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Volume LXXXVIII Issue 2- November 1, 2013 is also a setback for the world’s they feel about others, ...and fected if she were in a situation gay population as a whole, equality. But I think as a plan- similar to Russia’s, Chhoeung Russian Flag which has recently been more et, we have a long way to go.” argued, “It wouldn’t change accepted in American society. Sophomore Cynthia anything, because I wouldn’t Junior Nathan Wetter, recent- Chhoeung has had a long- let it. I would d o NotBy Misha Kabbage So and Colorfulditional sexual relations” to ly publicized his homosexual- lasting relationship with her anything to fight Carly Neville minors. Extreme right wing ity, and is quite understanding girlfriend, and was shocked to for my rela- tion- Staff Writers groups have initiated recent of the issue at hand. However, hear about the position in Rus- s h i p . ” Russia entered a dark phase acts of hate crimes against the he does not disregard the cruel sia. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons on June 30 this year, when gay community since Putin facts. “I think it’s a very dif- President Vladimir Putin passed the law. There are some ficult situation because every signed an anti-gay law into ef- incidents where these groups country seems to be on dif- Chhoeung fect. This law was made spe- ambushed gay teens, drawing ferent wavelengths of the ac- also be- cifically to limit the rights of them to a meeting and morti- ceptance of homosexuality. Of lieves the nation’s gay, lesbian, trans- fying them on camera as well course I don’t by any means a gender, and bisexual society, as as pouring urine on them. Not think that it’s right; it’s a ter- well as to ban advertisements only is this a setback for the rible thing that people’s own When asked how her solu- t i o n and publicity about “nontra- Russian gay community, but it inhibitions will hinder the way relationship would be af- continued on page 10...

These transformations have taken place over Urban Development the last decade and have included the addition By Jake Foerster of a new math and science facility and a career Staff Writer and technology center in the last three years. PICCCCCC The city of San Diego has almost finished a The school has also renovated five buildings series of renovations and reconstructions on were already built. the San Diego City College. These changes, These changes have been done to make the which have cost nearly $475 million, are de- campus welcoming to its students. Statistics signed to transform the school into a modern predict that enrollment in the fall semester will university that is welcoming to all types of increase as a result of these constructions and students. renovations. San Diego City College is an at- The city has also spent money on renova- tractive school to San Diego residents, because tions for schools such as Mesa College, Mira- it allows them to stay closer to home, yet still at- mar College, and several other colleges. The tend a comfortable college. Some other aspects city first started diverting funds when Propo- that attract students are smaller classes and a Photo courtesy of Lilly Glenister sitions N and S were passed in 2006. better quality campus. OPINIONS FEATURES STU-FO SPORTS A+E Gerneration Y Thanksgiving Halloween Scuba Diving Wrex the 2+3 Plans 4+5 6+7 8+9 Halls 11+12 ing plans to send delegates from LJHS for the Model United Nations conference on De- What’s Up cember 14. “We do what the UN does in their con- DISTRICT DIVERSITY ferences like discuss world issues and try to By Jake Foerster sity prompted Kevin Beiser - promote awareness of global warming,” says Staff Writer SDUSD Board Vice President- in the Clubs? club president Emily Andrey. “We’re global to agree to start a committee Recently, the issue of race By Ana Gimber citizens and it’s time we take a greater inter- designed to incorporate the has been made the top prior- Staff Writer est in the global community.” principles of diversity when ity for San Diego schools. The La Jolla High is home to a grand total of 75 clubs Another popular and long existing club is hiring employees in the dis- San Diego Unified School Dis- this year. There is a club to meet most anyone’s Irish Club. Connor Hallman and Tristan trict. trict wants to diversify its work interest. Of the 75 clubs there are 14 academics- Saeed are co-club presidents. Tristan ex- According to the article force and advocate acceptance related clubs, 10 Language/Culture clubs, 9 Art/ plained that every year Irish club raises mon- above, there are currently in the schools of San Diego. Performing Arts related clubs, 9 Special Interest/ ey to benefit Peace Players International, an 133,000 students enrolled in According to the article pub- Hobby clubs, 8 Athletic clubs, and 3 Religious/ organization that helps deal with conflicts district schools, and of those lished in the UT, “S.D. Uni- faith based clubs. The largest number of clubs (a between Catholics and Protestants in Ire- 133,000, forty-six percent are fied Doing Its Homework on whopping 16) are Service Based clubs. land. “They play sports together. It’s finding Hispanic, twenty-four per- Diversity Issues,” the race is- Each club meets weekly and is actively plan- mutual similarities.” cent are White, ten percent are sue started when school board ning future activities. A few clubs have already There are also some unique special in- Black, five percent are Filipino, trustee Marne Foster inquired had an activity or held an event. The Robotics terest clubs. A few of the most interesting five percent are Indo-Chinese, about the lack of diversity of club has competed in an event and is awaiting clubs are the Pokémon club, and the Punk and three percent are Asians. employees in management word about robot requirements for their next Rock Pizza club. Both clubs highly encour- The district members hope under Superintendent Cindy competition. “We don’t know what this year’s age people to join. Paul Vickery, President that its attempts to diversify the Marten, who is responsible [criteria] will be but some examples from the of Pokémon club, says “Come by sometime district also promote tolerance for appointing approximately past have been robots that have to throw Fris- and play some Pokémon and have some amongst the different racial sixty principals and vice prin- bees into goals, robots have to throw fast balls, fun.” And if you are hungry, you might drop denominations. When asked cipals along with managers in and robots that have to manipulate objects on in on the Punk Rock Pizza club. Skip Mc- about the new hiring policy the district, all of whom did the field,” says club president, Fransisco Mac- Cullough says ”We’ve [already] eaten a lot of promoting diversity, Assembly not reflect the diversity of the agno. pizza and listened to a lot of punk rock mu- woman Shirley Weber, the first district. The lack of diver- Another club, The Model UN club, has upcom- sic.” continued on page 10... Hey Vikes! November is a time for giving back so November 8 until the 21 we will be having a canned food drive ben- efitting the San Diego Food Bank! Make sure to bring in your canned goods to your second period class. The SPIRIT class that has collected the largest weight compared to class size will be treated to some goodies. We will also be having a Jean Drive. Huge bins will be located around school until November 8th so you can donate your old jeans. This drive is run by LJHS graduate Jessica Zuniga who is donating the jeans to be made into hous- ing insulation! Lastly, Powderpuff is on November 21 during 5th period. Make sure to support your class! GO VIKES! UPDATE Sydney Moses ASB President 2 Hi-Ti d e OPINIONS November 1, 2013 The La Jolla High School Hi-Tide Editors-in-Chief JUST Laura Derickson ABC’s SAT’s Amanda Menas to When does worrying about college become too much? ONE News Editors By Misha Kabbage Ben Allen who have gotten by just fine aren’t like the twenty kids or so Staff Writer without it. who have been in SAT prep since WEEK? Lilly Glenister “Graduating” elementary College is a marvelous learn- freshman year. It is wise to get a By Tristan Saeed Opinions Editor school is supposed to symbol- ing experience, but 99 out of good start your junior year, but Staff Writer ize growing up. Getting lock- Hannah Orr 100 colleges could care less from personal experience, one ers, having six different classes about your middle school tran- can do just fine without the help Lately, La Jolla High Features Editor a day, sharing the hallways scripts. The pressure should be of thousand dollar SAT tutoring. School’s ASB has been Katie Allen with the “big kids”: these are put on once a student is in high Managing your time effectively scheduling weeks for cer- all exciting things to a con- school and really working for as a junior can be extremely tain things. The week of Student Focus Editor tent little sixth grader. Most their future. Sure, students at nerve-wracking with the end- the 23rd through the 27th Mae Goodjohn preteens wouldn’t add college any age should be encouraged less pressure that peers, parents, of September was Anti-Bul- prep to their list of exhila- lying week, and the week of Sports Editor to get good grades, be involved and everyone surrounding you rating experiences in middle in extracurriculars, and try will put on you. But that pres- the 21st through the 25 of Izzie Melvin school. The pressure for the their best; however, planting sure is avoidable. Getting a col- October was Cancer Aware- A&E Editor future that is put on students the thought of college in kids’ lege counselor, looking into free ness Week. Five whole days Zoe Hildebrand at such a young age is grow- minds too early will give them SAT prep courses that are simple dedicated to a cause – but is ing with each generation, and the wrong idea, and possibly and online, and constantly stay- that really enough? Media Editor making