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Excuse My Igno- 2 rance Volume III, Issue 3 November 12, 2009 Dude I saw Zom- 3 bies (cont) Excuse My Ignorance A devastating look 4 at the mind of How many times a day do using the name grade nines you hear the phrases, of someone’s sex- “That’s so gay!” or, “You’re ual orientation to Oppurtunity 5 Knocks such a fag!” at school? describe some- How many times a day do thing negatively, Kicking their way 5 you use those very phrases we are displaying to the champion- ship yourself? Most of us are discriminatory unaware of the homosex- behaviour. It Love, Lust, Or 6 ual people around us needs to be ac- Louse? whom we offend every knowledged that Athlete of the 8 time we use these words in this behaviour is Month: Brendon a derogatory manner. Did not okay in any Pope you know that approxi- way. that there are many either Damage Control 9 mately 10% of the popula- "out" or "closeted" homo- on the Justice Sys- tion is gay?* Hypotheti- Most people aren’t speak- sexual people around tem cally, that’s three people ing this way with the in- them. Unfortunately To Howl With The 11 per class. On average, gay tention of hurting others; though, there are some Wild Things people are forced to hear for most people, it is sim- people who do associate An In Depth 11 about 26 degrading gay ply that they are ignorant the word gay with some- Study of Suther- comments every day. By and insensitive to the fact thing negative because land Zoology

The Metal Shall 13 Live On: A Brutal Review Dude....I saw ZOMBIES! Extra Fascination 14 What other time of the store to buy a bunch of got it, yes, it's HALLOW- of Sutherland year do you see zombies candy for you and your EEN! Sutherland defi- walking down the hall friends? What other time nitely got into the Hallow- Students Blessed 15 with Writers’ coming towards you and of the year are you able to een spirit this year; from Fest you act totally chill about let that creepy, horrifying left to right people were it? What other time of the side of you, that you dressed in outfits that Sutherland’s Got 18 Style! year are people so darn wouldn't show otherwise, were creepy, gory, and just gLee Review 20 nice that they go to the come out? I think you've plain *cough* uncomfort- Page 2

Excuse My Ignorance (Cont’d) they have negative feelings toward be threatened by these differences. ents? Few to none. And even when gay gay people. When gay people hear They need to accept the fact that eve- people are portrayed in the media, it’s their sexual orientation being used ryone is born a certain way, and that almost always the stereotypical flam- to describe things in a negative there’s no right or wrong way when it boyant gay guy or the tough lesbian way, how do you think that makes comes to sexual orientation. Homo- girl. Homophobia has also been sup- them feel? How would you feel if phobes should understand that the ported by certain laws, such as the law someone used a word that de- word "different" is not synonymous preventing gay marriage in some parts scribed you in a negative way? with the word "wrong." of the world. What if the tables were turned and Some people are so wrapped up in the people said “Oh, that’s so straight!” For those of us that believe homo- cultural "norm," they have put up or “You’re such a hetero”? Now sexuality is a choice, think again. At- walls preventing them from accepting picture how you would feel if only traction to other human beings is a differences. In some cases, this can even mean parents rejecting their own ten percent of the human popula- natural inclination that we have no children. Twenty-six per cent of gay tion were heterosexual. It's not so control over. You can’t help who you youth are told to leave home. But the fun being in the minority. If the fall in love with. When this is ques- truth is, there is no normal! We’re all different and that is what makes life shoe were on the other foot, maybe tioned, one may wonder: why are interesting! No one should be forced then people would understand that people homophobic in the first to spend their lives stuck in a closet by using these three letter words, it place? Well, in some cases, people because they fear the discrimination and disapproval of others. is possible inflict great pain and act as though they are strongly Everyone should have the right to love sadness. against gay people, when in fact they whomever they choose, and society may only be trying to compensate for shouldn’t make anyone feel guilty or embarrassed for loving another hu- Constantly hearing your sexual their own homosexual feelings. It man being. At the end of the day, orientation being used in negative could also simply be ignorance, reli- we’re all equal humans. In order for terms would eventually start to gious upbringing (in some cases), or the world to function harmoniously, take a toll and make you feel infe- feeling threatened by differences. we have to learn to respect and accept each other. Everybody deserves the rior. Our ignorance is contributing right to be who they are and feel com- to the low self esteem, and even the There are many myths regarding ho- fortable in their own skin, and that self hatred that some homosexual mosexuals, including: openly gay will only happen if everyone can learn to appreciate differences. And by the people are unfortunately forced professionals/role models trying to way, Canada accepts gay marriage, so into feeling. What we don’t realize convert other people to become gay; shouldn't we redefine the word nor- is that we are unintentionally bul- gay men tend to be pedophiles; and, mal? lying gay people, and this bullying all lesbian couples have the roles of - Ali Noble can even lead to something as se- either ‘butch’ or ‘femme.’ All of these vere as suicide. Statistics have myths have been busted. When it *Sources cited from: http:// shown that 30% of suicides are comes to stereotypes, the media is a www.pflagcanada.ca/ &http:// committed by homosexual people. huge contributor. How often do you www.mcgill.ca/ Why should that be the case? Sex- see movies about a romantic gay cou- ual orientation does not define a ple falling in love and living happily person. People who are opposed to ever after? How many TV shows are homosexual behaviour need to not there about families with gay par- Volume III, Issue 3 Page 3

Dude....I saw ZOMBIES! (Cont’d) able for the rest of us to tight,black, stretchy look at. There was even a shorts, werewolves, gang- bit of controversy thrown sters, and a pregnant nun. in. We all saw it, Forrest If this had been any other B. graced our halls day except Halloween, I dressed as Jesus, which think we could safely call won him first prize for the this place a little on the grade twelve group. For coo-coo side. Thankfully the grade elevens the though, it was Halloween, ShamWOW guy won first and people let their per- prize, congrats. In the sonalities and that crea- grade ten group the two tive side shines through. “ Come Join me, Thy son.” members of the Beatles' Whether it was a knife in band won, you deserve it. “ the back, a knife through Tyrone looking goofy guys in In the grade nine group the head, or a knife in the ti ght,black the The pregnant chest, we saw what hap- , str nun...bravo, bravo. Fi- pens when peoples imagi- etchy nally, in the grade eight nations let loose. Only on shorts, group, the lone angel, Halloween is this kind of w erewolves great costumes everyone! brutality, gore, or total , ga All these people and more bizarre craziness admit- ngsters, marched, limped, or ted into schools across and a boogied on down the aisle Canada. Makes me won- pregna put up by the student der what's next. nt council, waiting to be Being new to this school I nun” judged. I'd go so far as to was really impressed with how just about everyone say that it was more en- contributed to making Rock On tertaining than watch- Halloween (eve) a fun day ing Twilight (which I'm for all. With a special thanks to the student not really a fan of...aside council for putting all that from T.Lautner) as stu- sweat and blood into cre- dents worked their cos- ating the wonderful Hal- loween high that coursed tumes. through the veins of Suth- Personally, I didn’t dress erland. Kudos Sutherland up…too bad, because I - Charla Lewis actually felt like the odd- one-out standing next to all those zombies, KGB agents, guys in Page 4

