510-657-4070 Ext. 352 [email protected] in number to us Millennials, the simple “don’t“For care, the unlessstudents it’s byThough the students.” questions of how Springand ployees2011 on howVol. to2 No.better 3 under- Millenial also known as Generation Y. We me.” We are a generation, as a when we, as a generation, are to stand Me and My Friends” (An- remain larger, more connected, whole, facing global warming, the combat these problems still linger, drew Jenks, Host of MTV’s World Generation and more self-oriented than any aftermaths of an economic crisis, what remains intact and undoubt- of Jenks). The entertainment and generation that was before us. We and increased worldly tensions, ed is our strength, not only in our media business would go broke By Neeth Sangary are shaped by social networks, ad- all of which have been passed numbers but in our essence. without our money, without each vanced technology, open commu- down to us by our predecessors. Our power in numbers penny and nickel spent of cloth- The Millennial Generation nication, and access to unfathom- We are expected to do well and often times is overlooked. “The ing, music, shows and movies. is characterized by those roughly able amounts of knowledge at our surpass our parents, despite the business world takes our num- Jenks further brings to light that born between 1978 and 1998; it fingertips. Yet, despite our pent up bogs of neoliberalism. More and bers seriously. In order to better “My Friends and I will be a criti- is about 50 million strong. This potential, we remain subjected to more of us will be chained to our understand our psyche, Ernst & cal variable that determines who is my generation. The population a series of unearned negative la- college debts, fall into increased Young and Merrill Lynch pay top of Baby Boomers combined with bels and titles of laziness, “dooms- poverty gaps, and excel in schools dollar for so-called consultants “ Millenial Generation” is GenerationThe X doesn’t even come day of theTitan American Dream,” and that have inadequate resources.Tribune to train executives and other em- contiuned on page 3 Duh, Winning because it’s Friday in UCLA

By Christina Valdez

Let’s face it, we are all guilty of the grasps of the social media. Our teenage world is surrounded by the constant up- dates from the latest videos, sta- tuses, and tweets. We crave this new form of internet amuse- ment; we look for the newest viral craze to not only watch but to share to all our friends. From raunchy tweets by good ol’ Charlie Sheen, to ignorant You- Tube rants from UCLA student Alexandra Wallace, to Rebecca Black’s infamous Friday mu- sic video, it seems like we just can’t get enough. Our culture today has created this new form of instant stardom. Whether it is positive or negative is up to you. Famous celebrity Char- lie Sheen has recently jumped on the social media circuit af- ter recently being fired from the popular television sitcom Two and a Half Men. Sheen has since become an internet sensa- tion due to his vulgar (but ex- tremely funny) Twitter Tweets. With over 3 million Twitter fol- lowers, Sheen captivates and shocks audiences with his un- rated and unfiltered updates. Not only has Sheen become famous for his tweets but also for his contagious catch phrase, winning! and his signature ti- gerblood tag. As ridiculous as Sheen’s tweets may seem, at the end of the day, we just can’t live without our daily dose of Char- lie Sheen. UCLA student Alexan- dra Wallace has also climbed up the cyber-celebrity ladder LEAGUEpose of LOL is for theOF classes to ed backLEADERS to us. Recently, we’ve take place in different classrooms with her shockingly racist You- By Alejandra Alaniz learn new strategies that will drawn attention with our sports around the school. Tube videos. Also known as contribute to the growth of their teams, and we’ve gained the in- The designated school – JFK, at UCLA’s Ranting Racist, Wal- Every year, an awesome school and improve the efficiency terests of the superintendent and least for this year – takes care of event takes place in the Fremont at which their schools run. It is the school board thanks to our preparing the schedule, finding lace has slithered her way up Unified School District. Noticed especially directed toward train- improving test scores and pas- the motivational speaker, pre- to fame with her discrimina- by few, but benefitting all, this ing the new and upcoming lead- sionate students. LOL is just an- paring lunches, and many other tory videos against the Asian- mysterious event is coming to ership classes from each school. other opportunity for outsiders small details. Then, each high American community. Wallace John F. Kennedy High School! On April 20 of this year, approxi- to witness our growth, spirit, and school prepares a few workshops has received hundreds of thou- So what is this enigmatic mately 350 leadership students pride. concerning the management of sands of views from her video event exploading right around from different high schools will However, don’t be fooled school activities and improve- rant as people everywhere are the corner of April? LOL! No, not follow the trail of spirit and en- by the simplicity of its acronym; ments for the school. For exam- dumbfounded that someone Laugh Out Loud, but rather, the ergy to the event site. This year, it the League of Leaders confer- ple, possible workshops could would broadcast such bigoted League of Leaders. The League is our beloved JFK campus. ence takes a lot of hard work to be workshops on publicity, time of Leaders (LOL) is an annual LOL concerns more than accomplish. It is a large scale management, or ice breakers. “Duh, Winning” is conti- leadership conference involving just leadership students; it is the project involving months of More than just a load of learn- uned on page 6 all the leadership classes of ev- perfect moment to show other preparation. ASB, JFK’s leader- ing, LOL is a fun and interac- INDEX ery high school in the district. It schools who we are and what we ship class, carries the majority tive experience. This is achieved Iron Chef...... 2 is held at a different designated are made of. LOL couldn’t come of the responsibility for pulling through chants and spirit compe- AVID...... 2 high school every year. The lead- to Kennedy at a better time. With off this event. The conference is Country in Crisis...... 