lives more stressful by false hopes. ing active and alert by attending Are we supposed to be Ali Davallou the minute. Students need to be intro- college visits are all ways to pre- outspoken advocates of ac- Just 10 to 15 years ago, sixth duced to this concept once they vent and ease stress. ceptance and reaching out Business Manager graders were not preoccupied are mentally ready to handle If you are a struggling student to others from Monday to Jordan Bowman by the thought of GPA’s, and and understand what college just crushed by the pressure of Friday, then return to our extracurriculars that would Webmaster really is, as well as know the school, stop what you’re doing. usual cliquey selves come make them look more appeal- Saturday morning? Like- Ryan Robson reality of it all. In several other Take a deep breath, relax, and ing to colleges. Sixth grad- countries such as Sweden, col- focus. Despite the unnecessary wise, are we supposed to be Copy Editors ers were the frightened but lege is not only free, but also burden everyone puts upon you, conscious of cancer and its Lilly Grossman carefree kids they were sup- available to people with all if you work your best, challenge effects on the lives of oth- posed to be. Now, those kids’ Taylor Mohrhardt kinds of learning levels. Pay- yourself to where your work is ers for five days, and then conversations consist of ideas ing thousands of dollars a year difficult, but not impossible. The forget all about it until the Comprehensive Editors like, “Should I take this class? for an education is not some- future your parents, teachers, same week next year? Trevor Menders It would look good on college thing a preteen should worry and society have set up for you It’s not the message of Taylor Osman applications,” and “If I start about. Everyone should be the is something anyone can reach. these campaigns that I take playing this sport now, maybe issue with, but rather the Advisor best they can be, but college College is an opportunity to it’ll help me get into college.” is a painful and deteriorating find yourself and learn to be the methods that they use. Bul- Jim Essex No eleven-or-twelve year old process, and it is often mis- person you would like to be. It lying and cancer are both Staff Writers should be worrying about construed. Forcing challenges is not a prompting to drown serious issues that people Creekstar Allan things like this. If you are elev- upon yourself, like taking too yourself in stress that won’t even should be aware of at all Lana Bass en or twelve, enjoy the sim- times, not just for one week. Liliana Becerril many APs and being the per- get you into the school you want Nicolette Bodine plicity and joys of the age, not fect child, won’t necessarily get to attend. The point is, keep up If the suicide prevention Rachel Carroll down which path you should you into your dream school. with your schoolwork, concen- hotline or the Susan G. Ko- Jeanine Erikat direct your life in. men foundation were only Sara Espinosa You should only push yourself trate on what you want (at the Jake Foerster With such ideas in their enough to be challenged, not right age), and achieve all your available to help victims Camille Furby heads at such young ages, it tortured. Students nowadays wildest dreams because you of bullying and cancer re- Ana Gimber is no wonder students are Misha Kabbage start preparing for the SAT earned it, not because you spent spectively for just one week Zen Kelly seen cramming homework in before they even know what it four years with no life, learning a year, then their effects Lilian Kennedy at the last minute, sweating is, and fill their schedules with every mathematical formula in would be nearly negligible. Jilian Kopp Maya Lakshman through their shirts over tests, the hardest courses that they the world and which chemicals Clubs like VACHI provide Ilana Larry and constantly pushing them- can, which is not the road to to mix for an explosion. The Py- a better way to deal with Shane Lynch selves past their limits. There these problems by meeting Skip McCullough success. thagorean Theorem is not going Georgie Morris is no doubt that college is an Another key point to students to teach you how to pay bills and on a weekly basis through- Carly Neville important aspect of life, how- who are already in high school earn a living: diligence and lack out the year, not just for five Sara Perez ever there are tons of people days. Marissa Petch is to not be too worried if you of pressure and stress will. 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When try- WHAT IT MEANS: Evil WHAT IT MEANS: As if by posite of what is expected duced without written permission. ing to make a point, stick to November 1, 2013 Hi-Ti d e 3 GenerationOPINIONS Y Millenials in the Media Babes of By Sara Espinosa 1960’s and the early 1980’s) students don’t even stand a Staff Writer expect us to fix them. Instead chance at getting into college. After flashy headbands and of just stating the humiliating No college equals no experi- Wrath disco balls, after punk rock facts about Millennials, let’s ence and therefore, no job. music and MTV, came the first look at the reason behind According to an Adecco sur- Nine LJHS girls with an outlook on society that’s generation that has claimed them. vey, 58% of hiring managers getting bleaker by the minute... to have changed the world: Millennials have inherited are not planning on hiring a Generation Y. Also called Mil- many of the world problems college graduate. Why? They lennials or “Millies,” kids born that Generation X caused, from have no experience. How are between the early 1980’s and the terrorist attacks of 2001 to students supposed to get ex- Seven Sexist early 2000’s will become the the global recession of 2009. perience if they can’t get a job? new leaders of the world, or Ever since 2001, there have been And thinking bigger, how are Scandals so society believes. Millenni- economic issues that complete- Millennials supposed to fix als are mostly characterized for ly changed the way the world an economy that was already By Laura Derickson fers to the female gender as being technology whizzes and works. The war in Afghanistan, broken before they were even Editor-in-Chief “bitches,” and that’s when “artsy kids.” But just as how the national debt, Wall Street, born? they are being nice. The oth- they have been praised for the the failing stock market, and The media has branded er names by which they re- new talents that they are bring- nuclear weapons are just a few Millennials as being the de- Apparently, sexism is alive fer to women are words we ing forth, they have also been of the issues that Generation Y ception of society, but how and well in the 2013-2014 aren’t allowed to print in the put down by society and have has to now handle. long is it going to last? What school year. Our top list of Hi-Tide. been called a deception by the Many of the concerns re- is it going to take to open their recent examples comes from 5. On October 11, 2013, world. garding Millennials nowadays eyes and make them see that around the world, Califor- The Ernie Award for most Lately, the global media are related to education and they are the reason why we are nia, and even San Diego City sexist statement was present- has attacked Generation Y in unemployment. Why are stu- the way we are? There are high Hall. Hopefully, by calling ed to the students of Sydney many ways. According to The dents coming back home after expectations when it comes attention to the issues pre- University’s Welsey College Huffington Post, 21.6 million spending thousands of dollars to Millennials. People expect sented, we can encourage for the statement “it’s not Millennials were living at their on an education that would not Generation Y to magically our generation to change for rape if it’s my birthday.” The parents’ home in 2012, while pay the bills? Unemployment is make the world a better place 16.3 million were unemployed. very common in the middle- and sing happy songs in the A popular button at the recent The media has taken the task class. Twenty years ago one process, but it’s going to take of recording every failure and could get a well-paid job with more than a decade to fix the California Republican conven- bad actions that Generation Y little or no experience, but to- mess that has been left for the is making. They judge young day students have to work their Millies. The only thing left to tion read: “KFC Hilary Special- people as if they never made butts off to end up working at do is to keep progressing, turn mistakes themselves. The truth McDonald’s or, if one is lucky, a blind eye towards criticism, two fat thighs, two small breasts is that Generation X has left being the manager at McDon- and prove everybody wrong. many loose ends that have not ald’s. We may be Generation Y but . . .left wing.” been resolved yet, and the Gen Tuition at many colleges we have a future ahead of us, a X-ers (born from the early has become so high that some very bright future. the better, one conversation statement was printed and at a time. distributed to approximately 1. A popular button at the 100 newly arriving students. recent California Republican 6. On October 9, 2013, Treating Animals convention read: “KFC Hi- French MP Phillipe Le Ray lary Special-two fat thighs, was fired and reprimanded Humanely two small breasts . . .left after he “made chicken noises wing.” in derogatory gesture during By Kaitlin Wheeler and attacked them. It was then less inhumane place, every 2. San Diego’s former May- National Assembly speech Staff Writer shot and killed by a police of- employee who is involved or, Bob Filner resigned on by Veronique Massonneau.” ficer. This decision to kill the with the animals, especially August 30, 2013 amid allega- Apparently “chicken noises” In Hammurabi’s Code, the tiger was inhumane. zookeepers, must make an ef- tions of sexual harassment are the French version of law an “eye for an eye” made If an animal is being both- fort to create safer, more reli- that included telling a staffer American “cat calls.” sure to enforce fairness and ered, it is going to react in some able cages and take greater she should work “without her 7. On October 8, 2013, the safety in the community. Many way, maybe even violently. The caution when they are around Phi Psi Fraternity at Swarth- years later, Mahatma Gandhi two people were provoking the these animals. They must be noticed how this law was not tiger, so the tiger reacted in a trained to do this because it “... [the] degradation of logical, and stated, “an eye violent fashion to stop them will prevent zoos from being for an eye only ends up mak- from their antagonizing ac- forced to put down dangerous women is not a topic to be ing the whole world blind.” If tions. The tiger did harm them, animals. Also, visitors com- this is true, then we should not but he acted as any other wild ing to the zoo must treat all taken lightly.” enforce this rule on animals, animal would. He had all the the animals with respect. This including those at the zoo. By reason to strike. motive needs to be enforced panties on,” inappropriate more College came under doing so, it will protect many Nobody should be allowed to to save humans and animals hugging, breast and buttock fire when it was revealed species in the zoo from the risk antagonize wild animals at the from dying. grabbing and forced French that their recruitment fly- of dying. zoo, especially the ones that can If zoos start killing animals kissing. Filner initially re- ers contained pornographic Just last week, The Huffington bring the most harm if they are that don’t deserve to die, then sponded to the allegations photos of naked women. As Post reported that a zookeeper let loose. Many of the animals they aren’t serving their main by stating, “I am misunder- of this publication of the Hi- was trampled and killed by an inhabiting zoos are danger- purpose. Their main purpose stood.” Tide, we are unaware of any elephant at the Missouri Zoo. ous because they are wild ani- is to educate the public about 3. September 2013, Busi- disciplinary action or com- The zoo did not put the animal mals. People would not harrass the various species of the ani- ness Insider’s Chief Technol- ment by the Fraternity. down because the elephant animals in the wild, so people mal kingdom and to make an ogy Insider was fired after Though the above examples was not intentionally trying should not have the desire to effort to save endangered spe- a series of sexist and racist above are comical, degrada- to harm the man. In other in- annoy animals inhabiting the cies. We can’t have zoos be- tweets that included: “Not on tion of women is not a top- stances though, this act of fair- zoo. They should not be treat- ing a dangerous place; they a list of influential people? ic to be taken lightly. The ness has not been the overrul- ed with such cruelty. Nobody must be kept as a place where Whine that it didn’t include “Babes of Wrath” of the Hi- ing force. should have the right to ever people can observe and learn enough women and maybe Tide strongly condemn the According to the SF Gate, bother an animal just because about their favorite animals, they’ll lower the bar for you. actions listed above, and en- at the San Francisco Zoo, two it is locked behind a cage where not one where their favorite #femaleprivilege.” courage the chauvinists of people started harassing a tiger. it can supposedly not escape. animals die when they are, in 4. The new reality show the world to grow up, and The tiger escaped his enclosure To make the zoo a safer and fact, innocent. “Big Brother” routinely re- get a clue. 4 Hi-Tide FEATURES November 1, 2013 Are You Cuckoo for Lulu?

Game, Set, Match! La Jolla Varsity doubles partners Colleen Mellinger (left) and Taylor Mohrhardt (right), seniors, sport match- ing Lululemon uniforms, along with the entire Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team. By Lilly Grossman Lulu all of a sudden? of a powerful life of possi- popular. Copy Editor After being founded in 1998 bilities. As of October 2012, The company is probably by Chip Wilson, the compa- there are 201 stores across the best known for its signature Remember that time not too ny’s first real store opened two United States, Canada, Aus- black yoga pants. In March long ago when everyone was years later in November of tralia, and New Zealand with 2013, Lululemon recalled a wearing Juicy Couture velour 2000. The store, located in the a total of 2,861 employees. large number of these specific hoodies and sweatpants? “Oh beach area of Vancouver, Brit- Although there is no offi- pants. The reason: they were my gosh, that’s SO 2008!” In- ish Columbia called Kitsilano, cial new marketing strategy unintentionally see-through. deed it is. Nowadays, it’s all became the staple for a multi- that was created in the past The recall amounted to ap- about Lululemon Athletica million dollar company. Lu- few years, Lululemon did proximately 17% of all their yoga pants. Surprisingly, Lu- lulemon strives to teach and distribute some of its stores’ women’s yoga pants sold in lulemon Athletica (more discuss the physical benefits of reusable bags during the Van- stores. A devastating hit to commonly known as simply healthy living from yoga and couver Olympics in Febru- earnings and reputation re- “Lululemon” or “Lulu”) is not running to diet and cycling. ary 2010. Coincidentally, that sulted in the departure of the a new franchise. So what’s The company also strives to is also about the same time franchise’s Chief Product Of- with all the woo-hoo about highlight the mental aspects that Lululemon started being ficer, Sheree Waterson. Then, in June 2013, Christine Day (the CEO) announced she’d be “Oh my gosh, that’s SO 2008!” leaving the company as soon as a replacement was hired. Volunteer Opportunities Everything you need to know to help people out of the L goodness of your heart . . . or for college applications We Lucy By Marissa Petch invited to a group interview The Hi-Tide presents our new anonymous advice column! Staff Writer to review your skills, after that you will have to go through Submit your own questions to Room 501 or at Volunteering is a great way to orientation and training, and [email protected] for a chance to see you question here, answered by our not only have a fun experience lastly you will be ready to vol- very own adivce columinist, Lucy. and meet inspiring people, but unteer. it also looks good for colleges Another opportunity is right and future jobs. If you have an around the corner with the up- Dear Students of La Jolla High School, opportunity to volunteer, defi- coming holiday. Thanksgiving nitely participate in it and if offers many jobs to help others. In lieu of the many questions I have received this past month for our We Love Lucy col- you enjoy it, make it a routine. Last but not least, you can umn, I have decided to write a column on a more important issue that is on everybody’s Volunteering benefits you and volunteer at the 2013 Electric mind: the incident that occurred Saturday night, October 26, 2013 which involved many of the people around you. Get- Run San Diego. The entire our friends. ting involved helps you gain course and location is lit up As recent news reports stated, there was a roll over vehicle accident involving approxi- leadership skills, get to know a with neon lights. The steps to mately thirteen of our fellow classmates. Instead of focusing on the right and wrong, the community, and make an im- volunteer or get involved are good the bad, and what may or may not have happened, I would like to mention what is not pact. just to fill out an application stated in the news: the compassion that seems to be more noticeable amongst us. Some volunteer opportuni- and pay a certain fee. To finish Over the last recent days I have seen the greatest of compassion and empathy that many ties that are coming up are off the race you’re greeted with of us students do not normally display. Taking the time to visit those who were injured, promoted right here by La Jol- a small concert and gifts to end a heightened awareness in regards to safety, lending a helping hand, and appreciating the la High School’s Interact Club. a fun and exciting marathon. value of life, which could be changed in an instant are examples of noticeable changes on To get involved, go to the club’s Volunteer opportunities are our campus. It is unfortunate that an incident such as this has to bring out these character- meetings and see what the up- a great way to get to know istics hidden in all of us. How fortunate it would be if we could hold ourselves to these high coming events are. a community and others, standards of compassion on a daily basis. Other opportunities outside through helping people and of school include helping out yourself. If a volunteering op- “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity at the San Diego Humane So- portunity comes along, make ciety. The steps to volunteer at sure to join; you will not regret cannot survive.” the Humane Society are sim- it and it will make a huge im- Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness ple: first fill out the required pact on the community and Love, application, then you will get your inner-self. Lucy November 1, 2013 Hi-Tide 5 FEATURES By Nicolette Bodine Photos courtesy of Nicolette Bodine Thanks, Staff Writer LJHS Students LJHS students share what they’re most looking forward to this Thanksgiving break

Delaney Foerster, junior: Weston Clark, junior: “This year for Thanksgiving I am staying “On Thanksgiving I will probably be at at home with my family. My aunt and home eating turkey and pie. If there is uncle are probably coming over to our a football game on, we will probably be house for dinner. A rule we have at our watching it.” house is if you don’t cook, than you are in charge of cleaning.”