A Devastating Look At the Mind of the Grade 9’s So I went to interview the grade alright I guess… sometimes I miss my previous boyfriend… but I do like this nine class of Mrs. Boucher, and grade 11 guy (bursts out laughing and blushing - it was really funny) to my surprise, they were full of energy and shot their hands up G: Kanye or Taylor? the second I asked to interview them. Not only were they full of M: Taylor, Kanye’s a jerk. He wasn’t even supposed to be up there. He needs to energy but ... well I won’t spoil it get a life! I think he was drunk. for you. The first two guys I in- terviewed were pretty chill. They Okay next up we got Sarah. seemed like your average grade 9's, ready to tackle the next four G: Are you on any of the Sutherland sports teams this year? years of school. Their names are Luke and Jackson. S: No, kind of busy with dance at the moment…

G: Have your friends G: I don’t mean any offence, but can you just tell us why you guys changed at all since grade 8? are still so small? I mean we all want to know why, I’m just asking for all of us. J: They are really annoying now; I don’t really like being around S: I don't know, most people are just taller, the grade 8's are like midgets! annoying kids… in particular this one kid (not to be named). Last, but not least, we have Chinoi.

G: Do you feel different one G: Seen any new movies lately? year older in Sutherland? C: Yes, yes oh my god!! The new Transformers movie!! (Screams) J: No, not at all… G: Okay who is your favorite teacher this year? Okay next up was Luke C: Ms. Withers, because she has such a tiny voice… like a cartoon fairy! You G: Do you like school as know like the one from Peter Pan! (Ooookaaaaaaaaay!) much as last year? As you can see the grade 9’s can be pretty interesting if you just sit down and L: Not much has changed, sub- talk to them. I would recommend not talking about Disney movies though… jects get a little harder, but yeah, crazy things might happen. nothing really has happened yet, so we’ll see later on. - Gregory “the great” Wilton G: Have you pushed around any of the new grade 8’s yet? (lol jk..)

L: No not yet, I know most of them.

Okay on to the girls… maybe their answers will be longer than one sentence! First interviewee up was Marina.

G: How has your love life changed since last year?

M: Last year was like weird, it’s Volume III, Issue 3 Page 5

Opportunity Knocks Welcome to another seg- ence program, where you will get a “real life” researcher as ment of opportunity your mentor. New to Sutherland: Career info sessions: knocks. Ms. Giraud has starting November 6, there will be a representative from quite the line up of work the industries to come and talk about their line of work. If and volunteer opportuni- you are interested in Journalism, Hospitality, Social Ser- ties that everyone should vices, Construction, Healthcare and many more, run down love. In the last few pa- to the drama room Fridays at lunch, don’t miss the oppor- pers we have been adver- tunities, this will end by mid January. For more informa- tising the RCMP youth tion on all these opportunities and placements, WHAT ARE academy, if you want to YOU WAITING FOR?!?!?! Go see Ms. Giraud in the coun- challenge yourself, it is selor's office before it’s too late. offering 10 hard-core days of boot camp, applica- tions are now being ac- -Sardara Dhuga cepted. The Olympics have got Grouse (open 24/7) and Seymour, good news for snowboarders, even better news for you. This means they are look- ing for more workers and volunteers to cover the shifts, SIGN UP NOW. We have the film industry holding a motion picture expo Wednesday, Novem- ber 18 in The Round- house, downtown. Com- ing up the day after that we have the “Get into the Olympics” hiring fair 2pm-4pm, a one-stop ca- reer shop. Also, we have Synapse health and sci-

Kicking Their Way To Championship This fall, the junior boys' keeper, Chris Zepedeo), Aw-Yong. Everyone is soccer team have played the boys have managed to encouraged to nothing short of spectacu- come in first place on the come support the lar. Coached by Jeff Aw- North Shore. Now comes success of the Yong and Paul Hilder the playoffs. "I think we junior boys (also coach of senior boy's have a pretty good chance while they team), the boys have cre- in the playoffs." stated take it to the ated a fierce reputation coach, Aw-Yong. Some post season. for themselves. Despite significant contributors to Good luck, having a ton of injuries at the team include Donald Sabres! the conclusion of their Fida and Quinn Pearson. regular season (including "They were the quarter- to their starting goal- backs of the team." said -Kavan Singh Page 6

