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BY JENNY LUONG Staff Writer

Sore throat? Cough? Fever or of the vaccine. [I need to] see re- vomiting? Could it be the swine sults before I get it.” fl u? In a survey of 1,678 U.S. The H1N1 vaccine (more parents, conducted by the Uni- commonly known as swine fl u) versity of Michigan’s C.S. Mott has arrived in Los Angeles Coun- Children’s Hospital, only 40% ty and many doctors’ offi ces, hos- percent said they would have pitals and local clinics will have their children vaccinated. Among the vaccine available soon. those who intended to not vacci- About 45 million doses were nate their kids, almost half said expected to be available since they were not worried about their Boxing Up Th e Goods: Seniors Christopher Alora and Charity Lombard fold and pack the donated clothing to send to mid-October. Local clinics and children becoming ill with the vi- tsunami victims. doctors’ offi ces have already re- rus. ceived small shipments of the Some parents are concerned FluMist nasal spray vaccine. with the long term effects the Student club hosts drive for The Food and Drug Admin- H1N1 fl u vaccine could have. istration approved vaccines from “What if it does more harm four manufacturers on September than curing?” Mercado asked. victims of Typhoon Ketsana 15, 2009. The licensing approval Yet, suspected swine fl u outbreaks BY JOLENA COLLAS AND JILLIAN the river running through Mari- if you don’t know them [the peo- of these vaccines means the vac- have occurred at several schools GOODMAN kana washed out the city. ple], you help them,” Lombard cines are made properly and meet in Los Angeles County since Staff Writer and News Editor “My grandmother had to explained. certain manufacturing and quality classes began in September. move to my aunt’s house with her Cleveland’s effort inspired standards. “One of my friends is in the Cleveland’s Filipino Appre- grandchildren, since the water was other Filipino clubs, such as the The Centers for Disease Con- hospital right now,” Chong said. ciation Club held a blanket drive over her head,” Alora said. “We one at El Camino High School, trol has indicated priority popu- “She’s really sick and I don’t for the victims of the Typhoon pretty much lost everything.” to contribute to the drive. Cleve- lations who should receive the know what it is.” Ketsana, which hit the Philip- “It was really devastating,” land’s response, both within and vaccine. They include pregnant “Most of the volleyball team pines on September 26, bringing Senior and Filipino Apprecia- outside the school’s club itself, women, people between the ages is sick!” Mercado said. “I’ve massive devastation. tion Club Vice President Char- was overwhelming and pushed of six months and 24-years-old, done everything[to stay healthy] With the help of Cleveland ity Lombard said. She explained Alora and Lombard to extend the people ages 25 through 64 who but it doesn’t work. I’m sick now, students, the club collected boxes the city of Manila had resources drive beyond its original week to are at higher risk due to chronic too!” of clothes, blankets, fl ashlights, to manage through the storm, fi nish collecting donations. “I’m health problems or compromised Los Angeles Unifi ed School candles, non-perishable canned but underprivileged people in the not really surprised. I’m just re- immune systems, people who live District offi cials said they are fol- goods and stuffed animals, among provinces were affected greatly. ally thankful,” Lombard added. with or care for children young- lowing the lead of the Los Ange- other items. Roads became rivers, and people “Every year it fl oods in the er than six months of age, and les County Department of Health According to Senior and Fili- fl ed to the hills for refuge. “The Philippines, but it was the worst healthcare and emergency medi- Services declined to comment on pino Appreciation Club President images we saw on TV were really in 40 years,” Junior and Club cal services personnel. whether they had any infections, Christopher Alora, the drive was scary,” Lombard added. Secretary Martha Tumbokon said. While some are being vac- and if so, at what schools. a must. “After seeing the destruc- One Marikana resident, Vic- In fact, the devastation of the ty- cinated, others have serious con- When asked if she was afraid tion [from Typhoon Ketsana] on toria Vergara, said, “The typhoon phoon left no area of the Phil- cerns about the newly developed of the swine fl u, Chong said, the news, I felt like I had an ob- didn’t actually weaken us. It only ippines unaffected. Rice crops weapon against swine fl u and “Yeah, I am, especially since ligation to do something, and I make us [our family] stronger. across the country were fl ooded, many people fear this supposed there have been so many deaths. have family there.” Even it if destroyed a lot of our destroying a large part of the “experimental” vaccine. It’s scary how drastic it has be- While the typhoon itself last- world, it’s all just material things. country’s income along with the “I’ve never heard about it come across the world.” ed nine hours, it brought months What matters is we got through it, livelihood of many farmers. [the H1N1 fl u vaccine],” Senior H1N1 fl u fi rst appeared last of rain to Manila in a matter of and we’re all still together.” “It’s a third-world country. Jessica Chong said. “I’d probably spring. As of September 10, the days. Thousands of homes were Yet, without support, the People build their houses from get it rather than getting sick. I fl u has killed 593 and hospitalized underwater, leaving many home- Filipino communities hardest hit scraps,” Tumbokon said. “They wouldn’t want to risk it.” 9,079 in the United States alone. less. Marikana, one of Manila’s by the typhoon would have little are easily broken down.” Unlike Chong, when asked if The swine fl u spreads more eas- lowest cities, was especially hard chance of survival. That need led Many Cavaliers came to to- she would get vaccinated, Junior ily than other viruses and targets hit since it is shaped like basin to the student-run drive to col- gether in support of the club and Alex Mercado said, “It depends children and young adults under and sits below sea level. As water lect much-needed items. “It’s in its efforts. “The response has been on the research and effectiveness the age of 25 versus the elderly. levels rose during the typhoon, our culture to give charity. Even really amazing,” Lombard said.

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BY MERY HOUNANISAN Copy Editor