Max Snook, senior: “I don’t really know our Thanksgiving plans yet, but we usually go to my uncle’s house with the rest of my mom’s family. A tradition we have is to stick a branch into a pot and add leafs to represent the things we are thankful for.”

Cienna Miesfield, senior: “On Thanksgiving, I will probably just go to my grandma’s house, who lives here, and have a huge dinner. My favorite Thanksgiving food is mashed potatoes. Every year we have a theme that is always a certain color, such as blue, and we all dress in that color. We also go to the beach and take family pictures.” Miguel Vargas, freshman: “On Thanksgiving, my family is going to come over for a big dinner and watch Ava Manna, sophomore: a movie. We hold dinner at our house every year, so all of Thanksgiving Day is “For Thanksgiving, my family is hosting Brian Trujillo, sophomore: prepping for our guests.” a huge dinner where my family cooks “I plan to sleep in late, but then go to the half of the food and our neighbors are Natalie Valle, freshman: store when I wake up to get food for the cooking the other half. Our friends from “My Thanksgiving plans include helping my mom prepare the turkey for dinner, night. My family celebrates with a party Northern California are also coming and saving my money for Black Friday. I am looking forward to spending Thanks- with a DJ and lights. We also stay up very over. After dinner, we usually play a cou- giving with my family.” late, until around three in the morning.” ple games of charades.” Back To The Future

By Camille Furby Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Camille Furby

Established in 1922, La Jolla terviewed Coach King who is a where the new ones are,” the Lois Perkins theatre is new and had a big impact because High School has been around La Jolla High graduate of 1981. says King as she remem- and beautiful, but the girls we now have many more girls’ for over ninety-one years and “I know the trees around the se- bered characteristics of the and boys lockers seem the sports and athletes.” has been through many chang- nior benches and the main office school from when she used same and back then we called After twenty years, La Jolla es along the way. quad have gotten huge… and the to attend. the small gym and lower field High has grown into what it is Since some of our faculty paint is thicker on the benches! I “I took Psychology in the the girls’ gym and girls’ field. today, but many things are still members at LJHS are alumni love seeing the old buildings and 300’s and Law was one of my Title IX went into effect just the same even from the 1970’s! members themselves, we in- hallways, but miss the open space favorite classes. Of course as I was entering high school, What changes are coming? 6 Hi-Tide November 1, 2013 November 1, 2013 Hi-Tide 7 By Jillian Kopp STUDENT FOCUS Fall Recipe: Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake Staff Writer The Conjuring: The truth behind the horror Ingredients: Directions: until center is almost set. HALLOWEEN SURVEY Original recipe makes 8 serv- Preheat oven to 325 de- Allow to cool, then refrig- 1. Which Halloween costume is the scar- 5. What do you do on Halloween? By Tony Rivas same question repeatedly, ings grees F (165 degrees C). erate for 3 hours or over- iest? Trick-or-treat 45% Staff Writer is The Conjuring exactly -2 (8 ounce) packages In a large bowl, combine night. Cover with whipped Pass out candy 13% how it happened? Is it true? Vampire 2% These are the results of a survey that some La Jolla High students took last week. With its hefty earning of In Andrea’s Words, “The cream cheese, softened cream cheese, sugar and topping before serving. Zombie 8% Watch scary movies 15% -1/2 cup white sugar http://allrecipes.com/Recipe $41.5 million (Mental_ Conjuring is essentially vanilla. Beat until smooth. Scream Mask 11% Go to a haunted house 18% -1/2 teaspoon vanilla ex- Blend in eggs one at a floss.com), James Wan’s true. There are elements of Crazy lumberjack 13% Nothing 10% paranormal thriller was the tract time. Remove 1 cup of 6. Which is your favorite Halloween fiction in it, however, for the -2 eggs batter and spread into bot- Insane hospital patients 67% summer hit of 2012- a fear most part, in broad, sweep- 2. Which Halloween Costume is the activity? no doubt claimed by it’s -1 (9 inch) prepared gra- tom of crust; set aside. ing strokes, it captures the premiere poster: “based ham cracker crust Add pumpkin, cinnamon, most provocative? Carving pumpkins 23% true elements of what we on the true case files of -1/2 cup pumpkin puree cloves and nutmeg to the Haunted Houses 25% endured for ten years in Nurse 37% the Warrens” (USA Today. -1/2 teaspoon ground cin- remaining batter and stir this farmhouse” (from an Cat 14% Scary Movies 13% com). namon gently until well blended. interview with CBS on July Preppy girl 23% Trick-or-treating 18% Ed and Lorraine Warren -1 pinch ground cloves Carefully spread over the 27, 2013). Photo courtesy of Mae Goodjohn Police officer 17% Dressing up 21% are paranormal investi- -1 pinch ground nutmeg As the Warrens pains- batter in the crust. 7. Which superstitions do you believe gators who have helped -1/2 cup frozen whipped Fairy 6% takingly detailed, “this in- Bake in preheated oven 3. Which Halloween Costume takes the in? solve over 10,000 cases topping, thawed volved haunting, the per- for 35 to 40 minutes, or that have to do with any- least time to prepare? Breaking a mirror 23% manent stench of rotting By Brooks Whitney thing paranormal. Of the Black cats 15% flesh and angry spirits who Staff Writer Nerd 36% 10,000-plus hauntings arrived, admirably punctu- Friday the 13th 32% Costumes Hippie 6% they chronicled, their most ally, at 3:15am every morn- Cat 27% Walking under a ladder 13% notorious was that of the ing to levitate beds. Luckily, A person’s choice of Halloween costume can represent the type of person they are. Professional Athlete 28% Opening an umbrella inside 18% 1971 case with Roger and no permanent harm was Our costume choices are not random, even if we think so. Although one might think 8. Do you believe in ghosts? Carolyn Perron. Roger and done”(from an interview in their mask hides them, it’s not entirely true. Even though time management and cost Princess 2% 4. Which is your favorite type of Carolyn Perron were the 1971). factors in, when a person chooses a costume, they live in a fantasy. When people Yes 49% northeastern couple from The real Perrons were pick their costumes they show people their inner self, or how they want to be per- Halloween treat? No 51% 9. Favorite Halloween song? New Jersey, who in 1971 also present at the filming ceived, which is usually the total opposite of who they really are. Carmel Apple moved into a colonial farm- of the movie, certifying that For example, a weak insecure guy might chose to be The Hulk or Superman for Candy Corn Thriller 44% house in Rhode Island with all is properly told the way Halloween to show people how he wants to be perceived. Most commonly, teenage 18% Monster Mash 26% their five daughter: Andrea, the story really happened. girls have been known to dress in some sort of seductive way, such as: a scandalous 22% Ghostbusters 30% Nancy, Christine, Cindy, and It is hard to deny that The nurse, feisty kitty, or French maid. This shows how these girls are seeking attention Writer Staff Kennedy By Lily April, only to later find out Carmel Apple 10. Do you consider yourself too ma- Conjuring hasn’t made ev- and really want people to notice them. However, some people stereotype others and that the house was “pos- Lollipops ture/old for Halloween? eryone shiver in fright, but assume things about people, just like in everyday life. Someone might think one per- sessed.” Andrea Perron, what most can say about Yes 11% son would be a seductive character because they “stand out” or “get attention,” but 15% the eldest of the daugh- the movie is that it has def- for numerous occasions it can be quite the opposite. The most popular girl in school No 89% ters, remembers her expe- initely brought nightmares might want to be a panda or something totally different from what you’d expect. rience in the house clearly. to all those who have