3 ership classes of every high school the whirlwind of change happen- a single day composed of a series “LOL” is contiuned on Operation Prom Dress..... 4 attend this event. The main pur- ing at our school, eyes have drift- of workshops and activities that page 3 March Madness...... 8 Page 2 News JfkTitanTribune.WordPress.com The Titan Tribune @JfkTitanTribune Spring 2011 Vol. 2 No. 3 “ Millenial Generation” is and make more serviced avail- able. We tend to be liberal, by contiuned from page 1 decisively rejecting the conserva- is the 44th President of the United tive viewpoint that government States of America. If 57% of us is the problem and that free mar- show up in pivotal states like Vir- kets always produce the best re- CHAOS ginia, Nevada, and Colorado, we sults for society; instead, we sup- could swing the election by two to port a more balanced approach three points in each state. That’s to the economy. When asked in enough effectively to swing the the 2008 National Election Study election.” In retrospect, this drives whether we need a strong govern- the point that we played a key role ment to handle today’s complex in Obama’s 2008 presidential win. economic problems or whether Voters in our age group showed the free market can handle these up in drones for the message. But problems without government’s for some reason, politicians, nei- involvement, Millennials demon- ther entirely Democratic nor Re- strated an overwhelming prefer- publican noticed, Obama reached ence for strong government by a out to us, via our means, and we margin of 78 to 22 percent. delivered. Keep in mind that the What’s unique about us… Millennials notably also favor We mark the end of the so-called progressive methods in terms of culture war: The mindset of the foreign policy issues. As a genera- Millennial’s marks the end in the tion, we are more oriented toward culture war of American politics. cooperative multilateral forms of For the last several decades, ran- foreign policy than our elders, the such as Hilary Clinton spoke out jor oil cities in the country is the corous disputes about family and said Generation X or Baby Boom- on the atrocities being committed heavily contested city of Brega, By Nate Bernardo religious values, feminism, gay ers. We are highly likely to believe by Gaddafi. where pro Gaddafi forces are cur- rights, and race have frequently that a positive image of America Over the course of a few rently in control and three battles crippled the ability of precedent April 7th, Brega, Libya: weeks, the NATO Security Coun- have taken place. Due to the “fear abroad is essential to achieving generations to make their case Chaos. Gunfire and mortar shells cil held numerous meetings on factor,” oil prices have skyrocket- our national security goals, along explode around rebel fighters in the happenings in Libya. Coun- ed from around $95 USD per bar- to the average American. Us Mil- with the promotions of diploma- the heavily contested city of Bre- tries such as France, Qatar, the rel global to about $112 USD per lennials tend to support gay mar- cy, alliances, and international ga. Tanks from both rebel forces United States, and Great Britain barrel global. The cost of crude oil riage, take race and gender equali- institutions. We generally have and pro-Gaddafi forces battled voted to move forward with em- directly relates to the cost of gaso- ty as givens, are generally tolerant been the age group most unre- intensely in the eastern sector of bargos and freezing of assets on line, which has risen from about of religious and family diversity, ceptive and opposed to the war in the city. As the battle wore on, the Libya. Through the enacting of $3.60 to a whopping $4.10 nation- remain open and positive toward Iraq as well as former President rebel forces began to lose ground. these measures, the NATO coun- ally. A recent poll conducted by immigration, and generally dis- George W. Bush’s handling of it. Warplanes from NATO countries tries hoped to force Gaddafi out local CBS 5 news reported about play little interest in fighting over “Exit polls from the 2008 election thundered overhead in an attempt of power. Unfortunately, they did 67% of people are using their car the petty divisive social issues of showed that only 22 percent of to halt loyalist forces and rescue not. Gaddafi continued on with the less due to the higher gas prices. If the past. Almost two-thirds of the the faltering rebels. As pro-Gad- violence and outrageous speeches gas prices keep rising as they cur- 18- to 29-year-old Millennials ap- Millennial Generation agrees that dafi forces advanced through the on how Al-Qaeda was influencing rently are, projections done by ex- proved of the Iraq war, compared city, small pockets of rebel units the protesters. These actions led perts report that in about a month religious faith should focus more to 77 percent who disapproved” were left behind, leaving their fates to the intervention of NATO coun- and a half gas prices will hit $5+ in on promoting tolerance, social (The Huffington). uncertain. In the heat of battle, tries lead by the US. Talk of a No- the Bay Area. justice, and peace in society, and Our generation should not two NATO fighters flying support Fly Zone over Libya finally came Although you may think less on opposing abortion or gay be negated in terms of our efforts missions mistook a column of fast to fruition on March 17th when that Libya is a major oil produc- rights. made. We may