to end. University (applicants can sub- applicants. And if this actually that colleges wouldn’t see their their grit, not their standardized All hail the GPA era. mit three Advanced Placement happens, imagine all the angry mediocre scores. test scores, helped them succeed Some prominent schools that don’t require ACT/SAT score

ERIN LEE | theaccolade 14 January 24, 2020 TENSPEED the accolade WOMEN WOMEN U.S. should be next in line ININ POWERPOWER: to elect female president

ext year on young activists like 17-year- Jan. 29, I old Greta Thunberg, who Nwill turn has spread her influence 18, and I plan on around the globe as an turning in my voter environmental activist for registration form as climate change. Thunberg soon as I can. is known for leading Though the 2020 youth in striving toward gianneVeluz presidential election policies addressing climate Staff Reporter will have ended by change in over 150 countries, then, I will have roughly four years to using her platform to initiate wait and see if another woman change and encourage will run for president of the world leaders to United States. take action. In the meantime, I have They are come up with my own young girls, personal wish list as to what like this qualities and positions this Swedish candidate should possess teen, who for me to support and vote represent for her come 2024. our future The most important generation, trait is that she’s got and that is what matters to be eloquent when the most. speaking in public. A Given this rise in president must be able female leaders around to maintain good the world, I personally relationships with believe the chances of a other countries to female being elected as maintain peace president of the United and negotiate States are high. We’ve trade deals with been able to see other nations Hillary Clinton come to improve close to winning the our economic presidency in 2016 situation. against Donald Rep. Trump. Clinton Alexandria received a higher KAREN LEE | theaccolade Ocasio-Cortez, popular vote from DISTINGUISHED FEMALE LEADERS: An artistist’s rendering of Democratic congresswoman Alex- D-New York, comes the nation, but the andria Ocasio-Cortez (top row from left), Iceland president Vigdis Finnbogadottir and Denmark’s prime to mind. Although Electoral College was minister Mette Frederiksen; New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern (bottom row from left), climate the U.S. Constitution the ultimate deciding change activist Greta Thunberg and Finland prime minister Sanna Marin. states that the factor. This shows that president must be the United States is at least 35 years old, and she is only 30 more often than they currently do. state of any country. New Zealand’s ready to have a female in office, and it’s (turning 35 by Oct. 13, 2024), Cortez Europe has seen a proliferation of 39-year-old prime minister Jacinda likely that we can see history be made in represents the typical American dream. female heads of countries already. Sanna Ardern has taken action and banned this decade. She went from a bartender in Manhattan Marin, Finland’s new 34-year-old prime single-use plastic bags, encouraging the While some of my female peers may to a congresswoman in less than a year. minister and the world’s youngest sitting planting of 140 million trees and putting not feel as strongly about this issue as me, Having grown up in a working class head of government, is fighting for gender in place an extension of paid parental I believe that girls should become more family, she knows the needs of her equality by leave. Slovakian aware of different candidates that could community. closing the president Zuzana potentially make history. As a woman of color like myself, she pay gap. Caputova works The equal participation of powerful inspires young girls to make a difference Denmark’s “Given this rise in female for the forgotten women in our government and society is and speak up. Cortez looks into the prime minister leaders around the world, the and deprived essential to creating a lasting and vivid interests of lower-income families since 2019, by promising to democracy. However, the time will come, because she has experienced what it’s 42-year- chances of a female being “be the voice of and we just have to wait. like to work to get by. I feel as though old Mette those who are I would suggest that my peers, not just Cortez would need to be in the forefront Frederiksen, elected as president of the not heard,” when women, should stay informed and educate of immigration, climate change, college promised to United States are high.” the 46-year-old themselves on future female candidates to tuition and affordable health care. work toward was sworn in as make it possible to elect our first female In school, we are taught about U.S. a 70 percent president. president. history and how our decisions as a nation decrease in The goals In the last decade, our country was will affect our future, but the topic of Denmark’s that these female able to already vote for our first African- women being the next leaders of our carbon emissions by 2030. Iceland’s leaders possess are those I’d like to see American president, so wouldn’t it be an nation is one I haven’t heard much of. 89-year-old Vigdis Finnbogadottir in a future female president of the United evolutionary process that we would - in Teachers, and more specifically those who defeated three men for the presidency in States. this new decade - see our first woman in teach social science, should address the 1980 and is currently the longest-serving Not only are powerful women around the White House and call her husband the importance of women in our government democratically elected female head of the world politicians, but they are also first man? TENSPEED January 24, 2020 15

HANNAH KIM For more about space explora- mind, they admit the concept of visiting it tion, go to shhsaccolade.com/ is an interesting idea. Staff Reporter wp/feature/. “To think that humans can be the first interplanetary species is really special The first step on the moon in 1969 was a Along with these suggestions, advances because] we have a chance in our lifetime “big step for mankind,” but an even bigger in space travel technology such as new to see that happen,” Hua said. “I would step could be looming in this new decade. rocket designs and space stations have want to go to Mars — maybe not live there Sci-fi books, movies and TV series have the SH science department excited for the but at least go.” predicted human population of other Milky future. However, this might not be a possibility Way planets, but this possibility seems Many are looking forward to seeing the as one of the biggest concerns Peoples unrealistic to many science teachers on innovative space travel developments of points out is the pacing of current space campus. companies like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic missions. “I don’t think [we’ll colonize the solar and Boeing. “We’re finally getting to the point where system] just because of the resources we It’s been almost 51 years since man first we can launch people from this country have on Earth,” environmental science and touched the moon, and NASA is finally into space, and I think it’s taken us far too chemistry teacher Andrew Gartner said. planning to go back in 2024. long to get here,” he said. Physics teacher Christopher Peoples “I think there will be pretty big Despite this, he still sees a bright future also agrees with Gartner and believes advancements in being able to travel to the for space travel with his students as he has other space bodies are more fascinating moon and back in a consistent, stable way noticed a stronger interest in rocket science in comparison to visiting Mars or other in the next 10 years,” chemistry teacher and engineering in his physics classes over planets for resources. Alexander Hua said. the past few years. “I think there are a few other things Now, bigger explorations like the Mars “I love watching the control room at besides Mars that would be a lot more One mission, which would send people to SpaceX when they do a launch, and when interesting to look at and easier to get to live on the Red Planet, are being criticized something goes right, [the engineers] [like] going to asteroids,” Peoples said. by scientists and engineers, but they are are all cheering — and they’re all young “We’re flying around asteroids and have exciting much of the public. people,” the physics teacher said. “I’m landed on a couple of them, and there is Though most science teachers here glad to see that level of excitement again, KATHERINE KIM | theaccolade some interesting stuff there.” agree that living on Mars isn’t on their and I hope we can keep it going.” KAREN LEE | theaccolade