The Rampage Montwood High School 12000 Montwood EP, TX 79936 www.hsj.org Volume 6, Issue 2 November 2011 Presidential Primaries Devin Lozano for President (1988) Staff Writer Representative for the United States House of Representatives, District 22 In December 2012, Barack (1976-1977) (1979-1985) Candidate Obama’s term will end. As for now for the United States Senate (1984) the Republican Party is searching Candidate for the United States for a candidate. Poeople are still House of Representatives (1974) waiting for democratic opposition Rick Perry from Paint Creek, for Barack Obama but that is highly Texas attended Texas A&M Univer- unlikely. As of November 28, 2011 sity. His political experiences include Herman Cain is in the lead. The Governor for the State of Texas Republican candidates are as follow: (2000-present) Lieutenant Governor Michele Bachmann from Stillwater, From left to right: Jon Huntsman, Herman Cain, Rep. Michele Bachmann, for the State of Texas (1999-2000) Minnesota attended Oral Roberts Mitt Romney, Gov. Rick Perry, Rep. Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich, and Rick Commissioner of Agriculture for the University, College of William and Santorum Photo Courtesy of CNN State of Texas (1990-1998) Represen- Mary, and Winona State University. tative for the Texas State House of Her political experiences include a 2009) United States Ambassador to Singapore Representatives, District 64 (1985- representative of the House of Representatives (President George H. W. Bush) United States 1990) (2007 to present) and an Attorney of the Federal Trade Representative (President George H. W. Charles E. ‘Buddy’ Romero, III from Baton Tax Litigation. Bush) Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce Rouge, Louisiana attended Harvard Business Herman Cain from Atlanta, Georgia at- for Trade Development for Asia (President George School and Harvard College. His political experi- tended Purdue University and Morehouse College. H. W. Bush) Deputy Assistant Secretary for East ences include Governor for the State of Louisiana His political experience include candidate for the Asian and Pacific Affairs (President George H. W. (1988-1992) Representative for the United States United States Senate (2004) Bush) House of Representatives (1980-1988) Newton L. ‘Newt’ Gingrich from Har- Gary E. Johnson from Minot, North Willard M. ‘Mitt’ Romney from Belmont, risburg, Pennsylvania attended Tulane University Dakota attended University of New Mexico. His Massachusetts attended Harvard Law School, Har- and Emory University. His political experiences political experiences include Governor of New vard Business School, and Brigham Young Univer- include representative of the United States House Mexico (1994-2002) Candidate for United States sity. His Political experiences include Candidate of Representative (1979-1999) Speaker for the President (2000) for the United States President (2008) Governor United States House of Representatives (1995- Barack H. Obama, Jr. from Chicago, Illi- for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2002- 1998) Chair for the Republican National Conven- nois attended Harvard Law School and Columbia 2006) Candidate for the United States Senate tion (1996) A Republican Whip for the United University. His political experiences include Sena- (1994) States House of Representatives (1989-1994) tor for the state of Illinois (1996-2004) Keynote Richard J. ‘Rick’ Santorum from Mount Candidate for the United States House of Repre- Speaker at the Democratic National Convention Lebanon, Pennsylvania attended Dickinson sentatives, District 6 (1974 and 1976) Southeast (2004) United States Senator (2005-2008) Presi- School of Law, University of Pittsburgh, and Penn- Coordinator for the Nelson Rockefeller’s Presiden- dent for the United States of America (2009 – sylvania State University. His political experiences tial Campaign (1968) Congressional Campaign present) include Senator for the United States (1994-2006) Manager (1964) Ronald E. ‘Ron’ Paul from Lake Jackson, Candidate for the United States Senate (2006) Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. from Palo Alto, Texas attended Duke University School of Medi- Representative for the United States House of Rep- California attended University of Pennsylvania cine and Gettysburg College. His political experi- resentatives (1990-1994) Campaign Volunteer for and University of Utah. His political experiences ences include Representative for the United States Senator John Heinz. Republican Deputy Whip. include United States Ambassador to