Vol. 3 Issue 2 Information and Inspiration P a G E 10 Cyber-Bullying Occurs More Than You Think

Volume 3 Issue 2 APRIL 2014 ΤΗΕ ΤΙΤΑΝ ΣϹΗΟ THE STUDENT LITERARY PUBLICATION OF GRAN D TERRACE HIGH SCHOOL WHO ARE WE? ?

Lazy, Too Cyber-focused and Entertainment- consumed? Is Our Generation Blatantly Corrupt or Simply Misunderstood? By Chase Preciado and Vivian Meza Page 6 —- Thinking about joining the military? You could be wearing a real Iron Man or HALO suit by 2018 Page 7— Former NCAA football player gives advice on how to ex- tend your playing time in college Volume 3, Issue 2 Opinion P a g e 2

Is Our Generation Blatantly Corrupt or Simply Misunderstood?

By Chase Preciado (2016), As- and 70 percent check their sistant Editor and Vivian Meza phones every hour, a study con- (2015), Campus Writer ducted by the PwC claims that rather than making actual hu- Today, there is great debate man contact obsolete, Genera- on whether the lifestyle, men- Lazy tion Y’s aptitude for electronics tality, and contributions of our and the internet is actually generation are helping society beneficial. The connections and or destroying it. 70% interactions made, especially in Some claim that our gen- Check the workplace, are actually en- eration of high school and col- phones hanced from the accessibility lege students, born between 88 and ease of electronic corre- 1982 and 2002 and known as every spondence. Generation Y, is destroying the Texts a hour According to Christopher A. crucial and valuable morals day Brueningsen of post- that were developed by previ- gazette.com, a lifelong educator, ous generations. Others state Generation Y is the most edu- that Generation Y is simply cated generation of students he overwhelmed with high expec- has seen in his career. He cites tations. People expect too much of Contributor to Forbes, Linda Gratton, a Census study which shows that 40 per- us. But, we are nonetheless creating however, found that Generation Y members cent of Generation Y students were en- a better and more advanced environ- are quite good at setting themselves up for rolled in college in 2008. He states that ment. Neither opinion is generally success, stating that although they focus the generation’s education, combined favored. So, the debate continues. more on short-term goals, they are equally with their intense political activism, social Those who take a negative posi- committed to do their work. Even Dennis tolerance, optimism and desire to have tion on Generation Y claim that young Finn of Global Human Capital Leader at accomplishments and make a difference people today are less motivated or Price waterhouse Coopers (a multinational in the world will enable them to overcome ambitious, and therefore less likely to professional services network) stated, “this the complex challenges of today. succeed. A study conducted by the generation is as engaged, committed and There is great debate today with re- Heldrich Center for Work Force Devel- prepared to work as hard as previous gen- gards to the role that Generation Y, our opment showed that 58 percent of erations.” Gratton also added that “they generation, plays in society. Some view those tested believe that our genera- don’t mind working; they just think there are Generation Y positively and others view tion will be less successful than the better ways to work.” them negatively, but despite the criticism, generations before it. Although, 48 Another argument that comes from the Generation Y has in fact made beneficial percent believed that Generation Y negative side of this debate is young people contributions to society. No one knows for will be more successful financially, are too focused on technology and destroy- sure what the future of our generation will the participants of the survey, inter- ing the importance and value of face-to-face hold, but one thing is for sure: our desire estingly enough, were all members of interaction. While research by the Pew Re- to make a difference in the world will push Generation Y. search Center has shown that Generation Y the world forward through all of the chal- send and receive around 88 texts a day, lenges ahead. TE

Turned Down Rallies Not the Way to Honor Seniors or Answers to Spirit and Litter

By Crystal DeBerry (2015), Campus “Seniors are missing out on good memo- rallies. Editor ries,” said Michael Everett (2015). “ ...students might respect the Traditionally, the purpose of pep rallies school more, ”said Bryan Tinoco (2015). The rules for pep rallies changed are to boost confidence for athletes before Seniors are also disappointed that this year. Instead of all classes being games. The lack of the support of all class- they may not be able to attend all of the invited to attend rallies as they were in mates could cause discouragement. Accord- pep rallies in their last school year. We previous years, a select amount of tick- ing to a Titan Echo Poll, school spirit is down, only go to high school once, taking ad- ets are given to teachers who sign up so one could say to increase spirit, the need vantage of the privileges that occur on their classes for rallies. The tickets for fully-attended pep rallies is a priority. It is our campus could make the memory of prevent students from sneaking into even possible that more spirited school GTHS something worth remembering. the gym without teacher consent. events could be a cure for the litter bug trav- TE This has become an issue for sen- eling around campus. This could all be iors since this is the last year they get to enjoy high school activities. helped by having all students attend the pep Campus News A P R I L 2 0 1 5 P a g e 3

