May 16, 2020 ~ VOLUME 61 ISSUE 10 BUENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL, 8833 ACADEMY DRIVE, BUENA PARK, CA 90621

LAYOUT SPREAD JOURNALISM Faith Clancy Krista Aguilar EDITORS Desiree Arizmendez Thwe Nwe Han Mirely Arreaga Kenneth Christian Francisco Jackelyn Ballinas Grace Lee Jacob Benitez-Reynoso Ronaldo Carrion Sports - Ronaldo Carrion In Remembrance of Angel Cristobal COVID-19 Easter, 2020 May Do MANAGERS Estrella Flores Rodas Floor - Desiree Arizmendez Melanie Garcia Circulation - Eli Patterson Ruth Garcia ILLUSTRATOR Sasha Gonzalez May Do Diana Ibarra ADVANCED JOURNALISM Khristian Jose Mari Lumba Kenneth Christian Francisco Ashley Marquez Thwe Nwe Han Guadalupe Munoz Angela Hennessey-Ramirez Elizabeth Patterson Johanna Penaloza Grace Lee Jessica Pineda By May Do Amy Lemus Acosta Kevin Rosales Zachary Penn Julia Trinidad Dominguez Afsara Rahman Tyler Valdes Isela Santillanes Evangeline Watkins

Table of Contents COVID-19 Impacts - Page 2 Hollow Knight - Page 13

COVID-19 Media Effect - Pg 3 AP Music Theory - Page 14

Prevention Measures - Page 6 Earth Day - Page 15

Conspiracy Theories - Page 7 Teen Disrespect - Page 16

Meteor Shower - Page 9 Fool’s Pranks - Page 17

Destination Spotlight: China! Closed Campus - Page 18 - Pg 10 Saturday School - Page 20 Young Voters - Page 11 Metal Detectors - Page 21 Mr. Vanderschraaf - Page 12 Extras - Pages 22 & 23 COYOTE AWARENESS COVID-19 Impacting Students some cases have caused death. The By: Isela Santillanes & new coronavirus can be spread from Amy Lemus person to person. It is diagnosed Paw Prints Staff Writers through a laboratory test. There is no coronavirus vaccine...yet. Preven- “Stay home.” tion involves frequent hand-wash- “Keep at least six feet apart for ing, coughing into the bend of one’s social distancing.” elbow, staying home when one be- “Wash your hands.” comes sick and wearing a cloth face “Remember to wear a face mask covering if one can’t practice social if you go out.” distancing.” Coronavirus: a word many peo- In California, Governor Gavin ple around the globe have heard the Newsom has passed ‘Executive Or- last couple of months. All across the der N-33-20’. It states, “To preserve world, people have faced a lot of the public health and safety, and to difficult challenges relating back to ensure the healthcare delivery sys- this viral spread of the disease many tem is capable of serving all, and PHOTO BY ASHLEY MARQUEZ had not even heard of before Janu- prioritizing those at the highest risk ary. This story does not just live in and vulnerability, all residents are di- One day we might look back on this and smile, and we’ll SEE smiles. the medical journals, though. It has rected to immediately heed the cur- District, explained why teachers see gist, described the changes she has breached many categorical walls. rent State public health directives, changes in students relating to their seen among students and teachers It seems, in many ways, that the which I ordered the Department of actions, behaviors, and requests. during the changes, “In the begin- world has stopped functioning. A Public Health to develop for the cur- “Overall there has been a change ning of the transition to online learn- lot of “things” have...just...simply... rent statewide status of COVID-19.” in connection and engagement with ing, a lot of students found it diffi- stopped. Numbers of people in the Furthermore, officials have long students,” he observed. Teachers are cult to adjust to expectations such as United States have applied for un- ago advised people to continue to not able to continue their relation- being on time for live classes,” she employment as employers have cut stay home and, if they need to go ships with students in the same way said, “or with establishing a routine their workers’ hours and/or laid off out, they should continue to practice or offer direction, support, and- in and schedule at home to get all the their workers during this terrible social distancing and the wearing struction in the same way.” Mr. Al- required work done independently. time. Businesses have limited their of face masks. Restaurants, grocery cantara made a point about why he Then,” she said, noting the adapt- contact with customers to online stores and other essential stores have thinks distance learning affects the ability others have found, “there are sites and drive through windows. remained open for people to grab student/teacher relationship. “Be- also some who have stepped up and Pizza companies now boast not what officials have deemed ‘essen- cause distance learning is primarily showed more initiative in the online about “extra cheese,” but about how tial items’. through virtual platforms, some stu- environment than they have in the their products do not get touched The coronavirus has obviously dents may log on but not show their regular classroom.” Mrs. Zozob- by human hands. It seems delivery changed the lives of many people as face; That limits connection and en- rado also expressed the long-term drivers have become the only peo- they grow accustomed to the ‘new gagement,” he said. Some students effects that can manifest as a legacy ple working even more these days normal’ when going out or living in are inconsistent with logging on. of the COVID-19’s social upheaval than usual. ‘quarantine’. Virtually all schools However, the majority of students that has impacted students. “Not According to https://www.hop- have shut their doors and switched are actively engaging and complet- only is learning affected by the pan- kinsmedicine.org/health/condi- to online distance learning models. ing assignments as directed,” he demic,” she noted, “but [the situa- tions-and-diseases/coronavirus CO- As students from Buena Park High pointed out. tion has] also [impinged upon] the VID-19 “is the disease caused by School have tried to grow used to Ms. Heather Linane, a Fuller- basic needs of the students. They the new coronavirus that emerged the idea of distance learning, many ton Joint Union High School District may [now] have to take care of in China in December 2019. CO- have attempted to become used to psychologist, explained a topic simi- younger siblings [more]. Some par- VID-19 symptoms include cough, the idea. They now face some chal- lar to what Mr. Alcantara examined. ents are getting laid off. For some fever, shortness of breath, muscle lenges of their own. “There have been many changes not students, school is their safe haven,” aches, sore throat, unexplained loss Mr. Carlos Alcantara, the District only for students, but for the whole she said. “There might be long-term of taste or smell, diarrhea and head- Mental Health Coordinator for the Buena Park High School staff,” she mental and physical health effects ache. COVID-19 can be severe, and Fullerton Joint Union High School said. “Teachers understand that stu- from the current situation.” Mrs. PHOTO COURTESY OF MR. CARLOS ALCÁNTARA, dents are not just completing virtual Zozobrado did see some mitigation, schooling [with no other changes]. though. “There are some ‘cushions’ Instead, they are completing vir- that might help,” she said, “such as tual schooling during a pandemic. the government offering stimulus This means that students are taking checks and schools continuing to on additional responsibilities. They provide services such as counseling, are sharing the internet and sharing online instruction, and free meals. rooms with siblings and parents- The Buena Park High School cam- -who are also working from home. pus has made it possible for students Parents may be working [away from and people under the age of 18 to the home] and older students are get their meals.” now caretakers. Many families are Yet, the situation rolls on, affect- thinking about where meals will ing students every day. Mr. Alcan- come from,” said Mrs. Linane. Also, tara explained some additional long- students are now expected to self term effects of the CoronaVirus, monitor as they face many distrac- “It’s very difficult to outline what tions at home. That challenge can effects distance learning and this be a little difficult at times because world pandemic will have on stu- there are only a certain amount of dents, long term. There are many hours in a day and, sometimes, that factors that contribute to someone is not enough for them,” she said. being impacted by these unprec- Mrs. Cherry Red Zozobrado, a edented circumstances. Mr. Carlos Alcántara, LCSW, PPSC, District Mental Health Coordinator Buena Park High School Psycholo- Continued on Page 4 2 COYOTE AWARENESS COVID-19 Media Coverage: Meh? their experiences with social media By: Isela Santillanes as they deal, in their own ways, Paw Prints Staff Writer with the pandemic. Henry Fernandez, a 17-year-old Social media has evolved to student at Buena Park High School, become a platform which many stu- mentioned the first time he ever dents rely on to obtain their infor- heard of the COVID-19 disease. “I mation. As a result, many depend first read about it on the internet,” upon and trust the ideas or news he said. “I think that sometimes that they see online. For example, the media makes it somewhat ex- ads are tailored for specific individ- aggerated and I don’t know how I uals through the assessment of their feel about it. The Internet seems to activity on the app. However, with be showing it off as ‘the end of the the current circumstances, there world. I don’t see the pandemic as has emerged one topic upon which PHOTO BY: AFSARA RAHMAN that scary, but just a little. The only everyone keeps a close eye. The thing I find scary that seems true pandemic, known as Coronavirus about this disease,” said the junior (COVID-19), has affected people Journalists became part of the cautionary reports that they delivered. Coyote, “is that it can spread really all around the world. fast--and I have read that online.” tance Learning.” For the Fullerton temporarily. Some stayed open in The World Health Organization Another 17-year-old Buena Joint Union High School District limited fashion while others moved (https://www.who.int/health-top- Park High School student, Isaiah high schools (FJUHSD), the impact much of the work online. Many ics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1) states, Aguilar, explained the first time he has physically closed its schools parents of Coyote students have be- “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) saw something about COVID-19. to classroom instruction since mid gun to work from home. Students is an infectious disease caused by a “I first read about it on social me- March. This move has challenged and parents alike have experienced newly discovered coronavirus.” dia,” said the junior Coyote. “It students, and they continue to adapt drastic changes in their lifestyles. According to https://www.worl- was something that everyone was and grow accustomed to the new With some businesses going to the dometers.info/coronavirus/coun- posting about. Even some of my changes. Adult staffers have felt the padlock and into hibernation, many try/us/, in the United States, as of teachers would talk about it. Then stress of changing approaches to parents of Buena Park High School just a couple of weeks ago, over I would see it blowing up in the their teaching at such short notice. students have either temporarily 1,292,000 people have a confirmed news.” Isaiah also noted, “At first Many have become students, them- or permanently lost their jobs and case of Coronavirus. Because of I didn’t think much of it but, when selves, of the technology involved much or all of their income. This, it- the dangers of mass contamination, it started to blow up everywhere, I and of the new ways they have had self, has affected the ability of many California’s governor, Governor started getting worried; It was get- to discover or learn from other staff- Coyote students to concentrate on Gavin Newson, has instilled the ting really serious.” Isaiah men- ers. The front offices house heroes the business of school. “Safer at Home Act,” where people tioned his concern about the virus. keep the school systems at each site As many students stay home, should stay in their living quarters “I am worried,” he said, “because running uninterrupted from a cleri- they pick up the responsibilities of as much as possible in order to, who knows how long it’ll last, and cal and administrative aspect. That caring for younger siblings. Some as a population, stop the spread of if it’ll get better. It’s all over the in- does not come without its own spe- students, on the other end of the the infection. This act has gone en- ternet, all this talk about the symp- cial brand of stress. Many adults in spectrum, discovered that they have forced for around eight weeks and toms and what to do if you have it. the school system have expressed a lot of free time on their hands. has apparently proven effective in The Internet makes it look like the that the uncertainty of it all has be- They have turned to social media as “flattening” the curve--meaning the virus is very dangerous and that it’s come a major part of their fatigue; a way of entertaining themselves. number of new cases has slowed a serious situation to everyone.” others say they have never worked Social media has brought mixed from its previous pace. Coyote junior Layna Hill re- more hours just trying to keep the feelings to the table. For example, Due to concerns about the pan- membered her information intro- world of education as normal “feel- students do use it as a way of es- demic, schooling procedures have duction to the virus. “I think the ing” as possible for their students. caping the harsh situations of an also been severely affected. Schools first time I read about [COVID-19] Not only have schools been af- overabundance of “stay at home” all around the United States have was through Facebook. The times fected, work places have experi- time. In contrast, though, the count- closed in defensive response to after that I thought it was kind of a enced a similar effect. Excluding less numbers of posts and hashtags this rapidly evolving pandemic. In joke--because I saw a meme about non-essential businesses, Governor can become a source of anxiety and California, Governor Newson de- it and people weren’t really taking it Newsome, in a move related to the even fear among students. manded that all schools close and seriously. I wasn’t either,” she said. “Stay at Home Act,” ordered all oth- Teens attending Buena Park High shift into online schooling, or “Dis- er forms of business to shut down School (online now) recently shared Continued on Page 5