When was the last time you with his old girlfriend, Rosaline. variety of books to teach to their read a book with a strong, female Along comes Juliet and he “falls students. Simply give the cen- protagonist at school? Or even out in love” with her right away. Love turies old male perspective just of school? No, Twilight doesn’t doesn’t work like that in real life. doesn’t cut it. I’m not saying that count as it sets back feminism de- What kind of message is this we should get ride of male-cen- cades, seeing as the female pro- tered stories, but incorporate sto- tagonist doesn’t seem to have any ries with female leads to broaden interests outside of her boyfriend people’s horizons. Seriously, who photo illustration by Eric Tran who has stalker-like tendencies. would want Ophelia as a role It has come to my attention model? that over the past three years of At least Hermione Granger Can’t U.C.? high school, I can count the num- was the brightest witch of her ber of books we’ve read with fe- year in the Harry Potter series. male protagonists or authors on Elizabeth Bennet was witty, lik- BY MERY HOUNANIAN one hand: The Color Purple and able, and clever. Jane Eyre, even, Copy Editor Frankenstein (by Mary Shelley). is better role model. Scout, in Seriously, that’s it? To Kill a Mockingbird, has more September 24 marked the were was fun, “I don’t feel like Even in books we read at backbone and intellect than Oph- fi rst day of fall quarter classes they accomplished anything.” school with female characters, elia. And she’s an eight year old among all UC campuses. The day Boden commented that she they are either weak or the cause photo illustration by Holland Mervis child. was met with loud, but peaceful had to cross the picket line a few of the male protagonist’s failures. sending to students? That men I’m not saying that these protests. Students, faculty, and times to turn in assignments, but In Hamlet, Ophelia is a simper- have to be macho and tough, void women are perfect, far from it in staff joined the systematic pro- most of her classes were can- ing girl who follows her father’s of emotions, and that women are fact. They have their good quali- tests against UC fee hikes, class celled. The protests were disrup- orders. In the end, Ophelia’s lack emotional wrecks that ruin men’s ties and their bad, their ups and reductions, and pay cuts. Much tive for a lot of students since it of a backbone is to blame for her lives? downs. of the anger at the noontime rally was the fi rst day at other UC’s, madness. Why can’t we read books I’m just saying we need more was directed at Yudof, who is the but at Berkeley, midterms were In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet with stronger female leads, like diversity in the books we read at President of the University of just getting started. believed that Romeo truly loved Pride and Prejudice, or Emma? school. To get the (often) white, California system, (“Lay off Yud- I thought that the purpose her, but I think that she was noth- There are so many books written male prospective is not enough. of,” some chanted), the governor of protests were to spur change. ing more than a rebound for Ro- in the female prospective, even by It’s the twenty-fi rst century, the and other state leaders. Here I was, hoping that things meo. In the beginning of the play, males (Anna Karenina, anyone?) glass ceiling should have been As graduation nears for the would get better for Californian he is depressed that he cannot be Schools should fi nd a wider long gone by now. class of 2010, what does this students and universities sooner mean for us? We’re now hurriedly rather than later, but this is obvi- working on college applications ously not the case. and hoping to get into out fi rst- This is a tragedy for students Beauty beyond numbers choices. The economic climate who aspire to attend a UC. If of California is worse than it has this persists, we will be steeped in quite a while. What’s going to in debt and loans to pay off the BY TARA ATRIAN minute we graduate. Heck, it may Staff Writer happen to us? Are we just going to be buried in debt the minute take us longer than the standard four years to graduate since the People need to stop com- wear their dreams, not what they beautiful is attainable to only the we graduate college, or not get to classes we need or want may not plaining about body images already have. People may argue select few in society, it is deemed take the classes we want to? be available to us. portrayed in media and fashion, that her “Beauty is in the eye of more attractive. In speeches, signs and chants, This is bull, utter and com- because sadly what sells is what the beholder”, but honestly, who So stop complaining about students in the hour long rally pro- plete bull. There is no greater gift annoys us the most: Adrianna beholds anybody but someone how the media puts these unfair tested tuition increases, fee hikes, to give to the next generations than Lima. Well, not just specifi cally who looks like a Victoria Secret images in people’s heads because layoffs, expanding class sizes a good, solid education. It’s as if Adrianna Lima, but people like model? it is relative to every aspect in life. and decreased course offerings. the heads of education in Califor- her: tall, pretty, and skinny. It all These days, the supreme Just like athletes are supposed to At UCLA, an estimated crowd of nia want us to be uneducated and comes down to the money. beholder is a little German man be big and buff, the media’s im- 700 showed up to protest. ignorant. That could only lead to And in this world, skinny named Karl Lagerfeld that runs age is skinny! At UC Berkeley, campus a grim future when we’re the ones gets paid better and money is the Chanel. Known for his haute It is just the norm and what police estimated that a crowd of in charge of the country. goal of all things. People want to couture ensembles that no nor- is expected, but if you think that 1,500 to 2,000 took part in the I’d much rather see this mon- buy things that make them look mal person over the age of two you can change that (yes, I’m protests in Sproul Plaza near the ey be used to help pay for schol- good, and that is what a skinny can fi t in, Karl Lagerfeld simply talking to you Dove true beauty main administration building and arships or grants for deserving model helps represent. says, “No one wants to see curvy campaign), then so be it. Go do it; on the balcony of the nearby Mar- students, or to keep teachers on Honestly, nobody wants to women.” I’m rooting for you! tin Luther King Jr. student union. staff so classes that students need see me or anybody else with some His quote may hurt many of Beauty shouldn’t be to the Micki Boden, a former are kept intact, instead of on foot- meat on his or her bones strutting us and make us think he is just say- eye of the beholder; it should Cleveland student who now at- ball stadiums. the latest designer duds because ing this to hide his inner fat man, be to the brain of the beholder. tends UC Berkeley says that she Things are bound to get fashion is just an illusion. but what he says is true when cor- Though in our society it is viewed attended the protests which were, worse for future classes, but what The image portrayed in the related to the dream theory. as only a physical aspect, beauty “a lot of fun and defi nitely dem- can we do? We need to protest, media is just a dream and they This body image that is put is inside too and if you are able to onstrated how strongly the staff write letters, voice our concerns, put these images out because out in society is what everyone provide it so that everybody can and students felt about all of is- and hope that we won’t end up in they know that people want to dreams of being. Since skinny and see, Adrianna Lima won’t matter sues the UCs have been facing.” anymore. However, she adds that all they hot water over higher education.

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New technology is being in- Mac or PC? The great tech- troduced almost every single day nological debate of the 21st cen- Fundraising rights for all by the major electronic corpora- tury. Fear not, for this article is tions of the world. They compete here to set you straight in decid- BY YOUNG CHA to create the best of any gadget to ing which is better. Clearly, the Staff Writer appeal to customers to buy their Mac is the winner in this debate. product. One gadget in particular, Here’s why: Cleveland High School, Re- computers, I would have to say The Mac, in general, is more seda, another regular school day Personal Computers, or PCs, are user friendly than the PC. Mac is afternoon. It’s fi fth period, and a the top of the line compared to only produced by one manufac- shady deal is about to go down. its competitor, Macintosh. Here’s turer, Apple, and therefore has a Two students, like the rest of the why. relatively universal appearance, drowsy classroom, are pretend- First off, PCs are way faster interface, and applications. Win- ing to pay attention to the lesson. than Macs. To most people, the dows, on the other hand, is used But the positions of their heads startup for Macs is much faster, among a wide range of manufac- aren’t right. They glance at each but that is only because Macs do turers making each interface dif- through the corners of their eyes. not have the various programs ferent than the last one, and can Words are exchanged in whispers, that the PC has at the startup. PCs be a source of confusion whenev- a deal is made. In the next couple are built so that they are universal er you get a new Windows based of seconds a fl ash of the hand, an ly compatible with different soft- desktop or laptop. object and cash exchanged. It’s ware. And all the media geeks out done, another illegal transaction Buying all of these upgrades there would agree, the Mac is accomplished. The item sold? A photo illustration by Eric Tran to your PC may look expensive; the winner when it comes to ed- chocolate bar. however, PCs are much cheaper iting photos and videos. Simply Yes, despite what many stu- ing drugs and human traffi cking. there is less money to go around than Macs. I can buy a $400 dol- because the Mac has the oh-so- dents and teachers here at school The fundraising ventures this year and the extra funding ac- lar desktop PC, while most Macs cool multi-touch technology. This would think, selling candies or taken by clubs and teachers are quired through selling candies or are usually $1,000 or more. With allows the mouse pad to pinch, chocolates on campus is illegal. always helping to support those snacks is much welcome. that $600 dollars I save, I can buy rotate, swipe, and scroll around That includes fund raising for any various clubs along with school And if someone were to more RAM, a new hard drive, an with the Mac’s drag and drop fea- clubs or school activities. This, activities that the school itself is question the fact that these activi- antivirus program, and a really ture. Macs also come with a built without a doubt, is a ridiculous unable to fund, give little fund- ties steal potential customers from good graphics card to fi t my per- in video camera and microphone; concept. ing to, or gives no concern all the student store and thereby steal sonal needs. while for most Windows based Fundraising at school was together. The multitudes of sports money from the student body, Also, for all those gamers out computers, you would have to never a question until last year teams, for example, are not fund- it can be easily argued that the there, PCs are the way to go. Most buy separate programs and hard- when Principal Bob Marks had ed by the school entirely. They clubs and sports teams that carry games that launch for computers ware to use such features. the suddenly ingenious ideal to must rely on the school body to out these transactions are the very fi rst come out on PCs and much Another biggie for the Mac is fi nally do something that did just provide the money for various targets for which the student store later for Macs, if at all. that it gets far fewer viruses than about absolutely nothing. Today equipment and other miscella- raises money anyway. Even if we I always hear PCs are vulner- Windows. On the Mac, there is no it continues to be a pointless and neous items they may need. The were to consider extracurricular able to viruses and Macs never performance slowing anti-virus clubs to be a non essential part of get viruses. The fact stands that program that constantly notifi es the school and student body, is it