Chine House of Representatives (1996-present) Candi- (2009-2011) Governor for the state of Utah (2005- date for United States President (2008) Candidate Steve Jobs Remembered at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Lacking CEO was ill. But in the end, Job’s confidentiality Staff Writer direction, he dropped out of college after six took precedence over shareholder disclosure. In Steve Jobs was born February 24, 1955, months and spent the next 18 months dropping 2004, he had a successful surgery to remove the to Joanne Simpson and Abdulfattah “John” in on “creative” classes. pancreatic tumor. Jandali, two graduate students who gave him In 1976, when Steve Jobs was just 21, Early in 2009, reports circulated about up, unnamed, for adoption. As an infant he was he and Wozniak started Apple Computers. Jobs Jobs’ weight loss, some predicting his health adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs, and named and Wozniak are credited with revolutionizing issues had returned, which included a liver Stephen Paul Jobs. As a boy, Jobs and his father the computer industry by improving technol- transplant. Jobs had responded to these con- would work on electronics in the family garage. ogy by making the machines smaller, cheaper, cerns by stating he was dealing with a hormone Paul would show his son how to take apart and intuitive, and accessible to everyday consumers. imbalance. After nearly a year out of the spot- reconstruct electronics, a hobby which instilled Among these machines were the iPod, iPhone, light, Steve Jobs delivered a keynote address at confidence, diligence, and mechanical ability in iPad, iMac, etc. an invite-only Apple event September 9, 2009. young Jobs. In 2003, Jobs discovered he had a neu- With respect to his personal life, Steve While he was an intelligent thinker, his roendocrine tumor, a rare but operable form Jobs remained a private man who rarely dis- youth was filled with frustrations over formal of pancreatic cancer. Instead of immediately closed information about his family. What is schooling. In elementary school, he tested so opting for surgery, Jobs chose to alter his pesco- known is Jobs fathered well, that administrators wanted to skip him vegetarian diet while weighing Eastern treat- a daughter with girl- INDEX NEWS to high school, but his parents declined. Jobs ment options. For nine months Jobs postponed friend Chrisann Bren- SPORTS spent his spare time at Hewlett-Packard, where surgery, making Apple’s board of directors nan when he was 23. Homecoming he befriended a brilliant computer engineer, nervous. Executives feared that shareholders ENTERTAINMENt Steve Wozniak. After high school, Jobs enrolled would pull their stocks if word got out that their Continued on pg. 7 Features news page 2 El Pasoans Protest Corporate Greed Devin Lozano 4.4 billion in 2009; Received $1.9 billion in tax ter. It was a lunch style table with crockpots, Staff Writer refunds; Received $1 trillion in bailout and paid spoons, napkins and a tub of water. His reason no Federal Income Tax.” Other spray-painted for being there was to protest the corporate A movement starts with an idea “and an cardboard laid outside of tents with sayings like greed but mainly to support the others there. idea is bulletproof.” That is a quote from the film “Where is Robin Hood when we need him?” He wants to bring awareness to the problem V for Vendetta, film that was based off of Guy and “Heal America tax Wall Street.” These signs which is the main goal of most protesters. Dyl- Fawkes who tried to destroy the government in reflected the thoughts the protesters had about lan, who just returned from service in the Navy, order to rebuild it. Modern day revolutionaries Big Banks. was there to support his fellow El Pasoans. He have adopted the Guy Fawkes mask, featured in Lina Murillo, a mother of two, was there wanted to be there for his friends that could not. the film, as a symbol for any politically charged to “Protest and stand up because the Govern- This is a movement with the common movement. Occupy El Paso was no exception. ment has sold out to large corporations.” She man standing up to fight what is wrong. These This movement all started in New York was there with her two kids and husband. They people are standing up for an injustice and with Occupy Wall Street in Zuccotti Park. The all camped out together near the sidewalk they need support. El Paso should stand up as a 99%, everyone who falls below the top earning facing the Bank of America. Mrs. Murillo was community and support them. elite, decided to stand together