Tuesday, March 26, 2013 CHANNEL ISLANDS HE HIGH SCHOOL T Volume XVII, Issue V First Person Colleges send out the news Meat a By Karina Cortez Most to all CSU’s have now versity application, there were Staff writer sent out their letters or emails of several tests to take and many real-life As the final months of high notification by this time. All se- application to fill out. school are approaching, seniors niors are now just waiting on their Among the earliest in the pro- are starting to receive letters of letters from many UC’s and private cess were taking the SAT and/or vegetarian acceptance and rejection from their universities. ACT tests, which should be taken first-choice universities. As many seniors have found several times in order to receive By Sheridyn Talbert Many students, such as Ariana out, universities are now typically the best possible score. Staff writer Alaniz, have gotten the exciting communicating with their students Once senior year began, se- n March 21, 2010, I e-mail accepting them into their through e-mail. However, some niors started applying in October. became a vegetarian, and “back-up” schools. seniors say they prefer getting a After all applications were due, I’ve never looked back. “The letters I got from my letter. financial aid was something to start O back-up schools just add more “It makes the overall experi- worrying about. So, the financial This was a decision that I thought about and weighed very Ariana Alaniz, senior, shows off anticipation from getting a letter ence much more exciting,” Alaniz aid form had to be done in order to heavily because even from the acceptance letters from UCSD from my first-choice school,” says. receive federal money to help pay age of 14 I knew that I was mak- and Cal Poly. Alaniz said. To recap the process of uni- See COLLEGE on Page 4 ing a life-changing decision, and Class of 2010 it was not to be taken lightly. I read everything I could, I watched every Are you ready for Prom? video, and researched By Myriam Akbar every single Staff writer detail I Megan Garcia, the junior could find class ASB president for CI, so that I says, “Yes, I’m going to Prom! could make And not just because I’m class an educated president, but because I really decision. want to enjoy the hard work I And put into organizing a magical finally on that Monday morning Prom for the upperclassmen.” I kissed my last hamburgers, ba- Prom will be held on Sat- con, and chicken wings goodbye urday, April 20, in Simi Valley and moved on to a life of salads, at the American Jewish Uni- tofu and beans. versity, in one of their venues I was terrified. But I kept called The House of Books. The strong and determined and grew event will go from 7 to 11 p.m. slowly but surely into my own as The theme of the Prom is a vegetarian. “A Tale as Old as Time.” Ticket After a couple of months, prices will be $55. asking for no meat and substitut- A few fun facts about the ing for bacon with some extra venue is that Chris Brown hash browns became second na- filmed his video for his song ture, and after a couple of years “Wall to Wall” there, and it the sweet smells of my mom’s was also used in the TV show honey-baked ham doesn’t even “Mighty Morphin Power Rang- make me sniff twice. ers” as their headquarters. The most difficult aspect of The colors are scarlet, ivo- being a vegetarian would have ry, sapphire, and gold. The attire to be the constant questions and for the night will be tradi interrogations from those around See PROM on Page 5 you. The minute that you admit to your recent diet change some people think that it opens it up PROM 411 for them to voice their opinion. When: Saturday, April People will drill me with 20, 2013 these questions that we both Time: 7-11 p.m. know they really do not want the Where: American answer to. Jewish University in In reality, they seem to Simi Valley be looking for me to make a Cost: $55 mistake, just so they can pinpoint Theme: “A Tale as Old something to criticize. as Time” I am not really sure why I find such negative opinions, but I Lordgin Savella and Kimberly Dizon work the runway at Prom Expo. Photo by Jose Cortez do know that to me personally it doesn’t matter. I have made my decision and it is a choice I wish to con- Clever ways to ask that special someone tinue for as long as I can. of the donut-shaped cookie with “yes” on