Trees on Campus To Give Natural Shade in Ten Years

By Jennie Koning (2015), Campus Writer

TITAN TOWN- Grand Terrace High School can expect to enjoy much natural shade in at least ten years. Of the many different types of trees on campus, two of them are expected to grow tall and have a wide spread. A tree’s spread is the width, or how much shade it can produce. Shade has been an issue at GTHS. The start of the school year left many students upset due to the lack of natural and artificial shade, such as table umbrellas. Students had little protection from the hot summer sun and natural shade would have provided some comfort. However small now, the trees will provide natural shade in the future. One of the two trees is a Honey Locust, according to an app called Leafsnap. Accord- ing to the Iowa State University Forestry Ex- tension, as a young tree, the Honey Locust can grow two feet or more over a ten-year period. The Forestry Extension says the tree can grow from 70 to 80 feet, and have a spread of 20 to 40 feet. That is a lot of shade. The Honey Locust trees on the GTHS campus are currently about seven feet tall. If they grow two feet a year, the trees can grow about twenty feet in the next ten years, giving the tree an estimated height of about 27 feet for the Honey Locust to reach its expected height of around 70 feet. This can take around 30 years. The other tree on campus, according to Leafsnap, is a Shingle Oak. These trees currently seem to be around 15 feet. one day be the trees our children will can be found between the C and D buildings, If it grows one foot a year, the tree take refuge under. and in some of the planters. According to the can possibly be 25 feet tall in the next Imagine seeing GTHS 30 years Iowa State University Forestry Extension, this ten years to reach its expected height from now with tall trees branching tree can grow from 50 to 70 feet tall, with a of about 70 feet. The Shingle Oak can out over the school. These baby spread of 40 to 70 feet. Other internet take close to 80 years. These tress trees today can be a symbol of hope sources say the tree is rather slow-growing, only one to one-and a-half feet a year. will obviously not grow in time for the on campus. As the students grow The Shingle Oak trees on campus current GTHS students to enjoy pro- and mature, the trees will grow with tection from the sun, but they will them. TE

THE TITAN ECHO Established in 2012 Gunfire at the Skating Rink Vol. 3 No.2 Editor-in-Chief Lorena Hernandez Assistant Editor Chase Preciado Campus News Editor Crystal De- By Crystal DeBerry (2015), Campus He was a husband and a father. It Berry Editor-at-Large Editor James Munoz Photo Editor was discovered that the shooting was Editor Jonathan Guerra Staff Writers Deveny Garcia, gang related, KTLA said. Days after the Milana Hernandez, Elisabeth Martin, Vivian Meza, GRAND TERRACE - On New Year’s incident, the perpetrators, three minors, Jaelyn Soto, Maile Wong Advisor Victor Morales

Eve, Nathannel Williamson was shot were charged as adults after pleading The Titan Echo is published periodically by the Journalism and killed at the Cal Skate parking lot. not guilty, KTLA said. A candlelit vigil was class of Grand Terrace High School, 21810 Main Street, According to KTLA, he was the Grand Terrace, CA 92313. Opinions expressed in the Titan held at the skate park. Cameron Terry Echo are those of the reporter and not necessarily those of owner of a security business who pro- (2015) works at the skating rink. He said the faculty, administration, school board, or school district vided services for clubs and minor business has not declined but hours and are not to be construed to endorse or promote activities reported upon. All photos of school related activities businesses. He and one other secu- have been cut to the 10 p.m. curfew. Cal are taken by staff photographers unless otherwise indi- rity guard, whom had minor injuries, Skate is one of the few family-friendly cated. Some stories were originally published in the Titan Echo Web site and are republished here. The Titan Echo were taken to Loma Linda Hospital, establishments located in Grand Terrace, welcomes letters to the editor but they will be printed where he died, KTLA said. a city with a population of 12,000. TE according to space availability and may be edited for content. Please submit all letters to [email protected]. Campus News Volume 3 Issue 2 P a g e 4 Has Obama Gone Too Far? Is- sues Executive Order Legalizing Millions of Undocumented Immi- grants Titan Town’s Social Science Teachers Join the Debate “ ...it should come “ I agree with “The president’s job from Congress.” - Obama” - Ms. is to enforce, not be Mr. Welzel a lawmaker.” - Mrs. Lalas Ramsden.