PCs are the world’s most popular you about something every min- “ not so that the students who make computers. Why would computer ute. Despite what angle you try to look at up these organizations are in fact, hackers waste their time with Macs don’t get targeted by a part of the school therefore Macs, when odds are that the per- big computer crashing viruses it, there is no reason why fundraising“ making these clubs also a part of son is most likely using a PC? It like Windows does every so of- on campus should be outlawed... the school? Then how are we to sounds very discouraging at fi rst, ten. re targeted to Windows based deny one part of the student body, but here is where security sys- PCs. So if you’re looking for bet- the various students and clubs tems are put to work. Antivirus ter overall security, the Mac is the administration can argue that the that sell candies and chocolate, a systems such as Norton and Avast way to go. unheeded rule. Across campus Student Store handles this well profi t but not the other, the student are specifi cally built to fi ght off On start up performances, every day, students and teachers enough, but this is without fault store, which also sells snacks? these viruses that may try to at- Macs can outdo any Windows alike sell everything from candy untrue. If this were the case, the Such rules and regulations tack your computer. based laptop. For one, many Mac bars to popcorn to fundraise for athletes that are lugging their bags established to outlaw selling of Not only that, major PC com- users say they never really have various clubs and school activi- of candy around everyday would candies by students is merely a panies such as Dell, Sony, and HP to reboot their systems. They sim- ties. They are, of course, all in not have to be troubled to do so. tasteless bureaucratic venture to provide a 1-year service, parts ply close the lid and go. Macs can violation of school regulations. Various teachers who also protect and cover their interests, warranty, and telephone service. easily boot up within a minute, Some readers may be think- fundraise in their classrooms dur- meaning the administration and If anything does happen to your and do not require a lot of reboots ing, there be a reason to it right? ing lunchtime or nutrition do it namely former Principal Marks. PC, service will be provided. for its updates. Well, if there is, this writer fails to help fund the clubs or activi- As absurd as this legacy of PCs are ultimately more cus- The choice is clear; the Mac to see it. Despite what angle you ties they sponsor. And even some the last principal is, it remains tomizable, cheaper, and compat- is the winner in many aspects in try to look at it, there is no rea- are inclined to fundraise in order still. Let’s just hope that our ible with most of the programs terms of quality and in general son why fundraising on campus to purchase classroom material. new principal can abolish it as out in the market right now. ease of use. Windows is inferior. should be outlawed, short of sell- It is an unquestionable fact that he did the rule banning Fall Fest. 4 News Le Sabre October 30, 2009 Cavaliers go Students transmitt ing diseases: shopping for clubs STD rate is on the rise BY JONATHAN SO fun, and it’s not only limited to Staff Writer breakdancing,” Senior Josh Kang BY SARA GROSSMAN said. For those who embrace other Online Editor On October 23, Cleveland aspects of ‘street culture’, the Ur- High School hosted its annual ban Arts Club is not only reserved The rates of teen pregnancies Join a Club Day, where students for breakdancing; it also includes body listens.” not ready.” and sexually transmitted diseases were able to learn about the dif- beatboxing, freestyling, graffi ti, Ghaleb, who has been a nurse The recent study also echoed (STDs) in the United States are ferent and unique clubs on cam- and other emerging arts. for 18 years, is honest about the the fi ndings of a 2008 teen sexual up according to a new Centers for pus. With the wide array of clubs Some new clubs, rather than serious consequences of STDs if health study that reported that one Disease Control (CDC) study re- available, many students found focusing on personal interests, they go untreated. in four teen girls at the time had leased over the summer. various clubs to satisfy their in- are dedicated to world issues. “[Girls] can become infer- an STD. The study, published in July terests. Amnesty International is a club tile,” she explained. “When you The 2009 CDC study also 2009, revealed shocking new On the school’s main walk- dedicated to raising awareness get an STD, [it can result in] pel- found major disparities between statistics about the rise in teen way, several clubs set up stands about issues regarding human vic infl ammatory disease where ethnicities. The CDC reported STDs and pregnancies from 2002 to advertise what their clubs are rights, specifi cally aimed at issues the Fallopian tubes get plugged.” that in all age groups, African to 2007, compared to declines in about. From Cooking Club to regarding prisoners of conscience The worst case she has seen American teens have the highest previous years. The rise occurred T.I.M.E (Teen International Me- and human dignity.Amnesty In- was one where the patient had rates of HIV and AIDS diagno- during the Bush era of conser- dia Exchange), students were able ternational takes a hands-on ap- to have most of her sex organs ses. Even worse, 48 percent of all vative “abstinence-only” sexual to take a glimpse at the eclectic proach as club members assume removed, including her uterus, black female teens have an STD, education policy. mix of student-based organiza- active roles in shaping the world. ovaries and Fallopian tubes. She more than double that of their According to the CDC press said the patient was a victim of white and Hispanic teen counter- release, the data was compiled multiple STDs. parts. from multiple sources in order to The study found that approx- Some black students at

“ “summarize trends in the sexual imately one million American Cleveland expressed surprise at The Urban Arts Club shines light on and reproductive health of Amer- youth between the ages of 10-24 these statistics.

ica’s young people.” reported having chlamydia, syph- “We need to have a meeting the ‘street culture’ that is not typi-“ Sharon Ghaleb, Cleveland’s ilis, or gonorrhea. More specifi - with my brothers to advise them cally given much recognition. on-site nurse, has seen her share cally, the number of teenage girls [on safe sex],” Senior Adesupo of teen STDs during her time in with syphilis has risen by nearly Ojeikere said. He explained he the medical profession. Ghaleb half after years of falling rates. does not have a problem with said she is not surprised by results tions that can be found through- There are several other clubs The number of adolescent boys teens having sex as long as they of this study because she has seen out the school. aimed at different interests. While with AIDS has almost doubled practice it safely. fi rsthand the tragic consequences This year’s event introduced some clubs have general goals and over the past decade. The CDC “You gotta be safe,” Okeik- of unprotected sex. many new clubs, providing even provide ideal places for socializa- also found that about a third of ere said, adding that he believes ”I think the basis of it is ig- more options for the diverse stu- tion, clubs like LAMBS (Literary teens had not received education parents should talk to their kids norance,” Ghaleb said and added dent body. Among these new and Arts Magazine for and By the on birth control methods before more honestly about sex and how she has always preached absti- clubs, the Urban Arts Club has Students) have specifi c goals in the age of 18. important it is to be safe. nence-only education to students dedicated itself to emphasizing mind. LAMBS’ goal is to project Many Cleveland students are Birth control and STD pre- who come to see her. forms of recreation and arts that the artistic voices of Cleveland unaware of these rising statistics. ventive measures, such as con- “We prefer them not to be are not usually explored within students through art and literature “I didn’t know it was that doms, are available in Cleveland’s having sex because they’re not schools. The Urban Arts Club by creating a magazine by the end high,” Senior Francisco Monroy health offi ce with a guardian’s emotionally ready for the con- shines light on the “street culture” of the school year. said in reaction to hearing of the permission. Teens can also get sequences,” she said. “But you that is not typically given much A full list of approved clubs high numbers of STDs in teens. them for free or at a reduced price can take a look around Cleveland recognition. for the 2009-2010 school year He said this is the result of “kids at places such as Planned Parent- High School and [see that] no- “I’m in it because I want to can be found online at lesabreon- having sex too young. They’re hood. learn how to breakdance and have line.com. Youth walk in Los Angeles for a cause

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Budget cuts have affected al- plains that the cut has forced them the wall [from getting involved in know but didn’t have room to print most every aspect of the school to, “step it up.” Martinez also ex- gang-related crimes],” Valdovi- this year, including Cleveland’s presses the same positivity, say- nos said. “We [the school’s secu- Senior Reminders ing, " we [the security staff] are rity] are following through with security. The Land has lost two Senior package payments #2 are can be paid from Oct.30 -Nov.6 at the doing the best we can." consequences on the judicial and security guards, forcing the re- Senior Kiosk at both nutrition and lunch. Premium package holders “The security team has been school level.” maining ten guards to watch over must pay $75 and Basic package holders must pay $68. If you miss the spread thin, but we are rising to Even with the losses, the 380 students each. deadline, there is a $5 late fee. Remember to bring your current student that challenge,” Valdovinos said. school’s security staff continues One security guard is on a ID, and ONLY cash and money orders will be accepted. Though the school has dealt to do its job well. Several admin- medical leave, while another was From Nov. 2-6, Seniors can also vote on their Senior favorites on the with the loss, the policy and en- istrators and students have said transferred to another school be- quad. cause LAUSD, according to Title forcement guidelines were kept they feel safer on campus com- I Clerk Ed Martinez, believes the same from last year. Students pared to how they felt last year. Homecoming at The Land Cleveland is "too safe". However, who involve themselves in fi ghts “I do not feel threatened," This year Cleveland will celebrate Homecoming with the theme of Martinez explains that it has tak- will deal with consequences such teacher Carl Pecevich said. ‘Global Market Place’. en ten years for Cleveland to get as suspensions, transfers, or a re- With only the school year From Nov.2 - Nov.6, Homecoming Spirit Week will be taking place. to the level of safety it is at pres- ferral to the IMPACT program. just beginning, there will be more Monday is Toys R Us , Tuesday is Geek Squad, Wednesday is Crayola, ently. He questions why LAUSD “For the few fi ghts we have budget cuts to come. However, Thursday is ESPN and Friday is School Spirit Day. would "punish [us] by taking em- had [this year], we’ve been swift Valdovinos assures that even with On Crayola Day, seniors should wear purple, juniors should wear ployees." with administering consequences the administration and money green, red for sophomores, and yellow for freshmen. “In other industries that [a or transfers,” Valdovinos said. cuts, the school is ready to adapt Homecoming tickets can be purchased at nutrition and lunch at the ratio of 1 security guard to 380 Furthermore, two Cleveland and move forward with such student store for $20. Those with Cav Cards will receive a $3 discount. students] would be criminal,” As- Remember to bring your student ID. Please keep in mind that Home- sistant Principal Carlos Valdovi- coming tickets are subject to a price increase. Also be aware of the nos said. “[However,] that is the ““The security team has been spread thin, dress code on the back of the Homecoming tickets. reality of being a broke district.” Homecoming pep rally will take place in the gym during lunch on Nov.