not be protesting moving rebel tanks and armored NATO officially announced the ing nation from what big oil cor- It’s not that we’re not in your face like the Baby Boom- vehicles for pro-Gaddafi units. enforcement of the No-Fly Zone porations are doing, Libya actually patriotic, it’s that we hold our ers through sit-ins and marches, The ensuing carnage was horrific. dubbed Operation Unified Protec- doesn’t produce a lot of oil that country to its ideals, by whatever but we DO CARE. We do so, in our Reports say that between five and tor. Simultaneously, the United comes to the United States. Only means. And us Millennials are realms, from staying informed to thirteen rebels were killed, with States launched Operation Odys- 51,000 barrels a day are import- more so than other generations over two dozen wounded. To date, sey Dawn, in which naval based ed from Libya to the USA. This is voicing opinions via twitter, tum- in favor of a stronger government this is the worst friendly fire oc- cruise missiles and aircraft were a mere fraction of the 1.7 million blr, and facebook. When called currence in the ongoing Libyan launched to destroy loyalist anti- barrels of oil produced in Libya that will make the economy work upon, we do deliver. Civil War. aircraft systems. This was neces- everyday. On the global market, better, help those that are in need, The events leading up to sary for control of the skies above Libya produces less than 2% of the this horrible war started on Febru- the embattled country. Over the 88 million barrels produced a day ary 15th, when Colonel Muammar next few weeks, NATO slowly took according to The Economist. This Gaddafi ordered the arrest of hu- the lead on the situation, leav- may seem like a small amount, but man rights activist Fathi Terbil. In ing the US in more of a support- due to the huge demand for oil in addition, the obvious corruption ing role. The rebels on the ground this modern era, the loss of a small in the Libyan government added have had constant air cover, aiding oil producing country can affect By Jessica Martinez to the anger caused by Terbil’s ar- in their operations against pro- the global market in an interest- Say goodbye to your local ity of Web and electronic books. rest. Due to the recent successful Gaddafi forces. To date, the Rebels ingly large way. Borders bookstore at the Fremont In the last five years, Borders even revolution in neighboring Egypt, have control of the eastern part of The unrest in Libya has Hub, which is closing along with hired four CEOs that had no book- civilians in Libya’s capitol city of the country as well as small pock- been going on since February 15th, over 200 other Borders across the selling experience. All bookstores Tripoli decided to follow suit and ets of cities such as Misrata and roughly two months ago. With the nation. 12 stores will be closing in have generally been facing more protest against Gaddafi. As the Nalut in western Libya. Casualty constant gain and loss of terri- Bay Area locations that include competition as electronic books weeks progressed, more and more totals currently stand at 2,212 reb- tory, the civil war in Libya seems protesters arrived at the city cen- els killed, with 492 missing. Pro- more like a battle of attrition, with San Jose, San Francisco, Pleasan- become more popular, online ters of Tripoli and Benghazi, two Gaddafi casualties stand at 807 the stronger, better equipped side ton, Santa Cruz, and Union City. sales continue to grow, and books of Libya’s largest cities. When the killed, while Civilian casualties probably coming out as the win- Borders Group, Inc. made the de- become increasingly available at protesters grew more determined; stand at 114 killed and 250 miss- ner. Currently hopes are high cision to close the doors of many other locations like Costco and Gaddafi let loose his secret police ing. throughout the rebel ranks, but of its bookstores as a part of its Walmart. henchmen. Violence and death Although this conflict may that could change shortly with Chapter 11 reorganization process. Even as Borders prepares became commonplace throughout seem a world away, the Libyan pro-Gaddafi forces regaining mo- The stores are expected to close by to close about 200 of its 642 stores, Libya, with innocent people being Civil War is affecting us more di- mentum in the western part of the end of April 2011. it is unclear whether the company killed at random. As the uprising rectly than you might think. Be- Libya. The best that could happen will be saved. Jim McTevia, the became more deadly, it caught the sides the armed conflict raging in would be for Colonel Muammar managing partner of a company eyes of North Atlantic Treaty Or- Libya, big oil corporations have Gaddafi to finally see that he has “to be an entirely that had a successful turnaround, ganization (NATO) countries such increased prices due to the “fear done many wrongs and step down different company expressed his concerns when he as the USA, Britain, and France. factor” of losing Libya as an oil peacefully. than the one that Concerned foreign relation heads producing nation. One of the ma- said that Borders has “to be an went into bankrupt- entirely different company than cy protection if they the one that went into bankruptcy want to emerge suc- protection if they want to emerge cessfully.” successfully.” Whether the re- Country in Crisis maining Borders bookstores will Japan. Japan is roughly the size about the lack of coverage and continue to live on, only time will According to a press re- tell. By Alejandra Alaniz of Montana, the 4th largest state concern regarding Japan’s pres- lease, stores are being closed as a What about the connec- in the United States. Being a ent crisis. When asked what he result of economic conditions and tions that people have made with magine that a massive relatively small island country, thought about the occurrences not as a result of the