By, Lorena Hernandez (2015) Editor- cal territory. This danger zone for the come in. There needs to be stricter In-Chief president will come from the Republicans, guidelines to allow them to come in,” TITAN TOWN - It is estimated that who are now in control of both legislative said Ms. Joanna Lalas, a social studies there are 11.4 million unauthorized houses. teacher. immigrants currently living in the “The action he’s proposed would ig- But, Mrs. Tamara Ramsden, also a United States and 61 percent are nore the law, would reject the voice of the social studies teacher, implied the between the ages of 25-44, according voters, and would impose new unfairness President may be overstepping. to CNN. Many of them are living off on law abiding immigrants all without solv- “The president’s job is to enforce, the grid. ing the problem. In fact, this action is not be a law maker. He can influence President Barrack Obama’s plan more likely to make it even worse” stated and push but not make his own.” will allow 4 to 5 million of undocu- Mitch McConnell, Senior U.S. Senator “I believe that there needs to be mented immigrants who are parents from Kentucky and the Republican leader. strict guidelines (on legalizing) but the to U.S. citizens and legal permanent McConnell isn’t the only person who is president should not make an execu- residents to legally live and work in opposing Obama’s executive action. John tive order...it should come from Con- the U.S. for three years. This would Boehner, Speaker of the U.S. House of gress,” said Mr. Mathew Welzel (Social increase our nation’s workforce, cre- Representatives, stated that the House Science). ate more jobs, and boost local, state will in fact act. Despite the controversy, Mr. and national tax revenue streams, “Time after time, the president has Obama sent a clear message Nov. 20 according to Mr. Obama. chosen to ignore the will of the American that he will follow through with his or- Immigration reform has been a people and re-write federal law on his own der. topic debated for years. Due to this without a vote of Congress,” stated “Scripture tells us we shall not op- astonishing amount of illegal immi- Boehner “That’s not the way our system press a stranger, for we know the heart grants in our country, President was designed to work.” of a stranger we were strangers once Obama has declared this controver- “I agree with Obama. I think there too. My fellow Americans we are and sial executive action. A poll released should be some kind of system to help the will always be a nation of immigrants. from the Wall Street Journal suggests immigrants that are already here, but We were strangers once too,” Mr. that Mr. Obama is entering risky politi- there should be some control on how they Obama said. TE

not scripted and the defenses are extensive vocabulary in ways that will Mock Trial Convicts Thief thought up by students. The scenario benefit them. Mock Trial is no matter is the only thing given. The students to be mocked. This activity trains stu- By Elisabeth Martin (2015), Campus work out the rest. dents to be the best around. Writer Alex Mower (2015), one of the mock Mock Trial isn’t just a club for TITAN TOWN- After an entire semester attorneys, said “ ...it would have been an those students who are aspiring to be of “objections!” and strong defenses, easier choice to say that the man was lawyers. Each of the students are Mock Trial came to an end recently. innocent, but they had tried to go the comfortable around each other, and They finished a trial that ended in a route of justice, even though it was a diffi- don’t fret if the room gets a little hot. great success. The final trial convicted cult path.” With only a week of school The speakers mean well. They’re pas- a painting thief guilty after four two- prep time and the week of solitary prep sionately speaking of the things they hour long trials. time over the Winter Break, students had feel strongly about. Mock Trial is a club that trains law- to learn every facet of this case. “At first I didn’t like it, but as the yers. They are placed in a simulated Due to the intensity of the club, good year went on I grew closer to the team environment and are required to come skills are developed in each of the stu- and it became fun to be around them up with defense and prosecution dents. The members learn how to think and in the trials,” Mower said. strategies for the defendant. There is a quickly in order to make justified come- Interested in Mock Trial? See Mrs. judge, jury, defense attorney, prosecu- backs, learn the value of researching and Esmeralda Shreiner in room A150. TE tor and the accused. The events are credible sources, and how to use their Campus News A P R I L 2 0 1 5 P a g e 5

PSAT Numbers Suggest Increase in College- Bound Students at GTHS

By Chase Preciado (2016), Assis- tests for. The extra dollar from each ment and others related to it are due tant Editor purchase is then put into a scholar- to AVID’s goal to put students whom TITAN TOWN - For 2014-2015, ship fund by the GTHS Counseling are motivated to attend college on Grand Terrace High School saw a Department. Fee waivers for the the right path. high number of students registering PSAT were offered to juniors with fi- “It makes sure they have all the for the PSAT, the Preliminary Scho- nancial difficulty. However, GTHS or- boxes checked,” she stated. lastic Aptitude Test. dered 10 waivers and only used three According to Ms. Tyler, AVID jun- According to the staff of the of them. This suggests that some- iors are also required to take the Grand Terrace High School student thing else has sparked the high de- SAT, and that the AVID program en- store, there was an increased de- mand for PSAT tests. According to the courages students to take it early. mand for the PSAT. This test gets staff of the GTHS Student Store, the The Preliminary SAT/National you into college, as it is a require- rise in PSAT registration was due to Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test ment for most four-year universi- both an increase in college-bound (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized ties; however, it is only practice. students, as well as encouragement test taken every school year by high Sales of the PSAT were so high from AVID. school students in the United States. this year that a second order, con- According to GTHS AVID and AP The test, consisting of critical read- sisting of 25 tests was sent out World History teacher, Ms. Lauren ing, mathematics and writing skills after the original 215 tests sold out Tyler, the AVID program requires all sections, is administered by the Col- in October. sophomores and juniors in the pro- lege Board, an organization that also The test costs $15, which, ac- gram to register for and take the administers the Advanced Place- cording to sources, is $1 extra than PSAT. ment (AP) program and exams to what the College Board sells the Ms. Tyler stated that this require- high school students every year. TE