to regain control very well spoken of their government. The reasons behind this and not the typical movement are corporations being too powerful, image you conjure to get less tax for the common people, stop war, up when you think make college more affordable and to increase of someone who minimum wage. The people behind Occupy wants to “stick it America, the protests going on around the na- to the man.” She tion, call themselves the 99%. Anyone who falls could be your aunt, below the top earning 1% are part of this. They teacher, next-door- want people to band together and fight this neighbor or any greed. other person you “Corporations should not be involved run into everyday. as much as they are in today’s politics,” said This showed the one of the many El Pasoans camped out in San diversity of the Jancinto Plaza. This is their second week of people that camped protest. Everyone supported each other. They out. I also spoke all had a strong sense of community. They all to Nick who was wanted to change the corporate involvement in cooking food for politics. They also wanted to show people the the people there. breaks these corporations get. This was shown He even offered me around the plaza on signs. One that laid out side food when I ap- Everybody’s picking on the 1% Photo by Devin Lozano of a tent that stated “Bank Of America made proached his coun- Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream Jazmine Thornton & Emily Baquera Make “imagination your destination”! Rapunzel, Flynn, and Maximus, Princess and Staff Writers In Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey, the Frog, starring Princess Tiana and Prince join the two tour guides on a thrilling journey Naveen, Cinderella, and all your other favorite Join the celebration as sixty-five of into the magical worlds of Disney’s The Little princesses, brings fantasy dreams to a reality. Disney’s unforgettable characters, from eighteen Mermaid, , Lilo & Stitch, Peter Have you heard the buzz? 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A Disney/Pixar’s , , and his pirate pals the courageous Simba, Nala, few new faces join the gang, including Barbie’s and the one and only, Toy Story, in a skating Pumbaa, Timon, Alice, and the Madhatter as groovy bachelor Ken, and Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear. sensation filled with magical Disney moments they embark on journeys of a lifetime. Rediscover the humor, friendship, and charm you’ll never forget. Included in this breathtaking Dare to Dream is the newest thrilling when Disney on Ice presents . show are Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey, show to hit the ice. Disney’s hilarious esca- Treasure Trove, Dare to Dream, and Toy Story 3. pade, Tangled, starring her unlikely companion

the Rampage staff Student Publication Adviser- Mrs. Michelle Rivera Editor-In-Chief - Edgar de la Rosa Staff Writers - Kellie Apodaca, Ruby Luevanos, Luis Escobar, Amanda Varela, Sam Gonzalez, Jocelyn Arismendi, Emily Baquera, BriAnn Beltran, Samantha Carrillo, Iliana Curiel, Jennie Dominguez, Melissa Garcia, Karla Hernandez, Luis Iglesias, Devin Lozano, Melissa Madrid, Karah Mar- cell, Brittanie Marion, Valerie Mendez, Andrea Munoz, Alyssa Ortega, Zac Padilla, Andrea Pimentel, Ruby Reyes, Jayni Rodriguez, Michael Rolon, Stephanie Ryan, Beto Tejada, Jazmine Thornton, Valerie Villarreal, Javier Gonzalez, Valerie Soto, Luis Linan, Christina Carrera, Renee Brewer, Yvette Estrada, Jaime Gonzalez, Sara Lopez, Melissa Rodriguez, Eileen Villasenor. sports page 3 Rangers and Cardinals inWorld Series “Fall Classic” with every game being exciting game from the title. If the series was not good Staff Writer and showcasing the many strategies of base- already Game 6 made this one to remember. The ball. Games 1 and 2 were throw down, grind Cardinals were down 2 runs and down to their When the calendar turns to October and out games of baseball with each game being last strike in the bottom of the 9th but tied it up the temperature starts to cool, there is one thing decided by only one run. The offensive explo- and sent the game into extras. In the top of the everyone knows for sure, it is time for the MLB sion of game 3 was a wonder to watch as the 10th the Rangers Josh Hamilton hit a two run postseason and the World Series. After a mara- Cardinal went off for 16 runs and Albert Puljos home run to put the Ranges back up. The Car- thon162 game regular season, capped by awe hit 3 home runs in a beat down of the Rangers. dinals were again down to their last strike but inducing collapses of the Boston Red