workforce their favorite bookstore? Surely earthquake struck the Japan was widely affected. Add- abroad, sophomore John Walsh in those stores. Borders spokes- many students will remember Unites States, devastating ing to the misery of the moment, was uncaring, declaring, “I’m woman Mary Davis reported that the times they met up with their Imost of western Califor- a nuclear power plant near the just not interested.” This isn’t the 40-year-old company is los- friends at Borders to work on nia and causing the hundreds of earthquake’s epicenter was se- the only example of low interest ing $2 million dollars a day at the group projects. Or maybe they deaths. This is exactly what hap- riously affected, and presents a in post-earthquake Japan. Com- stores that will be closing soon. went for the coffee instead. Bahar pened on March 11, 2011, when newfound danger of radiation to pared to previous media cover- As painful as this decision was, Osman (11) says, “I’m sad Bor- an earthquake of magnitude 8.9 the ever-growing catastrophe. age on natural disasters, such these bookstores had to be closed ders is closing; I’ve been going hit Japan. Though here in the Though our distance as Hurricane Katrina and the because Borders is highly in debt there since I was a kid.” It must United States it is simply an un- from Japan prevents us from tsunami in Indonesia, American with several publishers. It owes also be difficult on the employees tens of millions of dollars, in- who continue to go to work even wanted nightmare, to the coun- fully grasping what happened, media has kept this year’s worst cluding $41.1 million to Penguin though large posters with “Sale” try of Japan it is a harsh and con- we cannot completely separate natural disaster yet under the Putnam and $36.9 million to Ha- and “Everything must go” serve as demning reality. ourselves from the scene. In the radar. U.S. citizens haven’t been chette Book Group. constant reminders of the book- The earthquake struck western US and neighboring bombarded by disaster aid pro- Borders had unfortunate- stores’ near end. While our local Friday afternoon at 2:45 p.m. in countries, a tsunami alert was grams, nor does there seem to ly been in a downward spiral for Borders bookstore is closing, it is northeastern Japan. The earth- sounded because of the waves be much lasting speculation over some time already. It had a slow not the end for all other Borders. quake triggered tsunami waves created by Japan’s earthquake. the conditions in Japan. reaction to declining music and You never know, you may visit a reaching up to 23 feet. Addition- Also concerning us is the possi- Japan is in great need, DVD sales, and it also failed to different city and have the oppor- ally, there were at least 50 more bility of long term endangerment having been hit with a large catch on to the growing popular- tunity to enjoy their local Borders. aftershocks in the following due to the radiation leaked from earthquake, many smaller earth- days, some reaching up to 6.0 on the power plant. These leaks quakes, a radiation leak, and tsu- the Richter scale. have forced countries, includ- nami all at the same time. As we This was no ordinary ing the United States, to rethink walk throughout school today, earthquake. Japan’s catastro- the safety and regulations of the let’s lend our fellow country a phe was ranked the fifth largest controversial and risky business thought, and not forget the mag- earthquake in the world, and the surrounding nuclear energy. nitude of their devastation. largest earthquake ever to strike Concerns have arisen Page 3 School News JfkTitanTribune.WordPress.com The Titan Tribune @JfkTitanTribune Spring 2011 Vol. 2 No. 3 students. What makes these 8th Overall, the AVID interviewing utilize every tool and skill that graders qualified to be in AVID team describes their trip to Wal- AVID has to offer. you ask? Well, AVID interviewers ters as very successful and says it The students and teachers Staff Box AVID have set requirements that each is fairly impressed with the stu- that are currently in AVID are very Team Captain Sophie DeHart By Christina Valdez student must meet in order to be dents that have been interviewed. happy that their AVID family is accepted into the program. These This interviewing pro- expanding. Despite all of the mi- Cartoonist Writers requirements include a completed cess with the 8th graders brings nor problems that AVID faces, like Sonja Pinck Arbaz Quraishi The AVID program at application, at least a 2.5 GPA, the back many memories to AVID 11 all new programs do, AVID has Photographer Christina Valdez John F. Kennedy is rapidly grow- student’s updated transcript, and student, Abdul Hamid, as he re- definitely come a long way. AVID Nate Bernardo Neeth Sangary ing! The AVID site team, which a teacher recommendation. Af- members his first time getting 11 teacher Corrine Waller states, Overseers Avalon Roberts includes AVID teachers, counsel- ter the students meet all of these interviewed. Abdul first joined “AVID has progressed; it has its Ms. Dollard Malinda O'Brien ors, and administration, has been necessary requirements, the true AVID in 8th grade at Walters Ju- growing pains and I expect a lot Ms. Clark Nate Bernardo going to Walters Junior High af- interview process begins and the nior High and always knew he was more, but I believe that we can Publicist Jordan Vo ter school to interview potential AVID site team asks the students going to continue his AVID jour- overcome all of these problems Akila Nandakumar Jessica Martinez AVID students. Although spend- a few personal questions, such as ney in high school. When asked to (such as block scheduling and Production Kim Reisler ing hours after school to interview why they want to be in the AVID explain the differences between finding enough tutors). The im- Chris Wagner Editors over 80 students was very tedious, Avalon Roberts program or what personal goals