GTHS Drama Pays Homage to Holocaust in Fall Play

By Vivian Meza, Staff Writer (2015) TITAN TOWN - The drama depart- The cast of I ment’s first show of the year was I Never Saw Never Saw Another Butterfly. Another But- The play is based on a book of terfly re- the same name that tells the story of hearse the the children who suffered in the con- opening centration camp, Terezin during scene of the World War II. show. Photo There were four showings of this by Vivian production in total: one on Dec. 4 Meza and 5, and two on Dec. 6. All shows 20 members, who spent a period of more brought in crowds of students, than two months working on the show teachers, and area residents alike. alongside drama teacher and director, Mrs. Although it was a short and seri- Kimberly Guadagnoli. The time spent work- ous play, lasting only about 50 min- ing on the production certainly paid off in utes, it held great entertainment the quality of the show, cast members said. value for audience members. “I didn’t think it would turn out well in “For a high school play, it was the beginning, but in the end it ended up dark but not dark enough that a being the most enjoyable play I’ve ever child couldn’t watch it and under- done,” said Maile Wong (2015), a member stand what was going on. The way of the cast who gave a riveting perform- (they used) audio was good, like the ance as the mother of the main character. train noises and children voices, The department’s next production will because they sounded really cool,” be Lewis Carroll’s classic fairytale Alice in said Drew Williams (2015). Wonderland set in early March of 2015. TE The cast consisted of more than Tech & Gaming Volume 3, Issue 2 P a g e 6 Army Develops “Iron Its Here! Man Suit” Future GT Sol- diers could wear by 2018

By James Munoz (2015), Editor-at-Large If you are thinking about joining the military, you may be wearing the military’s new Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit, TALOS. It is the first of high-tech suits that are meant to augment a soldier’s abilities. The TALOS is being developed at MIT and other research- ers and developers, according to the Washington Post. At first glance, many would think that the military is making an Iron Man suit but TALOS is a bit different. TALOS is only meant to protect you from light fire and not to be a bullet sponge. Developers have stated that it is meant to give sol- diers a better situational awareness with a 360-degree cam- era with night vision capabilities, sensors that can detect injuries and apply wound-sealing foam, and bulletproof armor. The US military has hopes that the equipment can be fully implemented by 2018. Some may be asking why they aren’t making one-man armies out of our troops. The military is already working on another project. It is called ATLAS. This is the next step in land-use drone technology. Boston Dynamics and the U.S military’s Defense Advanced Research Projects With these new technologies, it seems as if we have Agency (DARPA) unveiled it in a bold and terrifying video on finally caught up with Sci-Fi, such as Halo and Iron Man. YouTube. The robot is shown to be able to move around eerily While that can be debated considering what is out similar to a human (albeit stiff) and perform other simple there, it can’t be denied that TALOS is cool. TE tasks.

behemoth goes about his busi- GAME REVIEW: ness. The descent into mad- Carrier ness that is Evil Within might Stores The Evil Within seem familiar with the hordes of shuffling zombies and disfig- and Oper- By James Munoz (2015), Editor-at- ured beings. But you will find Large yourself indulging in a little rec- ates In the video game world, Shinji reational surgeon simulator on Mikami’s name has the same cachet a poor soul, and wonder what Game as George Romero does to moviego- next terror is right around the Consoles ers. Mikami created Resident Evil, corner. the 1996 classic which is usually The game has some graphi- credited as the first survival horror cal issues that might take away By James Munoz game. from the experience and (2015), Editor-at-Large The portable gaming Mikami abandoned the franchise Sebastian moves rather slug- console is here. gishly, but all these compo- after 2005’s beautifully created Resi- The GAEMS GI55 Sentry is a personal car- dent Evil 4, and it hasn’t been the nents gives the game a very retro feel. The game is solid, a rier loaded with an integrated 15.6” HD LED same since, rejecting jittery terror for display and custom HDMI connection. A dual a more Hollywood blockbuster ap- 3.5 to 5 in this writer’s book. TE proach. Mikami fans have been wait- 3.5mm headphone jacks allow you to play your ing patiently for a follow up and The Xbox 360, Playstation 3,Xbox one and Play- Evil Within will definitely scratch their Station 4 without disturbing anyone or letting survival horror itch. the world know you just beat the final boss! The story begins with three cops The Sentry in layman’s terms is a shell that investigating the scene of a mass holds your screen, console, speakers and eve- murder, which quickly turns into rything in between. It also has the advantage of something even more disturbing. The player is a detective named Sebas- being easy to use. Simply secure your game tian Castellanos who soon finds him- console, store your power supply and accesso- self hanging upside down in a slaugh- ries and you're all set according to GameStop’s terhouse, while a chainsaw-wielding product menu. Continued on page 11 Sports A P R I L 2 0 1 5 P a g e 7 GTHS Coach Shares Advice on How to Play Sports Beyond High School: Played NCAA Ball in Texas