Love, Lust, Or Louse? Submission 1: you may be saying to your- Rule of Dateable Ages and see what you self, “Hey, my parents are 5, come up with. Is it a no-go? If so, you might or even 10 years apart, and just have to wait until both of you get a bit Dear Dr. Forrest they have a good marriage.” older and come into your respective maturi- Perhaps your older sister of ties. As I always say – Don’t force love. I am a grade eight girl and I have a huge 22 is dating a 25 year old crush on a boy who is a lot older than me guy, and nobody sees a -Dr. K Forrest Bentham, P.hD of Love (he’s attending Sutherland) and I man- problem. What gives? The Doctor is In aged to talk to him a few times. I gave him my phone number and told him to I’ll tell you what gives. text and he seemed happy about it at There’s a little rule, which I Submission 2: first, but after that, he started to ignore shall hereby refer to as Dr. me. Do you know what’s his problem? K. Forrest Bentham’s Heav- Dear Dr. of Love, enly Endorsed Godly Rule ~“Losing Hope” of Dateable Ages. Is it a I need help. My girlfriend and I have been complicated hypothesis? dating for about 3 months now and I’m No. Is it a philosophical happy. Here’s my problem. She has a very Dear Losing Hope, statement filled with esti- good and close friend, who is a boy. I don’t mations of each party’s ma- like him. But the two of them talk a lot and Of course I know “what’s his problem,” turity? No. Is it a quiz I that kind of bothers me. The thing is my I’m the doctor, aren’t I?! stole from cosmo? No! It’s girlfriend doesn’t know that I don’t like him. algebra! She says they’re just friends and she has no You have, extremely courageously, I feelings for him at all. But it doesn’t seem might add, expressed your interest in a X / 2 + 7 = Y like that’s the case. Help me! Please! guy who you admit is much older than yourself. At first he seemed warm to the Where X = The Age of the ~“Other-Boy Troubles” concept, but now, no dice. There are a Older Partner number of things that could have hap- Dear Other-Boy Troubles, pened here: his friends may have noticed And Y = The Older Part- your interest and given him a hard time ner’s Minimum Datable Age Here you touch on one of the 7 deadly sins – about his newfound younger admirer. He jealousy. Jealousy is the eternal enemy of may not have realized your age at first, This algebraic equation for love. Almost anywhere you find love, jeal- but when he did, he became disinter- love applies to any potential ousy can be counted on to make an appear- ested. Perhaps he is still interested, but relationship where 1 part- ance. But don’t worry, Other-Boy Troubles, his better judgment is telling him other- ner is over the age of 15, you’ve written to the right guy. wise. But it all boils down to this: there is and it works up until you’re an age gap between you, and that is likely around 40, which for all You are currently experiencing a feeling of the reason for his withdrawal from your intents and purposes, is the jealousy towards your girlfriend’s male advances. only range you really need it friend, and her relationship with him. This for, because if you’re having is a common problem, and it goes both Now would be a good time for me to note to ask yourself how big of ways, ladies. I know that you’ve been jealous that it is a well-known fact that girls ma- an age difference is accept- of a boyfriend’s female friend at some point. ture faster than boys. It is entirely possi- able in terms of people un- This feeling is, to a degree, natural. Unfortu- ble, L.H., that you are just as emotionally der 14, you might be a pe- nately, because it is natural, there is no easy mature as he is - possibly more so. There dophile, and if you’re over way to make it disappear. In order for me to is a good chance that while you are the age of 50, you’ve proba- help the situation, you’re going to have to studying and calling your grandmother bly realized how lame soci- put your faith in me. So if you’re ready to on time every week, he is sitting in his ety is and you just don’t give make a serious change in your relationship basement playing Fallout 2 and drinking a fish. with your girlfriend, read on. Mountain Dew. However, in our modern society, it is true now more than ever that So back to your problem, O.B.T., it is time to decide if you are willing we focus on age, and the fact remains L.H. Plug your ages into my to put faith in your relationship. Notice that that he is several years your senior. Now, Heavenly Endorsed Godly I say faith, not trust. Trust is something dif- Volume III, Issue 3 Page 7

Love, Lust, Or Louse (Cont’d) ferent entirely – you already trust your girlfriend. Trust is when your brain tells you that you can be reasonably sure someone will not purposefully harm you. Trust is when your brain can be put at ease and depend on your lover’s NEW: Log on to http:// arms to catch you when you fall backwards into their em- SutherlandLoveDoctor.tumblr.com/ to read the brace. But faith… faith is something different entirely. Dr's advice that didn't make it in to the paper! Faith is when you truly believe in your relationship, and you are willing to put your heart on the line for it. Faith is when you believe in, not only your partner’s conscious desires, but their unconscious desires as well. Faith is love.

So, how can you put faith in your relationship? Well, it’s not easy, it is not without sacrifice, and it is not even al- ways possible. Sometimes, your brain will want to put faith in your relationship, but your heart will not allow it – those relationships will not last. Jealousy and faith can- not co-exist. There is no compromise between jealousy and faith. In order to have faith in your love, you must banish your jealousy.

And really, what reason have you to be jealous? You say she has told you that she has no feelings for him, but you say, “it doesn’t seem like that’s the case.” I can tell you from experience that it is entirely possible that that is, indeed, the case. How can I say this with such certainty? Because I have been the other boy. I have watched my best friend’s boyfriend’s faith in their relationship cor- roded by his jealousy of my friendship with her. And I can tell you, with utmost sincerity and truthfulness, that there really never was anything more than a deep-rooted, long lasting friendship.

So, Other-Boy Troubles, I leave you with the question – is this a relationship in which you are willing to cast aside your jealousy, and put faith in your love? Or is this a rela- tionship that you cannot put faith in? Only your heart can tell you. -Dr. K. Forrest Bentham, PhD of Love The Doctor Is In -Dr. K Forrest Bentham, P.hD of Love The Doctor is In

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Athlete of the Month: Brendon Pope

When you look you? around the Q) What sports do you play? A) They would probably gymnasiums, A) Soccer. say I'm versatile. hallways, and even in your Q) How long have you played Q) What are your hob- own class- soccer for? bies besides soccer? rooms, you are A) Since Kindergarten. A) Snowboarding, mail- very likely to box baseball in the sum- encounter a Q) What do you see in the mer, and mixed martial few of Suther- future for yourself? arts. land's great A) Money...Women...Nice Cars. athletes. How- Q) How many hours ever, you are Q) Who inspires you as an do you spend working very unlikely to athlete? out in a week? meet a Sabre A) Terry Fox. A) Wait, how many hours more dedi- are in one week? He must be trying to impress Susan Boyle cated, or more Q) Why Terry Fox? likeable, and unlikely to A) Terry because he's a legend. Q) How has soccer have a more mirthful affected your life? sense of humour than the Q) What do you think of the A) It gives me something one and only Brendon Vancouver White Caps be- to do, keeps me in shape, “Well, Pope. Brendon was a huge comming part of the MLS? and teaches me life les- factor in all of the senior A) I think it's great because it sons. George boys' soccer games he brings more attention to the Clooney is played in this year. Pope's sport in North America. Q) Have you travelled pretty coach, Bill Mahon, could- anywhere for your n't have enough good Q) What is so special about soccer teams in the handsome, comments about athlete, soccer to you? past? but that Brendon Pope. "Brendon's A) It's always been about having A) Italy twice and we Susan Boyle a great guy to coach. He's fun and also I like kicking things. came fourth in a tourna- a great team guy, and a ment there. is a fox.” quiet leader. He always Q) How have your teams gives his best, and was a done in the past? Q) Who do you dislike pleasure to coach." Now, A) Historically, pretty well be- as an athlete? some one-on-one time cause I'm on them. I have been A) Shawn Horcoff. Pretty with this Sabre would on a team that has previously much anyone on the Ed- demonstrate what a "good became provincial champions. monton Oilers. guy" Brendon Pope really is. Q) What do you think your coaches would say about Volume III, Issue 3 Page 9

Athlete of the Month (Cont’d)

Q) Who's your celebrity of this year's greatest athletes at Suth- erland. crush? A) Well, George Clooney is pretty handsome, but that Susan Boyle is a fox. -Kavan Singh

As you can see Brendon Pope has a one-of-a-kind sense of hu- mor, and is very committed to soccer. He demonstrates what an ideal Sutherland athlete is. Now you've had a glimpse of one