AVID in junior high and AVID in portant thing is that we want to be Jordan Vo the AVID team says that it was one Neeth Sangary they have. Once the interview is high school, Abdul proclaims that successful even if we don’t exactly Jessica Martinez hundred percent worth the effort. Jessica Martinez completely finished, the AVID they are both very different. Ab- know what that looks like yet.” This is exciting news for Kennedy Christina Valdez crew makes a final evaluation of dul told the Tribune that he has JFK and those in the AVID pro- as AVID has shown amazing re- each student before an ultimate learned so much more life skills as gram are just so blissful and proud sults, and the fact that this once decision is made. This interview- well as academic skills in AVID to- that this great program is increas- small program is now getting big- ing process takes a lot of time day, and he hopes that the future ing in numbers. If one graduating ger is phenomenal to say the least. and is taken very seriously. Since AVID 9 class will have a similar AVID class of 20 seniors can get For a little over a week the AVID has become so successful experience. If he could give any accepted into 70 colleges, imagine AVID site team has been work- here at JFK, the AVID team wants advice to the 8th graders coming what hundreds of AVID students ing hard and making many sacri- to ensure that each student being into AVID next year, he stresses to can accomplish. fices to take time out of their day interviewed is whole-heartedly never lose sight of the main goal of to interview the possible AVID committed to this organization. getting into college and to always Green Ventures Recipe: Starbuck's Lemon Loaf IRON CHEF an appetizer, en- 8:30am, and all plating had to be petizer was a carrot-ginger soup trée, and dessert completed and presented by 9am. served alongside pork and gin- Ingredients: which enhanced They both had to provide any in- ger pot stickers. Her entrée was 1 1/2 cups flour the ginger’s taste gredients not already in the kitch- a ginger-beef stir-fry and salmon 1/2 tsp baking soda and texture. Pri- ens and, in an interesting twist with mango-ginger salsa. To fin- 1/2 tsp baking powder or to the compe- of events, happened to spend the ish it off, Chef presented ginger 1/2 tsp salt tition, Mr. Bega same amount to the dollar. ice cream with a chocolate-ginger 3 eggs commented that More importantly, what cookie as dessert. 1 cup sugar he was very ex- did they cook? Bega set his cours- The competition had 2 tblsp softened butter cited to compete es to a tropical themed presenta- many observers, including the 1 tsp vanilla against Chef and tion, making his food look like Green Ventures and Green Tech 1 tsp lemon extract was “looking for- pictures he had with him, such as Academies’ students. The judges ward to showing lava and other sources. For ap- were Mr. Yee, Mr. Velez, Kimo, 1/3 cup lemon juice [his] culinary petizers, he had ponang shrimp and student Gianni Vardanega. 1/2 cup vegetable oil proficiency,” over ginger infused rice topped According to the observers, the Lemon Icing: with the weap- with a ginger-jalapeno-cream judges extremely enjoyed the 1 cup plus 1 tblsp powdered sugar ons (recipes and cheese wonton. He served this food – Mr. Yee so much that he 2 tblsp milk plating designs) with a cup of sweet ginger-mint finished all plates presented in- 1/2 tsp lemon extract in his “Top Secret tea. His entrée was a pineapple- stead of only tasting them. Iron Chef” folder. ginger glazed pan-seared Halibut. As for the results, by a Recipe: Preheat oven to 350, In E a c h As a side, he served ginger pasta narrow margin of 217 points to large bowl, combine flour, baking competitor was with spinach garbanzo beans 207 points, Chef Moschetti took soda, baking powder, and salt. In allowed three topped with macadamia nuts. He the title of Iron Chef Kennedy. As seperate bowl, blend eggs, sugar, sous chefs to as- also had a roasted tomato, gin- reported by nearby classes, the butter, vanilla, lemon extract, sist them in the ger, and carrot soup, topped with Green Ventures class was over- challenge. Chef crispy wonton chips. For dessert, whelmingly excited at the results lemon juice, and oil with an elec- By Amanda Williams Moschetti had Ben Henry, Chel- Mr. Bega presented a delicious – cheering and celebrating for tric mixer Pour wet ingredients n April 6th, there was sea Ancheta, and Filiberto Es- goat cheese and ginger cheese- close to 20 minutes over the vic- into dry ingredients and mix till pinoza on her team, while Mr. cake with a crumbled gingersnap tory of their teacher. smooth. Pour into a well greased an epic Iron Chef-style showdown in our own Bega had Puja Janda, Kevin De crust, served ingeniously with a 9x5 loaf pan and bake for 45 min- Kennedy foods class. La Torre, and Carmen Fontanilla spoon crafted from a ginger root. utes. When loaf is cool, remove O on his. The competition ran like Chef Moschetti had a The secret ingredient: ginger. from pan and ice with icing and With this ingredient, Mr. Bega so: they would cook and prepare more simple and elegant design v v v slice into 1" portions. and Chef Moschetti had to craft their dishes between 7am and with her presentation. Her ap-