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3 COYOTE AWARENESS COVID-19 Impacting Students (cont.) demonstrate optimal learning,” she By: Isela Santillanes & said. “They [benefit from] a lot of Amy Lemus hands-on instruction, clarification Paw Prints Staff Writers of instruction, repetition and drill and personal interaction to enhance Continued from Page 2 motivation and enthusiasm. Then The positive coping skills there are those students that are do- people use, the positive support sys- ing much better with distance learn- tem people have, ways people man- ing because of previous [in-] school age stress and pressure, and overall anxiety issues. They do much better determination towards personal and [outside of it] because they do not academic goals all play a role on feel the pressure of having to attend PHOTO BY: AFSARA RAHMAN how all this impacts someone,” he school,” Ms. Padilla said. advised. “These factors vary, person Mr. Alacantara expressed some The people became their own news. by person, and there are opportuni- of his worries about students as they coupled with all the “normal” stress tough time. “There are students ties to develop them even if they go through this COVID-19 disrup- of life,” Mr. Alcantara said. who thrive in this type of learning,” don’t exist,” he warned. “Therefore, tion. “One of the main concerns Ms. Padilla also worried about she allowed, “but there might also how someone is initially impacted is students’ access to support,” he some of the potential mental health exist a possibility of some slide in can drastically change in the middle said. “I know that our staff play issues that some students can face student learning. Students do not or by the end of this, depending on many roles in the lives of students. during CoronaVirus and distance have the same access to the full ex- how someone reacts and/or what Not only are staff members teach- learning. “Some mental health chal- perience of learning they can get on they choose to do about it.” ers for kids, they are also coaches, lenges,” she said, “might include re- [the physical school] site,” she said, Ms. Mary Ann Padilla, a psy- role models, counselors, supporters, sidual isolation, difficulty resuming “They might not have the same chologist from the Fullerton Joint advocates, guides, and mentors,” he daily activities, anxiety, depression amount of support and feedback Union High School District point- explained. “The different types of and/or feelings of hopelessness. from peers [while away]. Some stu- ed out more long term effects that barriers that impact a student try- Does a positive side to this men- dents also need close supervision Coronavirus could bring, “I be- ing to access or use the academic tal minefield exist? “Some students and guidance from teachers who lieve that students will be affected and social-emotional support are of are enjoying this time with their utilize different strategies to meet by COVID-19 for years to come,” concern for me. When the students families,” Ms. Padilla remarked. their unique needs.” she said. They will have to perhaps were [physically] on campus, we “They are becoming closer with Mrs. Zozobrado did possibly see get accustomed to distance learning would be able to notice any concern their siblings and/or parents. Some some light at the end of the tunnel. for a while, depending on the re- and potentially address it ‘right then students tell me that they are enjoy- “There is always hope that this loss lease of an effective vaccine. Many and there.’ It’s a lot harder for us to ing being home and not having to will be recouped once the regular students will have some emotional do that now.” come to school.” school session starts,” she shared. scars from this “Stay At Home” or- Mr. Alcantara also mentioned However, Ms. Padilla also saw Ms. Linane agreed, in a way. der. Many students that I talk to, via how he worries about some of the that “other students are experienc- She brought focus upon why she phone or Google Meets, are dem- mental health challenges that stu- ing conflict in the home. Some par- proposed that this pandemic, --as onstrating symptoms of depression, dents have, or might face, due to ents have shared with me that their negatively and as deeply as it has anxiety and hopelessness,” she said. the pandemic. “The main issue I child is very irritable, frustrated and affected so many people and so Continuing on the subject of would see is worry and stress. Both unmotivated during this pandemic. many institutions--might, in some change in the face of this pandem- of these in and of themselves are There are some parents who have other way, become what people ic, Ms. Padilla described how she not negative or unhealthy,” he said, had to seek professional help due to eventually see as somehow needed believes students will suffer or, for “but, due to this pandemic [actu- their children becoming depressed, by the world. “I think this will be some, maybe see a possible gain, ally] producing life-threatening anxious and withdrawn. Parents a great time for this generation to or even experience a different type circumstances, there are very real- are frustrated because they feel that show that, although there has been a of acquisition or growth not origi- istic stressors impacting our level of they cannot effectively help their huge change, although students are nally expected. “Most of the stu- worry and stress. The uncertainty of children,” she explained. at home, they can still thrive,” she dents that I service already [deal it all only adds ‘fuel to the fire’, be- Ms. Linane also expressed that said. Ms. Linane remains amazed with] learning and/or social-emo- cause most of us can manage stress some mental health issues alarm at “all the work that is continuing, tional [challenges],” she reflected. or worry when we have an ending her as she monitors her students, and how many of the students have “This population, I believe, is the in sight. The world dynamics, me- “What I worry about the most,” taken the challenge and succeed- most impacted. Distance learning dia, the changes in what is/is not al- she revealed, “are students becom- ed.” She said, “The students have cannot provide the specific strate- lowed--they all fluctuate our levels ing isolated from others, or stuck in not just gone home, they have gone gies needed for these students to of stress and worry, and those are negative thinking. Although there home and created a classroom. are many ways to reach out as a They have continued to work to- student and connect with others, wards academic and personal goals. I am afraid some of them will not They have thought ‘out of the box’ connect. Self isolation is a mental on how to stay connected ‘virtu- health challenge that I see affect- ally’.” She said, “Everyday, I see ing our community,” she asserted. how high schoolers have not [quit “I think during these times, families as a school]. They have created are getting used to spending more spirit weeks, class group work has hours together. This can be benefi- continued, choir continues to sing cial, but can also be difficult when together, Pack News has continued, creating new school/work routines, and the Band continues to release preparing meals, and maintaining music.” healthy boundaries. This is some- In these uncertain and unsettling thing everyone in the family is get- times, Buena Park High School’s ting used to, not just students,” she Coyote Spirit remains a constant confirmed. source of comfort, support, and en- COMIC BY MAY DO Mrs. Zozobrado shared her couragement to its members. worries for students during this 4 COYOTE AWARENESS COVID-19 Media Coverage: Meh? (cont.) (post traumatic stress disorder).” By: Isela Santillanes The media provide a distrac- Paw Prints Staff Writer tion from this reality. So, how does an individual balance the need to connect with the outside world with Continued from Page 3 the healthy practice of keeping the “When I started reading mind uncluttered, free of chaotic in more on it online, I realized that it distraction? was actually a serious thing that is Mrs. Jimenez described a term killing thousands of people,” that correlates with mental health. Layna went on to discuss anoth- “‘Mindfulness’ is a term coined by er aspect of the worldwide health Jon Kabat Zinn at UCLA (Univer- challenge, one that still, in differ- sity of California, Los Angeles),” ent ways, causes her stress. “I also she instructed. “It involves being don’t like it because we have to stay mindful of the moment. When we home and it messed up my plans for are mindful and aware of things as the summer and hanging out with small as our breath, or the noises friends during school. The [physi- in our environment, we connect cal classrooms] have closed,” she more, calm down more, lower our observed, “and we have to do on- heart rate and improve our focus.” PHOTO BY: AFSARA RAHMAN line schooling. Also it’s really scary She also explained the difference to hear about [the virus], especially between mindfulness and medi- since it’s everywhere as far as one tation. “‘Mindfulness’ is a type goes on the Internet, commercials, of meditation,” she confirmed. New York City became the American epicenter for the national news aspect. TV channels, and other places.” “Meditation can take many differ- So, with the media participat- ent forms - sitting and clearing our vey showed that a bit over 51% of We are also, as a nation, question- ing in the human drama of the pan- head of all thoughts, listening to staffers said that the reports did an ing the possibility and devastation demic, for better or for worse, with and picturing calming scenes from “Okay” job of delivering balanced of a global pandemic, because it responsible or with even great re- a script designed to calm our bod- and responsible news about the was previously inconceivable in porting...or, as some say, sensation- ies and minds, listening to music, health challenges, with “Over the our scientifically advanced soci- alist coverage, how does a student and taking a walk,” she offered. top” a second choice and responses ety.” She added, “It’s also possible and an adult stay relatively steady Mrs. Jimenez described the impor- of “Great” just slightly behind. . that news right now is also gener- during this storm of stress? Mrs. tance of students finding a moment Therefore, the responding staffers ating and reporting speculation and Christy Jimenez, English teacher for themselves to meditate. “That seem to view media coverage of the prediction, both by government of- on the Coyote Campus, shared her would be a type of mindfulness,” whole situation as a bit sensational- ficials and health care profession- opinion about some challenges and she suggested, “provided it is de- istic, but not by a lot. als, because this is a situation we mental health issues she believes signed to become aware of the mo- * Doing an OKAY job, with good have not experienced or anticipated students have or will face during ment.” aspects MIXED with a few ques- in our lifetime; It is easy to criticize this often difficult time, “Studies Meditation tionable pieces or approaches. and reject an opinion that does not show that we are greatly affected Mrs. Jimenez got more into detail * Go WAY over the top, almost as align with one’s beliefs. It is easy to by our thoughts,” she said. There about how mindfulness works and if the reporters WANT a disaster to reject opposing opinions, claiming are also several physical illnesses encourages students to think about report. bias or intent to purposefully mis- that can be traced back to a mental doing this type of meditation, say- * Give GREAT and accurate in- lead, in order to feel more secure in component. “So,” she advised, “it ing, “There are a number of things formation in such a way as to have one’s own stance and bring comfort is very important for people to pay someone can do. One particular ac- SAVED lives. during a traumatic circumstance.” attention to mental health issues as tivity I like to use with students is to Ms. Marina Doria, Office Manag- Mrs. Bentley went into further de- much as they should pay attention have them sit, eyes closed, and fo- er at Buena Park High School, said, tail saying, “What’s important dur- to washing their hands and wearing cus on their breath - how it sounds “Many news reporters frame their ing this time of crisis is not to blame a mask.” So, why do the media hold on the inhale and in the exhale. questions in a hostile and accusa- certain groups or incite anger, but to such influence upon society and its Then, they can focus on the sounds tory manner. However, I wouldn’t show grace and compassion to all individuals, for better or for worse? in the room - the clock ticking, the go so far as to say that they want people who are collectively suffer- “As social beings, it is very diffi- air blowing through the vents, etc. a disaster to report. We’ve already ing, globally. It’s importantly a time cult for us to remain isolated, to not We do this for maybe two minutes. got the disaster to report.” She con- to share resources, to talk and com- be hugged or have meaningful, in- It reduces stress and negative feel- tinued, saying, “Who could have, municate emotional needs, and to person interactions. Mental health ings many times. in their wildest dreams, predicted listen with grace in order to under- providers are reporting that trauma How about Beethoven or Mo- that such a thing would have ever stand all opinions and experiences.” is occurring because of the quar- zart? “Playing classical music for brought America to what we are go- Although these unexpected cir- antine,” she said. “More people about twenty minutes also works as ing through today? I just think that cumstances have called for drastic are showing signs of having PTSD a type of meditation,” said the vet- politics is the prism through which changes, Coyote teachers and stu- eran English instructor. “However, questions are asked and through dents have strived to create a sense I would think that qualifies more as which reporting is done,” Ms. Doria of normalcy through it all. Teach- meditation,” she concluded. observed. ers, counselors, psychologists and Staff members have noticed Mrs. Jillian Bentley, an English office staffers continue to make sure that many news broadcasting out- teacher at Buena Park High School, that every student remains informed lets have used this COVID-19 pan- shared her opinion on the media’s and safe during this unusual time. demic as a way to connect with work. “I believe that, at all times, If students want to reach out for everyone in the world. Many staff there is bias and misinformation in assistance before or while facing an members from Buena Park High our news sources, not just during a unnerving situation, emailing their School have, on the other hand, no- time of global crisis. I think that we, counselors could provide need- ticed many news reporters using the as a nation, are more aware of what’s ed perspective. Meeting teachers PHOTO BY: AFSARA RAHMAN pandemic as a way of baiting them. being reported right now, because through small group video confer- Truth or exaggeration? A recent Paw Prints (limited) sur- there is great fear and uncertainty. ences remains an available option. 5 COYOTE HEALTH COVID-19 Prevention Measures much,” said Mrs. Ynette Johnson, a PHOTO BY ASHLEY MARQUEZ By: Angel Cristobal credentialed school nurse who gets Paw Prints Staff Writer shared by Buena Park High School and another site in the district. She The Superintendent of the further explained her level of cau- Fullerton Joint Union High School tiousness whenever she leaves the District (FJUHSD), Dr. Scott Scam- house to do errands, “My husband bray, recently closed all campuses has been doing the grocery shop- within it to physical class meetings ping or I would order and have it until the end of the school year, this delivered to my door,” she said. “On in order to provide another layer of the occasion when I go out to run a protection for the students in the quick errand, I put on my mask and face of the COVID-19. While un- do that when I am speaking to any- derstandably a responsible safety one. This is usually with the barista measure in most parents’ eyes, the at Starbucks,” she revealed. “I have change in teaching and delivery of always kept a hand sanitizer in my lessons, led to an increase in stress car and I apply that often before and for some students. after any outing.” The Center for Disease and Con- Dora Meraz, a 16-year-old junior trol (CDC) announced guidelines attending Buena Park High School, for all people to respect and follow, describes her action when leav- Handwashing with soap became more than a mother’s traditional advice. such as keeping six feet away from ing her house for essential needs, other persons and spending twenty “I’ve currently been trying my best the need to socially get back to- ous game as another important fac- seconds washing during the clean- to clean every surface as much as gether saying, “I am liking the term et of the virus challenge. (See re- ing of hands. possible. If I ever go out, I try to ‘social distancing’ less and less. lated story about this issue of Paw The situation today does not remove my shoes before I get into I believe that while we need to be Prints.) People have to find ways to completely eliminate the risk of the house, and then I take my cloth- physically distant, we need to still keep a positive outlook. Exercise the transmission of the virus per- ing off at the door and place them remain socially connected. Without reduces anxiety, boosts confidence, son to person; the best way to stop in a plastic bag. I also disinfect my widespread testing and no vaccine and enhances physical health. Coy- the spread of the virus remains with phone or anything I have touched available, the best methods we have otes continue to show how stalwart each individual’s voluntary practice when I have gone outside.” right now to ‘bend/slow the curve’ they can become during troubling of covering the mouth when sneez- Practicing self-quarantine raises remains to reduce our number of times. ing and coughing, wearing masks the question of how doctors and ex- contacts with others as well as A 17-year-old junior from Buena outside, social distancing, and go- perts in the medical field focus on wearing a mask and hand washing Park High School, Jhury Gonzalez, ing into quarantine. In Fullerton, adapting to the new circumstances frequently.” urged students to remain calm. “I the wearing of masks has gone be- during this rampant emergency. Many people continue to figure recommend for people to not panic; yond voluntary cooperation. Stat- “As this developed, I found my- out unique ways to protect them- It’ll end soon and we’ve just got to utes are popping up and retail stores self trying to recall more and more selves and the people around them. stay in as much as we can. We can have set representatives out at front from my studies in epidemiology The importance of the public un- go out, but as little as possible.” doors advising would-be shoppers and public health to understand derstanding has always topped the Mrs. Johnson describes the ap- to don the masks or elect to not do what is happening,” Mrs. Johnson list in maintaining large-scale coop- propriate mindset Coyote com- business inside the particular facil- explained. “But, honestly? For so eration in the fight to keep infection munity members all should have ity. many in the health field, this virus spread low. In order to fight against during this COVID-19 crisis. She Students and faculty at Buena was so new and so unusual to others this disease, people must ready encourages Coyotes to stay strong, Park High School continue to re- that we have seen.” She said, “We’re themselves and get used to sim- saying, “Stay home, wear a mask, main positive through this situa- learning each day and researching ple, yet very helpful, habits. That wash your hands, stay active, stay tion. Not only that, most, if not all, reliable studies to understand it bet- idea remains paramount. The bits engaged socially even if you cannot respect and follow all procedures ter and to find ways to improve the and pieces include washing those meet physically, eat healthily, and stated by health officials. health of our community.” hands, wearing masks, maintaining continue to stay positive.” “I have not ventured out too Mrs. Johnson acknowledged physical distance, and staying home During this novel coronavirus when possible. The major thrust in- pandemic, it becomes necessary to PHOTO BY ASHLEY MARQUEZ cludes the agreement of all people take sufficient action to help stop to work together in maintaining the the spread of the virus. Peoples’ habits. specific health situation factors in Ariela Palomares, another many variables. Society has, in spe- 16-year-old Coyote sophomore, cific ways, prioritized the safety of gave suggestions on how to remain those with weak immune systems, healthy. “I recommend that people the elderly, younger children, and stay at home and observe more so- others who could have features that cial distance. I know that, at times create a vulnerability to this dis- like this, it can be hard, but [the ease. The students at Buena Park practice] helps prevent people from High School continue to do a strong getting sick.” job of maintaining good health and Sixteen-year-old Coyote junior following the rules in the attempt to Julia Trinidad shared her advice on slow and even stop the spreading of how to keep a clean space. “I rec- the disease. Remember to continue ommend people to stay in, leave social distancing, wash those hands, the house only to get essentials, and remain in quarantine, and hope that wash their hands before and after this pandemic eventually gets cor- [outings]. Also, disinfecting their ralled so that a semblance of what The blue gloves became a secondary piece of protection. house will help a lot.” people call a normal life can revisit Mental health plays in this seri- Coyote Country. 6 COYOTE OPINIONS Conspiracies: Believe ‘em or Not ing about Nelson Mandela’s death, By: Elizabeth Patterson which she believed happened in the Paw Prints Staff Writer 1980’s. According to sources, he did not pass until 2013. Therefore, The following statement has she found the name ‘Mandela Ef- no basis in fact: “The People’s Re- fect’ to fit well. public of China (the mainland) de- Mrs. Marybeth Longstreth, a liberately released the COVID-19 home-care health nurse, shared that ‘coronavirus’ in order to punish the “conspiracy theories take a negative competing government of Taiwan spin, usually on a political platform (the island).” That’s a new conspir- trying to make a fact, or event seen acy theory. Again, it has absolutely unbelievable like fake news,” no basis in fact, and people saying Taylor Duarte, a 17-year-old stu- that this particular assertion has any dent from Trabuco High School, truth to it could set themselves up discussed some other theories for ridicule as pure fools. about money laundering and miss- Welcome to the world of con- ing planes and passengers. “A con- spiracy theories. spiracy theory is an explanation for Think of the Mandela Effect, events that have happened, but for UFOs, the existence of aliens, liz- which nobody has ever given an an- ards taking over the world, and real- swer. I have heard of mattress stores PHOTO BY MIRELY ARREAGA ity as actually only a simulation of being money laundering fronts, dis- an alternate truth about 9/11 and so appearing planes that people be- Conspiracy theorists say there lie secrets within the U.S. Dollar. many more extant events and pro- lieve were removed on purpose, the jected realities. People around the Mandela effect and more. I know a god. Finances don’t work the way “They are cold-blooded humanoid country, and specifically students that the mattress stores are every- you’d like? Blame an ethnic group. reptilians who are able to shape- at Buena Park High School, have where; That mere fact could help Conspiracy theories are simply an shift into human form,” she report- classified a bunch of seemingly support the idea that they have be- example of unmitigated confirma- ed. “People have a list of things to ordinary (and some possibly non- come a money laundering front. tion bias.” look for in checking if someone is existent) situations as “Conspiracy The plane that disappeared with Corey detailed the theory Aaliyah a lizard person. Green eyes, good Theories.” These suggestions have 200 something passengers [puzzles least believes, saying, “Lizard peo- eyesight or hearing, red hair, the come to the general population’s many because] during the last radio ple control the earth; there’s a se- sense of not belonging to the hu- attention through the presentations conversation, the pilot was calm cret group of mostly men who wear man race, unexplained scars on the of “normally accepted, functioning, and nothing was wrong.” fancy rings that have been involved body, love of space and low blood stable” people. Conspiracy theories Ms. Duarte explained, “The Man- with shaping the world.” He then pressure,” all combine to make cover the idea that some covert, but dela Effect manifests when a large went on to explain a more comical someone suspect,” according to influential organization[s], can take group of people remembers some- yet more practically frustrating phe- Aaliyah, who doesn’t necessarily responsibility for influencing or thing that supposedly happened but nomenon. “Chemtrails, where all accept their existence. flat-out creating a circumstance or that never had any truth to it. I think those single socks go,” he smiled, James added his explanation of event. that some of those [occurrences] are “is another theory that I’ve heard of. another conspiracy theory to the A person who wished to remain true, but not all can be. I do believe I don’t really pay attention to any of list. “One that I’ve heard of--and anonymous (that, in itself, suspi- in conspiracy theories because the them. A group of dudes saying they believe--is that there’s a secret mili- cion arousing) helped in discussing evidence behind them is very con- see lizard disguised as men telling tary base hiding aliens. However, conspiracy theories. The contribu- vincing,” she said. the presidents what to do, well, that this isn’t to say I believe all con- tor defined conspiracy theories as Responsible deserves no energy from me. There spiracy theories. A lot of them are “an explanation of an event that’s Aaliyah Guzman, a 17-year- are simply real problems the world very stupid,” he said. “The flat earth based on insufficient evidence.” old senior on the Buena Park High faces daily that don’t require you to society is one, for example.” They elucidated, ”The theories are School campus, shared a few suspend all logic, science and cog- Yet, this non-conscriber to that usually based on personal beliefs thoughts of her own. “A conspiracy nitive processes to believe.” idea nevertheless hooks up to the rather than scientific proof. Some of to me [becomes an issue when] peo- Corey continued confirming that possibility of alien beings or ar- the theories recalled involve bigfoot ple believe that some organizations he does not believe in these theo- tifacts existing and even that ‘the (a huge, hairy ape-like figure with are responsible for events or cir- ries. “Millions of doctors, scien- government’ has a few examples various descriptions and supposed cumstances that happen. I’ve heard tists, and scholars aren’t all in on hanging around. “I feel that the sightings around the world). Anoth- many conspiracies,” she revealed. the take to advance a sinister goal government is definitely hiding er idea included information that “I’ve heard about the lizard people by a shadowy secret organization,” something from another planet,” the world would end in 2000 (and that are living among us, I’ve heard he concluded. he asserted. “Whether that be life, subsequently, that it has, but that of the conspiracy of the chemtrails, Ironically, the power of conspira- tech, or something else I can’t say, the population remains somehow and so many more.” Guzman add- cy theories exists because of the co- but I feel like there’s just something unaware of the complete change in ed, “I believe in some conspiracies nundrum that if none of it exists, its wrong about saying the government the reality of this existence). Add to but the one that I am more ‘in the critics cannot prove non-existence... is telling us everything.” that the 9/11 attack upon the United middle’ about is the lizard people. because evidence for non-existence Mr. Davon’e Gliddon, from Las States having happened as an inside While I have heard about that pos- usually does not, itself, exist. (Did Vegas, Nevada, shared some main- job, that the Food and Drug Admin- sibility, it’s not as convincing as the your head just spin?) stream theories which he has heard istration (F.D.A) has a cure for can- others.” Buena Park High School student about. “The most common conspir- cer but has withheld it, and one can Corey Longstreth, meanwhile, James Aerndt explained his own acy theory I’ve heard of,” he said, see that ‘the list goes on!’