With two fewer campus aides, 6 and Homecoming game against El Camino is on November 6. Clubs but we are rising to that challenge.” “ the security staff has been feeling and organizations will feature their fl oats at the game. The dance will the pressure. According to Marti- - Assistant Principal Valdovinos take place the following day of the game on November 7. nez, they have been forced to use other personnel who do not spe- Fall Fest Returns cialize in security, and thus do not Students fl ooded the quad Friday, October 3 in support of Fall Fest. know what to do when searching students involved in a gang-re- changes. There were over forty clubs participating in this event. The clubs sold students, for example. lated shooting last year were con- “It is never good [to have a variety of goods including boba, In N Out, burritos, and Menchies. "It is actually hard because in victed and sentenced to extend budget cuts], but it is the reality Fall Fest was a celebration of the many cultures that represent the di- an emergency or when someone prison terms. Valdovinos believes of our current state,” Valdovinos versity of the student population at The Land. Fall Fest was reinstated is out, we do not get a substitute," that such penalties have shown said. by Principal Clay after a year without it. This year marked the fi rst fest Martinez said. "We might have other gang members that there All crimes or illegal activities in which tickets were used in place of money to purchase food. There a person [security guide] doing are major consequences to their on campus should be reported to a were ticket booths located around the quad to make for easy ticket athejob of three people." actions. teacher or administrator. transactions. However, Valdovinos ex- “It might deter the people on