seen Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Bread Many have asked her the the horrifying film. Arachnophobia, the fear of 35% 10% spiders, appears more often LJHS IN COSTUMES Drawings courtesy of Kaitlin Wheeler Fears: in women then men Girls vs. Guys about.com By Lauren Roberts 6.3 million people in La Jolla Hauntings Staff Writer the world are diag- in 2005 a poll was taken that showed nosed with a phobia Jeanine Erikat that the top 3 fears from teenagers were: er two young men, who ten by mothers and fa- statisticbrain.com Staff Writer Terrorist attacks, Spiders, and Death were known for throwing thers of World War I sol- Since La Jolla is known wild parties. A few years diers, it was found that http://science.howstuffworks.com as “the Jewel of the Pa- back at 3 a.m. on June 6, many parents were awo- Four different guys, one in the pupil of his eye once cific,” we tend to forget 2004, the 60th anniver- ken in the night with ap- from each grade level and ever since then I have about the ghost stories sary of D-day, a guest in parition sightings of their was asked the question been scared of bees.” here in La Jolla. room 144 awoke hearing sons that were away at “what is your greatest Traumatic experienc- The Grande Colonial, heavy footsteps outside war, then the very next fear?” Answers ranged es often trigger fears on prospect Street is a her room, several people morning they received a from very vague to very amongst humans. Some magnificent hotel built ran stomping in each report that their son had specific. people simply claim they in 1913. With its long step and a door was died. To begin, freshman Noah don’t have fears. Junior lasting history, there repeatedly slammed. Another paranormal Brown said, “Being sent Rudy Cesena says he has are bound to be ghost When the guest checked encounter here is that to a boarding school and no fears at all. stories. There have outside her room, there the owner of the Brock- release on my 18th birth- Freshman Katya Strom been repeated reports was nothing to be seen. ton Villa Restaurant on day with no education, said her biggest fear is of ghost encounters in She realized it was from Coast Boulevard has home, or money.” This spiders. the North Annex rooms, the meeting room, called said she has seen items well-thought-out fear Sophomore Lexi Atwell above the bakery. Peo- the staff, but was told disappear and reappear compared to sophomore said “Underachieving.” ple still claim to hear loud there was no late-night later in strange places. Gavin Heap’s simple With all the pressure to do voices, heavy footsteps, meeting. This meeting Megan Heine, the owner, stated in answer “missing well in school these days, people running down the room was the Sun Room, believes it is the lingering a meal”. this is a realistic fear for stairs, and doors swing- which sixty years ago spirit of Dr. Rhodes, sec- Discussing fears with se- high school kids. ing open and closed for was used as a tempo- ond owner of a home in nior Demarco Bland went When asked this ques- no reason, even after rary barracks for single which the Brockton Villa hand in hand with the in- tion, senior Danielle Col- bakery hours have long servicemen during World now resides. Dr. Rhodes tro paragraph; he said he lins said, “Dying, I honest- been closed. It is said War II. died in a boating acci- was afraid of being stung ly don’t really know.” that the bakery was Apart from the Grande dent and Heine believes by a bee for the first time. Junior Tabby Lewis im- once two apartments. Colonial Hotel, there are this is the most probable When asked why, he re- mediately replied “I have In one lived two young also haunting war tales. explanation of these dis- plied, “ My dad got stung a fear of heights”. Photo courtesy of Mae Goodjohn & Creekstar Allan women, and in the oth- After finding letters writ- appearing acts. 8 Hi-Tide SPORTS November 1, 2013 Photo courtesy of Shane Lynch just keep swimming By Shane Lynch explore, including coral reefs, kelp forests, Staff Writer and shipwrecks. Each location present- “From birth, man carries the weight of ing a unique experience, divers might be gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to lucky enough to run into sharks, rays, sea Earth. But man has only to sink beneath lions, and more while diving, the surface and he is free.” Jacques Cous- Every dive has something new to offer, teau, a great oceanographer, perfectly cap- as opposed to most sports where you es- tured the essence of scuba diving, an in- sentially repeat the same action over and credibly unique and exciting activity. over. Scuba was first made accessible to the GoPro cameras have also made under- public with the release of the “Aqualung” water photography and video accessible to breathing apparatus in 1943, and has since many people, adding a new aspect to the evolved to become a very popular activity experience for those who are interested in around the world. documenting their dives. Modern technology has made diving Learning to dive is a simple process, and much easier to learn, and the equipment usually only involves a few classroom ses- is significantly cheaper than it has been. sions followed by several dives in a swim- Classes are now offered to teach people the ming pool, and ultimately, the ocean. Dive basics, with many dive shops in La Jolla gear becomes easy to use after your first and around the world offering certifica- couple of pool dives, and you eventu- tion courses. ally learn to perfect your movement and In addition to the availability of classes, breathing. the coastline of San Diego and the sur- “Ocean Enterprises” in San Diego is a rounding islands are filled with kelp for- great place to get certified, offering many ests and diverse marine life which are ideal types of courses as well as all the equip- conditions for diving. ment you need to dive. When the initial The appeal of scuba diving is to expe- Open Water course is complete, you’re rience a feeling of weightlessness and ex- able to start going on dive boats, which hilaration while hovering underwater and take you to better sites than those you can to observe the nature surrounding you. reach on your own. There are many types of environments to Hopefully people start to discover the beauty and joy of scuba diving. using noise machines, which utes everyday: This of course put out a steady hum, and is easy on your days with prac- drown out other surrounding tice, but on your rest days you sounds. should try and still do at least ATHLETEHelpful ideas to keep athletes ready for game day, practice, andTIPS every moment inbetween. 3. Maintain a regular sleep 30 minutes of easy physical schedule: Try to go to bed and activity to get a better night By Rachel Carroll said that student athletes who ture is 65-68 degrees. Every- wake up at the same time ev- sleep. Staff Writer sleep eight or more hours a body is different, so you may eryday. 6. Don’t eat or drink too night are 68% less likely to get need to experiment to find All athletes want to do their 4. Limit your Caffeine:You much before bedtime: Al- injured during sports. a temperature that suits you very best in competition, and want to limit your caffeine in- though you want to stay hy- The following tips are likely properly. sometimes the answer to hav- take in the daytime, especially drated during the day, don’t to help you get a better night 2. Keep it quiet: Make sure ing that extra edge against after 4:00. Caffeine can keep drink too much before head- sleep to help in your athletic you don’t go to sleep with your opponent is a good night you up at night and isn’t good ing off to bed. performance. your music on, and if you live sleep. to drink if you want to get a 7. Keep the room dark: This 1. Keep it cool: Most people on a busy street, then try us- A study from the Ameri- sufficient amount of sleep. means not only closing your sleep best when the tempera- ing earplugs. You can also try can Academy of Pediatrics 5. Exercise at least 30 min- windows, but all light. Upcoming A DayBy Mishain Kabbage thefor the day.Life Staff Writer At 7, when the rest of us Sports Events wake up, he drinks a protein Everyone wonders what At- shake and eats raw fruits and November 1 and 2 