.” stated his views and ideas on the definition of the conspiracy theory “was aliens and futuristic technol- One well-known theory, the conspiracy theories phenomenon. phenomenon. “A conspiracy theory ogy being hidden from the public in ‘Mandela Effect’, involves widely “A conspiracy theory is the manifes- is an idea that somebody has that places such as ‘Area 51’.” Davon’e spread false memories. This theory, tation [reflecting] the loss of control counters the normally accepted idea has also heard of the conspiracy the name coined by paranormal in people’s lives and people’s [sub- of how a certain thing works.” theory about aliens having created consultant Fiona Broome in 2010, sequent] needs for finite answers. Aaliyah detailed what she knew crop circles. came to light after she began talk- Life seems too daunting? Make up about the lizard people theory. Continued on Page 8 7 COYOTE OPINIONS Conspiracies: Believe ‘em or Not (cont.) ment, another that the Earth is flat, By: Elizabeth Patterson one that Hitler and Elvis are still Paw Prints Staff Writer alive, the existence of a deep state (a group of humans more influential in government than the presumably Continued from Page 7 most powerful officials), another “I’m from Nevada,” he con- that vaccines cause autism (a theory firmed, “So, you can imagine all the since largely debunked), tracking different types of things I’ve heard chips, and, of course the “no actual being said. This [extraterrestrial as- Moon landing” suspicion. There pect] is a very interesting theory,” are,” Prince decided, “too many to he asserted, “because the possibility remember all of them.” Prince dis- of aliens has always been a thought missed the scene about conspiracy in people’s minds.” theories, saying, “They are all basi- Similar to the theory about aliens, cally the same: There’s a cover up, its sister assertion, the one about un- or a “government secret” to control identified flying objects [U.F.O.s] the people of America through dis- PHOTO FROM GOOGLE has floated around for a while. Re- information and lies. Usually, [it cently, sources have hinted that the gets its support] in the most ridicu- “Marge, go wake the kids. They’ll wanna see this.” United States Federal Bureau of lous way, and for the most ridicu- Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Madonna, gathered unscientifically. They use investigation (F.B.I.) allegedly has lous reasons.” Britany Spears, Lady Gaga, Kanye this evidence as fact but, generally, plans to release footage of UFOS. Hector Estrada, a 16- year-old ju- West, Eminem, Rihanna, Labron the results cannot be replicated--or Mr. Jorge Jimenez, a former nior from Buena Park High School James, and Lil Wayne all are in- never really happened in the first Buena Park High School student, stated, “I sometimes do think it volved in the Illuminati. Some even place.” explained some of his thoughts on could be a possibility that these con- believed that the artists Prince and That conspiracy theory about aliens. “The theory holds that aliens spiracies are true but, for the most Michael Jackson were in the Illumi- chemtrails gets less commonly talk- came to visit primitive mankind part, it is baffling how a government nati, but that they spoke too much ed about. “The conspiracy about the or possibly before that,” he said. I would do that to its own people. For about it, and that they were killed.” chemtrails holds that planes emit wouldn’t entirely dismiss the idea of example, with the 9/11 conspiracies, Mr. Jimenez said, “A conspiracy and leave chemicals and biological aliens visiting Earth before. I mean, some people think it was an inside theory to me is that we never went agents in the sky. These nefarious a lot can happen in a few million job or it was planned in some way to the Moon. It’s pretty likely there substances or gases get inhaled by years--and maybe they checked it just to start a war with [elements in] are still people around who remem- people,” Aaliyah said. out and decided it was kinda lame.” the Middle East. There are many ber seeing the launch.” He contin- Another theory that Mrs. Long- There also exist some conspiracy little details that people pick on,” ued sharing another theory in which streth identified focuses on the cur- theories that might have fallen into he complained, “such as the videos he believes. “There’s a theory I’ve rent president, Mr. Donald Trump, the background. The possibility of of when the towers collapsed and heard about that says Atlantis (a and his beliefs towards the former parallel universes and alternate di- how it looks like an outward explo- mythical island city written about President, Mr. Barack Obama. mensions seemingly used to attract sion, as if it was set up beforehand, by Greek philosopher Plato centu- “Our president believes and states more attention. Mr. Prince Fields, or how #7 World Trade Center was ries ago) can be found in Africa. I that Barack Obama was a Mus- a Georgia resident, expressed his evacuated beforehand and then col- believe it’s hidden state is due to lim and wasn’t born in the United thoughts on these theories. “I be- lapsed suddenly.” that city being buried by a series States,” Mrs. Longstreth said. “Mr. lieve conspiracy theories about the Justin Carlos, a fellow junior on of earthquakes and volcanic erup- Obama eventually produced his possibility of other dimensions and the Buena Park High School cam- tions.” American birth certificate.” parallel universes and also about pus, shared an idea with which he Author Thomas E. Patterson, in Mrs. Longstreth doesn’t just look other forms of life existing out agrees. “I believe the one about the his recent book, explained, “A con- down at that one conspiracy theory. there. I believe some of these theo- Illuminati,” he admitted. “I have spiracy theory to me usually indi- “I don’t believe in conspiracy theo- ries because I feel like there is evi- heard of it as the one where celeb- cates a far fetched or ridiculous the- ries,” she confirmed. “I believe they dence to support the claims as well rities sell their soul in order to be- ory used by some to connect events are contrived to make a person look as there being government research come famous and that, if they want or ideas that aren’t really connected. bad or to harm someone.” Her ad- done on some of these topics.” to get out of the Illuminati, they are Also they are used by some indi- vice? “ I would do research,” she Prince listed other items and ideas killed,” he put forth. The 17-year- viduals to give credit to or support said, “and get the facts from many that he has come across. “Some of old Coyote student added, “One ce- their personal beliefs.” sources before I would consider be- the theories that I have heard of lebrity who comes to mind, rumored Mr. Patterson put forth, “I don’t lieving a conspiracy theory.” are the Illuminati (people secretly to be in the Illuminati was Michael believe far-fetched ideas that are There exist many different theo- protecting highly-valued religious Jackson. There are hundreds of contrary to science and data. If the ries, some involving the Illuminati, artifacts), and that aliens also are theories about his death, such as data confirms a theory, I’ll believe others including lizards taking over among us and running the govern- him still being alive; his death be- it--but the foundation of conspiracy the world, and even one chalk- ing a hoax. Conspiracy theorists’ theories is that they are based in ig- ing up our entire world as a mere claim evidence that rappers today norance and flawed thinking. There simulation. Count them in the doz- in their music videos always have is never enough real data to support ens, maybe in the hundreds. One hints about killing one of their fam- them. For instance, “flat-Earthers” can choose to believe or disbelieve ily members as a step in selling their have performed many experiments them, or ignore ‘em, altogether. soul. For example, I have heard that to prove the Earth is flat and doesn’t Some of the conspiracy theories this got connected to Drake, Kanye rotate, and that NASA (National can seem pretty far fetched, others West, and Beyoncé.” Aeronautics and Space Administra- sound almost perfectly logical and Adding on to Justin’s Illuminati tion) and the government have been factual, with no gaps in supporting theory, Aaliyah Guzman said, “I’ve lying to us. Every single experiment information or even evidence. Ei- heard the conspiracy about the Il- proves the Earth is round and rotat- ther way no doubt exists that they luminati and of the idea that some ing. Conspiracy theorists who do will start a conversation almost al- famous people are in it. I’ve learned PHOTO FROM GOOGLE find corroborating evidence have ways, and can force one to think that people believe Katy Perry, Jus- done so by shirking the scientific Reality? Illusion? Can you tell? heavily upon realities--and the tin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce, method--or have accepted evidence mysteries--of the world. 8 COYOTE NATURE The Dazzle of Meteor Showers A website of National Aero- By: Johanna Penaloza nautics and Space Administration Paw Prints Staff Writer (NASA), https://solarsystem.nasa. gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/ Some of the most romantic meteors-and-meteorites/in-depth/, stories include a bright shiny shoot- states, “Meteoroids are what we call ing star crossing the evening skies. ‘space rocks’ that range in size from Symbols, messages, communica- dust grains to small asteroids. This tions from afar...Who knows? Well, term only applies when they’re in science kind of does. space. Several meteors per hour can What actually happens during usually be seen on any given night,” a meteor shower to make all those according to the website. So, says pretty amazing night shows hap- the website, “When there are lots pen? A celestial event in which a more meteors, you’re watching number of meteors observed to ra- meteor showers. [These] occur an- diate, from one point in the night nually or at regular intervals as the sky, became known to humankind Earth passes through the trail of long ago as a meteor shower. We dusty debris left by a comet or, in a know meteors, according to http:// few cases, asteroids.” PHOTO BY express.co.uk www.meteorlab.com/METEOR- Meteor showers, regular occur- LAB2001dev/whatmeteorites.htm, rances, as humans now realize, get Combine science and art to see something awesome. as “pieces of other bodies in our so- named. “Meteor showers are usu- at the Cascadia Meteorite Labora- occur. He said, “Most (99%) of me- lar system that make it to the ground ally named after a star or constel- tory at the Portland State Univer- teors occur in the upper atmosphere when a meteor or “shooting star” lation that is close to where the sity revealed more details. The lab (usually much higher than five flashes through our atmosphere at meteors appear to originate in the member elaborated on the classifi- miles up).” “Most meteoroids are speeds of 15 to 70 kilometers per sky. Perhaps the most famous are cation of the meteorites. “Meteor- larger than about 300 feet (about second (roughly 32,000 to 150,000 the Perseids, which peak around ites are heavier (high-density) than 100 meters) around, but have no miles per hour). The majority [of August 12 every year,” says the rocks typically found at the sur- lower limit on their size,” he added. those pieces] originate from aster- NASA website. Now, for something face of the Earth,” she said. “Me- Mr. Vanderschraaf defined a oids shattered by impacts with other pretty amazing in the scheme of teorites aren’t round. If a meteorite meteor storm and described how asteroids. In a few cases they come things: “Every Perseid meteor is a has entered the Earth’s atmosphere often they occur. “A meteor storm from the Moon and, presumably, tiny piece of the comet Swift-Tuttle, without rotating, it can develop a is usually caused when the Earth from comets and from the planet which swings by the Sun every 135 conical shape. As the meteorite de- travels through the path of a rocky Mars.” years,” the NASA website explains. scends,” he said, “it slows down, or metallic meteor that has broken The website reveals the meteor- “Other notable meteor showers in- frictional heating decreases, and up. In this case, the rocky bits en- ites’ connection to the earth, saying, clude the Leonids, associated with the melt quenches to form a fusion ter the Earth’s atmosphere, burn up, “The recovered mass of meteor- comet Tempel-Tuttle; the Aquarids coating, a thin layer of dark glass. and leave a brief, spectacular trail. ites represents some of the scarcest and Orionids, linked to comet Hal- The fusion coating may be black or A meteor shower is usually caused material on Earth, much rarer than ley, and the Taurids, associated with brown, dull or shiny on a recently when the Earth travels through the gold, yet [it] presents us with some comet Encke.” Why don’t these me- fallen meteorite. After the meteorite path of a comet’s tail, when small of the original material from which teor “showers” then, pelt humans has been on the Earth’s surface for a bits of ice and dust burn up in the the entire Earth was formed.” For regularly in the head? “Most of this while, the fusion coating may rust, Earth’s atmosphere. In general,” the geologists among us, “Stone comet debris is between the size of giving the outside of the meteorite he said, “meteor storms are much meteorites consist of two groups: a grain of sand and a pea and burns a reddish-brown coloring, or the fu- brighter and more spectacular than chondrites and achondrites,” it up in the atmosphere before reach- sion coating may erode off partially meteor showers. continues. “Most chondrites have ing the ground,” NASA reports. or completely. The fusion coating Mr. Vanderschraaf offered up a remained unchanged since their “Sometimes, meteor dust is cap- is a thin, discrete layer surrounding chance for students to see meteor formation 4.56 billion years ago, tured by high-altitude aircraft and an interior that looks quite different showers, themselves, saying, “The shortly after the formation of the analyzed in NASA laboratories.” from the fusion coating.” best place to find an upcoming me- Sun.” A discussion with a lab member So, if most of this material burns teor shower would be to check on up before it ever reaches the ground, any one of several websites such as how do human scientists get their NASA (nasa.gov) or the American hands on any of it? Another lab Meteor Society (amsmeteors.org).” member at the Cascadia Meteorite Mr. Vanderschraaf explained that Laboratory claimed, “If we don’t go students can safely observe meteor to space, it’ll come to us.” storms. He explained, “In virtually Mr. Robert Vanderschraaf, sci- every case, a meteor storm is com- ence teacher at Buena Park High pletely safe to observe. The only School, explained the difference be- possible danger is the slight chance tween a meteor, a meteorite, and a (about one in about 500 million) meteoroid. “A meteor is any rocky, that one of these objects might sur- metallic, or other object (asteroid, vive the trip to the Earth’s surface. comet, etc.) which briefly enters the The chance of this is so insignifi- Earth’s atmosphere before escap- cant that we can give ourselves per- ing,” he stated. “A meteorite is a mission to assume that the chance similar object which has entered the of this happening is virtually zero.” atmosphere and survived a trip to So, when the coronavirus situa- the Earth’s surface. A meteoroid is a tion eases up enough to go outside PHOTO BY NASA small object (often a small fragment on a summer night, take a look up. of an asteroid or comet) which is We might just get inside the tail of a Sometimes, in the middle of all the stress, comes peace. still orbiting the sun.” Mr. Vander- comet next month. schraaf stated how far up meteors 9 COYOTE WORLD Destination Spotlight: China! that land. By: Melanie Garcia The National Museum of China Paw Prints Staff Writer displays all that one should know about China. Located east of Ti- Undeniably, when most ananmen Square, this museum people think of Mainland China, gives visitors a look into their long officially known as the People’s and interesting history. Republic of China, they first think A second English teacher at Bue- of the Great Wall. How could they na Park High School, Mr. Jon Blea not? With its spanning 13,000 miles shared that he likes “every” aspect and towering four times taller than of Chinese culture. He elaborated, most humans at 23 feet in height, “The food, the language, the life- the Great Wall naturally attracts style. I loved that there was a pe- tourists’ attention. It took nearly riod between 12-2 in the afternoon 2,000 years to complete and dur- when everyone would get a lunch/ ing its construction Chinese leaders nap break.” meant for it to serve as a defense Mr. Blea also had the good for- system against invaders. tune to experience the beautiful China’s rich culture has let Coy- nature in the cities and country- ote staff fall in love with it. Mr. sides of China. He said, “China has PHOTO FROM GOOGLE Adam DeClercq, an English teacher beautiful landscapes and greenery at Buena Park High School, visited that were new to me, especially in The Great Wall of China has spanned various empires. the middle of a city. There could be the monument and said, “It was one distinctly exhilarating transporta- have spent time in China, and not two skyscrapers with a huge, lush, of the best moments. I had for so tion experience, explaining, “In surprisingly, because more than green mountain in between them. I long yearned to see the Great Wall China, they have motorcycle taxis. 100 million tourists visit China would also say that visiting small, with my own eyes, so to finally You, a driver, and a friend all jump each year. Similarly, The island Re- rural parts of China like Hushui is make that a reality was just amaz- on the back of a motorcycle and public of China, also known as Tai- so worth it because you can visit ing!” He recommends a visit to any explore the city. The drivers would wan, has also attracted millions of ancient villages, ride your bike part of the wall to anyone going on hop on sidewalks and get a little too visitors. Coyotes could learn about through a rice field, and explore the a trip there. close to buses, but they got us to our the cultural sensitivity that exists. beautiful countryside.” However, one wall does not destination and it was super fun.” Buena Park High School Assis- The third-year instructor said, “I make a country. Mr. DeClercq sug- Mr. Maroun Nehme, a math foun- tant Principal Mr. Daniel Sage ex- visited Hushui, Guayang, and Hong gests visits to other places in the dations, math essentials and robotics plained the complex relationship Kong. My favorite place we visited country, such as “Beijing and ‘the teacher at Buena Park High School, between China and Taiwan. “Tai- was Huangguoshu waterfall, which Forbidden City’. “We visited a cou- had an experience quite different wanese consider themselves to be a is one of the biggest in China! You ple of natural history/science muse- from his colleagues, labeling his separate country,” he stated, “Chi- had to walk down hundreds of steps ums,” he remembers. “We went to journey to the country as a business na considers [the land and people to actually get to it. a few shrines. And we even got to trip. “The hotels we stayed in were of Taiwan] to be part of China.” About Hong Kong, Mr. Blea tour some traditional homes. And very Americanized and geared more However, he noted many similari- claimed it as one of his favorite cit- of course, we went to the Forbid- towards international visitors and ties, including the advancements ies in the world. den City and Tiananmen Square,” business people,” he shared. “Most in technology. He recounted, “I “The food is incredible,” Mr. Blea he added. “The Forbidden City of our time was spent traveling and had the opportunity to spend a lot shared. “Dim sum is a must-try. was really cool to walk around.” touring factories.” In addition to of time with the Taiwanese people The cultural difference also About those sites, he proclaimed, entering Shanghai, Mr. Nehme vis- and spend time in smaller towns seems apparent in methods of trans- “They really are incredible places ited Shenzhen and Jilin but identi- outside of the main city. It was an portation. Mr. DeClercq admitted, to see. The Emperor of China used fied Hangzhou as his favorite place. amazing experience. The people “Driving was terrifying. We took to reside in ‘the Forbidden City’, Although he, himself, had very lim- are very good at business, and very a taxi everywhere, but still, drivers a palace complex, in the capital of ited time there, Mr. Nehme stressed kind,” he said. Mr. Sage shared that there don’t seem to follow any rules China Beijing. Understanding Chi- the importance of travel and how Taiwan can also provide an “out of of the road. There were so many na’s culture is important to having he wished he had explored more. the large cities and the countryside” times we fully expected to die in a a great trip,” Mr. DeClercq stated. He says, “I was willing to try any experience. “I was surprised at how car crash.” He also shared that his China’s history and culture has food or any experience. I am a firm beautiful the country is,” he added, son’s favorite part of the trip was existed for a very long time. With believer that you learn best about “It is a very small island and yet it taking “a bullet train from Guang- 3,500 years of written history, it other cultures by being around the still took hours on a bullet train to zhou to Anhui” during which they comes forth today from ancient people, eating with them, and expe- cross. There were densely populat- traveled over 200 miles per hour. Chinese civilizations, including the riencing their culture. My time to do ed downtowns but also wide open Mr. Blea shared a similarly and extensive dynasties that once ruled such things was limited, especially spaces.” since the rest of my group wanted Thousands of lives have been lost to head back early. Two of the group in China recently due to the ongoing members were very hesitant to try coronavirus pandemic. Because the even the food they knew. In some coronavirus reportedly originated places they just ate the rice, no pro- in China, Asian Americans have ap- tein. This was their first time outside parently suffered an increase in hate the U.S.” He added, “I’m very open crimes and harassment. The Coyote minded so I ate everything and any- staff, however, has shown an ability thing that was served. I did enjoy to put politics aside and seek to un- the dumplings quite a bit. I also no- derstand the culture and its people ticed how most places served food, after having taken the opportunity such as chicken, fish, or duck, with to visit those unique lands.