Sox and The Rangers came right back though in Game 4 once again scrapped out two runs to go to the Atlanta Braves, eight teams were left to battle it as starting pitcher Derek Holland was lights out 11th inning. In the bottom the 11th Cardinal out to be crowned World Series Champions. It pitching 8 1/3 innings of 2 hit baseball and com- David Freese hit a walk out solo homer to force has been a wild playoffs with both leagues best pletely stifled the Cardinals offense. In Game 5 the decisive Game 7. teams the New York Yankees and Philadelphia clutch hitting from Rangers catcher Mike Napoli In Game 7 Texas jumped out to a quick Phillies losing in five games in the Division gave the Rangers the win and left them one 2-0 lead but were shut down the rest of the Series, then each leagues second best team, game, and were their own worst enemies when Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers, losing they walked and hit by pitched 2 runs in the in the Championship Series. This left the Texas bottom of the 5th to put the Cardinals up by 5 Rangers out of the American League and the and almost out reach. The Cardinals bullpen St. Louis Cardinals of the National League to shut down the Rangers offense the rest of the play in 105th edition of the Fall Classic. Texas is way and the Cardinals won their 11th World making a return to trip to the World Series after Series title. losing to the San Fransico Giants last season and The Cardinals who were 10 ½ games out is in their second World Series in their 51 year of the playoffs with a month to play and who history. St. Louis, one of the premier franchises were only dreaming of the post season fought in baseball, is making their 18th World Series their way back into contention and only made Appearance and is trying to win the title for the playoffs on the last day of the regular season their 11th time in franchise history. made the improbable run and are now crowned The 2011 World Series lived up the title champions of baseball. Indy Racer, Dan Wheldon Dead Dan began racing at the age of four with next Dan’s gone…He was six years old when I Staff Writer go karts and showed promise and a love for first met him. He was this little kid and the next the sport. Wheldon moved to the United States thing you know he was my team-mate.” Dan Wheldon, Indy racer, died Sun- in 1999 to get his first sponser and eventually Wheldon was trully special behind the day October 16, 2011 in a fatal car crash at Las got his first IndyCar Series race, in 2002. Dan wheel, bringing excitement and chrisma to the Vegas Indy 300. Wheldon won the Indy 500 this Wheldon was a huge friend and a huge part of sport. He died loving what he did, and brought May and back in 2005, the same year Danica the Indy race family. a huge light to fellow racer, friends and fam- Patrick was a rookie. Wheldon was 33 years This has been the first fatal accident in ily. “Myself and so many others are devastated. old with a wife and two kids. The pileup oc- an Indy race series since Paul Dana was killed at I pray for Suzi and the kids that God will give curred in the 11th lap on turn two involving 15 the Homestead-Miami track in 2006. Another them strength.” Danica said the day of the ac- racers. Wheldon tried maneuvering to the left driver had lost control and gone into a spin dur- cident. “His rapid ascent to the very top ranks to avoid the pile up but instead hit the back of ing a morning warm-up; Dana died when he hit of US motorsport, capped by two fantastic Indy another racecar, catapulting him into the air at the other car at 200mph.Wheldon helped work 500 victories and the 2005 Indy Car title, are speeds of excess of 200 miles per hour. Whel- with engineers by test driving future race cars the lasting legacy of a hugely talented driver don was rushed to the hospital in a helicopter for the Indy series, which included major safety and champion…the motorsport world is now in but died due to “unsurvivable” head injuries. modications. Dan was incredibly devoted to mourning following Dan’s passing. On behalf of After the pile up, 19 of Wheldons fellow driv- racing and his family. Dario Franchitti: “Every- everyone at McLaren Mercedes, I pass.” McLar- ers performed five laps in his honor. “Daniel body in IndyCar considered Dan a friend. You en team principle Martin Whitmarsh, said in his was born to be a racer and yesterday he left us saw what the reaction was. Dan was one of those statement. doing what he loved, he was true gentleman and special, special people.” Franchitti was Whel- Wheldon will be hugely missed by his champion on and off the track.” Clive Wheldon, don’s former teammate and friend since the age fans, teammates and family, but he will never Dan Wheldons father, said after the loss of his of six, “I’m numb and speechless. One minute be forgotten thanks to his winning and loving son. you’re joking around in driver intros and the personalities.