Damage Control On The Justice System There are a lot of things in Canadian actually handed out to them. Some how many times I’ve seen letters to society that we seem to enjoy com- question why these "more lenient" the editor demanding that a hit- plaining about, up to and including aspects of the criminal code exist at and-run driver should be impris- the weather, the upcoming Olympics, all. oned for life, or how many times and the Government. But there is one I’ve heard the argument that those thing in our society today that is so What we need to remember is that a who’ve taken the "right" for others reviled, so unanimously despised for lot of these sections of the current to live do not deserve their "right" its purported dysfunction, that only a criminal code are based on the idea to live, and that we should throw complete overhaul would satisfy the that even violent criminals deserve them in jail. It’s almost strange… citizens of the country: the Canadian basic human rights. Another idea we pride ourselves for not having a Justice system. that motivates our judges' thinking death penalty like our neighbors to is that justice should include mold- the south, but we’re almost as Over the last few years, Canada’s jus- ing these violent offenders into nor- hard-line in our attitude towards tice system has been panned by just mal, contributing members of soci- criminals as they are at times. about everyone. The chief complaint ety, thereby making better use of Some of us have even started tak- is that it doesn’t do a good job of their time and life instead of letting ing justice into our own hands, "punishing criminals." Let’s face it, them rot inside a prison cell. In such as one community who de- the punishments that we give to those some cases, the judges take this idea cided to fight back against drug who break the law are rather lenient of reformation a little too far, espe- dealers using security cameras and compared to the punishments doled cially in the cases of drug dealers threats. out by countries such as the U.S. Also, who have been busted on one hun- the chances of an offender actually dred thirty seven prior convictions; However, we must to avoid taking serving their entire sentence are this can be viewed as unacceptable. justice into our own hands like rather slim, due to our seemingly leni- However, the idea that first-time these people have done. In our ent parole board. Another problem is offenders should be given a second blind passion we expect criminals a little known aspect of the criminal chance is one that I personally agree to be punished severely; however, code which states that an offender is with; better to steer them clear of we must remember that criminals still technically serving his sentence if their ways before they’re beyond are human, too, and they have he’s in jail, even while he’s waiting saving. many reasons as to why they com- trial for his offences; this last part of mit their crimes. For example, they the code has created situations where Even this second chance, however, may be addicted to drugs, moti- criminals have already served their is one that some Canadians view as vated by passion, or simply made a sentence in its entirety by the time it’s being too lenient. I have lost track of grand-mal error. Certainly, there Page 10

Damage Control On The Justice System (Cont’d) are some monsters out there (such as Clifford Olsen) who should be locked Therefore, the needed reform to the justice system must not be done by mob away for the good of us all, but not all rule. This reform must be done by rational thinking minds who can analyze criminals are the "complete monsters" our system, take people’s complaints into account, determine what it does do we sometimes make them out to be. It right, and then proceed to alter the parts that need work. is important that we hear their side of the story and give the ones who want salvation the second chance they de- serve. It is also important that we, as a society, do not lower ourselves to en- - Bryan Wood gage in "criminal activities" in our pursuit of justice. No matter what rea- son we have for fighting back against criminals, the minute we begin to treat them as less than human, we’ve already lost the fight against violent crime by becoming violent criminals ourselves. Even worse, if we take the law into our own hands and try to go up against criminals who are desper- ate, not thinking clearly, or lacking conscience, then we may end up being seriously injured or worse…

The point I’m driving at here is this: the best solution we can take is to let the court system take care of the criminals for us. However, due to their seeming ineptitude, in even this pursuit, it is clear that they need re- form, if only to stop the dissatisfied masses from taking justice into their own hands. Because what the greater society fails to understand is that a justice system doesn’t exist to punish criminals, but to protect the entirety of society. If we allow angry, venge- ance-driven mobs to take justice into their own hands (whether in reform- ing our pre-existing system or simply engaging in vigilante action), then the new Justice system that will be cre- ated will fail to protect those we per- ceive as criminals from cruel and un- usual punishments like the ones sug- gested by angry letter-writers. In turn, this will ironically create a system that is just as broken as the old one; it will be a system based not on protection and reformation, but instead, a sys- * Photo taken by: K Forrest Bentham tem that will exist only to exact blind, reactionary vengeance on those we have deemed to be evil. Volume III, Issue 3 Page 11

To Howl With the Wild Things

homesick and returns home to find dinner into his inner five year old and when- waiting for him as if he had never left. ever he felt particularly hyper or happy he put on very loud, up beat The movie follows the same plot line, although music by Karen O and the Children. how director Spike Jonze and screenplay It was the music that set the tone for

writer, David Eggers manages to take twelve the entire production, music equals sentences and stretch it into 101 minutes, still running around and good times, no baffles me. While Max, played to adorable per- music means that someone’s feelings fection by Max Records, had my heart at his got hurt. I learned that if you listen hard enough you’ll first tantrum, it took until the introduction of be able to hear the ring of Santa’s bell, I the Wild Things before the movie really hit its There is a very strong psychological learned how to count fish, how to read about stride. The landscape and scenery are gor- component of Max’s anger that is places where giant elephants talk. I learned geous, and as we first get a glimpse of Carol purely directed at adults, and the about the places I will go and the places I have (James Gandolfini) and his adorably toothy grin, stark contrasts between fear and been; there are many things I have learned a little part of you falls in love, and sugary- comfort are incredibly grounding. from children’s books. However, since I dis- sweet line after line you find yourself tearing up What Spike Jonze’s greatest accom- covered Harry Potter, and Doctor Seuss as KC cries, “Don’t go! I’ll eat you up I love plishment in the movie is how nearly found a new home in my attic, I thought that you so!” every single person can take the my days of learning things from books that movie a different way; everyone can consisted of twelve sentences were over… Don’t worry, however, when these giant mon- see it in a different light. until I discovered the Wild Things. sters fall on their heads while running through the forest you’ll be laughing as well. Like a So, whether or not you read the Where the Wild Things Are is a tale like no childs life there are a lot of mood highs and book, if you're still a child or just one other, and until recently, I had no idea what lows. And, surprisingly there is a lot of depth in at heart, Where the Wild Things Are that tale was. I am not one of the 19 million there too. After Max becomes, “King of the is going to make you laugh, it will people who own the book, I did not read it Wild Things,” Carol asks, “What about loneli- make you cry and if you look hard growing up, all I knew was that it had some ness? Will you keep out the loneliness too?” enough, you might even learn some- monsters in it and since Saw 6 was sold out, it thing. Because, like all children’s was going to have to do. These heavier moments often showed the ups books, there is a lesson embedded in and downs of relationships, particularly friend- there somewhere, and I am not going The incredibly successful children’s book fol- ships and how words and actions hurt, even to tell you what it is, you are a big kid lows the story of a young child named Max, when you don’t think that they would or now. You’re going to have to go and who after getting angry with his mother, gets should. It’s these moments that give the movie howl with the Wild Things and figure sent to his room without supper. In his room, its strength and substance. Of course, while the it out for yourself. his imagination takes him to the world of the questions are hard the answers are often sim- Wild Things. Wild Things are terrible looking ple, this is a children’s book after all. - Matisse Emanuele monsters but Max concurs them and a “wild The movie moves with almost a randomness to rumpus” follows, eventually he finds himself it, personally I think that Spike Jonze tapped