PHOTO FROM GOOGLE the head attached to it.” China is clearly rich with culture A lot of information comes back America has Disney’s Magical Electric Parade. China has...China. and history. regularly from all the people who 10 COYOTE POLITICS Young Voters Have a Voice views on whether 18-year-old citi- well being. One of the flaws I see,” istered,” he said, “and the unregis- By: Estrella Flores zens could responsibly vote in the he added, “is that people get away tered are younger, poorer and more Paw Prints Staff Writer country’s election. Eric identified with things and act like it’s nothing.” [disproportionately non-white] than 18 years as the “right age” to start He also stated that he thinks certain registered voters, something that The year 2020 hit Ameri- voting. people “here and there” rig the polit- doesn’t seem fair. Other countries cans like a trash truck on fire, with Larry said, “I don’t think voting at ical system. Regardless, Juan shared register everyone to vote automati- life-disrupting changes, some of the the age of eighteen is good because that it felt good to become eligible to cally, not coincidentally, and have broadest and most intense brought there are many teens who do not vote. “It feels like I can maybe help much higher voter turnout than the by the CoVid-19 pandemic. Now, have a political interest and could ei- make a change,” he said. U.S. does.” most schools, stores and restaurants ther waste their vote or not use their Peter wanted the system to em- Eric said that he thinks the voting have had their business sites turned vote wisely.” power people to “arrest and convict rigging happens. into museums and their work days Angel Fabian, 17-year-old junior, politicians and leaders for corrup- Fabian also joined the conver- upended into an open-ended period qualified his position on that issue, tion, and not just sweep their wrong sation denying election fraud does of unemployment. So, naturally, stating, “Being able to vote at 18 doing under the carpet.” He said he happen. “No, if it was [happening],” many people have faced the shock should depend on how much politi- felt that “money is far more impor- he asserted, “we would never have of inability to pay rent. For others, cal knowledge one has.” tant than the safety and wellbeing of impeachment--because [it would the stock markets also faced de- Peter Ioannou, a 17-year-old the American people.” He reported, mean] the government likes who is clines and rises that would make any senior attending Buena Park High “It’s perfectly okay to spend it to- in office.” heart stress beyond the norm. This School, expressed his opinion on wards wars, according to our gov- Coyotes continued to share their year, the national and local elections whether or not 18 years serves as the ernment.” His fix? “We need to start feelings about the upcoming 2020 in November could once again play election and wished people would a huge part in the decision making find the time to vote. of which way and how the country About the upcoming voting sea- should change course, if at all. The son, “I’m hyped for it and I’m ready coronavirus pandemic has virtually to vote,” said Eric. He offered a pos- shut down campaigns but under the sible change to help increase voter news of a gradual return to a sem- participation in upcoming elections. blance of normalcy there exists an “Yes, we should be able to have a excitement and anticipation of who couple days off to be able to vote,” might continue or begin to lead the he said. country and its various levels of Larry agreed with Eric about government. introducing a day off for voting, A perfect government sys- saying, “Yes, [it should happen], tem doesn’t exist, but citizens can because some people work a lot and work together to help their nation cannot find the time to vote. With take great strides in the interest of days off work, the people eligible to its population. Among students in vote can prioritize voting.” Buena Park High School, those Along with more time to vote, whose birth or naturalization made people, said Larry, should have them citizens of the United State more choices. “I feel disappointed PHOTO FROM GOOGLE of America, some have reached, or about the candidates that dropped soon will, the age threshold to legal- The right to vote brings together many social groups. out.” he said. ly vote. Just two years ago, the Cali- Not everyone looks forward to the fornia Secretary of State came to the right age to vote. “Absolutely,” he balancing what we do with our mon- November elections, though. Angel Den at Buena Park High School to said, “If you can be convicted and ey and what we can do to make life commented that he doesn’t feel ex- personally encourage students to tried as an adult for a crime, you’re easier for the people.” cited, “due the fact President Trump vote, even showing how underage just as much of an adult to be com- Fabian shared his worry, assert- might win because of his ‘stimulus students could register at the time so petent to vote.” ing, “Candidates do not have to com- check’.” that, when they became old enough Juan Rodriguez, an 18-year-old plete election promises once they go However, another Coyote student to vote, the path would already ex- senior, said, “I think voting is impor- into office.” As for changes he wants said, “Young voters should vote in- ist. Some of those students in the tant because it gives an idea to whom to see, Fabian said, “At the end of stead of complaining about who be- audience at that time can vote in the people want to be in charge.” a term, the president must pay back comes president, knowing that they this year’s upcoming elections.Yet, These students also shared the any unnecessary debt and mistakes at least had the right to vote.” not all eligible citizens participate in flaws or disadvantages of today’s that occurred while he or she was in CoVid-19 has affected many peo- local, county, state or national elec- government system and changes office, out of pocket.” ple around the world with schools tions. they wished to see in the future. Coyotes also responded to the not holding physical classes, with Let’s take a look at Coyotes’ par- “The political system can be controversial issue of election fraud. people losing jobs, and stock market ticipation. wrong sometimes; I do wish it Peter observed, “[As to wheth- investors experiencing fluctuating Eighteen-year-old senior Eric would change for the better,” Eric er] the voting system is rigged, to market values, and a lot of individ- Lopez shared that he, in fact, hasn’t said. “One flaw about our system is be honest, I don’t have an opinion. uals losing money and, most in- participated in an election. “I was that it focuses on corporate interests Some people say it’s rigged, but I tensely, loss of peace of mind. That actually stuck at volleyball prac- instead of any individual.” notice that all parties are to blame, makes it difficult to even think about tice,” he explained. “There wasn’t Larry added, “Something I would especially the ones that point fingers. voting for a candidate to represent enough time. Even though I didn’t like is for immigrants who have Democrats screamed ‘Russia!’ when the people of towns, cities, states have time, I wished I did though.” lived in the United States for at least Trump got elected while [others and the country for the next four Another Coyote student, 17-year- 15 years to become part of the U.S. claimed] there was proof of commu- years. Yet, with all the uncertainty, old junior Larry Partida, expressed system.” He stated, “The flaw I see is nication involving something about maybe such taken-for-granted insti- his excitement of almost reaching that the political system has become cheating Hillary into office. I want tutions as the United States Post Of- the eligible age. “I enjoy trying out right-wing and left-wing populism.” to say ‘yes’ about election fraud, but fice and the American election sys- new things,” he shared. “Also, I Juan said, “I wish they would actu- I’m not entirely sure, myself.” tem remain the anchors of American am excited because I can hopefully ally do something about air pollution Larry also expressed that he feels society while its people weather this make a political change.” and water pollution and stop worry- an inequity involving the voting latest storm. Eric and Larry have different ing about money, but rather people’s system. “Not all Americans are reg- 11 COYOTE FAMILY Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Vanderschraaf! teacher, Mr. Vanderschraaf more re- By: Kevin Rosales sembles a kind and caring one. He Paw Prints Staff Writer said about his past study and work efforts, “I am usually an open-book Buena Park High School about my life, so all you need to do has staffers who present themselves is ask.” with their authentic style. Some Mr. Robert Vanderschraaf cur- staffers appear to stand out from rently teaches chemistry at Buena the rest from a student’s perspective Park High School. Over the years, with their position, characteristics, Mr. Vanderschraaf has taught phys- and most importantly (of course!) ics, A.P. (Advanced Placement) style of clothing. Many students physics, physical science, aviation might know him as the teacher with science, and astronomy. He has a “slight interest” in penguins. Mr. been teaching for twenty years, all Robert Vandershraaf, the infamous of them at Buena Park High School. penguin-loving science instructor, Calling upon his vast experience PHOTO FROM GOOGLE piques curiosity as an interesting teaching at the venue, he praises the From a bird-led family near the South Pole...The penguins teacher. Mr. Vanderschraaf as a site’s students and staff. He recent- schraaf taught at Buena Park High, happy scientist reports that he has science teacher here in Buena Park ly stated, “The Buena Park High he has come to the conclusion that “a small collection” of about 200 might attract students’ couriosity, School students and staff are just he has enjoyed every bit of it. Mr. penguins inside his classroom. “I but knowing his interest and him in amazing.” Vanderschraaf explained, “It’s the am totally devoted to these most general might increase interest in Mr. Vanderschraaf knew that he greatest job in the universe for me. wonderful of all animals,” he said. having him as one of their teachers would go into the field of teaching For those who are interested in “My daughter tells me that I’m next August. at some point in his life. He re- teaching, I will let you know that obsessed. Of course, she told me From what reaches did Mr. Rob- members, “Years ago, I figured that it is a great job, but it’s not a job that while I was watching ‘March ert Vandershraaf come to Coyote I would become a teacher after fin- for wimps. It is one of the hardest Of The Penguins’ for the five-hun- country? The veteran of Buena ishing whatever career I might have jobs out there. You will work harder dredth time.” Park High School teaching agreed had at the time. I was just lucky than you ever thought you would, Other than Mr. V interest with the to reveal at least parts of his own enough to start teaching earlier than you will do things that you never penguins, he likes to do many other life story. He explained, “I was I had anticipated, and I love it.” believed you could, and you will things (thank goodness). For start- born in Fountain Valley in 1971 In order to become teachers, peo- love your students more than you ers he likes to read, cook and spend and I have lived nearly my en- ple must find a subject in which they ever thought possible.” This, from a time with his family. tire life in Orange County,” said excel or one that they love. In Mr. guy who specialized in High Ener- Mr. Vandershraaf also enjoys Mr. ‘V’. I come from a traditional Vanderschraaf’s bag of tricks there gy Stellar Astrophysics and Particle watching television when he finds Dutch/Indonesian family. I have live a few honorable mentions: “I Physics. the time. His favorite shows in- two brothers with whom I am very went to UCI for a BS (bachelor of As usual, with all the impres- clude, ‘Star Trek’, ‘Babylon 5’, close. I got my primary education science) degree in Physics (with sive academic accomplishments ‘Frasier’, ‘M*A*S*H’, and ‘The at Mater Dei High School, graduat- two specializations). I also earned a and deep interest in the success of Twilight Zone’. and listening to ing in 1990, and followed that with minor in Analytic Philosophy.” In his students, people always seem to music. His listed his favorite mu- a degree from The University of Mr. Vanderschraaf’s years in col- come around to another topic. What sic artists as ‘Queen’, ‘The Moody California, Irvine (Class of 1995). lege he involved himself as “part about this thing with the penguins? Blues’, ‘The Eagles’, ‘Mozart’, and After college, I worked in purchas- of a research team that found the Should we all check for his fever? ‘Mendelssohn’. He enjoys Opera, ing for a technology company for hottest star ever discovered (at Maybe back away slowly? In fur- as well. about three years. After that, I was that time). It had a temperature of ther discussion, Mr. Vanderschraaf Mr. Vanderschraaf always says lucky enough to get my current job. 55,000 degrees.” explained, “I have a *SLIGHT* in- to himself, “I am the luckiest per- Not at all a mysterious, stand-off From the years that Mr. Vander- terest in these amazing birds.” The son I know.” He tells himself that because, he said, “I sincerely be- lieve it, and I’ve also discovered that the harder I work, the luckier I become.” Mr. Vandershraaf en- joys teaching at Buena Park High School and the staff and students in Coyote Country express gratitude in having him pulling on the same green rope. Of course, Mr. Vanderschraaf also wears red. He goes for the St. Louis baseball team and, when not wearing his now-signature white lab coat in his room and around campus, he will don the Cardinals’ uniform top. Mr. Kevin Fawley, so- cial studies teacher on campus and a die hard Angels fan, concedes that “the Cardinals, along with the Dodgers, are the two classiest fran- chises in the National side of Major League Baseball. He’s got good PHOTO FROM MR. VANDERSCHRAAF taste in ball clubs,” said Mr. Faw- ley, “but the Angels have the better ...to a scientist-led family at the Den: The Vanderschraafs red hat!”