class is typically more than 2 cred- goods, to prepare your stomach “LOL” is continued from its. A 3 is good enough at some for the work your brain will do. schools to opt out of a class in the The testing experience begins with page 1 test’s subject, but a higher score an information sheet, where Col- titions among the schools. A key is required at others. Acceptance legeboard asks for information characteristic of every LOL is the AP of language scores especially var- like your address, parent’s edu- motivational speaker. Besides ies, as a passing score may excuse cation, and where you want your supplying the students with the you from all of a general educa- scores sent, among other things. necessary tools to be in leader- tion language requirement at one This part is hard to accomplish, as ship, the motivational speaker school, while at another you are it seems there are an impossibly also gives students energy and only excused from the first level of large amount of circles to bubble spirit, and reminds them of their Testing the language requirement. It real- in, especially if your name is long, ed Government and Politics. Of By Kim Reisler ly all depends, so it would be wise and as time speeds by so quickly. reasons for being in leadership. course, a brave few dare to test in to read up on the schools you may You may, of course, choose to pro- Another significant part of the a subject for which no class is of- It’s that time of year again. be interested in attending. Using long your bubbling in of this infor- day is lunchtime. It’s not just for fered. The Environmental Studies Spring has arrived and the warm that information, you can gauge mation, if your third block class is eating; it’s also the best time to exam is rumored to be quite easy. weather with it, leading one to the hours of studying you need to terrifying. The longer it takes to interact with other students. Af- In some (but few) cases, simply believe that summer is upon us. do, or the stress you feel. complete this step, the later the studying out of a test prep book ter all, when it comes down to Relaxation, no studying, and the The AP tests themselves test will begin, and the later test- will allow you to scrape by with a it, LOL is all about meeting stu- weight of school time worries be- are usually unpredictable. You takers will be released, meaning passing grade, and if you have $90 dents from other schools, em- ing lifted seems so near, and in- may walk out of the library with that you may only catch the last to spare, there is no better way to bracing our similarities and dif- dulgence in summer lifestyle is oh a sense of failure, a sense which few minutes of third block. Do not invest it than in possible college ferences, and learning from each so tempting. But one must hold should not necessarily be trusted. lengthen this pre-test time by talk- credit. other’s experiences. All in all, the out, for examinations are still to All the same, recall that sense when ing, however, to preserve the good conference is a fun learning ex- come. Yes, the Collegeboard has “Remember the results arrive in your mailbox will of the administrator proctor- its annual AP tests in May, for rea- in July, in case the paper holds ing the exam – if not for their san- perience intended to prepare the sons one can only guess at. May is that the AP less than cheery news. Remember ity, then to ensure that you will upcoming leadership classes to the time for slacking off and for- tests are meant that the AP tests are meant to be not be separated from the BFF run school activities, find tools getting, not remembering, abso- challenging, but that the AP teach- you are sitting to, because that for improvement, and revive lutely everything one learned in to be challeng- ers here at Kennedy know how to would be absolutely awful. Have school spirit and collaboration. the year. The test times cannot be ing, but that prepare you with practice exams fun opening the test booklets from On the day of LOL, stu- changed, however, and so we must and after school help, so rest in their plastic wrappings, and us- dents won’t directly interact with cram every morsel of knowledge the AP teachers the knowledge that you have done ing the provided stickers to close the off campus visitors, except back into our heads for one day of here at Kenne- at least some preparation, and use the booklet when finished. Try to for maybe passing by them in Collegeboard horror before letting that knowledge to justify any lack be relaxed, as panic is frazzling, the halls on the way to activities. it all seep out into the atmosphere of studying at home if you like. Be- and remember all those test tips dy know how to So, fellow Titans, let’s put our and becoming mindless drones sides, your good old buddies Bar- you’ve heard all your life: bubble best selves forward and prepare through the last month of school. prepare you...” ron and Kaplan have lots of tips to in your answers dark, skip what I am getting off-topic – this warm help you and an AP prep book can you do not know and come back a friendly welcome. If we see A passing score on the AP sunshine is keeping me off focus. be of much assistance. to it, watch the time because you visitors struggling to find where test (a 3, 4, or 5) may excuse you So, about the AP test: The morning of your will not be given more, outline they’re going, let’s point them in from taking a course in college, The advanced placement test, be sure not to stress over the before writing, and all the rest. the right direction. Let’s break depending upon what college you exams are typically taken by those studying you could have done and Treat yourself to some ice cream any negative perception of our- choose to attend. Some schools ac- Kennedy students who are taking did not, or what you do not know. after, and try not to think about cept the score as credits earned, so selves, and through any inter- AP classes. The most popular tests Do not forget your lucky pencil, the test you may have just failed to score a 4 would be 4 credits of actions with LOL visitors, let’s and classes on campus are Span- however, as that would spell in- (or passed, if you choose to be op- class completed for that particular show them that we are the amaz- ish, French, Biology, Chemistry, stant failure. Try and bribe your timistic). And remember, once AP subject. Even achieving a 2 would ing school we know we are. Let’s Calculus, English Literature, Eng- teacher in the week prior to the testing has passed, the summer be credits earned, although it show these schools what we’re lish Language and Composition, test to bring bagels or some other can officially arrive. Good luck, would not be worth anything, as a made of! LOL. US History, and the newly add- delicious and expensive baked young padawans! Page 4 Life JfkTitanTribune.WordPress.com Titan Tribune @JfkTitanTribune Vol. 2 No. 3