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6 Features Le Sabre Features 7 Hearing the Deaf Community A Commander takes Command of Life and Heart Costume alternatives! B Y cumb to resentment and anger, but TRIBUTE HAEMIN JEE AND JUDY KIM BY JEILA SAIDI Commander did not choose that BY JOLENA COLLAS Opinions and Managing Editors Staff Writet route. Staff Writer TO “I really didn’t get into that. He talks with his hands and smiles In a society where exploitation normal lives, free of judgment and hearing-impaired student] has dif- What had happened had happened with his eyes. There is gentleness Halloween is right around the corner, but times are hard and store- has become exceedingly common, special treatment. However, GLAD ferent accommodations; extra time and it turned out for the better.” A FORMER in his diction; he says everything bought costumes may be pricey. Instead, homemade costumes are many hearing-impaired patrons (Greater Los Angeles Agency on on tests, extra time on classwork Commander still says he loves his in a low, soft voice. No one would a cheap and creative alternative to the traditional Halloween cos- have been taken advantage of. Deafness), works to provide equal she gets preferential seating close parents and keeps in touch with CAV suspect a dark past. tume. Here are some ideas inspired by Martha Stewart, past cos- Quite often, the deaf community opportunities for the hearing-im- to the speaker, maximum visual them regularly. Michael Commander teaches is viewed as consisting of substan- paired by acting as their hearing learning, repeated and clarifi ed in- Commander uses his experience tumes and pure imagination. BY JOLENA COLLA math in the special education de- dard members of society. Women counterparts. structions, allowed extra time for to better connect with his students Staff Writer partment at Cleveland High School. and girls in the deaf community are Groups like GLAD give the deaf oral response... It’s not under one going through emotional turbu- Cloud Then glue these onto the sides of Sold into slavery by his birth par- often targeted as victims because the resources they need in order to umbrella. Every single student is lences of their own. He has estab- You will need: the hood, one on each side. This In 1981, Scott Spellman was the ents in Taiwan, he was bought for they are seen as defenseless. coexist in the large local area of Los assessed and tested to see what ser- lished a good rapport with his kids, -a white t-shirt jacket with black jeans is a perfect epitome of a star Cavalier. 20,000 U. S. dollars on the black The hearing-impaired commu- Angeles. Even Cleveland has its vices they would benefi t from.” and tends to treat his students like -an old pillow or a bag of cotton costume. As quarterback on Cleveland’s market. This was his last contact nity does not generally view their deaf and hard-of-hearing students Counselor Lori Howe adds, “In his own children, taking a special -balls football team, Mr. Spellman was with his birth family. auditory “disability” as a limit- that are assisted by the Special Ed- years past we’ve had readers.” This interest in their well-being. Com- -hot glue gun Jellyfish one of the most popular guys on Fortunately, this became his sal- ing factor in society. Instead, they ucation Department, which provide also includes interpreters. Howev- mander has helped his many spe- Begin by laying a white t-shirt fl at You will need: campus. Representing Cleveland’s vation. Commander had been phys- embrace their “handicap” as a cul- DHH (deaf and hard of hearing) er, there are currently no students cial education students pass their on the ground. If you are using an -One yard of pink fabric best, he continued on playing col- ically and sexually abused by his ture. services for our deaf community. attending Cleveland that are fully classes and eventually graduate. old pillow, you can simply cut it -A garter the circumference of the lege football for the Arizona Racer- birth parents and the woman that Criminals constantly violate the There are a total of six hard of deaf, which means that there is cur- “That to me, is successful,” he open and pull out the stuffi ng. Do brim of your head backs, with a full scholarship. bought him rescued him from this inalienable rights of these people hearing students currently attend- rently no need for interpreters. says. “I don’t need anything to not use pillows stuffed with feath- -A ball of pink or purple yarn In 2009, Mr. Spellman was still dire and bleak situation. However, by sexually exploiting them or sub- ing Cleveland, each of which have The Special Education Depart- thanks me; that’s what my job is.” ers. Simply hot glue all the stuffi ng -A needle (sowing machine is as beloved by as many as he was this turned out to be only a tempo- jecting them to domestic violence. special accommodations coordi- ment works vigorously to provide Commander tries to always to completely cover the front of the recommended) twenty years ago, except now as rary relief. Deaf Hope is a non-profi t organiza- nated by the Special Education De- the resources necessary for stu- make himself available for his of the t-shirt. -pink thread a loving husband and father. Con- The woman that bought him- tion that works to stop this by em- partment to fi t the individual needs dents with special to receive proper students for any minor or major If you are using cotton balls, gently -A pink t-shirt tinuing his legacy, Scott’s daughter Commander refers to her as powering women who are deaf or of the student. educations. crisis in their life. He emphasizes pull at each ball to spread the cot- Begin by cutting out a circle about Sharon Spellman is a talented JV “Grandma”-gave him to her daugh- hard of hearing. When asked what these DHH ser- that something can always happen, ton. Then using a hot glue the cot- 14 inches in diameter. The edges of cheerleader at Chatsworth High ter and her American husband, who In the greater Los Angeles Area, vices entail for individual students, and he wants to be there for his stu- ton to cover the t-shirt. Wear this the circle should be cut in a circu- School. was in the Air Force and moved his the deaf populace is generally lim- Vanessa Frnzyan of the Special Ed- dents. t-shirt with blue-jeans and you’re lar wave pattern. Sow in the garter Tragically, on October 3rd, Mr. family around. This may seem like ited in opportunities from leading ucation Department said, “She [a He’s a helpful teacher and he set! around the circle an inch from the Spellman passed away leaving a happy ending, but Commander takes time to understand his stu- edge. Cut twenty 5-inched strings a broken-hearted family behind. still endured years of physical and dents,” says Jose Pacheco,“He Retro Era from the ball of yarn. You can hot While in mourning, Spellman put emotional abuse from his adopted makes learning fun...he helped me You can create an entire costume glue all the strings onto the garter, cheerleading on pause. In remem- parents. pass math.” from your parent’s retro attire. and then discreetly cover the strings brance of him, Spellman decided Looking back, Commander does Obesity: Truths and Myths It is easier for students as well as Whether it be the 80’s, 60’s, or 70’s with duct tape. Or you can sow in to cheer for the fi rst time since her not blame his parents. others to open up to Commander simply borrow some of you par- all the strings onto the garter. The father’s death, at the Cleveland vs. “They were young, and they once they learn of his own troubled ent’s old clothes to represent a day garter should be on the inside of the Campus club offers support to over-eaters Chatsworth football game. didn’t understand how to raise past. of decade’s past. hat, with strings hanging from in- Spellman stated, “ I’m excited kids,” he said. “It helps them and myself to be side. You can wear this with a pink to cheer and just make my dad Commander does admit that he BY AMNA WAHEED open towards one another. There’s or purple t-shirt and jeans or a pink proud.” was an introverted and quiet child, 405 Freeway Advertising Manager a trust,” he says. leotard and leggings. Cherishing the memory of her unable to express his real feelings to You will need: Family Love: Looking back on his life, Com- Junk foods, like chips, are more father, Spellman remembers her anyone. His father was constantly Michael Commander poses with wife and daughters(above). Com- -At least 20 matchbox cars The United States of America, cordingly. But even with that said, mander has no regrets. He sees that Flower addictive than vegetables. We are dad laughing about how the girls reassigned to different areas of the mander’s daughters smile at the camera (below). -black and yellow clothing paint or the bountiful land of “Hoagies,” it’s not always easy to regulate a his experiences have only made You will need: tempted by these foods, fi lled with used to be all over him because he country, dragging his family along; and a gray t-shirt “Ho-Ho’s” and greasy consump- healthy diet. to the emotional burdens of his twenty-four.” him a stronger, more compassion- -a green headband grease, sugar, salt and other fatten- the quarterback. Commander lived in places such as This is a much harder design but tion, currently holds the record for Obesity also occurs because many childhood, along with recurring In answering how he overcame ate individual, able to relate to his -2-3 sheets of felt or silk petals ing yet delicious ingredients. Working to make her dad and North Dakota and Okinawa, Japan. well worth it. You begin by laying the greatest amount of obesity. people look to food as an emotional fl ashbacks of his abuse that he still this diffi cult period in his life, students and his family in a deeper -a green t-shirt How can we help stop obesity? school proud, Spellman stated, “ He never received therapy, but the the t-shirt fl at on the ground. With A key contributor to this prob- escape. When people become de- suffers from today. Commander says “I guess it’s a and more meaningful way. -a glue gun Eat better and exercise more. Here Being here, I feel closer to my dad.” abuse continued until he was nine- clothing paint you can slowly draw lem is convenience. Face it, more pressed or sad, they may just bury “I had a lot of questions,” Com- will—looking back and refl ecting “There’s always hope,” Com- This is a particularly easy costume. at Cleveland High School, help is She represents her dad’s spirit and teen. out three straight vertical lines. The Americans are likely to go to a themselves in junk food. Take for mander said. “I fi gured out that I on my life, I knew that I wanted mander says. “There’s always If you are using felt, cut the pieces available for just that. we Cavaliers salute both Sharon During his teenage years, Com- distance between each of the lines McDonald’s driveway and pick instance, if one had a fi ght with a was adopted at eleven, but my something better for my kids.” someone there when you least ex- into almond shaped pieces approxi- Overeater anonymous is an or- and Scott Spellman. mander contemplated suicide due should be 4-5 inches. In the middle “Big ‘n’ Tasty,” rather than go buy boyfriend or girlfriend, one may parents didn’t tell me until I was It would have been easy to suc- pect them.” mately 6-7 inches long. Fold over ganization Linda Escobar brought of the space between the lines draw groceries and cook for themselves. come home, put on a movie and pile one inch from the edge and glue in from outside of the school, af- a yellow vertical dotted line. Fi- “Big n’ Tasty’s” each petal on the headband. All ter having suc- nally, hot glue the cars into the dif- save time, money petals should be relatively close to- cess in the orga- Cavs step up to the ferent lanes. Two of the fours lanes and no preparation gether, but not covering one anoth- nization herself. should have all cars pointing up, is needed. er. Finish of the costume by wear- “My passion and the opposite two should have Some of the dance fl oor at Th e Land ing a green t-shirt along with jeans. was to bring this the cars pointed downwards. You cheapest prices for If you want to take this to the next here[overeater can be creative by depicting scenes food can be found level, you could the headband with BY ERIC TRAN of car accidents by gluing two cars in the U.S.. At Den- anonymous] to Staff Writer running into each other, just as a green leotard and green stockings ny’s, a meal with young people,” you would see on the 405 freeway. or green leggings. over 1,000 calories Escobar said. of rap on top,” said Senior Richard It’s offi cial. With the rise of Wear this shirt with jeans and you can be purchased Escobar has Rhee. hit movies such as Step Up and have a complete costume. Posion Ivy for less than fi ve seen improve- photo illustration by Eric Tran Urban Arts welcomes dancers its sequel Step Up 2: The Streets, You will need: dollars. America is ment in the club of all levels, from beginners with BY JUDY KIM popular competition shows like -A string of fake ivy (you can fi nd the major supplier members, but no experience at all to profession- Bird Managing Editor “America’s Best Dance Crew” and this at Michael’s or any other art of food for most of most important als, like Senior Raymond Lim and You will need: is the emotional “So You Think You Can Dance,” Sophomore David Than. Urban -A hoodie (color of you choice) store) the world. Know- Complete your UC Applica- and all the other daily necessities, three on your list is that you are recovery of the dancing is the new big thing. Arts gives students the foundation -Long Feathers (matching the color -A green t-shirt ing that, it is not tion! (http://www.universi- this month will fl y by and before passionate about your culture, you students. Being a center of diversity, to build off of and become better of the hoodie) -Hot glue surprising that the tyofcalifornia.edu/admissions/un- you know it, November 30th will might decide to write your long es- OA meets on Cleveland High School is host to at dancing, rapping, and whatever -Hot glue Arrange the string of ivy to cover capital of food of- dergrad_adm/apply/apply_online. be here and your UC and CSU ap- say on your leadership experiences Wednesdays at a rapidly growing population of else it has to offer. One of the mem- -two sheets of black felt the entire t-shirt and hot glue it into fers the best prices html) plications are due. In order to pre- and then write the short essay on photo illustration by Holland Mervis 3:15 PM in K2. youth dancers. The Land is putting bers, Jason Sohn, a senior, said, “I -one sheet of white felt place. Wear with jeans and pin a for food. Complete your CSU Applica- vent last minute panic attacks, plan your culture. By doing this, it be- “I didn’t think its own foot in the dance craze with joined Urban Arts because it’s a lot Begin by placing the hoodie face- few ivy leaves into your hair to be- Some people tion (www.csumentor.com) your time out wisely, starting now. comes easier to make sure that you the coffee table with popcorn, Her- I was pretty,” says Rashira Brown. the new Urban Arts club. of fun and the atmosphere is very down fl at on the ground. Glue the come poison ivy. blame genetics. If the parents are Start your Common Application While you don’t want to pretend present all the different, interesting shey bars, and Lays potato chips. She has been in OA for a year and While Urban Arts is focused on supportive.” feathers closely together on the obese, then the child will be obese, (www.commonapp.org) someone that you’re not, it is impor- facts about you. This is called “emotional eating.” A a month. Brown has gained a lot contemporary arts, particularly At the moment, Urban Arts op- edge of the back of the sleeves. Al- Teacher For A Day right? Wrong! Most of the time Give your teachers and coun- tant to make sure that colleges get a Although this is not the only way person that is emotionally eating is of self-confi dence and found emo- street life, the club welcomes all erates outside of E-10 on a small low to dry and then turn over the Pay homage to your favorite we see what kind of eating habits selors the forms for recom- full picture of you. The admissions to strategize your application, it is trying to get their body chemistry tional support from fellow mem- dancers of all backgrounds and cardboard box taken from a Sam- hoodie. Cut an 8 inch triangle from teacher by dressing up like them our parents have and follow that. mendations offi cer from Stanford suggests that effective. Whatever you decide to under control. Stress prompts over- bers. “We’re all like a big family styles. sung television set. The leaders are the black felt. Half the triangle and for Halloween. Simply wear the Genes play very little into the obe- Be sure to order your offi cial you start your application process do, the best and most important ad- eating too. Under high stress levels, here,” says Alexandria Burns. Although Urban Arts has a very looking for a room to operate in that glue it on the edge of the top of day-to-day clothes of any teacher sity problem. The only thing genes transcripts at the college offi ce by making a list of ten things that vice is to get things done as soon as cortisol increases, a phenomenon, OA keeps an eating plan, as well large dancing division, it also has is more comfortable and clean. Ur- hood, approximately on inch from on campus. From jeans and plaid determine is metabolism. for your counselor recommenda- you want colleges to know about possible. The earlier you complete which also causes the body to want as offers help on controlling how lyrical and musical divisions, such ban Arts is an expanding club and the edge. Cut out two circles from to suits and ties, each teacher has With a fast metabolism, obesity tion for $2 each you. Then, utilize all the different your essay and application, the more food. much food to eat. as beat-boxing, rapping, and MC- is looking for people who have any the white felt, about 3 inches in day-to-day attire that isn’t too hard is less likely. There is not much elements of the application to cover more likely you are to catch your Of course, the temptation by “If people could come they ing. interests in contemporary, street diameter. Cut another two circles to copy. But make sure to get their that can be done about genetics so It’s already almost November all those things. mistakes, revise, and refi ne. Good calorie-fi lled foods is hard to resist. would be able to see the recovery “Ha ha, well you know, I just re- arts. Cleveland students can expect from the second piece of black permission fi rst! the best thing is to know how much and there isn’t as much time as it For example, if number two on luck seniors! Between broccoli and chips, most is possible” says Escobar. ally wanted an ice cream sundae to hear, and see, from this growing felt. Hot glue these directly in the food the body needs and to eat ac- seems. Between homework, clubs, your list is leadership and number people would chose the former. of improved dancing and a cherry club in the near future. middle of the two white circles. 8 Entertainment October 30, 2009 Le Sabre Look to the east Th e ‘Maverick’ strikes again BY DANIEL KOO Business Manager