12 COYOTE GAMES Hollow Knight’s Unique Take on Platformers

By: Zachary Penn Paw Prints Staff Writer

One of the widest reach- ing and most creative forms of art, video games, often impacts people. Sometimes those games impact people negatively, some- times they impact people with mediocrity, but the video game called Hollow Knight definitely has impacted people positively. The term “Metroidvania” comes from the combination of two game series: Metroid and Castlevania. In both of these games, players gather various tools or equipment that allow them to traverse the explorable area. Hollow Knight borrows from the concept of “Metroidva- nia” to create a massive 2D world Hollow Knight: Available on the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and most computers. that the player can explore. In Hollow Knight, a small figure Tears, a somber city with a tor- in order to beat bosses, which is hunger by defeating enemies and known simply as the “Knight” or rential downpour and never ends. always fun because it forces you taking their food. Team Cherry “Ghost” enters the world of Hol- Players will fight through tough to make a strategy.” made this game for the 27th it- lownest, a massive beautifully bosses like Grimm, a mysteri- The creators of Hollow Knight, eration of Ludum Dare, an event hand drawn world that descends ous cloaked leader of an ethereal Team Cherry, gifted players with where people make video games deep into the ground. Olivia traveling circus or the Watcher four free downloadable expan- from scratch in a short period of Hom, someone who has played Knights, guardians of a dream- sion packs that carry the follow- time. After that, Hollow Knight Hollow Knight, says, “I also ap- ing overlooker. This all gets ing names: Hidden dreams, The started developing, but not with- preciate how the world moves in done with the backing of a mel- Grimm Troupe, Lifeblood, and out a lot of help. Team Cherry different directions even though ancholy music track by Christo- Godmaster. These gratis updates started a kickstarter, something it’s a 2D game. Sometimes you pher Larken. Regardless of how bring with them more bosses, to help them raise money. They move vertically on platforms and players decide to negotiate the more areas, more tasks, more planned on using the funds to de- other times you are running hori- game, one with a grand total of collectables and, just generally, velop the game. The kickstarter zontally through different areas.” 47 bosses to fight, 19 areas to ex- more fun. went extremely well, raising During the course of the plore, and 53 tracks to listen to, According to Game Informer, over 57,000 dollars and exceed- game, the players will explore they will work/play busily for a Hollow Knight started life under ing the goal of 35,000 by the end their way through a variety of while. “For me, the most memo- an entirely different game called of 2014. unique areas such as the Crystal rable part about Hollow Knight Hungry Knight, a top down sur- Hollow Knight launched on Peak--a mine bursting with al- is the combat,” Olivia revealed. vival game in which the main February 24th, 2017, on PC, to luring pink gems--or the City of “There are patterns you can learn character has to survive growing universal acclaim. People praised Hollow Knight for its unique characteristics and its atmo- sphere. Nintendo later brought the game to the switch on June 12th of 2018. Team Cherry also planned a sequel for the future, called Hollow Knight Silksong, which will focus on another character for the game. Video Games currently have, and will most probably con- tinue to have, an effect on peo- ple. From bad to good to great, Hollow Knight will continue to stand up as a masterpiece and a work of art for all time. “I would definitely recommend Hollow Knight for those who want a beautiful adventure with chal- lenging combat,” said Olivia. SCREENSHOT FROM HOLLOW KNIGHT

Players of Hollow Knight admire its beautiful and moody hand-drawn scenery and characters.