icons of the 1970s such as the Sex Pistols and The Runaways. Usu- Operation Prom Dress ally a more night time look, this trend brings out the edgier side By Christina Valdez make prom a night to remember Spring Styles and accessorized with long beaded of fashion. Key elements of this as you will be the center of atten- By Christina Valdez necklaces or simple trend are to keep it bulky with The hunt is on for find- tion with all the vivid colors and Spring is finally in the air. headbands. In this a black and grey color pallet. To ing that oh-so-perfect prom dress! exciting patterns. This is a very ad- It is time to pack up our gloves and look, layering is embrace the punk trend it’s essen- Imagine this: you’re at the mall, venturous style and should be put coats, and welcome the brand definitely impor- tial to have a black leather jacket standing amongst a crowd of high together tastefully and lightly ac- new fashions of spring. This tant; never hesitate or clothing with excessive studs school girls swarming around the cessorized. With this look, shim- spring we’re going back to to add a loose- or zippers, creating a very tough stores, all with the same motive mery and colorful eye shadows the groovy fashions of the fitting vest or that biker look. Basically, with this look as you: to find that special some- would really add a nice finishing 70s. Essential looks for this acid washed denim the more torn and effortless you thing, to find a dress that speaks touch! season are 1970’s glamorous jacket to add that look, the better. Ripped fish nets chic, unique, fabulous, and most Little Black Dress: These bohemian and biker punk. little extra something and loosely fitting vintage graphic importantly that speaks you. There bold dresses define vogue and Fashion for spring is to to your outfit. To prop- t-shirts are definitely a must. Fi- are dresses EVERYWHERE, it’s so classic. This look is perfect for keep it vintage and effort- erly accessorize, always nally, to complete this look, com- overwhelming. You ask yourself, you high fashion darlings who are less. sprinkle in a few big rings bat boots or heavy shoes will really do I want short or long? Neutral or looking for something sharp and a Bohemian, aka and add a cross-body add the perfect finished touch. It’s colorful? Vintage or cutting edge? bit sexy. Little black dresses cre- “the hippie look” cre- purse to really complete crucial to remember that when And in the end, you find yourself ate a beautiful shadow-like sil- ates a soft and sweet vibe your ensemble. The boho sporting this look, one must be lost in the fitting room with a pile houette that will compliment any to the fashion world. This look truly adds a glam- cautious of not going overboard of possible dresses. As crazy at body type. However, this look can season, it is about floral pat- orous essence to this year’s with the trend by adding too many it seems, many high school girls be very boring without the right terns and the 1970s earthy color spring trends. of the elements into one outfit. face this confusing scenario ev- accessories. While embracing the pallet. This look aims to keep On the edgier side of fash- In the end, there is no re- ery prom season. But don’t worry LBD, add a little splash of color or it clean with a voluminous and ion, this spring also empha- quired way to dress. Fashion has ladies! Limiting the prom dress a subtle pattern, such as ruby red baggy silhouette. For example sizes the biker chic look. many different perspectives and stress is easy as 1 2 3, once you dis- lipstick or floral fishnets to make an ideal outfit to compliment This style contrasts the should express your own individu- cover your own individual style. your prom dress really POP. this style would be high-waisted, elegant boho trend and ality. However, if you would like to Tastefully Neutral: Neu- Radiant Colors: You can wide legged pants, with a flowing is a lot more cutting edge venture out into a new style, these tral colors, such as champagne, never go wrong with a solid color silk blouse tucked inside, put to- and punk rock. This style are some tips for upcoming spring crème, and tan, have really made a dress. These vibrant beauties are gether with a vintage leather belt, pays tribute to the fashion trends. comeback this year. This very soft so simple yet so captivating at the and simple color palate creates an same time. These dresses are per- elegant and classy look. Inspired fect because the possibilities of their services. To deal with this, I by old Hollywood, neutral dresses accessorizing and making them suggest that you remind your or- are normally very flowing with unique are limitless. Radiant col- Brace Face thodontists of the desperation in subtle hues and dazzling details. ored dresses are perfect for party your desire to have your braces If you are looking for a vintage and girls who gravitate towards jewel By Kim Reisler charity. Remain polite with your off, and that perfection is unat- girly look, a simple neutral dress tones and asymmetrical styles, orthodontist, but not chatty. It is tainable and unnecessary. By tell- would really do you justice. Acces- and will put you at the center of Most people are familiar also important to understand that ing your orthodontist that firmly, sorize this dress with shiny light the prom dance floor. with braces. You may have got- whatever they say to you is uni- you may be able to get your braces pink pearls, or add a big ring and It is important that when ten those pieces of metal affixed to form, repeated to other patients off more quickly. Do not be afraid voila! Your outfit is complete. looking for a prom dress to just be your