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A week fi lled with mustaches, guys in dresses, 80’s teased hair, striped shirts, video game characters, homecom- ing mums and garters, and slippers. Th is week was nothing shy of chaotic and hilarious student memories. Students re- ally showed their school spirit by participating in the clever dress up days. Th e week started off with Monday being Neon Day in which students sported bright colored t-shirts, shorts, head- bands, tights, shoe laces, and much more. Seniors added in WTF Day which consisted of them wearing crazy, un-match- ing clothing, and included mustaches. Tuesday was Decade Day where people could choose there favorite past decade and create a look inspired by that decade. Th e day for seniors was GenderBender in which guys dressed up as girls and girls dressed up as guys, this day was full of fun and laughter. Wednesday was Video-game day inspired by our 2011 Homecoming theme. Th e Class of 2011 wore red and white striped shirts with a beanie for Where’s Waldo Day. On Wednesday night, Montwood held its fi rst ever Ram Rumble carnival in the student parking lot, which featured a live DJ, games, food, live performances, and a mechanical bull. Th e night ended with a fantastic fi rework show presented by Fred Loya’s Insurance Company. Th en on Th ursday students were allowed to dress up and bring their mums and garters to school. Th e Home- coming Pep Rally took place at 12:30p.m. and consisted of performances by the Emerald Dancers, Cheerleaders, and a group of teachers who dressed up as Th e Village People who performed to the song “YMCA”. Th e homecoming court was presented to the student body and Coach Veliz was voted to kiss a pig. Th e football game against the Hanks Knights was an easy win for a great homecoming week. Senior Night also took place at the foot ball game on Th ursday night and se- niors were presented to the audience. Friday was Pajama Day and for seniors the theme was Risky Business which included boxer shorts, button down shirts, knee-high socks, and sun-glasses. Th e homecoming dance was held in the commons area of the school from 8p.m. – 12a.m., this was a perfect ending to an unforgettable week. entertainment Crank up the Tunes Jocelyn Arismendi stopped by Tricky Falls on October 5th dur- Skylit Drive, Sleeping With Sirens, Attila, and Staff Writer ing their U.S tour. Unfortunately Bad Rabbit Memphis and Fire @ Club 101 @ 6:00 pm $17 in couldn’t make it, but many fans weren’t disap- ADV As we all know, Jim Ward a member pointed because they recently played at the 12th – The Sounds: Special Guest: Funeral Party, from Sleeper Car, formally from At the Drive-In Vans Warped Tour in Las Cruces, NM this past Limousines, Kids at The Bar @ Tricky Falls 8:00 that originated from El Paso. Jim Ward opened a summer. “I was singing with lead singer of Tak- pm $16 venue called Tricky Falls which is located down- ing Back Sunday, Adam Lazzara, after he crowed 16th – Immortal Technique Special guest : town. surfed,” said Illiana Curiel. Adam Lazzara Chino XL @ club 101 doors open at 7:00 $16 On September 18, 2011, Bright Eyes and jumped into the crowed while performing but 17th – Sparta Reunion Show @ Tricky Falls 8:00 Kurt Vile & The Violators where on tour and the outrageous fans wouldn’t let him go back to pm $16 played the first show for the new venue Tricky stage and he just stayed in the crowed and sang 18th – Robbie Rivera @ Club 101 8:00 $16 Falls. The doors opened at 7:00 pm, teens and for about five minutes with the crowd. December adults where lined up waiting for the doors to 5th – Pizza Riot 2011 Tour! Norma Jean, Oh Upcoming Shows opened for the first time. The scene what so Sleeper, Close Your Eyes, Stray From The Path @ ever, was packed with people anticipating the October Tricky Falls 8:00 $15-$17 two touring bands. 