13 COYOTE CREATIVITY Advanced Placement Music Theory to teach.” By: Khristian Lumba “The AP Music Theory course Paw Prints Staff Writer has been taught in the district since 1999-2000,” Mrs. DeWeese re- Freshman and sophomore vealed. “I taught it when I first got students have heard of ‘honors’ hired to instruct at Fullerton Union courses. Upper level students have High School.” enrolled in ‘Advanced Placement’ Mrs. DeWeese explained, “AP courses. ‘APUSH’ has become as Music Theory has been growing in widely-used a term in high school numbers since the early 2000s. Our as ‘Econ’,‘BritLit’ and “QuantLab’ own Fullerton Joint Union High in college circles. Next year, some School District offers it (or has of- students will take APMT. fered it) at Troy and La Habra High Yup. Schools, as well as at Fullerton “WHAT??!” Union High School.” Got your attention? Good. Buena Park High School Band Teachers and staff in Buena Director Mr. Robert Shetland said, Park High School have recently “Music Theory currently represents revealed information about a new the only music course currently of- course at Buena Park High School fered by the AP authority. It offered PHOTO FROM GOOGLE that will bring the Coyote Acad- Music History many years ago but When students want to get serious: AP Music Theory emy of Visual and Performing Arts that went away, I believe, in about (CAVPA) yet another step farther in 2007.” DeWeese remains very interested ‘the student’ would fit this AP Mu- its ever-climbing march of promi- Mrs. DeWeese explained Buena in starting the AP Music Theory sic Theory offering. “Band, - Or nence. Coyote Country will offer Park High School’s history in con- course.” chestra, and Choral students who Advanced Placement (AP) Music nection with its AP Music area of- Mrs. DeWeese said that this AP want to learn more, as well as stu- Theory as a course on the Buena ferings, “I believe Mr. Shetland ran course’s introduction intrigues her. dents that studied piano or guitar, Park High School campus. the class once or twice a few years “The AP Music course is very chal- would fit into this AP Music Theory This offering represents a true ago.” lenging, as it includes many aspects course,” she said. “Those kids who advance forward for the students at “Buena Park High School pre- of music: Listening, Analyzing, and studied piano as a child are an ideal Buena Park High School. About the viously tried to introduce AP Music Composing as well as Sight singing, student for this course.” rarity of advanced courses specifi- Theory for the 2017-2018 school and Melodic and Harmonic Dicta- She offered words of advice cally in this area, Coyote Assistant year,” Mr. Shetland confirmed, “but tion. I love discussing the materials for a student who might be con- Principal of Instruction and Organi- only three kids signed up.” of what makes up music,” she said. sidering this course but remains zation Mr. Daniel Sage mentioned, Mrs. De Weese stated that the “One of the course’s coolest aspects hesitant about his or her chance “Other arts have many different op- AP authority has had this course of- that I enjoyed at Fullerton Union of succeeding. “AP Music Theory portunities to engage yourself at the fering as an option for years, not as High School was that it brought to- is a challenging course,” she ad- AP level, but I believe that AP Mu- a new thing. “I first came to know gether musicians who had a variety vised. “Any entering student needs sic Theory is the only AP exam in about the AP Music Theory course of backgrounds: pianists, guitarists, to be committed to really working the world of music.” during my interview for the position band and choral students. Each hard. However, if music is a pas- Mrs. Jill DeWeese, the Buena at Fullerton Union High School in area brought different strengths and sion and something that they want Park High School Choir Direc- 1999,” she remembers. weaknesses. It was nice to see this to continue into adulthood, this is tor, will teach AP Music Theory So, if fewer than a handful of mixture of music students working a great course to help them start in Coyote Country, and she brings students signed up for this course a together. It created a very fun class- to understand how music is put to- to the table pedigree status in that few years ago, what has changed to room environment,” she recalls. gether. It is the equivalent of first- endeavor. Although the course re- bring new interest in the course in Mrs. DeWeese discussed the pos- year college music theory, which is mains a singular rarity in the field, Coyote territory? sibility that the AP course has any commonly the ‘weed-out’ class in its proposed instructor has much Information. Publicity. official or even “unofficial” prereq- college music programs (a course experience teaching it. “I was the Excitement. uisites, saying, “The unofficial pre- that shows who will have and who first teacher in the district to teach Mr. Shetland knows the special requisite to this course is that a stu- has not truly committed to the dis- this course,” said Mrs. DeWeese. “I value of this course and who has dent should come into it able to read cipline). This course,” she said, taught this class previously for 15 the most interest in getting it to the at least treble or bass clef music no- “will help the student become suc- years. It is my favorite music class students. He said, “I know that Mrs. tation.” She also answered that this cessful in college music theory. I’ve course would, yes, indeed, become had many students move directly to part of CAVPA. “Having taught at Year Two after taking my AP Mu- Buena Park High School for ‘just’ sic Theory course. So, if students the past three years, I do not know have interest in composing music much of the history of CAVPA,” or performing it, this course will she said. However, having taught help them to better understand how within the district for over 20 years, music is put together.” I know that the music department Mr. Shetland confirmed that he at Buena Park High School has sees as special the AP Music The- grown from one to two full-time ory course. “I support this effort teachers.” She said, “Having the AP 100%,” he said, “because it cov- Music Theory course would be the ers both the Instrumental and Vocal next logical step in developing our pathways for CAVPA scholars.” music program in CAVPA. We re- He explained what other courses ally need a place for those serious he sees as possible additions to the musicians to delve deeper into how Music curriculum at Buena Park PHOTO FROM GOOGLE music works as opposed to only the High School. ‘how do you perform’ lessons.” Creation and reception develop appreciation. Continued on Page 15 She described who, in terms of 14 COYOTE INTERESTS Advanced Placement Music Theory (cont.) Buena Park High School to create By: Khristian Lumba an Early College course on the Coy- Paw Prints Staff Writer ote campus that would get students college credit, “I think these courses are too much of a money-maker for Continued from Page 14 those colleges and universities,” he said. “The courses are great for non- He also considered what music majors, and are often packed would block or hinder the intro- with students--who pay for the duction of more AP Music courses courses at that level. It, therefore, to the campus. “Buena Park High seems that the colleges don’t want School could, most likely, offer students taking courses of that type something such as an ‘Honors Mu- at the high school level.” (Editor’s PHOTO FROM GOOGLE sic Appreciation’ type of course in Note: If students enroll for those More than a paperweight: Symbols of the art. the future, said the veteran band courses in high school, some might instructor. He further explained not then need to take them at the missed.” So, which students attending that authorities “could align that to college level. The universities then The veteran assistant principal Buena Park High School should en- the college/university curriculum would not gain that tuition income.) described the status of the offer- roll in this course? for a Music Appreciation course Mr. Sage gave logical advice to ing, saying, “The AP Music Theory Mr. Sage stated, “I believe that through this school’s Early Col- those students who might consider course is meant to represent a col- anyone with a passion for music lege program. However,” he fol- the course but who still remain un- lege level introductory [offering]. would be moved by such an oppor- lowed up with a cautionary tale, sure of enrolling. “Ms. DeWeese On college campuses across the tunity.” “When I looked into that last year, has a strong background in music nation, these are some of the more Interested students can call the as perhaps a way to offer ‘History and music theory, he said. “When fun and sought-after classes. It is an school at (714) 992-8601 even now, of Rock’ here at Buena Park High you have someone like her on your opportunity to listen to music but during the current COVID-19 pan- School, all I got was silence [from campus, you should not miss an also to really learn what you are lis- demic, and ask to have their names university level representatives].” opportunity to really dive in and tening to. It is also an opportunity added to the special list of people He answered why a university study music.” He explained, “It is to not just write music but to learn who shall become the first Buena would not want to coordinate with an opportunity that should not be how to write it in a way that will ap- Park High School group to study peal to others.” AP Music Theory. From Yesterday to Tomorrow: Earth Day tional holiday in 1970. On this day, closed. Many report that the elimi- age, can make their views known By: Melanie Garcia millions of Americans gathered for nation of chlorofluorocarbons, once by writing a letter or delivering Paw Prints Staff Writer rallies and educational programs. seen in aerosol propellants, played their message through various oth- Since that first Earth Day, people a significant role in that recovery. er safe-purpose media. Earth Day represents a time and organizations have put forth These days, restaurant elimination Although students can contribute when Buena Park High School many efforts to conserve the planet. of automatic distribution of plastic to Earth’s conservation in multiple teens and adults celebrate the planet Collectively, societies around the straws, grocery markets’ focus upon ways, it ultimately comes down to upon which we live. On April 22, world proved successful in lowering the utilization of reusable bags and every individual’s capacity to care the media and society reminded waste products through acts such as manufacturers’ turn towards the use enough to go the extra mile for the Coyote students and staffers about helping people to think of the man- of a certain amount of biodegrad- environment. Buena Park High the beauty of the Earth, and also tra: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.” able packaging have had what some School’s Earth Club appeals to how individuals can preserve it. Al- Cities and towns around the Ameri- call a true impact upon the downsiz- those people by attempting to create though current health circumstanc- can nation now use two or even ing of the human footprint upon the easy and enjoyable activities ben- es have distracted the world from three waste bins, one for trash, one damage to environmental aspects of eficial to the Earth. The members fully celebrating routinely this year, for recyclable materials and even the Earth. have hosted a park clean up and many students posted photos on so- a third for yard waste. Automobile Despite these efforts, many in- have sold metal straws. Because of cial media to spread awareness on emission standards have risen, and dividuals feel as though the result school closures though, Earth Club the importance of our actions in re- pollution out the tailpipe has dissi- remains inadequate. For example, can no longer host events. Howev- lation to the Earth. pated. The Ozone Layer, once sport- Greta Thunberg, a 17-year-old er, they continue to encourage ev- Earth Day was declared a na- ing an opening over the Earth, has Swedish activist, led the fight against ery Coyote to do what each can in climate change by speaking in front everyday life. of world leaders at the 2019 United Earth Club President Yesenia Ri- Nations Climate Action Summit. vera says, “My family and friends There, she condemned government have always been very respectful negligence in protecting the Earth of any trash they might have and to and that lack of action’s prolonged manage it, to dispose of it in a bin. effects upon the next generation. Regardless of their beliefs about Local surfer and lover of the en- global warming, it’s just common vironment Mr. Kevin Jordan pleads courtesy to dispose of our trash cor- with Coyote students, urging them rectly.” She adds, “Whenever I go to,”Read about what is going on.” grocery shopping with my family The teacher, who once worked on we always make sure to bring our the Buena Park High School cam- own bags, because it seems more pus, says, “Contact your representa- efficient and logical to bring some- tives and let them know what you thing we already own--especially if think.” This applies to all students it is for the benefits of our animal PHOTO BY EVANGELINE WATKINS and through whatever positions life and our planet.” ‘Beach glass’ might look good, but does it belong? each individual holds. Responsible Continued on Page 16 students, especially those of voting 15 COYOTE LIFE From Yesterday to Tomorrow (cont.) first gained their passion for helping By: Melanie Garcia the Earth. Mr. Sean Kitchin, anoth- Paw Prints Staff Writer er former Buena Park High School Special Education teacher, recount- Continued from Page 15 ed his childhood memories of doing Earth Club Publicist Cindy his part. Chavez shared her family efforts, “At the end of the hall,” said “My friends and family do pick up Mr. Sean Kitchin, “hung a sign that after themselves because they know had the words that rightly said, ‘The I don’t like it when they litter. For Sky is Falling’. So, he, the adoles- example, I would say how ugly they cent, thought, the walls were hung are for even considering littering. I with colorful banners that had a no- tell them to pick up their trash from tion to honor and celebrate mother; Mother Earth!” the floor and toss it into the trash. PHOTO BY EVANGELINE WATKINS [Because of this], everyone I know Mr. Kitchin recounts how he of- does not litter.” ten tried, during his youth, “to un- Even Mother Earth needs a bit of tender loving care. Many students in the Coyote derstand the true essence of Earth.” happiness and harmony--and, more today, the stage is set for the chase; day persist in making sure that the This child of the 1970s also said, importantly, its celebration!” a chase of reverence for Mother Earth’s environmental facets re- “I tried to understand, also, its re- Mr. Kitchin offered, “Perhaps I Earth!” main as healthily preserved as pos- lationship with me and the other was hiding, in my youth, behind an Mr. Kitchin concluded, “We, as a sible. However, these efforts date several billions of people as it ap- embodiment of ignorance or a sense people, can only hope for said rev- back to the 1970s when individuals plied to a functional courtship of of enlightenment; However, as of erence of understanding.” Some Teens Discuss Disrespect whether they have ever physically been disrespected by an adult,” she think since [the kids] are younger, By: Khristian Lumba experienced or perceived disrespect admitted. Sadly, it involved one of that they are naïve, aren’t mature Paw Prints Staff Writer coming from an adult. Two follow the teachers at the school. Still, to enough [to respect].” She acknowl- up questions include whether or not respect her privacy, I won’t identify edged, “I have been disrespected the reported disrespect had roots in her. The teacher tends to disrespect for things that I didn’t even do be- Throughout these past their identity as teens and in what and mouth other students. I’m not cause some people made up a false years of the 21st century, teenag- type of situation the claim had its the only one [to believe it],” Mo- story about a situation that had hap- ers have grown to develop and origin. nique added. “Long story short, I pened between the adult and me.” change, depending on the environ- Jamie Hunt, a 16-year-old ju- was getting something from the Nataly described the situation in ment in which they live. With the nior from Buena Park High School teacher that I needed for the next her thoughts by saying, “I feel like world changing so quickly, teens all shared her thoughts on getting dis- day. So, I waited until after class adults pick on teens because they over the globe have started to ex- respected by an adult and how the and, when I asked for a late pass, see them as something that they pand into different areas of society. situation arose, “Once, I was at a the instructor got upset and [pro- can control. They want to be seen These students have shown unique conference meeting with all adults. jected] an attitude. It wasn’t the first as having power. Like, if they see attributes that make them stand I was the only teen there. I was time this teacher had displayed a somebody younger in a higher po- out more. However, as these teens disrespected,” Jamie said. “At the negative attitude [towards me] so I sition in a workplace, they will pick continue to grow into young adult- meeting, I didn’t get to present any gave the attitude back. She wasn’t on them and try to make them feel hood, the challenges that lie ahead ideas or thoughts for the outcome of happy about it, so I said, “If you like a less of a person--so that they of them become bigger. One chal- its [purpose].” want respect, you have to give it can feel better about themselves.” lenge they face includes the ques- Evelyn Perez, a 17-year-old Coy- back.” (Editor’s note: In response, “[Grown people] often pick on tion of why teenagers to this day get ote junior, shared her story. “I have a teacher replied, “Any teen has a teens [more] easily because adults disrespected by people of different been disrespected by an adult,” she right to respect and, along with that, feel more empowered than teens,” ages. Why do some teenagers re- said. The situation came about when must understand that teachers did, Jamie asserted. “Adults, in my ceive unfair treatment and little to I was defending a friend. The adult in fact, earn their positions. Teach- opinion, [consider themselves] no respect from other people, most mocked me,” Evelyn remembers. ers and students would do well to more educated and believe they especially from adults? Let’s at- Coyote Monique Valdovinos, recognize the day that one or both know a bit more than teens. Teens tempt to find out. another 16-year-old junior, of- persons have walked through before also have power and education [re- Students of Buena Park High fered a story of her own situation the particular “sandpaper” moment. garding] subjects they talk about.” School shared their thoughts on and thoughts about it, “Yes, I have Nataly Campos, a 17-year-old Jamie revealed another form junior, explained her situation that of perceived disrespect, saying, led to getting disrespected by an “When an adult says to a child that adult, “I have been disrespected there is nothing to stress out about, by an adult because they saw that really, there [might actually be] I was a teen. It happened at work; something going on. Not everyone it happens all the time. I have been will understand what other people disrespected for some [actions] I are actually going through.” Denial didn’t even take. People think they or dismissal of another’s perspec- can disrespect me or talk to me on a tive can amount to a show of dis- lower level than if they were talking respect. Ironically, that goes both to my manager or with an adult who ways. Teachers often must ‘suck it works there.” up’ and smile and act calmly when Why do these students think all they want, at times, involves adults pick on teens so easily? kicking a wall or hiding in the cor- PHOTO FROM GOOGLE Evelyn had an answer, offering ner for a good cry. “I can’t hear you when you’re shouting.” her perspective. “I think [adults] Continued on Page 17 pick on teens easily because they 16 COYOTE EXPERIENCES April Fool’s Day Pranks Recounted Station 4 (PS4) gaming console. PS4. I completely forgot to record prank my then boyfriend and some By: Jessica Pineda They would play all day and night, all of this. I know this would have, other friends. Let’s just say it kinda Paw Prints Staff Writer and I was getting so sick of it. I had for sure, gone viral. It was truly the backfired with some of my friends, been planning to do a prank on them funniest thing. My whole family because they sort of figured it out The coronavirus came and for a while, so I figured April Fool’s was going crazy at the same time, and knew the lyric pranks. It was took a lot of the joy out of silly day was a perfect time. My friend very confused about how this had pretty successful for my boyfriend, time in the early Spring for many had a broken PS4 and I decided to happened.“ because he completely fell for it. Coyotes. The dawn of the month of borrow it to freak out my siblings. Another Coyote played a prank The whole time I was texting him April; a month to pull pranks and I “plugged” it in, and had a broken as well. Moises Tepozotlan Jr, a the lyrics I felt bad, but it was too pull jokes on others all in good fun- screen picture posted on the televi- 17-year-old Coyote senior reports, funny to stop. I decided to use the -Well, it got stepped on by one royal sion so it looked like I also broke the “I actually have pranked my en- song ‘Don’t Speak’ by No Doubt. if virus! television. The prank didn’t really tire family on April Fool’s Day by you know what that song is about, Not deterred but determined after start until late that night because my buying nasty-smelling candles and then you know he was pretty upset. recovering from the sudden depar- family went out to a party. Howev- putting them all over the house. I He thought I was breaking up with ture from the school of all students er, when my siblings turned on the bought candles that smelled like a him, and he stopped responding--so and most teachers, the Paw Prints TV, I got the most hilarious reac- fart, a skunk, a pickle, and an on- I had to tell him it was obviously a staff decided to reach back and tion from them, ever. The kids had ion.” prank.” bring the silly forward, past that a complete meltdown; they started Natalie Perez, a 16-year-old Was all forgiven and forgot- March 13 day when everyone went pouting and screaming. I was just sophmore, mentioned her prank that ten after that for Natalie and her home. In light of the fact that caps having the laugh of my lifetime. My many YouTubers had actually done. then-boyfriend? “Well,” she re- can’t get tossed during graduation parents didn’t know what exactly “Back in 2015-2016,” she recalls, ported, “he got back at me a couple and prom dresses can’t get worn to was going on,” Salvador recalls, “it was a big trend to [have fun of weeks later by doing the exact local restaurants for greasy cheese- “but they got so furious at my sib- with] your friends or boyfriends/ prank with different lyrics. I pretty burgers after prom and and when lings for not only making a ruckus, girlfriends with lyric pranks. The much fell for it, too. I used different senior awards get picked up instead but also because they thought the trend started around March that songs for each of my friends, and of draped over shoulders by proud kids broke the television and the year, so I decided to wait ‘til April to most of them were so super con- teachers, the Paw Prints staff decid- fused that one or two called me to ed to add to the absurdity in a posi- clarify what was going on. It was tive way. Paw Prints brings April really such a big thing back then. I Fools back to you now. Since some feel like April Fools jokes are more students and staffers eat breakfast fun when you’re younger. Once you for dinner, and some free-thinkers start growing up, it doesn’t really celebrate Christmas in July. Paw interest you as much.” Prints follows that plan with April Really? Read on, Natalie! Fool’s Day reporting in the May is- An 18-year-old senior (Ya see sue. that age, Natalie?!), David Ray- Enjoy. mundo said, “I haven’t really done Salvador Ramirez, a 17-year- any pranks to people on April Fools old senior, starts off the celebra- Day except that I do remember one tion, sharing an April Fool’s story. I did over a couple of years ago on “About three years ago,” he said, PHOTO BY JACKELYN BALLINAS one of my friends. “my youngest siblings were ob- The day has come and gone, but the pranks go on and on... Continued on Page 18 sessed about playing with the Play- Some Teens Discuss Disrespect (cont.) stress in the same way. Just because By: Khristian Lumba they dealt with it in [certain ways] Paw Prints Staff Writer doesn’t mean that we can’t deal with it our own way.” These teenagers from Buena Park Continued from Page 16 High School shared their own situa- Still, with that aforemen- tions of perceived disrespect. As the tioned experience that has earned saying goes, “Respect me and I will them their position, teachers must respect you,” but do young people stay on alert to children’s feelings. ever say, “I will respect your earned “I have been stressed out and an position, and I hope you will then adult has told me I have nothing respect my efforts.” With the way to stress about,” Nataly remarked, society works and in the context of “My response to that is that we ac- the manner in which these teenag- tually do have a lot to stress about ers spoke out, do adults truly rec- because some parents, especially ognize teenagers’ journeys and give in a minority community, tend to them the respect they need? With make us think that we have to be- the world changing every single come something better. They stress day, perhaps in the near future these us out on the idea that we have to young teenagers and adults will tru- overcome things. We get stressed ly begin to engage in a friendly so- out trying to give [elder relatives] cial contest to see who can show re- PHOTO FROM GOOGLE a better place in life. We also get spect for the other more. That way, stressed over [our own] things. In everyone will win. Coyote staffers Who takes the blame when one side does not listen? the end, not everyone deals with and students can lead the way. 17 COYOTE COMEDY April Fool’s Day Pranks Recounted (cont.) David wants to organize a bit the book, but it would be hilarious By: Jessica Pineda of good-hearted retaliation. “Yeah,” to actually get them.” Paw Prints Staff Writer he admitted. “Maybe I would like David mentioned how he feels to get my revenge. I obviously about pranks, those not directed to- wouldn’t want to do it as a mean ward him. “I find them funny, actu- Continued from Page 17 prank, but rather a funny prank--but ally,” he admitted. “I see on You- Even so, it was not as bad or I would have to plan it out perfectly. Tube or via Instagram pranks that as mean as the ones they have done I’m not sure when I would do the have happened. They are sometimes to me. I pranked my friend by tell- prank, but I hope next year I can do good for a laugh. Recently, I’ve seen ing him some fake news but I don’t it after this whole quarantine thing that the [number of] pranks have remember what the news was, ex- calms down.” gone down over the years. It seems actly.” Salvador has focused upon who like everyone is too busy for April Salvador decided that he would he will ‘victimize’ using his future Fool’s day. This year it seemed like continue pranking. Will he go full pranks. “Probably my friends,” he no one cared or even remembered PHOTO FROM GOOGLE force? “Yes,” he said, “but I plan figured, “‘cause it would be easier, that it was April Fool’s day.” The Next article: A prank! to do basic ones, like prank phone and I can shove it in their faces ...And, dear reader, you may now the day. David revealed his feel- calls. I found this one website where when I get to prank them. My fam- thank Paw Prints for reaching back ings about April Fool’s, saying, “I you can call anyone and it basical- ily would be funny [victims] too, and supplying some stories of fun don’t like it personally. My family ly has the voice of another person but they wouldn’t answer to private April Fool’s Day pranks. and friends always do mean pranks and it looks legit. It’s actually super or random numbers.” Salvador spoke of his thoughts to me, so I hate looking forward to hilarious, and I would love to see Moises related the reactions of regarding April Fool’s Day. “I think that day. Luckily for me this year some reactions.” his family after his prank. “My par- it’s a funny holiday,” he said. “I no one pulled a prank on me.” Moises talks about that past ents got so frustrated and annoyed mean, not a lot of people celebrate it However, Natalie saw the time prank, the one that literally stunk, with me,” he said. “My siblings now but, overall, it’s childhood fun in a different light, saying, “I think saying, “Yes, it did succeed. My didn’t even want to be in the house, and a good memory. The whole el- it’s a fun holiday in which to get a whole family was so furious at me. so they just went outside. My par- ementary school population would funny reaction out of friends. You The house smelled horrible. There ents got me in trouble and, since just pull pranks on each other. It’s can even reconcile with old friends was a point where I felt like gag- then, I have been less harsh with my a very underrated holiday,” he said. or partners because of this holiday. ging. The smell did not go away. pranks, even though I don’t think Moises observed what he per- This day is just jokes, it’s some- We had to use almost a whole bottle that one was as mean [as they de- ceives as a downward trend in the thing fun. You can go on social me- of Febreze just so it didn’t smell as scribe].” number of truly long-planned, in- dia and see all the different ideas. strong. Even then, the smell didn’t Natalie has her ideas, too. ” I tricate April Fool’s Day pranks. It provides a good laugh for your go away.” plan to prank my family and best “Yes,” he said. “Everyone is so friends and you.” Natalie still has ideas, herself friends,” she said. “My best friends worried and busy with online class- Paw Prints hopes that every Coy- about pranking. “Yes, I plan to have are very gullible, so I think it would es and now the coronavirus, so this ote had a good April Fool’s Day an ‘I hurt myself’ prank. I want be easy to scare them. Plus, it would year, the eventful time became just and, for the people who don’t cel- one that would totally freak people be hilarious.” She considered her as regular as any other one. I didn’t ebrate it, the staffers of your local out. I would have to search up spe- toughest challenge. “My family hear any jokes at all that day.” school newspaper hope you at least cial makeup effects on YouTube, would be a little harder to prank Sometimes, fun and games get enjoyed a good Wednesday, April though. ‘cause they know all the tricks in a bit too mean, and that can ruin 1st 2020! Closed Campus in Future??! as much as possible to stop will install fences in the next The Fallerton Joint On- By: Kevin Rosales the spread of the virus. This school year as advance deter- ion School District reportedly Paw Prints Staff Writer causes many people to no lon- rents in the face of any fu- sent out an email regarding ger attend to their jobs and ture incidents of contaminated the process and procedures Due to the current it also has forced students to persons walking onto campus, for entering and exiting the events of the COVID-19 (Coro- study at home using distance whether a student or staffer Cayote school. A school I.D. naVirus) outbreak, the govern- learning models. The Faller- from Bueana Park High School (identification) card will get mental bodies of California and ton Joint Onion High School or not.. After authorities fin- checked as a requirement of many other states ordered District (FJOHSD) announced ish installing these new fences, when entering school. If a citizens to stay in their homes that the school campuses entering and exiting school will student doesn’t have that I.D. become a much stricter deal, card in good (readable) condi- impossible without campus su- tion in their possession, the pervisor release or permission school identification number relay to other agents. and a $1.00 fee will work as The reasoning for installing their second option to enter these fences plays out in fear or exit the campus. However, of COVIO-18. The parents of the second option also comes high schoolers fear another vi- with an after school detention rus that could be more hostile for not having their ID card in than the current COVIO-18. their possession. One uniden- This concern involving the pos- tified educator said, “If these sibility of another virus made kids would just knuckle under the authorities of the Faller- and keep their I.D. cards in ton Joint Onion High School as good condition and in their District react by installing possession as much as they do PHOTO FROM GOOGLE fencing as an addition of more their phones...” security around campuses goes Will Coyote Country have gates in August? Continued on Page 19 into place. 18 COYOTE COMEDY Closed Campus in Future??! (cont.) By: Kevin Rosales Paw Prints Staff Writer