By Jaelyn Soto (2016), fast-paced and the games Sports Writer were played at a faster pace at the university level.” TITAN TOWN - Grand Ter- Mr. Rodriguez also men- race High School produces tioned there was not only many scholar athletes. work on the field, but also off Some of these athletes the field such as having to go may never play the game to meetings and watch film or match in organized play of previous games. after high school. But, Mr. The Titan Echo asked Mr. Ray Rodriguez, a GT varsity Rodriguez questions on how football coach, substitute he achieved that level of play teacher and former foot- when so many potential ath- ball player at Colton High letes do not. His experience School, played at a division is a lesson to those who want one university after high to continue to play after high school. school while getting an edu- Mr. Rodriguez accom- cation. TE plished this first by attend- ing San Bernardino Valley Top 5 Pieces of Advice College, only nine miles From Mr. Rodriquez on Ex- away from campus. He tending Play into College: played football there and maintained a good GPA. It 1) “Always go to school.” was there that he was re- 2) “Stay on top of your cruited by Texas Southern grades.” University (TSU). 3) “Put in the work you’re Soon after he found asked to do.” himself doing what many 4) “Be precise in what you wish to do, which is playing do.” right tackle at the univer- 5) “Work hard and always sity. push yourself to your full “It was a lot of fun,” Mr. potential.” Rodriguez said about playing at TSU. “It was very Photos Courtesy of Mr. Rodriguez Super Bowl XLIX: More Than Just a Championship Game

By Vivian Meza (2015), Menzel singing the National ahead of the Patriots. How- were filled with football fans Sports Writer Anthem. Later, Katy Perry ever, the throw resulted in an from all over the country as PHOENIX, AZ - The New gave an exciting halftime interception. The Patriots pro- it was decked out in fan England Patriots took on show filled with fireworks, ceeded to run the clock and zones and events on game the Seattle Seahawks in dancing sharks, and guest become the victors of the day and the week leading Super Bowl XLIX here Sun- appearances by Missy Elliott game. up to it. However, when the day, Feb. 1. After a long and Lenny Kravitz. New England fans rejoiced game was over, the city was and intense game, the Pa- But, by far the most talked- as the team took back their crowded with workers dis- triots defeated the Sea- about play of the game was first Super Bowl in ten years, mantling the festivities. hawks 28-24 in a surpris- that of the Seahawks decision and their fourth in team his- Nearby, Sky Harbor Airport ing last quarter. to throw the ball when they tory. On the other side of the had its busiest day ever with The game opened with were only one yard from a spectrum, Seahawks fans fans flocking home. Unfortu- John Legend performing touchdown and with only 20 were disappointed that the nately, with the relentless his rendition of “America seconds left. It was their last team could not repeat last snow storms on the East the Beautiful” and Idina opportunity to score and get year’s Super Bowl win. Coast, many flights were The streets of Phoenix Continued on page 8 Sports Volume 3, Issue 2 P a g e 8

Titan Cheerleaders Perform in London By Vivian Meza, Sports Writer (2015) LONDON- Dominique Hicks (2015), attended by more than a million Ashley Paige (2015), and Andrea spectators and televised to more Stratmoen (2015), all varsity cheer- than a million homes throughout the leaders for GTHS, were invited to United Kingdom. perform for the New Year’s Day Pa- “We had to actually wait two rade in London, England on Jan. 1 hours out of the three-hour perform- 2015. ance because we performed last, so They were chosen by the Varsity we had to spend an hour just run- Organization for the skills and spirit ning and walking and doing all kinds they displayed while at a previous of things. We had to stop and per- UCA Cheer event. form in front of tons of people,” said For accepting their invitation, Andrea Stratmoen. they received full uniforms which On visiting the city of London, included pom-poms, skirts, shirts, Stratmoen commented, “there’s no and pullovers, all embroidered with words to describe it. It’s so beautiful. the letters for their respective organi- It’s so different from here. Their zation (UCA). All three donned this From left, seniors Dominique Hicks, Andrea buildings are hundreds of years old. Stratmoen, and Ashley Paige pose in their outfit for the main event, as did My favorite [memory] was a tie be- UCA uniforms in front of the London Bridge. tween St. Pauls Cathedral and the thousands of other high school Photo Courtesy of Andrea Stratmoen cheerleaders and dancers from performance itself. It was an amaz- across the U.S. who were also part of ing experience to have and it was visiting iconic landmarks such as Bucking- amazing to get to travel there.” the parade. ham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the The girls arrived in London on The girls returned to the U.S. on Tower of London. Jan. 2, after what must have been a Dec. 27, 2014, and spent the entire On Jan. 1, the girls performed and week taking tours of the city and major highlight in their already cheered along the crowded streets in Lon- memorable senior year. TE don’s New Year’s Day Parade, an event