An In-Depth Study of Sutherland Zoology Instead of Astrology Jones, this lar animal sign. Chinese Zodiac is based on a myth that a rat was to invite month, I will be introducing maintains that the year a person animals to report to the Jade Emperor’s you to your corresponding Chi- is born is connected with an ani- banquet. This starts the legend of the Zo- nese Zodiacs. Our Sutherland mal which asserts influence onto diac race, and the order of the animals in student body consists of five the person’s personality and the Chinese Zodiac corresponds with the different animals: the rat, the events in his life. Much like the animals that first arrived at the banquet. monkey, the rooster (aka phoe- western horoscopes which sug- This system existed as early as the Zhou era nix), the dog and the pig. gests that personality is connected in Chinese history which is approximately to your astrological sign. The 3,000 years ago. Another version of the The Chinese Zodiac is a system twelve Zodiac animal signs run order of the animals is from the Buddhist used by Chinese culture to con- the order from: rat, ox, tiger, rab- version. Buddhists believe that Buddha nect humans with animal signs bit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, called all the animals to come to him before to explore categories of person- monkey, rooster, dog and pig. he departed earth, but only twelve animals ality. It runs on a 12-year cycle, came to see him off. Hence, Buddha re- each represented by a particu- The origin of the Chinese Zodiac warded each of the twelve animals with a Page 12

An In-Depth Study of Sutherland Zoology (Cont’d) year to name after them in the order they showed up.

According to the Zodiac system, grade 8 – 12 students who were born from 1996 to 1992 belong to the category of monkey, rooster, dog, pig and rat. Each of the categories displays distinct personalities.

Energetic Monkeys of Grade 12 Grade 12 students born in 1992 belong to the Zodiac category of monkey. They are curious, mischievous and clever people. Because of their playful character, they sometimes create ill feelings to people around them. Their intellectual and creative personalities often times cre- ate troubles for them, although they often have good intentions. Monkeys are intelligent people who can adapt to any environment and can achieve a high level of success if they re- main focused. They are quick learners who will excel in career choices such as scientist, en- gineer, stock market trader, air traffic controller, film director, and sales representative.

A review from teachers who teach monkeys illustrate that this students from this category usually demonstrate a great amount of creativity and are natural leaders in their own ways. All of the teachers interviewed agreed that monkeys are respectful and generally very nice people. However, these traits come at a price; the teachers are unanimously of the opinion that monkeys can be lazy, unfocused and give up easily. Somehow, their bad work ethic is often a result of their over enthusiasm to be socialable (Over enthusiatic Extroversion.)

Proud Roosters of Grade 11 Grade 11 students born in 1993 belong to the Zodiac category of rooster (phoenix). Roost- ers are curious, motivated and confident people who are loyal and trustworthy. They are honest and may appear to be blunt at times. However, they are extremely sociable charac- ters who enjoy attention and take pride in their accomplishments. Roosters are sensitive people with caring hearts and love, and do well in careers such as acting, music, dancing.

A review from teachers who teach roosters illustrate that the roosters share some of the traits with their monkey colleagues. Roosters are also described as people who are laid back and lack self-motivation. Al- though they are a league that are quite diversified and filled with personality, the roosters are often described as egotistical and have a very high sense of pride. Roosters do not appreciate being described as smart because they would not want to have others raise their expectations and therefore expect high achievement (think Bart Simpson). As such, their sense of pride sometimes hinders their positive attitude in life.

Confident Dogs of Grade 10 Grade 10 students born in 1994 belong to the Zodiac category of dog. They are kind, loyal and caring people who are highly compatible with others. They value friendships, and tend to put others' happiness above their own. Dogs are determined people with strong morals and ethics. They are more reserved people who tend to take good care of finances. Despite their trustwor- thy and self-confident characteristics, dogs sometimes have trust issues, and have problems in trusting others. Dogs are good employees and are excellent in career choices such as police officer, scientist, counselor, interior designer, professor, politician, priest, nurse, clerk and judge.

A review from teachers who teach dogs illustrate that dogs are extremely diligent and respectful people. They are a group that values teamwork and actively commits to their work. Some teachers comment that dogs can be very stubborn students, but most agree that dogs are sparked by a determination to get things done if they set their minds to it.