Continued from Page 18 “...we would have a lot more students running around free of detention with a lot of mon- ey still in their pockets.” Once the security or an adult agent who works in the high school verifies the student’s identification as legitimate and not some embarrassing at- tempt at skirting the rules, the person in authority will check the student’s temperature as well. If a student’s tempera- ture appears out of the ordi- nary, the student must go back PHOTO FROM GOOGLE home, but without running. Once students have returned Some high schools and colleges shared more than the usual similar looks during the months of April and May. home, they will have to study inside their homes. Teachers dition of fences covering the How do students of Bueana student Brandon Mascorro had will put up video chats such whole school and the strict Park High School feel about a thing to say about the school as Zoom meetings for stu- process of entering and exit- the new safety measures get- campus turning into a closed dents who have been asked to ing school grounds. This pro- ting implemented in order to campus site. He explained, “I leave school. The same process cess will get bestowed upon protect the well-being of all feel like Bueana Park would goes when leaving school, but visitors as well. They will go students? Many had something look more ghetto if we had a will require a school ID only. through the same process of to say about the situation that closed campus. I also think it This process will happen three having their temperatures an- they will face in the upcoming would be harder for students times a week (definitely every alyzed with an eye out for any school year. to get in.” Monday, but then the other sickness. If having the possi- Marvin Alapati, a 17-year- Finally, 15-year-old Coy- two of four days will remain bility of an abnormal tempera- old junior in Buena Park High ote sophomore Austin Swoone a mystery, subject to routine ture, the security or staff will School stated, “I feel stressed acknowledged, “It doesn’t af- randomizing). kindly ask them to leave, imme- because I feel like schoolwork fect me at all since I hardly Mrs. Sylvania Cimarron, diately and will scrub down the is harder to learn and do with- leave school, but I feel for the a teacher of some sort, re- area with a fire hose and hand out a bit of freedom to walk students who, next year, will peated the phrase. “A closed sanitizer. If this happens in out of campus and get a drink.” try to leave campus.” campus. Closed to everyone, at the case of a student visiting Eighteen-year-old Coyote Any legitimate information lunch and all.” She savored the from another school for some senior, Jonny Delgado, joined about the school’s turning to a moment. “Seniors next year? kind of sports-related game, in the conversation. He said, closed campus environment will Tough luck. Closed campus is a the staffer or security person “I feel like it’s a dumb idea be- appear in students’ and par- great policy as it usually leads will ask the student from that cause Bueana Park High School ents’ email. Later on during the to more restrictions on stu- other school to go sit in the has been an open campus. I’ve traditional academic year, any dents such as silent lunches bus that delivered that ath- studied in Bueana Park and, for further information about the and mandatory nap times (for lete. The bus driver will stand years, the school has been like site’s closed campus status will the freshmen, of course).” outside the bus for the dura- that. But, I think there’s al- appear on the school’s website, The school year, in gen- tion of the sporting event and ways gonna be a certain group as well. For any questions re- eral, will continue as normal as the child will have to report or one kid that kinda takes ad- garding the new development, it has, always before but, with to the home school about the vantage of it.” do not contact the school dis- the slight change in the ad- condition. Bueana Park High School trict that the student studies in, for Paw Prints newspaper has written its April Fool’s edi- tion this month and you have just read one of its completely fake stories. Any concerns or questions you have will be tak- en care of by nobody in par- ticular, for the school has no plans whatsoever about put- ting up a fence. DISCLAIMER: This article ex- ists for pure fun. Hey, it’s kind of the April Fool’s edition in May. The fence proposal arti- cle above includes fake infor- mation that students and par- ents/guardians should not take PHOTO BY STAFF seriously, as any described The COVID-19 caused a ‘chain’ reaction in various ways around many high schools and at college campuses. plans in this false article sim- ply do not exist as written! 19 COYOTE COMEDY MaNDAToRY Saturday School?!