well does to stay fit, and the vegetables up through dinner. Mens’ Waterpolo Hi-Tide was lucky enough to He’ll eat a sandwich or salad Steve Pal Tournament (November 1 & 2) Womens’ Volleyball be able to sit down and talk to on occasion, but not too of- Redondo Power Classic (November 1 & 2) the muscled cancer survivor. ten. Throughout the day he Womens’ Field Hockey Atwell not only looks the drinks four bottles a special vs. Bishops (November 1, 3:15 p.m.) look, but walks the walk; he mixture of liquids packed Mens’ Football has won first place in a several with electrolytes. at Madison (November 1, 6:15 p.m.) marathons, including the in- After dinner and family famous Iron Man. time, Atwell goes to bed at Two or three days of the about 11 PM, and begins his week, Atwell will either surf cycle again at 2:15 AM. or stand-up paddle board for With a busy schedule like a couple of hours before com- this one, Atwell seems to ing home. never be at rest. However, he Once home, Atwell eats a does not let his routine affect full meal for dinner, typically his performance. No matter consisting of meat accom- when, no matter where, At- panied by rice. Once a week, well will find a way to work Atwell tries to eat some beef on his fitness. If you’re feel- for its iron, as he tends to be ing incredulous at this insane anemic, or iron-deficient.workout schedule, pause at However, throughout the day, the next homecoming dance. his meals are quite light. From Atwell is there, looking down 2:15 to 7:00 AM, he does not on the sweaty masses, ped- eat, but rather drinks liq- dling away on the stationary Photo courtesy of Creekstar Allan The Varsity football team took on Mission Bay last Friday, which uids to keep him hydrated bike. Artwork courtesy of Jordan Bowman was their last home game of the season. November 1, 2013 SPORTS Hi-Tide 9 Photos courtesy of Creekstar Allan Crucial Core By Rachel Carroll tects your back and improves lieve that plank is a good core Staff Writer posture. Many people think exercise. A plank is when you Most people believe that they only need to have strong hold your body up using your working out involves working abdominal muscles, but your elbows and your feet, while their arms, legs, chest, shoul- abdominal muscles are only keeping your back straight. ders, and abs. Most people do a small part of the core. Most Other excellent core exercises not understand the impor- importantly, for anyone that include medicine ball twists, tance of exercising the core. participates in sports, a strong and sit-ups on an exercise ball. Many people think that if core improves athletic perfor- Pushups are also an excellent they have good abs, then that mance. You may have strong exercise for your core. Many results in a good core, but this arms and strong legs, but with- people thing that pushups only is incorrect. out a strong core, you aren’t help the chest and arms, but So what exactly is the core? able to transfer your body’s when you do a pushup, you are A simple way to describe it power to your arms and legs. supporting your entire body LJHS cheerleaders supported the football team last Friday night. would be the trunk of your The power in virtually any ath- with your core. body. The core consists of letic movement such as run- It is very important to do muscles that stabilize your ning, jumping, throwing, and back exercises to strengthen spine, pelvis, and shoulders. kicking comes primarily from your core as well. These can Athletics vs. These may not be the muscles the center of your body, the include back extensions and By Izzie Melvin that people think of training, muscles. pull-ups. Body weight exer- Sports Editor Academics however, they are those that There are many beneficial cises work the core much more Mike Wykosky, one of La Jol- encouragement and acceptance are most important for ath- core exercises. Sit-ups are valu- than machine exercises, be- la High’s JV football coaches, of this idea evolving to targeting letic activity. able for the core, however they cause the core must stabilize voluntarily ran a crash course all student athletes, not strictly It is important to have a are not enough by themselves. the body, while a machine pro- for players who were looking football players. strong core because it pro- Many fitness instructors be- vides support. to get a start with SAT prepa- “From going from knowing Photos courtesy of Creekstar Allan ration. Wykosky’s goal was to nothing at all about the exam ensure that academics comes [SAT], to actually being able before athletics, “They are stu- to go in there and understand dent athletes. And student al- what they are going to see, I ways comes first, as a matter of think it did help out.” Wykosky’s fact they cannot be an athlete hour long crash course proved if they are not a student first.” to be very beneficial to many Over a dozen kids attended student athletes, and seems to this informational session. be developing into a longer, yet Wykosky stated, “It is some- supported, commitment than thing that I do hope to con- expected. The football ran onto the LJHS field as fans cheered them on for their senior game. tinue.” He also emphasized 10 Hi-Tide November 1, 2013 Mr. Lewis, who was hired NowNEWS that Mr. Soria and Mr. by the school this year and Lewis have been replaced, SDUSD DIVERSITY Out With taught statistics, geometry, their students must adjust ...continued from page 1 and algebra in room 908. to the policies and teaching black state legislator, said, “It and to encourage the student the New, When asked about how this strategies of their replace- makes a difference who’s in the body presidents who partici- has effected his job, Mr. Lewis ments. “It’s extremely unfair room making decisions about pate in this discussion to have said, “I can only speak for my for the students. It’s not fair these children when 80 per- further discussions in school In With situation, but now that I have that they have to wait almost cent of them are diverse. Put- with their peers concern- been replaced by a more ‘ex- two months for the district ting this in writing says to all ing this hotly debated issue. the Old perienced teacher’, I’m not to make a decision [of] this of us, this is what you will be When asked, ASB advisor Jo- By Jake Foerster guaranteed a new job in the magnitude” said Lewis. accountable for.” seph Cavaiola said, “If it’s a San Staff Writer district.” The general education teach- The district has also decided Diego Unified discussion then The San Diego Unified school According to the San Diego ers who are eligible will par- to hold a discussion in Novem- yeah we will. I don’t know if district is currently replacing Unified website, this process ticipate in the SDUSD BTSA ber, which is designed to pro- we will, but if we have to, we less experienced reachers with is necessary because there is Induction Program, a pro- mote tolerance amongst the will send our ASB president”. more experienced ones. limited space for teachers in gram that is designed to evalu- SDUSD schools. Student pres- This issue of diversity does This means that as of Mon- district schools, and the su- ate the credentials of teachers idents and civic leaders of high apply to La Jolla High School day, October 21, 2013, David perintendent is determined and where they could receive schools will deliberate issues because of our diverse student Soria and Russell Lewis, the to provide the best educa- jobs. Teachers in this pro- such as the publicized fatal body. According to the statis- least experienced teachers at tion possible with the limited gram must have their teaching shooting of Trayvon Martin, tics, approximately forty-three LJHS, were replaced by teach- teachers that can be hired. credential through the induc- and how to tolerate diversity. percent of the students who at- ers who have more experi- This means that teachers who tion program, and they must This discussion will also tend are Hispanic. ence. Teachers such as Mr. have recently gotten their first have teaching experience out- include participation of the However, the topic of toler- Soria and Mr. Lewis start their teaching jobs in the district side of substitute teaching. NAACP, the District Attor- ance has not been as