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The Mëtäl Shäll Live Ön: A Brütal Reviëw There are many games out there for explode, and shake the earth with doesn't tell you how to activate many different kinds of people. power chords. these unlockables and it can take You've got Final Fantasy for your a while to figure out that you're emo kids, Halo for your adrenaline Using these weapons and a simple supposed to light them on fire or fuelled ADD kids, and Doki Doki brawler combat engine, Eddie fends cause an earthquake near them in Majo Shinpan for your middle aged off a group of demonic druids and order to access them. It's also Japanese train molester kids. One nuns and fights his way down a moun- kind of annoying that the most demographic that remains largely tain of bones. At the bottom he en- powerful, sometimes vital solos in untapped, however, are your metal counters Ophelia, one of the last the game are not unlocked in the head kids. Oh sure, games like Gui- members of the human resistance, main story and instead must be tar Hero and Rock Band might fea- who informs him that he is in the tem- found through exploration, but ture heavy metal, but there have ple of Ormagöden, the fire beast, and now I'm just nitpicking. been no games that really embrace that he has just killed the personal metal culture. Until now that is. guard of Doviculous, the emperor of Eventually, you'll want to get back Brütal Legend is a game that can the demonic tainted coil. The clock is to the main quest, which slowly best be described as heavy metal ticking and an army of demons is on instructs you in the ways of the incarnate. If you are a metal head, the way, but fortunately for our heroes game's most unique gameplay you don't need to read this review. the temple is the resting place of not mechanic: the RTS (real-time You need to go, like, right now (yes, only the Separator, but of an ancient strategy) style “Stage Battles.” even if you're reading this in BOB) hot rod, the Deuce, left behind by the Throughout the game you amass and buy this game, because it was metal gods. Eddie uses his guitar to an army of headbangers, razor made for you. If you're not a metal play a solo (which works as a spell in girls, and roadies, and team up head, well, keep on reading. the age of metal) to raise the buried with factions lead by the likes of relic from the ground, and then makes Lemmy Kilmeister and Lita Ford, Brütal Legend comes to us from his escape along with Ophelia, who in order to do battle with the most Tim Schafer, whose previous games directs him to Bladehenge, which is evil forces in the universe: Hair include classics like Psychonauts, the resistance headquarters. Metal and Doom Metal. The hair Grim Fandango, and Full Throttle. metal faction, lead by general All of these games were excellent, From this point on the world opens up Lionwhyte (played by Rob Hal- but the best part of them, by far, is for you to explore. After you find your ford), is a copypasted version of the phenomenal storytelling and first motor forge and meet the Guard- your own army, glammed up with hilarious writing. Brütal Legend ian of Metal (played by Ozzy Os- glitter and highlights. The Drown- continues this tradition of narrative bourne) you'll get the mouth of metal, ing Doom, the doom metal fac- excellence by telling us the story of essentially a car stereo, and you'll be tion, is populated by zombified Eddy Riggs (played by Jack Black), able to drive around taking in the emo kids, and its units focus on the world's greatest roadie. Riggs scenery and listening to metal. The debuffing your units by making spends his days serving the world's world of Brütal Legend is inspired by them depressed. Finally, the worst Nu-Metal band, Kabbage Boy the cover art from the best heavy Tainted Coil are a group of ugly until a stage accident spills blood metal albums, and each landmark in demons whose units are a dis- into his magical belt buckle and the game, such as the aforementioned turbing mixture of religious sym- transports him back in time to the Bladehenge, would not look out of bolism and bondage. age of metal. Eddie awakens in this place on the cover of an Iron Maiden strange land to find himself beset by record. Trees have spears for trunks, The goal of each stage battle is to a group of evil druids wielding car parts grow from the ground, and gather fans, who finance your gig rather large daggers. Luckily, he the remnants of an ancient race of by buying merchandise from you, finds a massive axe, the Separator, titans litter the landscape. The crea- in order to get your best units on with which to defend himself, and tures are equally epic, ranging from the field. After doing that, you he's brought back an axe of his own: chrome spiders, who spin bass strings strike at the enemy forces and his guitar, Clementine, which turns as webs, to panthers that shoot lasers destroy their stage. It's a rather out to be an even stronger weapon. from their eyes. The world is so gor- silly premise, but it works well The world amplifies the power of geous that it's possible to lose yourself and helps Brütal Legend stand out rock, meaning that his guitar can for hours just exploring it, looking for from other RTS games. While now call down lighting, make things collectibles. Unfortunately, the game most of the RTS elements are Page 14

The Mëtäl Shäll Live Ön: A Brütal Reviëw (Cont’d) taken straight series like and Def Leppard. Also worth mentioning is the song Command and Conquer, “Girlfriend” by Kabbage Boy, which is a hilarious parody of the game offers one re- the Nu-Metal genre. Overall, the soundtrack is one of the freshingly unique aspect: best in gaming, although if you don't like heavy metal you you can go into battle and will obviously be out of luck. l ipe out al help fight the enemies “W head on. It's pretty satis- Even if you're not a fan of metal, Brütal Legend still has a y the enem fying to be able to drop lot to offer. It's got a good story, unique gameplay, and down into the middle of a really beautiful graphics. If you are a fan of heavy metal, th a troops wi huge battle and wipe out WHY AREN'T YOU PLAYING IT RIGHT NOW? all the enemy troops with le -Geoff Thew sing a single facemelter solo emelter (which does exactly what fac it sounds like it does). ch solo (whi Overall, the battles work well, and the various fac- tly does exac tions are different enough to give the online mode it what (which is based on the s like it stage battles) some decent sound variety. does).” Of course, a game about heavy metal would be nothing without a good soundtrack, and in that regard Brütal Legend de- livers like no game before it. There are 107 songs in the game from 75 differ- ent artists, and all of them are awesome. Highlights include songs by Motor- Go ahead, tell me that’s not awesome. head, Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne, Tenacious D,

Extra Fascination of Sutherland Do you need something extra in your routine school life? Then consider joining some of Sutherland’s fascinating clubs! Here are six clubs that I would like to introduce to you: 86% Club, Environmental Club, Knitting Club, Reach for the Top, Cancer Aware- ness Club, and Counterattack.

86% Club: Do you have no idea what to do after graduation, or want some help with your scholar- ships and applications? Then this is the club for you. As Mr. Benoy describes, “The 86% Club is an organization to increase graduates’ chances of winning money and get- ting into programs they want to get into.” The club activities involve Mr. Benoy and members providing information about post secondary programs and scholarships. Mr. Benoy plans to post these online on the school website in the future. The meeting of Ms.Hayter Loves the club is every third Thursday at lunch and it usually takes fifteen minutes. From the world. Volume III, Issue 3 Page 15

Clubs (Cont’d) this club, you will certainly get a lot forward they practice with them. When of ideas on how to plan your post- to seeing you are in this club, you learn secondary life, and another advan- new general knowledge and trivia. tage is that Mr. Benoy can help you faces Also, it might be your chance to with writing applications and apply- and they be on TV! Sutherland’s Reach for ing for scholarships. Anyone in can be the Top made it to the finals, grade 12 can join this club anytime, and teachers too! In this club, you will which are broadcast on TV, twice. remember, the early birds catch the learn how to knit, and Ms. Ireland “This is a fun and educational worms introduces good tutorial websites. club,” and maybe you can contrib- The meeting is once a week at ute in making our school’s Reach lunch, but Ms. Ireland plans to for the Top to the next finals. change it to after school. She says Environmental Club: Cancer Awareness Club: learning how to knit is like learning Environmental Club is sponsored by The Cancer Awareness Club plans a skill that helps you relax and cre- Ms. Hayter, and the club’s main goal is activities and events that would ate something beautiful, which can making Sutherland clean. The meeting, help the community become be done anywhere and anytime. which takes around twenty minutes, is aware of cancer in our society. Also, the club donates the scarves every Tuesday after school, and the Ms. Matsubuchi is the sponsor of or blankets that they make to members go to all of the rooms in this club and the club’s meetings charities and the homeless for school building to gather recycling bins. are scheduled once a week at Christmas. Why don’t you join this Moreover, the club constantly looks for lunch, however, when planned club, not only to create something ways to make our neighborhood, par- events approach, there are meet- nice for your family, or a friend, ticularly schools, greener. On Novem- ings more often. Students, teach- but also for somebody who needs a ber 10, a few members of our school’s ers, and even parents can sign up bit of warmth this winter? environmental club went to Seycove to for this club. In this club, mem- meet other school’s clubs and discuss Reach for the Top: bers make changes in society by how to make schools environmentally Reach for the Top is a nationwide providing people information, friendly, an idea that came up was the association, featuring teams of such as tips on how to prevent banning of styrofoam at cafeterias. schools which gather together to getting cancer. “By participating From this club, you receive volunteer enjoy friendly competition through in this club,” says Ms. Matsubu- hours and sense of caring for the envi- a trivia games like Jeopardy. Ms. chi, “students learn a lot about ronment; plus, Ms. Hayter gives you Boucher says that anyone in any various types of cancers and feel candy after each meeting! grade who is interested can join. proud of themselves for making a Knitting Club: The meetings are every Tuesday healthy difference in the commu- If you need a new hobby, why don’t you and Thursday for the whole lunch nity.” start learning how to knit in the Knit- hour. The club has packs of ques- -Sunny Mok ting Club? Ms. Ireland is always looking tion cards, and at each meeting,