Continued from page 7 Ohio State Upsets Oregon Super Bowl Was By Vivian Meza, Sports Writer (2015) Ohio. However, Buckeye supporters became The Ohio State University Buck- carried away over the course of the night, start- More Than a eyes defeated the University of Ore- ing riots and burning items in the streets. Ac- gon Ducks 42-20 in the first official cording to NBC News, police had to implement Game College Football Playoff National the use of tear-gas in order to break up crowds Championship on Monday, Jan. 12 in that had formed. There were no injuries or ar- Arlington, Texas. The game was re- rests reported. delayed for the Patriot fans in par- portedly viewed by over 33 million The Buckeyes were obviously ecstatic over ticular. people across the nation. the championship win, but how did the Ducks The atmosphere for the city was The Buckeyes dominated the take it? “Coming on the heels of what was ar- unimaginably chaotic, but many Ducks at the start of the game, end- guably Oregon’s greatest win of all time, a 59- were pleased with how the weekend ing the first half with the score at 21- 20 rout of defending national champion Florida and the show turned out. According 10. Coming back into the second State in the Rose Bowl two weeks ago, no Duck to the Los Angeles Times, NBC (the half, things heated up as the Ducks fan expected this battering” said Mark Baker of network that puts on the big game) caught up, making the score incredi- The Register-Guard, a newspaper in Oregon. hauled in record sales from the bly close at 20-21 by the end of the Though there were no angry riots from Ore- game and its many commercials. third quarter, but unfortunately this gon fans over the outcome of the game, there Next year’s big game, Super Bowl is where the Ducks score would re- were many tears shed, especially since this was 50, will be held at Levi’s Stadium, main. The Buckeyes were quick to the team's’ second time losing in a national home of the San Francisco 49ers in retaliate and shut down their oppo- title game in the past five seasons. Santa Clara, CA, on Feb. 7, 2016. TE nents, ending the game with a score The Ducks lost to Auburn University back in of 42-20. 2011 in the BCS National Championship, but Celebrations over Ohio State’s only by a miniscule three points rather than 22. victory quickly ensued in Columbus, TE

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TV Network for Children Raises Controversy By Maile Wong (2015), A&E content weird and pointless. at all. It teaches our kids to Writer and Steven Universe and be rude and unequivocally The majority of adults themes. Clarence are often disgusting.” can agree that modern en- Com- the target for it. Interestingly enough, tertainment is not so inno- mon “The things I there is one show that has cent and maybe a tad inap- Sense hear my son talking caught some adults’ atten- propriate. Cartoon Network, Media, a about in the show tion. The original content of a network for kids ages 7- review are weird. I can’t get the show comes from an old 15, is receiving the atten- site that through one episode magazine distributed over tion of upset parents. rates the myself,” said GTHS fifty years, Mad Magazine. Cartoon programs are content librarian technician, “I remember lots of car- primarily made to entertain on multi- Ms. Amber Duran. toons and a lot of comics in children and promote some ple mov- Common Sense Me- it. I didn’t understand much type of a moral standard. ies and shows, states that dia’s open forum also con- of it because I was just a kid Back when CN was founded there are no positive mes- tains negative reviews from but I did enjoy it,” said GTHS in 1992, its shows included sages or role models in CN’s parents. One of them quoted, librarian Ms. Wendy Kinder. some favored classics still ongoing series Adventure “After seeing two partial epi- Ms. Kinder mentioned that loved today such as Looney Time. It was rated two out of sodes of ‘Adventure Time with Mad Magazine contained Tunes, Powerpuff Girls and five for violence. Alternative Finn and Jake,’ I’ve seen political satire. But the MAD Samurai Jack. The content language was rated one out enough to NOT let my 8 year- cartoons on CN lampoons in those classics had mild of five, and references to old continue watching this movies and celebrities. violence and clean humor. intimate behavior was rated program. Were he twelve, I However, there is no CN’s programs such as one out of five (a cupcake would still not let him see this question that the 22 year- Adventure Time and Regular was asked to take his wrap- cartoon.” old network is still capturing Show are very popular per off during a game of truth Another anonymous parent the attention of people of all among kids and teenagers. or dare). wrote “This show is just an- ages through their unique However, some parents are Not only do some parents other slot of junk television and different styled interpre- not very happy with it be- think CN’s productions are that has no educational value tation of entertainment. TE cause of their questionable inappropriate, but extremely Leonard Nimoy’s Amanda Bynes’ Spiral Downward Last Words Touch By Deveny Garcia (2018) 2010 A&E Writer Now at 23, Bynes posed for Hearts of Many How did Amanda Bynes Maxim Magazine, She also got go from popular child TV ac- a role as a gossiping student By Maile Wong (2015), A&E Writer tress to having psychiatric in the film Easy A. problems? Feb. 27 marked a tragic day in America. Actor Leo- According to Bio.com, 2012-2013 Bynes started acting at Bynes allegedly hit the corner nard Nimoy, recognized as the original Spock from Star seven, starring in a candy of a police car and was ar- commercial that eventually rested. She was charged with Trek, passed away at the age of eighty-three due to chronic lead to The Amanda Show. DUI, reckless endangerment, “We are deeply saddened 1999-2002 marijuana possession, and obstructive pulmonary dis- ease. to report the passing of Leo- The Amanda Show aired on tampering with evidence. She nard Nimoy. He died this morn- Nickelodeon. It included was checked into a rehabilita- “Life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not ing at the age of 83.” Amanda and numerous spe- tion center, according to inter- -Star Trek (@StarTrek) cial guests putting on silly net sources. preserved, except in memory. LLAP,” he wrote on Twitter skits such as The Girls Room, “RIP Leonard Nimoy. Judge Trudy, and Penelope 2014 days before he passed. He announced that he #LiveLongAndProsper Enjoyed Taynt. Bynes was in custody again watching u our whole life.” for DUI. Internet sources say had COPD on Twitter. COPD deals with asthmatic issues -One Republic (@OneRepublic) 2007 Bynes accused her dad for Bynes landed a big support- abuse and claimed she had a dealing with the lungs and windpipes, most likely “Well this is all we talk ing role in the 1960’s-setting microchip in her brain. She about now. Thanks for every- film Hairspray. She played stayed at a psychiatric hospi- caused by smoking. Although he quit smoking thirty years thing, Leonard Nimoy. My en- Penny Lou Pingleton. Bynes tal in Pasadena. tire childhood and on, you won 2 awards, according to 2015 ago, the effects continued to attack his lungs. Many, in- were greatness.” #LLAP IMDb.com. She also started Bynes was released and man- Jeff Parker (@jeffparker) TE her own clothing line, Dear. aging a bi-polar condition, ac- cluding President Barrak cording to the Inquistir. TE Obama mourned his loss through Twitter. Vol. 3 Issue 2 Information and Inspiration P a g e 10 Cyber-bullying Occurs More Than You Think