By: Jessica Pineda Paw Prints Staff Writer

Mandatory Saturday school, the new talk in town, recently became an important requirement for Cayotes that received a grade of ‘C’ or below for any of their core classes. The Cayote administration re- portedly expressed its collec- tive joy about this new grade influence addition. Many peo- ple believe this adjustment to th e overall rules will improve students’ study and work hab- its while also teaching them time management. Mrs. Nessie Huntsville

Leaktea, an adult person from PHOTO FROM GOOGLE Bueana Park High School stat- ed, “There should be manda- Get your grades up right now to avoid attendance at this venue on Saturdays. tory Saturday school for stu- dents earning below 70%. It’s as dreadful as Saturday school these kids where they need to urday schools! I believe that so they have the time to do sounds like, it’s totally worth be to succeed, even if it means there are plenty of ways that the extra work given in those it and fair. Saturday school pouring these kids into Satur- the school can use in order for classes to bring their grades helps you get on top of things day school every week.” failing students to get their up.” and finish any homework,- es One of the English teachers grades up. Saturday schools The following passages will pecially knowing that most of at Bueana Park High School simply let the students dive include Cayote opinions, stu- these kids don’t do any school named Ms. Chamazian stated, deeper into a more rebellious dents giving their insights on related things over the week- “I love this new policy, because hole, so by using this method, the new Mandatory Saturday end.” She further remarked, this means a ton of students the school is basically letting School rule. “Saturday School for any are going to be forced to serve the students try to be more Cayote student, Christa grade lower than a C+ helps Saturday school. With more rebellious than they already Agalar, a 16-year-old junior us in the long run and would students who are assigned to are. Hence, it is much better acknowledges, “Students who keep more students on their Saturday school, the more op- to have a more focused tutor- have only one low grade should tippy toes to actually get good portunities I have to supervise ing curriculum and actually use not have Saturday school be- grades instead of slacking off. and get paid extra.” She con- H.O.W.D.Y. (Helping Out With cause they could always make It might seem a little exces- tinued, “I am currently saving ‘D’s for the Year) for the fail- it up! If there were more than sive for some but, once you money to buy a pet llama and ing students, rather than in- one bad grade, then it would get to senior year, you really the extra money will come in troducing it immediately into be acceptable, but most of realize how many more oppor- handy so I can get its proper the program.” the students in the campus tunities you could’ve had if you shots before sneaking it into For any questions regarding have at least one bad grade in were to just get good grades.” the country.” the new development, do not their gradebook.” She added her own experi- Jacelyn Balians, another contact the school district Seventeen-year-old Cayo- ence. “Coming from a senior, 17-year-old Cayote junior as- or any school, for Paw Prints te senior, Merrill Arigo de- it’s really good that the school serted, “I think with the man- newspaper has written its clared, “I honestly think that is going to try harder to keep datory Saturday school for April Fool’s edition this month each week it can be just done and you have just read one of at home with a virtual zoom its completely fake stories. class of detention or it should Any concerns or questions you be optional, and students can have will be taken care of by use it to make up for missing nobody in particular, for the credit.” school has no plans whatso- Andy Cristboal, a 14-year-old ever about implementing the freshman claimed, “I think it above described changes to will be smart for the students its Saturday School policy. who get a lower than average grade because they will have DISCLAIMER: This article time to make it up during Sat- exists for pure fun. Hey, urday school. It also will give it’s kind of the April Fool’s privilege to students who are edition in May. The Manda- getting good grades of having tory Saturday School ar- the weekends off. I am in sup- ticle above includes fake in- port of making that happen.” formation that students and Kennet Christan Francesca, PHOTO FROM GOOGLE an 18-year-old Cayote senior parents/guardians should exclaimed, “I don’t think we not take seriously, as it does Students lacking grade success work on Saturday. should have mandatory Sat- not exist as written! 20 COYOTE COMEDY metal detectors 4 the kids it would start making students length will probably have to be Bueana Park High School stu- By: Jackelyn Ballinas think that they have something tackled right at the gate,” said dent Kiteflight Stricken said, Paw Prints Staff Writer to fear and, in a way, would chip one adult on campus. “You never “I think metal detectors will away at the population’s sense know.” change schools in a big way be- The COVID-19 virus does of freedom. Would it do the Talks might have already cause the students would then not represent the only pos- opposite, make students feel taken place with town authori- think that the administration or sible invader to the peace and safer? Said one junior on the ties and quite possibly, the City the teachers don’t trust them. tranquility of the Bueana Park Bueana Park High School cam- of Fullerton is right across the I think metal detectors are High School campus. There ex- pus, “It wouldn’t change how street. “In fact, by golly, it is,” sometimes necessary, depend- ist more potential disruptors to I feel about my safety in the said someone near the proposed ing on where you live. I think if the paradise called Bueana Park school if [metal detectors] get site of the metal detector. the school is within a suburban High School. added, because I already feel As far as her own sense of community, as is Bueana Park No, we do not mean new math safe at school. I don’t feel I safety, Monica said, “I think High School, where there is teachers to take the place of have anything to fear. maybe it would help me feel not a lot of violence and crime, Mr. Hunt, although the school However, it’s not just about safer, knowing that there would then that safety measure is not will need three to replace his safety. While preventing dan- be a lower chance of a school necessary, but if a school with- genius approaches to the sub- gerous people from coming into shooting if these metal detec- in a ghetto community where ject. the campus, the metal detec- tors were placed. I think know- the crime rate is pretty high, No, we don’t mean new items tors will get used as students ing that our school would have then those schools should have added to the menu. exit the campus, as well. This that “extra security” might them. I do think” said the ju- No, we don’t mean chang- will mean a delay of up to twen- make people, including myself nior, “that metal detectors will ing the paint of the sedate gray ty minutes at the end of the more at ease.” drop the rate of school shoot- top halves of the building walls school day so that students can Kathleen Castlebury, a ings and other violent crimes.” to a more lively but decidedly get checked on the way out. 17-year-old student at Bueana Invasion more violent chartreuse. “This is a way to prevent met- Park High School, said, “I think The 16-year-old student con- The discussion here revolves al things, such as waste paper metal detectors would bring a fessed conflict about whether around installing metal detec- baskets and chair legs and mu- change to school in the way that the new layer of security would tors at those proposed black sic stands from suddenly disap- it will take more time to get benefit the school. She said, wrought iron gates. That’s right. pearing from the classrooms,” onto campus, which will cause “I feel like neutral about met- Every student, every morning, said one staffer. students to be late. No, metal al detectors being in schools will get checked at the gates, Image detectors aren’t really neces- because, on the one hand yes, in the interest of safety for Monica Valvoline, a 16-year- sary, because I don’t think stu- they can prevent violence with- all. They would also have to re- old student on the Cayote cam- dents would have anything to in schools and within the com- move their shoes, empty their pus, has experienced conflict hide. Metal detectors would, munity too, but i also feel that wallets, place their phones over the issue. She recently however, improve school safety when you put them in schools,” and belts into a tray that goes said, “I do think the metal de- when it comes to visitors,” said she said, “it tells the students through an X-ray machine and tectors will bring a change to the junior Cayote. “Yes, I’m how adults and maybe other if they wear glasses, those the school because people in against having metal detectors students don’t trust them and would get analyzed, too, by a the community might think our added to the school because it is kind of an invasion of pri- guard who also wears glasses. school and the students in the it would make us (students) vacy. “We want to be sensitive to all school are bad. It gives both believe we are criminals and Mrs. Silvia Claymation, some members of our population,” the students and school a bad we shouldn’t feel like that at sort of teacher on the Cayote said one member of the staff. image.” school.. No they would not make campus, said, “Yes, I think metal The idea of having metal On the other hand, the Cayo- me feel safe, because I am not detectors should get installed detectors installed on a high te junior saw some value in hav- worried now that there will be at the entrances of the school. school campus always presents ing the metal detectors used the possibility of a shooting. I think this will help in prevent- a controversy. The schools that on the Bueana Park High School At night, the campus has to ing students who wear braces install and use them hold the campus. “I could say they are remain open for activities such from coming onto our campus. goal of the safety of its stu- not necessary because I don’t as sports and concerts, so klieg It will also help catch teachers dents and want to maintain a think students are that stupid lights will get installed near the who try to sneak rakes, skillets, culture of non-violence on the to maybe weapons to school gymnasium gate. Once a take- and toenail clippers into their campus. but, then again, we never know. down of a suspect has occurred, classes.” A Bueana park High School We teens can become very un- the identity of the person will DISCLAIMER: This article ex- student. Nellie Campana a predictable. The metal detec- get established by those lights ists for pure fun. Hey, it’s kind 17-year-old junior, said, howev- tors could improve our school’s hitting him or her right in the of the April Fool’s edition in May. er, “No, I do not think they are and students’ safety by pro- kisser. Officials have not de- The Metal Detectors at School article above includes fake in- necessary because there has viding this “extra” layer of it termined whether they would formation that students and par- not been anything happening at on the school campus. These allow the crowd to point at and metal detectors could possibly mock the person as he gets ents/guardians should not take the school where it will make us seriously, as it does not exist as prevent things from happen- dragged away. need them.” Yet, proponents of written! the change say it becomes just ing. For example a metal detec- another way of improving or tor could prevent a shooting maintaining school safety. The from happening here. I have metal detectors, along with the mixed opinions about having gate system (See related arti- metal detectors added to the cle here) will make things more school system because it could difficult for a school shooter be both bad and good. It could to come undetected onto the give us unnecessarily a bad im- campus age, but then it could also one Some students who stand day prevent a dangerous thing against the implementation of from happening and even maybe metal detectors say it would save people’s lives. hurt the good image of Bueana “Anyone found with anything PHOTO FROM GOOGLE Park High School. Others say metal beyond a half inch in Some schools authorize metal detector use at the front gates. 21 COYOTE * STARS Last year over 7000 students from all over California attended the Future Farmers of America (FFA) state conference. This year, of- ficials had planned an April event. Buena Park High School student Cindy Blanco would have participated as one of the talent acts at the state conference. When the current CoVid-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the FFA conference, California FFA officials decided to host an “idol-type” talent competition. Early results identified the top 40 tal- ent acts. Then, over the course of four weeks, Cindy Blanco made it all the way to the final round. She placed third in the entire state of California. Back in February, Cindy also competed in the FFA’s prepared public speaking contest. Prepared public speaking requires candi- dates to write a five- to seven-page essay on a controversial agricul- tural topic, to memorize it, and to become an expert about it. The candidate must then speak about that topic in under eight and a half minutes and answer five minutes of spontaneous questions by a panel of judges. Cindy’s efforts earned her the first place position in Orange County. This work moved the Coyote junior into the regional finals with other county winners. On Thursday, May 14, her efforts gained Cindy entry into the final round. She placed third out of all the southern region candidates and, because of that result, Cindy now gets to go on to the state finals on June 30th. Congratulations go out to 2020-21Buena Park High School FFA Chapter President, Cindy Blanco. Photo by Agriculture Department Quality Rises to the Top! A pair of Coyote teams (two from one school--a rarity in itself) would have represented Buena Park High School at the StellarXplorers National Finals round in Houston, Texas--were the event not cancelled. Under the guidance of Buena Park High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) leader and Senior Aerospace Science Instruc- tor Colonel James Miller along with Sergeant Jeremy Carney, the Coyote squads earned the 7th and 8th place national slots! Each team member will receive a $500 educational grant.

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Until we meet Journalism has a little surprise waiting “My mother told me a couple of again :) for you each day. Sometimes it’s not good years ago ‘sweetheart, settle down - Mirely Arreaga and other times it’s best thing that you and marry a rich man.’ I said, ever got, you just gotta give it a chance ‘Mom, I am a rich man.’ - Cher” and see what surprises we give you. - Angela Hennessey “The force is strong - Isela Santillanes with this one.” - Kenny wow - Angel Cristobal “seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary.” Make the “The Paper Goes Out.” Of our most of everyday because you three motto points, that one got never know what will happen tested most in the face of CO- “Wherever you go, go with tomorrow. VID-19, but this staff of students all your heart - Confucius” - Desiree Arizmendez got two editions out in that span. - Han Score! - Mr. “C”

I’m so proud of all of you! Journalism wasn’t just a class for This was a crazy year good Thank you for all these me, It was a family.I will always cher- luck you to you all great years! ish the memories I have made in - Ashley Marquez - Faith journalism. I will miss you Mr Car- cich and all you students especially i hope everyone had an Jessica. amazing year like me <3! - Afsara Rahman - Krista Aguilar

When is this quote due again? I have only been a part of Journalism for one year Yesterday? Oh yeah, I always but it has changed a lot about me. I have become turn things in late. less shy, more social, and a better writer. I use - Zachary Penn to be one of the quietest people in the room but now I’m almost as loud as Afsara haha love her <3 I could not have made myself better without the im gonna miss all of the seniors and help of all of my Journalism classmates and of all of the jokes we would make. Im course Mr.C for always encouraging me to do my hopefully gonna be in the class next best! I appreciate everyone that is in this class and year again. to the seniors hope that you all are successful in - Eli Patterson the future and we will miss you! - Jessica Pineda

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