they won’t be home, take some sidewalk Being vegetarian is by no By Tori Foster one and “no” on the other. Give it directly to chalk with you to their house and spell out means all negative. Staff writer them or leave it somewhere they will find it. “Prom?” on the driveway with your name My close family and friends Seniors and juniors are in the midst of the * Ask them “when pigs fly.” Fill a bunch at the end (with the parents’ permission). greatly support me and go out of whole “getting ready for Prom” process. For of pink balloons with helium and draw pig Feel free to get creative and change up the their way to help me and make a lot of those seniors and juniors, finding a faces on them. Put those balloons in a fairly question and maybe even add a background me vegetarian meals from time date is a crucial part of that process. Here are large cardboard box and put a note on top of or picture. Wait until they get home to see it. to time. some ideas on how to ask them: the box that says, “When will I ask you to * Make a puzzle. Get a piece of card- I greatly appreciate this * Bake “Prom cookies.” First, bake a big prom?” and a note inside the box that says board or card paper and write your invite and I am thankful every day for donut-shaped cookie. With icing, decorate “When pigs fly!” Deliver the box and make on it with these, because in all honesty I the cookie and write “Prom?” somewhere sure it’s opened indoors. couldn’t have done it without on it with your name at the end. Then bake See INVITE on Page 5 two cookies small enough to fit in the middle * Use sidewalk chalk. When you know See TALBERT on Page 3 Page 2 The Isle File Tiongco takes home Mr. CI title By Alex Aquino Staff writer Winter is here and with winter brings the annual Mr. CI. This year’s roster of contestants was surprisingly colorful, meaning more of a variety people coming from all walks of life. Mauryce Brunfield and Chris- tian Chavez were the first to be eliminated but put on quite a show. Brumfield dazzled the crowd with his singing of “Just Around the Riverbend” from the classic Disney tale “Pocahontas.” Chavez sang “The A Team” CI’s Short Flags squad -- Catalina Posadas, Reyanna Lapenias, Audrey Reyes, Patricia Manansala and by Ed Sheeran. His voice didn’t Keri Quemuel -- and coach Mark Raquedan posed with their championship trophies. carry throughout the gym; how- ever, he still had guts to stay on Primo Tiongco stage and finish off the song. Neil Olipani and Jonathan National Champs! Bullicer added a little seriousness Minier, Devon Anthony and Primo to the pot when they displayed Tiongco. Their talents were jaw their talents. Olipani spoke a very dropping and truly something you Short Flags earn title for third straight year deep free verse poem while Bul- wouldn’t expect. licer played a deep piano solo. Anthony preformed a dance By Primo Tiongco Like all of our hard work paid off.” performance stated, “I know you Rafael Ochoa and David routine that involved Tiongco, Staff writer Asked if she expected win- guys will kill it. I’m so proud of Gray’s talents were quite bizarre. which may have helped Tiongco On March 16, our very own ning, Posadas replied, “I didn’t all of you.” Ochoa’s claim of making shine more. Short Flags team took first place expect to win, but we practice so As he began to tear up, he the best sandwich was funny, but Minier, a pitcher on the CI Photo by Stephanie Gamboa in both One Flag and Two Flag at hard and so long. We don’t practice said, “Make us proud and do what then he brought out a table and baseball team, threw baseballs, USA Nationals. to lose.” you do at practice.” displayed his sandwich making starting at 74 mph and leading up This year the squad consisted Short Flags practice day in With this competition season techniques while listening to 94 mph. of five girls. Junior Catalina Posa- and day out for hours. coming to an end, Lapenias said Beyoncé. He left the crowd and Sadly, Anthony and Minier das leads the team as Captain, “Basically, we practice every she would miss the team. judges laughing. were the last to be eliminated and senior Reyanna Lapenias as co- day,” Lapenias said. “We literally “Honestly, yeah, I’m going to Gray’s talent was body rolling Tiongco was crowned Mr. CI after captain, junior Audrey Reyes as put our blood, sweat, and tears into miss being at practice.