By Deveny Garcia (2018), A&E Staff some cases suicide, according to the “They (the victims) are too scared Writer website. to confront the person and there is no TITAN TOWN -You may not see bully- Stop Bullying.gov also states that real way to stop it,” said Michael Del ing taking place on campus but it most people being bullied don’t tell Villar (2015). still exists outside of school. Cyber- an adult at risk of being known as a “People should stop because it’s bullying is a big problem, especially “snitch” or “tattle-tale.” If someone just immature and it can never really in this generation. is being bullied they should tell an be stopped,” said Elizabeth Perez It happens when someone is adult to help them but if they don’t (2016) being bullied using technology, want to they should visit a couple “It’s a form of jealousy and it’s just such as computers, cell phones websites for advice on how to stand low and jealousy can never really be and tablets. It can include mean above the bully and live a good life stopped,” said Victoria Melton (2015) texts, fake profiles, embarrassing without using violence to get there. If you want to know what you can pictures and rumors. It may not According to the website, Do do to prevent bullying visit StopBully- seem like it but an embarrassing Something.org, 90 percent of teens ing.gov to get some tips on how you picture can really cause a negative see cyber-bullying on social-media can help others. The website also rec- impact on someone's life. and ignore it and 84 percent actually ommends to remember to keep a look In 2013, more than 15 percent tell the bully to stop. out for cyber-bullying when you are on of high school students were cyber- If you witness someone being Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or bullied, according to the website, bullied say something or inform an other social media sites. Stop Bullying.gov. Bullying can have adult but still stick to no violence. Don’t be the bully or the victim and serious outcomes, experts say. Students still see how this prob- stand up for yourself without being too Someone who is being bullied can lem is still alive and spreading and mean about it and if you see someone go down the wrong path, such as The Titan Echo got students’ opinion being bullied ask an adult to take care using drugs and alcohol, not attend- about what they think about this of the problem before it gets out of ing school, poor grades and in problem and if it can be stopped. hand. TE

But the pug finds the toy that’s As he plays the realization be- been playing him coy, and the A tribute... comes clearer that the laser can- game begins to change... Then, along comes a laser, wanting not be delayed. him to chase, chase it and wakes him from his slumber to get him to play.

Peaceful pug, snug on a rug, dream- ing his life away...