BY MERY HOUNANIAN These days, mainstream mu- choose from. Some of the biggest Copy Editor sic can get a bit tiresome. Various groups right now are 2NE1, Big artists may frequently come out Bang, 2PM, Brown Eyed Girls, Get ready America: not only Reagan’s 1990 best selling mem- tive and insightful for Americans with new songs, but their musical Super Junior, and Girl’s Gen- is Sarah Palin a maverick, but also oir had. Here’s the kicker though, everywhere. fl are can only last so long. Music eration. Each of these groups has a writer! Her book hit number one the book has a ghostwriter who If President Obama can have envelops a multi-faceted world, their own unique style and stage at Amazon, just two days after it “co-wrote” with Palin. The book a best seller, Palin can certainly and there are many avenues you presence, making it impossible was announced that the release would have been more entertain- have one too. can take when looking for some- for even the pickiest fan to not date was moved to November 17. ing sans ghostwriter, though there thing original and fresh. Today’s fi nd one appealing, (this reporter Going Rogue, the 432-page mem- would have been diffi culties in words of wisdom: look to the fi nds his interests to be dominated oir, is part of a recent boom of actually understanding what Palin East. by the smooth tunes and energy memoirs by conservatives. was writing. Korean music provides that of 2NE1). Though Democrats are cur- Regardless, there is the un- much needed dose of new and You can also fi nd solo artists rently reigning in Washington, disputable fact that Palin has the different music. Korean pop, of- belonging to genres like R&B, conservatives have been hope- life experience that some just do ten dubbed K-Pop, has been tak- electronica, alternative rock, bal- ful, since this is most likely Pa- not posess. There’s just so much ing the world by storm for the last lad, and underground rap. Rap- lin's way of getting ready to she could write about: her foreign two decades, especially in Asia. pers like Drunken Tiger and MC make a 2012 presidential bid. Or experience (she can see Russia Artists that have found success in Sniper have been praised by maybe, she’ll become a success- from her house), her stance on Korea are branching out in hopes many, including Mos Def, Jay-Z, ful writer like fellow Republican abstinence-only education, which of appealing to a global audience and Nas. Ann Coulter, who is known for has obviously left a lasting im- and they depend on young listen- America is already expe- attacking anything that moves. pression on her daughter, and her ers to keep them rolling in today’s riencing the “Korean Wave.” Maybe not, since the subtitle of time as a guest star on “Saturday competitive music arena. Fans and supporters are just as her book is “An American Life”, Night Live.” Really, the memoir The K-Pop music industry widespread in the States, mainly the same subtitle that Ronald might prove to be very informa- photo illustration by Holland Mervis functions on a system of sepa- because companies like YG and rate companies that recruit, train, JYPE make it a point to gain and nurture musical artists from global recognition. all over the world, with a good The world of K-Pop is a fraction of these artists from the raging whirlpool, and once you States. Some of the most promi- gets caught up in the fl ow of its nent of these companies are SM catchy beats, it is easy to see why Entertainment, JYPE, and YG the eastern hemisphere has been Entertainment. In contrast to the taken over by these talented pop music industry in the U.S., the idols. So if you are tired of the K-Pop industry revolves around same old music, give K-Pop a try. these companies It never fails to satisfy the devout As for the artists themselves, music listener, and you can count the avid music listener has a wide on it to show something new and variety of genres and styles to engaging everyday.

photo illustration by Holland Mervis Being wild is boring

BY LUCIA HWANG Staff Writer

The movie, itself, was a fl op. had no problem and therefore monster. He tried to make a thirty In order for someone to enjoy no resolution. The ending of the seven paged story, which was Where the Wild Things Are, they movie was dissatisfying because more like fi fteen pages because would have needed to have read its lack of resolution. It was just of the lack of words, into a full the book, written by Maurice an ending, literally. ninety-seven minute movie. He Sendak. The entire movie was On top of that, there was a kept the essence of the story but unclear, including the moral and supposed reoccurring idea that struggled with the theme. But in plot. I even had to purchase the Max was embracing his “wild” Jonze's defense, he did reference book after watching the movie side, which was introduced in the the book, which is always a posi- just to make sense of what I had fi lm's trailer with the tagline, “In- tive for a fi lm adaptation. just watched. side all of us is a WILD THING”. Overall, it is unclear whether Even worse, the plot was ba- However, instead of watching the the movie was so symbolic that it sically nonexistent. The movie blossoming of Max's character, was hard to grasp the theme or if Are you in a band? was a series of random scenes the audience is in constant fear it was just a scattered, under-de- strung together that did nothing of Max getting hurt because it veloped children's movie attempt- but make the story confusing seemed that he was bordering on ing to please an older audience. Got a flair for entertaining? to follow. There were subplots, insanity rather than just "letting Ultimately the largest problem or perhaps hinted subplots, that go". There should have been a with Where the Wild Things Are Drop us a line! never really had an ending. There fi ne line between the two. was fueled by the hype surround- were scenes that looked important Despite the fact that the ing the fi lm. Tell us what you do; write your but did not affect the story. The movie was a little long and te- Where the Wild Things Are characters in the fi lm were also an dious, Jonze did do a good job in was released on October 16, name, 5th period, and describe issue. Many of them did not have keeping Where the Wild Things 2009. It topped the box offi ce in any depth; they were intended to Are true to its origins. The Wild its opening weekend by grossing your special talent! be deep characters, but the direc- Things looked exactly like the an amazing $32.5 million. tor did not develop them enough. characters in the book and one Please drop it off in D2. Oddly enough, this movie could differentiate between each October 30, 2009 Le Sabre Entertainment 9 Bringing ‘GLEE’ to your T.V.