28th - , All that Remains, Five Finger 14th – Thrash and Burn tour. Winds of Plague, “ It was really good show, Connor Death Punch. , As Blood Runs Black, For The Oberst connected with the audience and took all Free show @ Speaking Rock @ 6:00 pm Fallen Dreams, Upon a Burning Body, In The the gifts people would him such as bracelets and November Midst of Lions @ Tricky Falls 6:00 $16 letters,” said Melissa Madrid 5th – Benefit Show @ Open Gate Church Taking Back Sunday and The Maine 9th – Rock Yourself to Sleep tour – Alesana, A 50/50 Chalk the Block later it’s still something people seem to be en- Staff Writer Staff Writer tertained by. This event isn’t only for the artists. There was also an area for little kids, so it was Joseph Chalk the block artists aren’t like any more like a family event. The drawings look very Gordon-Levitt plays other kind of artists. Instead of using a blank life-like, and very well put together. There were Adam a 27 year old white canvas they use the city sidewalk. These many expressions from people wondering how who has cancer. This is artists are spreading there Italian techniques it was possible to be able to draw such art with based on a true story. with such drawings. El Paso hosted its fourth chalk. Seth Rogan plays his annual Chalk the Block Art festival this week- There was a special performance by best friend Kyle who end. The event took place downtown October Dave Ford, who created a swing set, drum kit, tries and help him get 14-16. Over 25,000 people attended the three designed to generate rhythmic patterns out of through this. day event. play. Other entertainers were Tucson, Arizona’s Adam as a rare The Festival was full of murals, site- Flam-Chen, and fire-eating aerialists who were cancer in his back. He has to do chemotherapy specific illustrations, performances, food and hung by air balloons. There was music by locals in order to reduce the tumor. The doctor gives fun. People came out and watched these art- such as Jim Ward and Frontera Bugalu. Adam the phone number of a hospital therapist ists do what they love. They have a lot of tal- Over 90 people signed up to compete in case he needs someone to talk to. ent and patience to do something that takes so in the event, but only 51 were chosen to get a Adam told his girlfriend (who had been long. They’re good at what they do and you can chance to win in different cash awards which with him a very short time) Rachael about the certainly notice that they put in all they have to, included a $2,000 Best of Show Award. The Best cancer and told her if she didn’t want to stay to do such amazing work. A lot of the pictures of Show Award was something new that they she didn’t have to. She said she would not leave can have some sort of meaning behind it. The il- introduced this year. By the time the artists were his side but later on cheated on him. lustrations are very eye catching which explains finishing their drawings, there were clouds of Adam then starts seeing an inexperi- why a lot of El Pasoans and some tourists come dust all over the place. Everyone had a good enced psychologist, Katherine “Katie” McCay and visit this event annually. time and it was something El Paso wasn’t used (Anna Kendrick), who helps him deal with his Chalk the Block was a big hit the first to seeing. problems. Adam later on he falls in love with year it took place here in El Paso. Four years her. He meets some great people in chemo- Steve Jobs continued from page 1 On October 5, 2011, Apple Inc. an- therapy but soon learns some people can beat nounced that co-founder Steve Jobs had died. cancer. Jobs denied paternity of his daugh- He was 56 years old at the time of his death. Kyle has started using the fact that ter Lisa in court documents, claiming he was Mona Simpson, sister of the late Apple co- Adam has cancer to pick up girls but later saw sterile. Jobs did not initiate a relationship with founder, reveals details of the final moments how he wasn’t being a good friend. his daughter until she was 7 but, when she was a Jobs spent with his family. Jobs, who once mem- This movie shows what happens to ev- teenager, she came to live with her father. orably described death as “very likely the single eryone around them when someone they care In the early 1990s, Jobs met Laurene best invention of life”, departed this world with about can get sick and the way it effects them. Powell at Stanford business school, where a lingering look at his family and the simple, if It is sometimes funny. You will laugh even cry Powell was an MBA student. They married on mysterious, observation: “Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh at the pain you feel for Adam. It will touch your March 18, 1991, and lived together in Palo Alto, w ow.” heart. California, with their three children. features page 7 #RealTalk with A&M Michael Rolon & Amanda Varela Okay obviously this boy needs a major real- addicting. I myself am a recovering swag addict but Staff Writers ity check! Okay