Students Blessed With the Writers’ Fest A selection of grade 12 students from around the world, never fails ernor General Awards). Students gave up their chances of sleep- to capture the interest of aspiring from Ms. Alexis' Literature class ing in on their professional day, writers, avid readers, and passion- and Ms. Hopkins' Writing class Friday, October 23, in order to ate poets from the local vicinity were invited to attend two work- make the journey to Vancou- and abroad. This year's lineup fea- shops, entitled The Tight- ver's Granville Island for se- tured such acclaimed authors as rope and Building Blocks, Start- lected workshops of the 22nd Douglas Coupland (of jPod fame), ing Blocks. Annual Vancouver Interna- David Sedaris (author of one of tional Writers & Readers Festi- this writer's personal favorites, Me val. The Festival, which features Talk Pretty One Day), and Marga- First up, The Tight- a diverse group of 95 authors ret Atwood (recipient of two Gov- rope workshop was an insightful Page 16

Sutherland Zoology (Cont’d) have a “They short Diligent Pigs of Grade 9 Grade 9 students born in 1995 belong to the Zodiac category attention of pig. Pigs are diligent, compassionate and generous people who are honest and helpful. They are peace makers and are ng span duri often working for the well-beings of others. Pigs enjoy help- s if ing at work and are creative, detail-oriented. Some good ca- classe reer choices for Pigs include: entertainer, caterer, doctor, veterinarian, or interior decorator. y label the the e A review from teachers who teach pigs illustrate that pigs are asses to b cl noisy, but eager people. Pigs are described as an imaginative and a diligent bunch who boring” find delight in something that requires them to use their imagination. It appears that pigs can fit into every group and so it is impossible to generalize them with a few adjec- tives.

Illustrious Rats of Grade 8 Grade 8 students born in 1996 belong to the category of rats. Rats are witty, imaginative, and curious people with keen observation skills. They are filled with endless energy and charm, though at times they can become aggressive. Rats keep their troubles to themselves and are honest people who are capable of surviving any situation. They are wise and perceptive and enjoy being around crowds. They are zestful and spirited individuals who make excellent bosses and good administrators, directors, managers, entrepreneurs, broadcasters, writers, musicians, stand-up comedians, politicians, lawyers, researchers, and race car drivers.

A review from teachers who teach rats illustrate that the rats are on overdrive every day. They are an intelligent group who are diligent and filled with lively energy. How- “An i nsightful ever, they have a short attention span during classes if they label the classes to be bor- ing. Rats are also very involved with the school. Some teachers theorize that the rats dialogue will be one of the most academically strong grades in later years to come. be tween convention Now that I am done introducing you to your Chinese Zodiacs, you can judge for your- self if they are accurate or not. Keep in mind that the information you read above is by con fronting no means complete, if I were to go into the details, the Zodiacs would branch off to things like what month of the year you were born in, and even what time of the day you Canadia n were born in. Perhaps now you will be inspired to do some further research. authors -Wayne Tang Michae l Turner, Leon Rooke, Students Blessed With the Writers’ Fest (Cont’d) a nd Marie- dialogue between conven- most recent collec- man who has published a Clair e Blais” tion confronting Cana- tion, The Last Shot, en- staggering 300-plus dian authors Michael courages would-be au- works.The Tight- Turner, Leon Rooke, and thors to not only chal- rope symposium also fea- Marie-Claire Blais, all of lenge conventions, but to tured British Columbian whom defy the norm in challenge themselves. "To novelist, Michael Turner, their works. Leon Rooke, start out from a position who goes against the whose unique, rapid dic- of absolute ignorance," grain by leaving his char- tion in the prominent shares Rooke, "is excit- acters unnamed, referring short story, JD, of his ing." Wise words from a to them only by their per- Volume III, Issue 3 Page 17

Writers’ Fest (Cont’d) sonality and physical traits. "Not having names in my books is a way to open it up," muses Turner. "Naming things is a way to stop thoughts."

After a chance to meet the authors showcased in The Tightrope, and a short break for lunch, the stu- dents and their fellow patrons of the arts recon- vened for a colloquium entitled Building Blocks, Starting Blocks, a session devoted to the steps of writing a novel. This workshop proved to be tled Daniel O'Thunder, the group's favorite, with shares that "everything Summing up the enlight- no small thanks to the [he has] ever written has ening Building Blocks, brilliance of Cordelia started with an image of a Starting Blocks, a quote Strube, author of the mor- character." Through- from the late Martin Lu- bidly hilarious Lemon. out Building Blocks, ther King Jr. comes to Cordelia, a native Ontar- Starting Blocks, all four mind: "Take the first step ian, captivated the audi- authors mention how im- in faith. You don't have to ence with her reading portant character is to see the whole staircase, “This from Lemon, a brilliantly their novels. Shandi just take the first step." exper twisted comedy following Mitchell, who recently ience is the life of a cynical young exploded on to the scene not one t lady who is plagued by a with her novel Under This As students trekked home hat w rag-tag gaurdianship crew Broken Sky, remarks, "He on a rainy Vancouver af- ill soon be and a blatant apathy for just caught me," when ternoon, many with f conforming to her high speaking of her novel's signed copies of their per- orgotten or school's societal norms. main character, Theo- sonal favorites from the n Cordelia reassures those dore. Both Strube and presenting authors, this eglected in of us doubting our ability Mitchell speak of how reporter cannot help but mem to stay on board with our they build their charac- wonder which of them ory.” writing endeavors: "doubt ter's persona in their head may grow to be the voice is massive... and con- so thoroughly that their of a new generation. stant," she muses. diction and actions be- Wherever their paths may "Writing is like driving on come automatic. "You take them, this experience a completely dark road have to fall in love with is not one that will soon without high beams." your character," suggests be forgotten or neglected Strube, whose novels in memory. As Leon were in high demand, but Rooke cleverly stated, Ian Weir, a British Co- low supply. "You don't "The writer who ceases lumbian author of over have to like them, but you reading... his work will 100 screenplays, who re- have to fall in love with decline." cently published his first them." -K Forrest Bentham fantasy novel enti- Page 18

Sutherland’s Got Style!

regular brown hair?