BY ALLISON LI Staff Writer

You may have had the chance School Musical kids, nobody's Montieth plays Finn, the slightly to catch a preview of "Glee" back complaining. Another distin- dimwitted football player who in May of this year, right after guishing factor of "Glee" are its joins glee club to avoid getting the "American Idol" fi nale. If musical numbers. Unlike most into trouble with Will Shuester you haven't seen it, you might be musicals, the glee club does not (Matthew Morrison, The Light in wondering: What is "Glee"? create their own songs. Similar the Piaza), the Spanish teacher Historically speaking, a glee to the musical style of Moulin and glee club advisor. The sup- club is a group of singers who perform short portions of songs called "glees." They originated in the late 1700s and were wildly popu- photo illustration by Haylee-rae Averill lar amongst presti- gious colleges across Th e secret is out! America until they slowly faded from BY SANDY MAYEN popularity in the last Staff Writer century or so. Jamba Juice has kept its secret menu under wraps for years, This show aims but fans have been compiling a list of these deliciously “un- to resurrect the past healthy” drinks. Here’s a short menu of a few of these drinks. glory of glee clubs. Go out and try some today; we promise to keep it hush-hush. A clever mixture of comedy, drama, and cliches, "Glee" is a Andre’s Surprise PB & J refreshingly witty TV Baby Bottle Pop Pink Starburst musical. The show Banana Berry Pomegranate Berry Blast takes place at a high Banana Cream Pie Purple Dinosaur school in fi ctional Lima, Ohio center- Bubblegum Blast Push Pop ing around a group photo illustration by Holland Mervis Butterfi nger Raspberry Rainbow of teenagers. We've all seen this Rouge!, "Glee" remakes classics port- Caribbean Creamer Red Gummi Bear typical high school musical prem- such as Queen's "Somebody to ing characters add their own spic- es to the show, creating a truly Chaddykins San Diego (Sunny ise: everyone wants to fi nd his or Love" and Journey's "Don't Stop her own voice. In this particular Believing." These cover songs tasteful end result. Chocolate Gummi Bear Delight) story, however, the characters appeal to general audiences and On such a colorful show, Chocolate Orange Skittles literally fi nd their voices. Unlike musical geeks alike. mostly everything is about style Endless Lime! Sour Patch Kids its precursor, High School Musi- The characters in "Glee" bring and aesthetics. The quirky humor of the show is reminiscent of the Green Apple Strawberry Cheesecake cal, the characters in "Glee" don't new life to these old hits. One of spontaneously burst out in song the main characters, Rachel Ber- short-lived 2007-2008 drame-dy Fruity Pebbles Strawberry Shortcake every ten minutes. ry, played by Lea Michele (Spring "Pushing Daisies". Mighty Cherry Charger Strawberry Tart The majority of songs are Awakening), demonstrates an out- "Glee" has brought smiles Mighty Strawberry Char- Thank You Jesus performed by primary characters standing vocal range. Michele's to the faces of 12 million view- ers every Wednesday night on ger The Starcaptain of the shows. With such talents voice has been compared to that that far exceed those of the High of Idina Menzel's (Wicked). Cory FOX11 at 9 P.M. Orange Divine White Gummi Bear

Halloween Playlist October Concert Calendar • “This is Hallow- een”- Panic! at the Disco • “Decode”- Par- amore • Vampire Weekend • Art Theater, Long Beach • November 2nd • $20.00 • “Thiller”- Michael • The Bravery • The Wiltern, Los Angeles • November 5th • $25.00 Jackson • “Monster Mash”- • Hellogoodbye with Hanson • Club Nokia • November 7th • $24.00 Bobby Picket • Jay-Z with N.E.R.D., Wale • “Zombie”- The • Pauley Pavillion • November 8th • $30.00 Cranberries and J. Cole • “Pet”- A Perfect • We The Kings, All Time • House of Blues, Ana- • November 8th • $20.00 Circle Low, Hey Monday, and heim • “Play Dead”- Bjork Friday Night Boys • “Disturbia”- • Imogen Heap • The Music Box at the Fonda • November 9th • $23.00 Rihanna • Too $hort • Key Club • November 12th • $25.00 • Raveonettes • The Music Box at the Fonda • November 13th • $20.00 • Raekwon • HOB, Sunset Strip • November 18th • $19.00 • The Fray • USC Galen Center • November 19th • $25.00 • Peter, Bjorn, and John • Club Nokia • November 21st • $30.00-$70.00 October 30, 2009 Le Sabre Sports 10 How to: Girls Volleyball ‘dives’ Play Volleyball into a rocky season BY CALVIN RATANA You have to “get low” and no, it’s not for a song. It’s the proper Staff Writer way of receiving a hit from the opposing team when playing volley- The buzzer rings as the Cava- expect a winless season but these team is in a strong league. Ac- ball. Perfect stance, discipline, and technique are the ingredients for a lier’s girl’s volleyball team walks group of girls have the skills to cording to Laidlaw, when the potential volleyball player. Don’t let the simple and intimidating title off the court with a close loss of win, and don’t deserve a winless team plays against other schools of volleyball ward you off. Volleyball is an intense sport that only dis- 25-23 against El Camino Real. season,” Laidlaw said. outside of their league, they usu- ciplined athletes can play and may seem easier than it really is. Senior “I have a team of players Many of the team members, ally dominate them. Allie Moat was able to explain the diffi cult techniques of this seem- who are capable of winning and though, continue to keep a posi- Other factors that hurt the ingly simple sport. beating the teams in our league, tive outlook. team’s performance this year in- but at times when I need them “Although we had a rough clude player’s getting sick. One To take an approach (hit) to show their competitive nature start, we’ll stay together and keep of their captains had been out be- 1. Step with your left foot, hands out in front of you, ready to swing. and desire to win, we often come fi ghting,” Senior Tina Park said. cause of illness. 2. Step with your right foot, start swinging. short,” Girl’s Volleyball Coach However, Laidlaw believes However the team’s attitude 3. Take another step with your left, and bring both feet together, then Jeffery Laidlaw said. that “it seems as though some remains positive, especially after explode up. As of October 27, our girl’s players have already given up.” their performance at the Sylmar 4. Your left hand (target hand) should be out in front of out, and your varsity volleyball stands at a re- For Senior and Captain Al- tournament. They won 5 games right hand pulled behind your head like you’re shooting with a bow cord of 0-9, a rather lie Moat, “Obviously we’re not out of 8, and one of and arrow, then swing through the ball. crushing record. Ac- their major wins was *Steps 3 and 4 should be done simultaneously.* cording to Laidlaw, against Venice, a rath- To pass all of the games, er strong team, with a 1. Both feet should be at a wide stance, and your weight should be on with the exception of score of 25-22 Cavs. your toes. Granada Hills High To the team, the 2. Get low! Squat down. School, have been lost last tournament was a 3. When the ball comes to you, it’s all about the legs, contrary to popu- at the standard of two major turning point in lar belief. As you use your legs to get the pass to go where you want it points. their performance as to go, your arms are together, thumbs parallel, and the ball should hit “We have given a team. After the last your forearms. You only move your arms maybe 30 degrees down and up big leads, six or tournament, their “per- then back up to being parallel to the fl oor. seven point leads,” formance improved To serve Laidlaw said. “We 100%” Moat said. This 1. Have your left foot in front of the other make mistakes at the tournament proved 2. Extend your left arm completely, and toss the ball up in the air, while worst time possible, to be another turn- taking a step with your right foot photo by Katherine Zhang and they’re all small ing point for the Lady 3. Swing through and hope it goes in errors. If we clean up a few er- Cav’s volleyball team. To set rors, then we can go on the win excited about our record, but we Their coach did not show up until 1. Your index fi ngers and thumbs should make a triangle-like shape. side.” still want to beat some teams in the end of the tournament and the When the ball comes to you, use your fi ngertips, bend your elbows and Laidlaw is frustrated because, our league. When we’re losing, team pulled a record of 5-3, with bend your legs to push the ball up into the air for the hitter to hit. as he explains, he sees a group of we don’t give up. When the lead- a major victory. girls who have the ability to win. er looks like she’s giving up, the “We came together as a team “If I had a team of new girls other team members lose hope.” without a coach and did better Girls golf putt s their with not much talent, then I would Moreover, the Volleyball than usual,” Moat said. challenges behind Th e hunt for late october