first step, BREATHE. Take deep you have to realize that is only a fad. By next year breaths before you go scream your head off and you your peers will be saying a new word, hopefully. Dear A&M, become ex best friends. Second, TELL HIM HOW Nothing last forever and I assuming that goes for How do I not get annoyed by my best friend? He is IT IS. Sometimes people need to hear the truth be- slang terms as well. No one says “that’s the bomb” a jerk and thinks he is God’s greatest gift the world. cause they have their head up in the clouds. And I any more right? Just hang in there champ. Swag. Please help me from slapping the ugly out of him. am not supporting any violence, but maybe a punch -M I also hate that he calls me mom…for everything. in the throat will do it. Why in the world does he Dear Swagless Kid, What should I do? call you mom? Tell him that’s just plain out weird Somehow this random word, “swag” became a word - Chicken&waffles (and honey) and to cut it out. in the dictionary and it is very annoying, so you’re Dear Chicken&Walffles (and honey), Xoxo not alone. Honestly, everyone is all hyped up on Slap him. It will help relieve your stress and make -A having “swag” so this won’t go away for a while till his company more enjoyable. But don’t slap to hard Dear A&M, some new dumb word or phrase comes along. So the first time, gradually slap him harder and harder How can I survive my last 2 years of high school to keep you from using that sailor mouth of yours, so he doesn’t think you’re abusing him. Just Kidding when my class is pretty much full of the so called just make fun of it. If you read a tweet over Twitter I am legally not allowed to promote violence so I “swag” kids? They really annoy me. Especially when that has the hash tag #swag just start laughing and think you should talk to him about it. If he doesn’t they say “SWAG” after every word! realize those people don’t read. respect you as a friend then find a new one! (friend- -Swagless kid Xoxo finder.com) -A -M Dear Swagless Kid, Dear Chicken & Waffles (and honey) I understand your pain but the word swag is kind of iPhone pro’s and con’s top of your screen down, after a box at the top themselves begging for her love and volume Staff Writer of your screen turns down to subtly notify you, control toggle in marriage. She will decline, and all your notifications are right there ready because she respects you. On June 29th 2007 people lined the for you to see. Speaking of Tweeting, Twitter is Yes, the iPhone4S does not physically streets, camped out and went Star Wars crazy in now integrated into the iPhone’s operating sys- look any different from the iPhone4, but as the order to get their hands on a piece of technol- tem. Tweet from Safari, Photos, YouTube, and saying goes, if it’s not broken don’t fix it. And ogy that would change the way of life forever. virtually anywhere else in your phone. Another just because it looks the same does not mean The Apple iPhone was the game changer in the improvement is the new camera button in the there were no hardware changes, because there phone world. It was basically a pocket comput- lock screen of the phone so you can always have were. The iPhone now has two antennas so that er… but cooler, and with the iPhone3G and 3GS your camera handy for those once in a lifetime it is now almost impossible to drop a call, also upgrades it was able to do everything but blow moments you want a snapshot of. iOS5 comes making the phone the first iPhone to be a world your nose for you. Now four years, and four with over 200 changes and can be found on your phone. Meaning you can now travel the globe successful models behind them the iPhone still updated Apple device or a new iPhone4S. and take your trusty sidekick Siri and your so- dominates the smart phone industry, and if you One thing the new iPhone introduces cial networks with you everywhere you go. The didn’t think it couldn’t possibly get anymore bet- that the world has yet to see is Siri, a personal new camera is 8 mega pixels and allows more ter, think again and say hello to the new Apple assistant built into the phone. If your picturing light, which basically means way better pictures, iPhone4S. a lame voice control system as seen on many think the best pictures you can get off a phone, Along with the iPhone, Apple released a other phones you are furthest from the truth. better. It truly speaks for itself. software update for it’s other products. The up- Siri has a voice recognition, meaning she bases Better, faster, smarter and still original, date is called iOS5 and if you are an