extreme careers as student teachers are subject to being replaced Once these teachers clear the ney’s office, the Anti-Defama- here as it has been in other for experienced teachers by by teachers with more experi- BTSA, they then become gen- tion League, San Diego Urban schools. When asked about teaching one or two classes ence. eral education teachers, and League, and the city of San how the school handles di- before getting a permanent When asked his opinion of must have a contract offered Diego’s human relations com- versity, former LJHS prin- position. the new policy, Soria stated, to them before the school year mittee. ciple Dana Shelburne said, “I Mr. Soria taught a United “I really don’t like it because I to obtain a full time job. The students participating see plenty of diversity here at States history class and an enjoy school politics and edu- The BTSA program was im- in this discussion will argue La Jolla, as well as in gender.” economics class during fourth cation. I think these laws are plemented, because full time the influence of the media as When asked about how the and fifth period in rooms 308 outdated, and I feel the school teachers must have a contract well as the stand your ground faculty reflects this school’s and 309. Mr. Soria lost his job should decide which teachers with their respective schools. laws, which are laws that give diversity, interim principal last Monday. they keep or replace.” citizens rights to stand up for Carol Wahley said, “You can’t themselves if they need to. reassign staff (due to lack of di- The purpose of this gathering versity), but anytime you hire TROUBLE IN PARADISE: CAR THEFT AT LJHS is to promote tolerance for the someone, you search for a di- By Creekstar Allan and was looking for, Siperstein that this has been the first oc- students of all district schools, verse series of candidates.” Lindsey Young explained that the thief ap- currence of a break-in ever at Staff Writers peared to be casing the cars, the aquatic complex. RUSSIAN DISCRIMINATION Recent car burglaries at La looking for purses and other This information Fairley ...continued from page 1 this happened here, my views Jolla’s Coggan Aquatic Com- items lying out in the open shared with us sparked his would be to move yourself out on homosexuality would defi- plex have left many in disbe- that would be easy to grab. next comment, which was di- of a place like so, despite the nitely not change. And I don’t lief. Siperstein’s tips for how stu- rected to the students of La consequences. think the views of the Russian On the 16th of October, a dents and other pool-goers Jolla High: “If students who Junior Michael Gumina population have either.” man drove into the parking can help stop these break ins park, lets say, in front of the was shocked at the laws being Along with the law itself, the lot and suspiciously walked from happening include keep- pool… and they see people passed by Putin, and believes social ramifications will hurt around to every car, who… don’t look that no one should be treated the winter Olympics taking looking for exposed like they are go- with such brutality and abuse. place in Sochi, Russia. Blake purses and objects of ing to the pool or However, Gumina says, “I Skjellerup, a gay speed skat- value. are (suspiciously) don’t believe God created us er says he is going to wear a He then proceeded hanging out, we men to be with other men, but rainbow pin during the com- to grab a rock and would strongly they’re human beings too and I petition. He denies calling a pound at the win- suggest that they accept that.” boycott on the game, but he dows of two cars, begin to… get Junior Elizabeth Eckenrod is just wants people to speak up shattering them and descriptions of a strong advocate and support- about their opinion on the sit- driving off with what these people. er of the Gay rights movement. uation and call notice to it. was inside. License plates… She believes, “I think it’s pretty Photo courtesy of Misha Kabbage Luckily one of the that’s something sad that a country that has so cars had shatterproof people don’t pay long been oppressed cannot windows, leaving attention to.” quit the cycle. Putin has also the thief only able to Photo courtesy of Creekstar Allan He wants stu- laid piracy charges on Green- walk away with one dents to help stop peace peaceful protestors, so of the car’s belongings. ing belongings out of sight in crimes by eying suspicious be- it’s obvious this guy has some The Hi-Tide was lucky the car and keeping all valu- havior and taking affirmative problems. The bottom line enough to talk to the owner of ables on their person. action to help stop it, which is: the fact that in 2013 free one of the vehicles, Anna Sip- Vice Principle Fairley, who could be anything like writ- speech is being tampered with erstein, a receptionist at the was not at the scene when it ing down descriptions of the in a developed nation makes complex. “He hit my window occurred, stated to the Hi- car driven, or telling pool em- me sick.” seventeen times with a rock, Tide: “It was investigated by, ployees and make them aware Eckenrod also added her but my window didn’t shat- I believe, the SDPD and City of the situation. He hopes this feelings towards the possibil- ter… so he couldn’t get into School Police.” will help stop future break-ins ity of this ever being a part of my c ar.” He confirmed that the thief from happening. her life, where her beliefs were When asked what the thief has not yet been caught, and shot down and made illegal, “If November 1, 2013 A&E Hi-Tide 11 WREX THE HALLS By Shane Lynch starting a small music school By Lana Bass big cities in the US such as Bos- sic, from classic to punk. Their Staff Writer in Oahu where Johnson him- Staff Writer ton, New York, and Chicago. third studio Melophobia Acoustic songwriter Jack self teaches young kids how Vampire Weekend will also (the scientific name for a fear of ‘Tis the season for a rock fest! Johnson performed at the to play guitar. be performing. This New York music) was released in early Oc- 91X presents Wrex the Halls at Balboa Theater on October Many of his songs involve City based indie rock band tober, and has yet to be played Valley View Casino Center on 18th. Johnson was raised on small things from his life in will be playing old hits such as live. The band is currently on December 8, 2013. Local popu- the North Shore in Hawaii, Hawaii, with his family. For “A-Punk” and “The Kids Don’t tour in the US, and will play in lar radio station 91.1 is set to initially pursuing a career in instance, the song “If I Had Stand a Chance,” as well as Dublin, Manchester, and Lon- professional surfing before Eyes” was first created when host local groups, big American tracks from their new album, don after Wrex the Halls. shifting his attention to mu- his son pretended to be a bands and talent from across Modern Vampires of the City, English indie rock band Arc- sic. monster with two eyes on the the pond released in May 2013. Vampire tic Monkeys, are also set to After graduating high back of his head. “If it seems Headlining this year’s Wrex school, Johnson moved to like you’re playing around California to attend UC Santa and not practicing, that’s Barbara. It was during this when you know you really Cage the Elephant time that he became inter- love it,” said Johnson. ested in music; he majored in He is also an accomplished video and music production. filmmaker, having directed LINEUP: Alt-J After college, Jack returned and starred in three films in- to Hawaii, where he began cluding “Thicker than Water,” working on his debut album “,” Queens of the Stone Age Arctic Monkeys . The al- and “A Brokedown Melody.” bum was both a commercial It was exciting news that and critical success. Johnson Johnson would be play- went on to create a number ing San Diego. The concert Vampire Weekend The Silent Comedy of other successful , was overall a huge success; play this year. This indie rock/ including , Sleep the theater was packed with the Halls is an American rock Weekend is set to play in big post-punk revival band is cur- Through The Static, and In Be- cheering fans and there were band, Queens of the Stone music festivals in early 2014, rently