Brittany Brent - Grade 12 Not too many faces around Sutherland are daring enough to rock the Bleach Blonde, but as you can see it is definitely working! She's also got the full on Lynch - Grade 12 bangs, and some crazy green Being a blonde can be hard! “Not too sunglasses to accessorize Of course you're always go- many faces Here at Sutherland, our stu- Brian Allen - Grade 11 ing to get the stereotypical dents have no problems "dumb blonde" comments, around expressing their individ- but it balances out when Sutherland ual style. People are free your hair looks this pretty. are daring to wear what they want, With length and wave, these and wear their hair any girls know how to keep their enough to way they want. Without blonde locks looking their rock the this freedom of expres- best! Bleach sion, our school would Alexandra Chappell - Grade be pretty dull! We have Blonde” some guys who (feel it necessary to) grow their hair long, some keep it short. Some with their natural wave, and some who like to keep it straight. We have girls who Extreme curls, and red! It's dye their hair all sorts of not a combo you often see, colours, keep it cropped, or but Brian is able to keep it just let it grow. Personally, under control and looking this reporter enjoys the di- cool by keeping it cropped. 10 versity. Walking down the Bright hair, and a mohawk! halls, wouldn’t you rather Not your typical hairstyle, see a purple mohawk than Andrea Bateson and Julie but it's definitely working! Volume III, Issue 3 Page 19

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hair, you can be a great way to wear Alexandra was have more your hair and is a great alter- daring enough time in the native if you just don't have to go the route morning to it in you to go all the way! pick a cute ( ex: see "purple mohawk") of purple and outfit! (As she is looking seen above.) Sutherland students once again prove that we have got great. No mat- some style! Hair can be a big ter what sea- indicator to your personality and as we've seen, our stu- son, confidence Kenneth dents know how to keep is always in Gordon - their hair looking immacu- Grade 12 late, while infusing their own style! Ken em- personal style. So why not Forrest Ben- braces the try something new with your hair this coming sea- tham - Grade 12 son. Winter is coming fast, and it's always nice to start the new year off with a fresh start ( and maybe a fresh hair colour ? ) And now you don't “Rock the even have to open a magazine to find cute long hairstyles, you can u refer back to your nkempt trusty Sabre Trooth! With inspiration from look.” your fellow class- mates, you can go out curl and lets it grow. Which on a limb and try something has turned out to be a really new, or learn how to keep a Then of course there's good look! For guys, there classic look, looking even can be that awkward stage better! Forrest. Out of all the guys where it's not short, but it's who prefer to rock the long not long either. Ken has - Megan Young clearly side swept that and unkempt look, I think we can let that curl come through, all say that Forrest does it giving him a very natural and approachable look. with the most style. Not of- ten does he grace us with his long locks (he usually keeps Eric Park - Grade 11 and Kang Won - it tied neatly in a ponytail), Grade 12 but when he does, it's pretty Both seem to be sporting the "Faux- fantastic! Hawk" and are looking good. Claire Nicholoson - Grade 9 Though it has had This shorter look is a super it's fair share of easy way to keep hair under discrimination, control, while still looking these guys just great. Incorporating a side don't care! And bang is always a nice touch, they shouldn't have and when you have shorter to, the faux - hawk The Sabre Trooth PUBLISHER: T.ALEXIS Feeling gLee-ful?

FORMATTER: G.POSTERARO flicts keep arising in have acting or singing the form of the head careers? Some of them cheer leading coach yes, and others no. Cory CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: and Will’s arch- Monteith (Finn), who is M.EMANUELE nemesis, Sue Syl- originally from Vancou- S.MOK vester (Jane Lynch). ver, used to work as a taxi E.BATISTA Sue, who says things driver before he went into A.NOBLE like "please stop talk- acting. He has appeared M.YOUNG ing. I'm trying hard to in Supernatural and Sma W.TANG K.F.BENTHAM avoid the treacley- llville and has landed G.THEW sweet inanities of small roles on the big B.WOOD your conversation," screen. Lea Michele K.SINGH keeps the show funny (Rachel) has acted and G.WILTON with her sarcastic and starred on Broadway C.LEWIS witty com- since the age of 9. In Unlike the people ments.Will’s only hope in 2008 she was nominated from High School Musi- taking Glee Club to the for a Tony Award as Out- cal, gLee has a cast of real nationals are his two star standing Performance by talent (people who can students Rachel Berry, a Lead Actress in a Musi- actually sing). I was sur- (Lea Michele) a self- cal and a Drama Desk prised when the proclaimed star, and Finn Award for Best Lead Ac- TV show musical turned Hudson, (Cory Monteith) tress. You may have rec- out to be a lot better than the McKinley High School ognized Jane Lynch (Sue) your typical high school quarter back. The show from The Forty-Year-Old musical sing-along fest. also revolves around Ra- Virgin, Best in They all have killer voices chel and Finn’s budding Show, Criminal and it’s obvious that this romance and the things Minds and Two and a is where they are meant to that come between them. Half Men. Last, but not be. However, the cast Such as, Quinn, (Dianna least, Matthew Morrison could work on their lip- Agron) Finn’s on-again, (Will Schuester) used to syncing skills. The good off-again girlfriend. be in the band Fresh Step voices don’t completely Quinn, who is head cheer- and was Link Larkin distract you from the fact leader and Sue’s favourite in Hairspray on Broad- their mouths aren’t mov- student, is pregnant and way, earning himself an Cambre Becker, Olivia ing in time with the words is planning to give the Outer Critics' Award Alexis and Elizabeth Benoy to a song. Also, if you can baby to Terri Schuester, Nomination for Best Fea- shadowed: Auntie Lou get past the cheesiness of (Jessalyn Gillsig) Will’s tured Actor in a Musical. Cruikshank, Mom, Tara some of the ways they act wife, because Terri is fak- Alexis and Dad, Kevin Be- out their songs then it ing a pregnancy so Will Featuring a soundtrack of noy on "Bring your Grade really is an enjoyable doesn’t run off with the hit songs from past and Nine Child to Work Day. show to watch. Although germ-a-phobic high present, three Teen despite the lip syncing school counselor, Emma Choice Awards and a and acting, gLee has been Pillsbury (Jayma Mays). 2009 Diversity Award dubbed "hilarious" and In spite of the dramatic under their belt,gLee has [email protected] "original." storyline, gLee is filled lived up to its potential with humor, entertain- and is anticipated to be gLee follows an optimistic ment and is "hard not to one of the best new shows teacher, Will Schuester, sing along [to]." of the year. Check it out (Mathew Morrison) who on Global at 9:00 on tries to restore the Glee You may wonder, where Wednesdays. Club to its former glory. exactly did the show find However, a series of con- the cast? Did they already Emilee-Ann