avid iPhone her answers off of the way you ask the question. the iPhone4S is revamped and ready to catapult user you have noticed the difference. iOS5 intro- You could ask virtually anything and she will this generation into Jetsons territory. The only duces Notification Center, a new way to have all come up with an answer. Where to eat? Where’s lingering question left to be answered is; What your notifications organized and kept in a way the cheapest gas? How much wood can a wood could possibly be next? that they won’t interrupt your favorite YouTube chuck, chuck? She has got your back. Siri is so video or disrupt your epic Tweet. Just slide the amazing and creatively hilarious most will find OMG! I’m So Embarassed! Andrea Munoz and Karah Marcell nervous that I dropped the drink all over her day I got sad because I wanted chocolate milk Staff Writers cheerleading uniform. I felt so bad! Not only did but it was Monday and we still had 2 more days I spill the drink on her, but everyone laughed until the chocolate truck came by. I started Have you ever had an embarrassing at me. I was so embarrassed I started to cry. I screaming and crying until I realized that the secret? I’m sure we all have one! Listen to these never thought I’d tell anyone the story until now. entire school was looking at me. Till this day embarrassing stories, I’m sure it will brighten Oh yeah one last thing don’t spill any drinks on my friends still call and remind me about it.” your day. the girl you like!” Aaron Acuna (9th Grade) Coach Montano “It was my last year of middle school. I “I had bunk beds in my room when I “When I was a little boy, I used to wear had it all, I looked good and played sports. But was seven years old. One night I rolled off the girl underwear, yes; you read correctly, girl un- there was only one problem, I lacked confidence top bunk when I was sleeping. When I fell I hit derwear. My parents would take my sister and when it came to talking to girls. Every time I my head on the ceiling fan while it was on. I I to the store and in order to save money they tried to talk to someone cute I got nervous. It think I passed out when I hit the floor. I woke would buy me girls underwear because it was was the day of the school dance that I realized up with a big gash on my head. Everyone made cheaper. I didn’t realize I had girl underwear I had to tell the girl I liked how I felt. I had a fun of me and called me a piggy bank.” Anon- until the third grade when my friends all had drink in my hand as I walked over to her. I was ymous superhero underwear and I had underwear with about to ask the big question but then I started “When I was in elementary school every flowers and cupcakes on it.” Anonymous to shake and stumble over my words. I got so Wednesday they gave out chocolate milk. One ads page 8 Twitter Talk Kellie Apodaca 7. “Nicki Minaj sounds like tickle me elmo” Staff Writer -Girl 6. “Putting ‘laughter’ back in manslaughter.” Hello fellow students of Montwood. -Boy I’m here to report the strange and funny things 5. “Which girl has a cute sweater I can bor- people have tweeted this past month. This row?” -Boy school sure knows how to keep things inter- 4. “That awkward moment when your cat esting. To avoid embarrassment, these top 12 stares at you taking a shower. #pervert” -Girl tweeters will remain anonymous: 3. “Who needs Starburst Doom when you have Amber Cole?” -Boy 12. “Don’t piss me off, I’m running out of 2. “Every day, millions of plants are killed by places to hide the bodies.” –Boy vegetarians. Help end the violence.” –Boy 11. “Everyone at Walmart is staring at me. I 1. “It’s environmentally friendly. The shells just wanna scream ‘IT’S HOMECOMING dissolve over time and help the soil of the WEEK!’” -Girl earth. RT @anonymousgirl: I don’t like the 10. “’Today will be a good day,’ *Angelica whis- fact that you’re supposed to throw the peanuts pered as she awoke from her peaceful slumber.” on the floor at Logan’s because it’s littering… - Girl :( ” –Boy *name has been changed 9. “Lemon juice takes away freckles? *buys This issue I introduce you to a new, Before we part ways I would like to give every- lemon juice*” -Boy even more embarrassing and hilarious catego- one at Montwood a friendly reminder. Be care- 8. “Typical woman driver -_- RT @anony- ry. Have fun deciphering who the lucky winner ful what you tweet, because you never know mousgirl: And then I drive all the way home is. who might be reading… with my lights off… kshemwjqlndqlidysn” -Boy Here is the TwitPic of the Month:

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