on world tour, playing tween Dreams. no hitches in the perfor- Age. This eclectic rock band is such as Glastonbury in the most of their shows in Germa- Johnson’s musical style is of- mance. He played all of his known for hits such as “Go with UK, Roseland Ballroom Show ny, Spain, the UK, and the US. ten described as acoustic soft most popular songs including the Flow,” “Little Sister,” and in New York City, and Outside Their most recent album, AM, rock. Fans of his music often many of those, from his early “No One Knows.” This year, Lands in San Francisco. To top was released in early Septem- praise its soothing melodies albums including Fortunate they will be promoting their it off, Wrex the Halls will be the ber 2013, and features tracks while critics find it overly re- Fool, Middle Man, and Flake. new 2013 album Like Clock- last show they play until 2014. such as, “Do I Wanna Know?” petitive. Johnson himself is At the end of the night, John- work. Their world tour for the Cage the Elephant played at and “R U Mine?” The band will described as a very humble son thanked everyone for album kicks off November 3 in Wrex the Halls in 2011, and also play their classic hits, “I Bet and kind person, donating a coming out to support him Milan, Italy. They will play in they are back for more. Hailing You Look Good On the Dance large percentage of his musi- and promised he’d be back major cities across the world from Kentucky, they are known Floor,” and “Fake Tales of San cal profits to various charity soon with new songs. including Dublin, Amsterdam, for their wide range in rock mu- Francisco.” organizations, most notably London and Copenhagen, and

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Photo courtesy of Zoe Hildebrand By Lilly Glenister addictive quality to their mu- Call Me Fabulous.” The song been touring the US pro- interacted with the crowd and News Editor sic. At first, the songs catch is short and angst-y, but it moting their new album, and pranced around the stage while Straight out of Oakland, you off guard, but after one or gets to the point with Hunx last Friday, October 25 2013, still packing a punch with the California are Hunx and his two listens, you’re hooked. and Shannon’s loud, in-your- they made a stop in San Di- band’s abrasive and upbeat tunes. Punx, a controversial garage One of their singles from face screeches. ego for their West Coast tour. Shannon also demonstrated her band that came together in years past, “You Don’t Like The bay area band (but with The show was at the Irenic, a skills as a powerhouse singer 2008. Although the under- Rock ‘n’ Roll,” is the epitome Hunx now living in LA) has renovated church venue in when she took the lead with “You ground group has rotated of catchy. Its playful nature put out several records over North Park. Think You’re Tough.” line-ups over the years, it still gets you singing along with the years and on their most The band brought out a The audience went crazy for maintains its unique sound: lyrics like “I think you’ve recent label, Hardly Art, they medium sized crowd (in- the relatable band not only while sassy bubblegum rock and ga- sniffed too much glue/ You released their most cohesive cluding three of the Hi-Tide’s they were on stage, but also when rage punk all rolled into one. don’t like rock n’ roll and I compilation to date. editors), and the trio (along they finished their encore. Some The band is comprised of don’t like you.” However, if This second studio album with their occasional stand- of the fans were able to get pic- the flamboyant lead singer you look a bit deeper, the song for the band, entitled Street in guitarist) knew exactly tures with the artists, who were and guitarist Seth Bogart (aka does have a sort of serious un- Punk, is both rambunctious how to command the stage both gracious and down to Earth. Hunx), bassist and vocalist dertone, because really…who and aggressive, the makings and capture the attention of Whatever the music taste: rock, Shannon Shaw, and drummer doesn’t like rock ‘n’ roll? of a more-than-adequate the audience. punk, pop, or grunge, Hunx and Erin Emslie. The same goes for one of the mosh pit. Hunx, with his larger his Punx has something for ev- Hunx and his Punx have an band’s newer songs, “Don’t Hunx and his Punx have than life on stage persona, eryone. arable, and he never hits the club unless his companions are by his side. Sea of COrtez “My girls”: of course, Jon By Maya Lakshman ways Steinbeck explored. By iso- DON JON hits the club with a purpose, lating and layering this source Staff Writer Movie Preview to pick up girls and take them imagery, drawn from the vast back to his pristine pad and “Sea of Cortez,” a unique Scripps Oceanographic Collec- do what can’t be said in a collection of art made by tions, Montlack crafts a new tax- By Tristan Saeed that it remains in top shape. high school newspaper. Photographer Dana Mont- onomy of place. Staff Writer “My ride”: although there “My porn”: the pièce de ré- lack, consists of graphic ele- Montlack focuses on observ- are no scenes of Jon actually sistance of Jon’s life (and the ments, richly hued images ing the microcosms in her world “There’s only a few things caring for his car, it is always movie) is his extreme addic- and abstract biological speci- and herself which are revealed I really care about in life: my shown in immaculate condi- tion to pornography. mens. Working with micro enigmatically through the layers body, my pad, my ride, my tion, so one can gather that You may think that the en- lenses, Montlack makes the of her work. Montlack is drawn family, my church, my boys, he treats it as well as his afore- tire film is solely about some unseen visible in composi- by her senses, combined with my girls, my porn.” mentioned possessions. porn-addicted guido, but tions that convey both speci- her need to understand and see Joseph Gordon-Levitt is “My family”: as an Italian, a you’re wrong; only the first ficity and mystery. things at a deeper level. She has the writer, director, and main large part of Jon’s life is spent half is like that. While Jon Her newest body of work been working on hybridizing an- character of Don Jon, a mov- with his family; dinner table starts off only caring about directly references John imate objects which she narrows ie that follows a New Jersey conversations reveal his dif- his physique, abode, auto- Steinbeck’s The Log from the in, then distorts and magnifies bachelor as he lives his daily ferences with his father, and mobile, relatives, religion, Sea of Cortez. Steinbeck’s the image. She desires to delay book recounts his six-week time and view from the micro- life. Here’s a basic breakdown: his mother’s constant nagging cohorts, love-interests, and expedition through the Gulf scope’s edge. “My body”: Jon is a gym to acquire a girlfriend. adult films, his shallow life of California with marine bi- Her art is veiled, but still reveal- fanatic, working out on what “My church”: despite living gains depth after he meets an ologist Ed Ricketts. ing. To her, “each element I may would appear to be a daily a life of debauchery, Jon still older woman in a night class. Working collaboratively uncover is but one footprint in basis; bicep curls, pull-ups, has the grace to kneel before This romantic comedy is shoulder presses: you name it, essentially a chick-flick for with the scientists and staff the universe, one fragment of the God and ask for forgiveness members at UC San Diego’s pool of knowledge we call truth, he does it. guys, and would prove to be for the sins he commits ev- Scripps Institution of Ocean- within each fragment lies the “My pad”: Jon is a bit of a a good choice for anybody ery week; a list which never ography and Birch Aquari- whole which is never visible in neat freak when it comes to (age 17 or older) interested seems to end. um, Montlack selected and its totality, though we know it to the cleanliness of his apart- in some childish laughs with “My boys”: Jon and his two photographed specimens be there.” Montlack’s work can be ment, and spends a fair a morally responsible after- best friends are almost insep- and charts from the water- found at MCASD La Jolla. amount of time guaranteeing taste.