The little toy that thought he was Then the laser came along, singing Pug catches the toy that was playing coy is now in a dismay. No the same song, but the pug reacts a him coy, and starts to wonder away. longer a bug for the little black different way. He doesn't want the He has a plan for the little pointer pug who has had a success for the laser. He is not going to chase it, but hand that will soon pay. day. instead the toy is his prey A&E A P R I L 2 0 1 5 P a g e 11

Movies for 2015 Include A lot of the Old and a Little Bit of New

By Maile Wong to find his best man by two weeks. it looks as if Plankton isn’t the one (2015), A&E Starring Kevin Hart, Kaley Cuoco, and who has the Krabby Patty formula, Writer Josh Gad, this action-romance movie but a human. Release date was There’s is guaranteed to make you laugh. Feb. 6. nothing like Release date was Jan. 16. American Sniper —If you like mov- kicking off the Star Wars: The Force Awakens ies that keep you on the edge of new year with (Episode VII) -- Although writer J.J. your seat, this intense story starts unforgettable Abrams has not revealed the story- with dedicated U.S. Navy SEAL, movies. From line, we can only expect what the Chris Kyle, who wants to be there comedy to trailer teaser has to offer. The story for his family. But, later he realizes drama, these takes place approximately thirty years that he can’t leave the war behind movies make after the Return of the Jedi. Release him. Release date was Jan. 16. 2015 a great date is Dec. 18. Selma —In honor of Martin Luther year to hang Pitch Perfect 2 —The Bellas are back King Jr, Selma is a moving story out with friends or relax with family. and it looks as if their victory at the about an ordinary man who be- The Avengers: Age of Ultron -- Questions college competition wasn’t enough. lieves in dreams and equality de- about how Tony Stark will be Iron Man is a The girls are stepping up and entering spite violent opposition. Release hot topic relating to Iron Man 3. In the third a contest that no American team has date was Jan. 9. Iron Man movie, Tony Stark gives up his suits ever won. Release date is May 15. Insurgent — Sequel to Divergent, and gives a cliff hanging explanation that the The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Tris must find out why the faction beloved super hero may be no more. Loki’s Water-- We all enjoyed the first Erudite is willing to kill to keep a possible appearance in Age of Ultron is antici- SpongeBob movie released in 2004 secret that may have to do with pated by fans everywhere. Release date is and it looks like there’s more to an- her mother and the answer to di- May 1. ticipate. According to the trailers, vergence. Release date was March The Wedding Ringer—This comedy tells the 20. TE

Is Ariana Grande a Backstage Monster? Console By Deveny Garcia (2018), A&E Star Magazine wrote that Writer at the BBC Radio 1st Teen Carrier Blossoming 21-year old Awards Grande had an assis- pop singer Ariana Grande may tant follow her with water and Continued from page look nice and sweet on cam- when she would feel thirsty 6 era but is she a monster-sized she would scream “water” and diva behind the scenes? Ac- the assistant would scurry supporters. Jessie J., her singing cording to Star Magazine she over to her and put the straw partner in the top-charting song According to the is “hands down, the most diffi- in Grande’s mouth until she “Bang Bang“ defends her. GAEMS homepage the cult person they have ever didn't want any more. “I always say, judge a person sentry was designed in had to work with.” During one photo shoot when you meet them. I've met cooperation with Mi- According to the Daily she told the director that if the Ariana, and there's a very thin crosoft Xbox and Sony News, the moment Grande left red light hit her face she line between ‘diva’ and PlayStation for the her meet-and-greet and got would “ kill herself.” According ‘survival,’” J. said according to into the elevator an industry to the L.A Times, Grande talks absolute best experi- Glamour Magazine. ence. insider heard her say “ I hope badly about her fans and Miley Cyrus defends her as they all die.” During a Stand pushes VIP’s out of the way. A well. “Girl don't even look at it. While the specific Up to Cancer event a Daily Life source, according to Star Just be happy that you're material used to make reporter stated that “she was Magazine, said that one min- blessed. You have family and the hard shell that is a total nightmare backstage.” ute she is sweet and smiles friends that love you, you have GAEMS is kept secret She also charges fans $495 and a diva the next. fans that love you who know and locked up tighter for a photo op and it has to be Mail Online states that what's true and what's not. It will 4-6 people at a time, so fans Grande’s life coach “couldn’t than the Krabby Patty blow over and tomorrow they'll recipe, it is sure to be would most likely have a pic- handle her bad attitude” and be talking about something ture with 3-5 strangers in it, quit. else,” she said, according to safe. TE Internet sources said. But, Grande does have Mail Online. TE

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This 1981 Datsun 280ZX is one of the many rare cars on our campus. At a $13,000 original retail price from a Nissan dealership, this car is at its most original state. A re-upholstered interior keeps a nice clean vibe on this sleek coupe as it ties together all the nice details of the car. It has original Datsun badges and windshields. This car is a blue gem. Photos by Jonathan Guerra (2015, Photo Editor).

TOP 5 Affordable Cars for High 2015 Volkswagen Golf Base price $19,960 School Graduates By Jonathan Guerra MPG: 25 city Overall Rating- 8.82015

2015 Honda Fit Base price $16,630 MPG: 33 city Overall rating- 8.9 2015 Honda Civic Base Price $18,731 MPG: 28 city Overall Rating- 8.6

2015 Kia Soul 2015 Mazda 3 Base Price $16,310 Base Price $ 17,980 MPG: 24 city MPG: 29 city Overall Rating- 8.5 Overall rating- 8.8