BY DAVID KIM Staff Writer comes to an end The girl’s golf team at Cleve- tant part of the team, being a vet- land High School is off to strong eran in her 3rd year playing for BY ALEX LEE start, but not as strong as they nor- Cleveland. Staff Writer mally begin the season. With the “I’m actually disappointed In early April, thirty baseball able to achieve. Then in the fi nals, ing the Minnesota `Twins’ closer, absence of key senior players that with how we’re performing,” teams began the regular season two teams will be playng their threw a 94 mph fastball, Rodri- were a crucial part of the team says Junior Sandy Lee. “I thought with high hopes of seeking to be hearts out for baseball’s most guez smashed it over center fi eld last year, girl’s golf has not been that we would do a lot better this one of the eight teams to make coveted prize; the Commissioners to send the crowd of 50,006 into the dominating force they have year; I really want to go the league it to the playoffs. Now that it is Trophy and the title of the World frenzy. The homerun helped the normally been. In spite of all this, championship and win it all.” October, twenty two teams have Series Champion. Yankees tie up to 3-3 which pro- they have still managed to emerge When asked about which been eliminated from their post- This year’s postseason had longed the game and the innings. victorious in three out of the four game was their favorite, Both season dreams and the top eight the crowd ponder the “what if” During the bottom of the eleventh matches they have played. Pauline Shin and Sandy Lee stat- have trudged through to remain: situation after game two for both inning, Mark Texeira hit a home The team emerged trium- ed that they enjoyed playing Taft, the Colorado Rockies, Los An- teams of the Cardinals and Twins run that ended the game. phant as they terrifi ed Taft on because they were a challenging geles Dodgers, Los Angeles An- and game three for the Red Sox. Red Sox fans thought they September 23, assaulted the awed team who would give Cleveland’s gels, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota The same scenario was set for had game three in the bag when Arleta team on September 30, and girls a run for their money, and Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, St. these three teams: it was the bot- Jonathan Papelbon, the Boston won by default against San Fer- because the other girls were good- Louis Cardinals, and the New tom of the ninth inning with two Red Sox’s closer, was on the nando as the game was canceled natured about their loss. When York Yankees. outs as they were up leading the mound ready to fi nish this tire- due to the fact that San Fernando asked what their least favorite These eight teams will have score. For the Cardinals, Matt some game. Papelbon had been so did not have enough players on game was, the girls expectedly to battle it out in order to be able Holliday (left-fi elder) could have close to ending the afternoon and September 16. Cleveland’s girls said Monroe, to whom they suf- to get to the division. Each team closed the game if he had not possibly extending this American would have to eventually lose fered a loss. They have resolved will play against their division ri- placed his glove out open. In re- League Division Series but some- however, to the powerhouse team to best Monroe the next time our vals: Dodgers vs. Cardinals, Yan- sult, he had the ball hit his mid- how his usual closing fastballs at Monroe on October 7. Another two teams meet. kees vs. Twins, Angles vs. the section as he not only dropped the seemed to not have that much of game was supposed to have been Kate Lee, a Freshman on this Red Sox and the Rockies vs. the ball but also tripped afterwards an effect that day to the Angels, played on the 14th of October year’s golf team, really enjoys Phillies. which gave the Dodgers to pro- leaving himself and his team against El Camino, but due to the playing golf and being on the Winning the fi rst postsea- ceed to get two more hits on bor- open for an unlikely comeback. heavy rainfall, the game was can- team. “I think that anyone who son series will get the teams that rowed time, enough to recover Papelbon had one strike away celed. enjoys playing golf should con- much closer to the division series and win the game 3-2. three times but could not execute. Pauline Shin, a senior on sider joining the team. Practices championship and then to the de- With the Yankees, it was a Erick Aybard singled, Chone Fig- the girl’s golf team at Cleveland, are more fun than painful, and it’s fi ning moment for many players different story. There was no mis- gins walked and Bobby Abreu says “Our team isn’t as great as a really good opportunity to im- as professional athletes the World hap similar to Matt Holiday’s. doubled and eventually the An- we were last year, and we haven’t prove your skills.” Series. Yankees were down 1-3 but that gels club that was down 4-6 won been doing as well. However, we The girl’s golf team is sched- These seven transcendent suddenly changed right when 7-6 against the Red Sox. will work hard to make the fi nals uled to play in the league fi nals games of the two teams playing Alex Rodriguez, also known as and win the league championship which start on October 28th. in the World Series is the highest A-Rod, stepped up to the plate. for Cleveland.” She is an impor- respect that any team will ever be When Joe Nathan, known for be- October 30, 2009 Le Sabre Sports 11 Player Bio

Winning streak for photo by Katherine Zhang water polo continues

BY TARA ATRIAN Name: Tal Bernard Staff writer Sport: Water polo The underestimation of wa- When asked what was lack- “I think our team this year ter polo has to come to a stop ing in the water polo team, Her- did great. We have a lot of new Position: Driver right here. Though normally nandez said, “A city champion- players that moved up to varsity, a sport that goes under the ra- ship.” such as Edgar Sanchez, who are Years playing: 2 dar other than for the occasional The only thing standing in going to be great next year.” wash-board ab, Cleveland’s boys’ the way of Cleveland and the city He also pointed out that there Height: 5’11 water polo team has been able to championship is longtime rival were some players, such as soph- put the sport back into the game. Birmingham. Cleveland, having omore Kawena Bautista, who Celeb crush: Miranda Cosgrove Representing the Red, White, already lost to Birmingham once “surprised me and stepped it up in Black, and speedos, water polo before, tried for a victory on Oc- games in a way I’ve never seen Favorite teacher: Mr. Cameron/ has been able to defeat most of tober 19, but fell short. before.” Mr. Butler/Ms. Williams their competition with effortless Junior varsity player Mitch- As an explanation for the performances. ell Bendersky, who scored his stellar performance of many team Favorite athlete: Jason Lezak and Senior Tal Bernard is very fi rst goal against Birmingham, members this year, Vilches said, happy with the outcome of this had this to say about the loss: “We “Extraordinary players are made Usain Bolt year’s season so far. played a hard game and we tried when no one is watching.” “Our players have gained our hardest.”. Bernard, a varsity The key for the team is the Favorite color: Grape purple experience [this season] and [we] player, agreed, claiming that the hard work, which is no big factor are starting to bond after a rough team “played way better against considering the team’s outstand- I can’t live without: Gabe start,” he revealed. Birmingham this year.” ing work ethic and ability to com- Water polo has only lost two Star player and junior co- municate amongst one another. Hernandez and Sean Burton- of their games so far, and this has captain Valentino Vilches held a This work ethic is in part due to motivated the team to do even positive attitude about the game not only the Coach’s ability to Snidorman better in the games that follow. as well. mentor the players and co-cap- Coach Gabriel Hernandez “When we played Birming- tains David Portillo and Valentino Favorite high school moment: explained that the source of wa- ham the second time it wasn’t as Vilches’ leadership, but to the fact ter polo’s success this year is the much of a let down as the fi rst,” that everyone in the team contrib- Winning swim city championship awareness and knowledge of the he said, and added , “So it’s trans- utes to every game. With the path game as well as communication. parently clear how much this team Cleveland’s water polo team is year Though these sources are key in has grown in skill, confi dence, on, a city championship does not most sports, water polo has been and teamwork.” seem too far away. Plans after high school: UC Santa able to go above and beyond their When refl ecting on the over- “If we play our best game, Cruz...I haven’t gotten past that usual performance to give Cleve- all season as a whole, Vilches was we are serious contenders for a land a high rank in the high school quick to praise this year’s team. city title,” Bernard said. Favorite ice cream: Chunky sports world. monkey Football surprises this season Pet peeve: Slow walkers On wearing speedos: They’re the BY ALEX HERNANDEZ best Staff writer Alfaro, one of the team’s recent prove the team’s performance de- injured players this year, said, fensively, Senior Adesupo Ojeik- Favorite post-workout meal: The Varsity Cleveland Foot- “They did what they had to do in ere said, “Give 110% in practice, ball has exceeded many Cavs’ ex- the second half.” and bring it to the real thing.” Bananas pectations this year. “We improved more and The team wants to represent After winning against Uni- more with each practice,” added The Land and show others that Favorite class: Leadership versity High school 22-8, the senior Collins Holliday, one of this year’s team has improved team continued to push forward this year’s star players. Holli- and ultimately is able to go all playing the game they love. They day believes that the team is also the way. What with Taft being also defeated Birmingham High taking things more seriously this the biggest competition this year, for the fi rst time in ten years. year. Football is looking forward on This season is looking posi- Senior CA Nunnaly, another improving and committing the tive so far, with a record of six star player, agreed with Holliday, team 110%. wins and only one loss. But that claiming that their rival Reseda Football hopes to showcase loss has just made them more has “another thing coming to its improvement and strong will competitive, as many expressed them” in this years playoffs. to win at the Granada homecom- after seeing their performance out With regard to playoffs, both ing game against Granada High on the fi eld. the JV and Varsity teams believe School on October 30. When asked what led to the they have some work to do on Their motto: “Tonight dream team’s overall improvement in their defensive end. upon success and tomorrow pre- winning this season, senior Jessie When asked what could im- pare for glory!” Introduction to Post Secrets: The Le Sabre staff has bared their souls on post cards. If you have a secret you would like the world to know, decorate an index card with your secret and drop it off in D2 or Ms.Bondy’s box. Please remain anonymous. Check out the rest of the staff’s secrets online at www.lesabreonline.com