teeth in grade school. Then it every day. Things like, “We just to punch if your point is not being Pretty in Print: Unlike its yourself. Find a prom dress that was alright; everyone got braces want to fix your teeth so that your understood. neutral counterpart, print is very truly expresses your own specific in grade school. But now that you gorgeous smile is even more beau- To make the braces expe- wild and colorful. If you want to style. Hopefully, understanding are in high school, well, braces tiful” is garbage, and said to every- rience a bit better, ask questions make a statement and be seen in the different types of dresses and are less exciting. They discourage one to satiate their impatience at about what is actually occurring the crowd, then a printed dress is styles can help you find that amaz- you from chewing gum in school, being seated in the chair for ten in your mouth. What do rubber right for you. You will certainly ing prom dress. depriving you of one of the adoles- minutes without seeing anyone. bands even do, anyways? Ask cent’s favorite methods of rebel- Another thing to under- your orthodontist. For some rea- ling against the system. Popcorn stand with orthodontists as well son, such information will not be cannot be eaten, corn must be sev- is to stand your ground. They will provided to you unless asked for, ered from the cob, ice cannot be keep pushing the day you get your maybe because orthodontists as- Born to Lead chewed, and some orthodontists braces off further and further into sume that every patient under the go on! Trevarthen was even the even condemn bagels. the future. Every time I would ask age of 18 has the mental capac- By Jessica Martinez leader of about 25 scouts for six Then there is the other my orthodontist, he would give me ity of a five year old. This also ex- months. They were a tough six aspect of braces: the orthodontist. a date that was three months later plains why they like to use endear- They work together and months, but it is all part of being No orthodontist is good. Accept than the date he had told me the ments as a form of address, calling train hard to develop their char- a Boy Scout. it, even if he seems really nice, or previous time I asked. It is hard patients “baby” or “sweetie,” or my acters and become good citizens. you have known him since birth, to believe there is a reason for personal favorite, “honey bunny.” They are admired and respected or he is your father. Orthodontists this. Do teeth revert back to their I know that I myself would prefer for being members of one of the are crazed money-hungering de- original poorly positioned state, to keep such names outside of my most important organizations mons. It is the truth. Take, for ex- that more time is needed? Do or- relationship with my orthodontist. in the nation. They were born to ample, the fact that they are paid thodontists make mistakes and Actually, I think I would lead. They are the Boy Scouts and to be nice, and that their kindness require extra time to cover it up? truly prefer to end my relationship Girl Scouts of America. does not come from their hearts Or are they just procrastinators? with my orthodontist. So when I Founded in 1910, the Boy (which are black and negative In reality, orthodontists are just get my braces taken off, that will Scouts of America (BSA) is one seven degrees) but rather from perfectionists who want to force be a day of great rejoicing, and I of the largest youth organiza- the depths of their pockets. It is an your teeth into their conception certainly won’t let the door hit me tions in the United States. More orthodontist’s job to treat patients of perfect so that with every smile on the way out. than 110 million Americans have Thanks to Juliette Gor- with courtesy, and is not an act of you would be an advertisement of been members off the BSA since don Lew, the Girls Scouts of the its founding. The Boy Scouts even United States of America (GSU- celebrated its one-hundredth an- SA) was founded in 1912, only niversary last year on February two years after the Boy Scouts’ Stressing Over Spring 8. The goal of this organization is founding. After meeting Rob- if it is, white sandy beaches and only will it help you squeeze into By Akila Nandakumar, to teach young boys about good ert Baden-Powell, the founder overpriced tourist destinations your prom outfit, but it will also in- Jessica Martinez & Kim Reisler citizenship, trustworthiness, self- of Scouting, Low excitedly said, may not fit your meager student crease your overall health. People budget. Another rewarding way to who exercise fall ill less frequently, reliance, and character develop- “I’ve got something for the girls Spring break is just spend your spring break week is to and by exercising, one can reduce ment through a variety of outdoor of Savannah, and all of America, around the corner! And so are AP volunteer. You can still experience the costs of going to the doctor. activities and educational pro- and all the world, and we’re go- Testing, STAR testing, Prom prep- spring break in the sun while en- If you have work to do over grams. At older age levels, mem- ing to start it tonight!” The goal of arations, college decision dead- gaging in home building projects the break, do not despair. Practice bers are also involved in career- the GSUSA is to teach values like lines, and finals! Spring break is or teaching kids. You could also your time management and or- oriented programs. honesty, fairness, courage, sis- the last time to relax before the become a camp advisor for el- ganization skills, setting aside a Within the large umbrella terhood, and citizenship through flood of tests and stressors rush ementary science camps; contact certain amount of work to accom- of Scouting, there are three main activities such as camping and in. Whether you plan to travel Ms. Chabot for an application and plish each day. This is also a good programs: Cub Scouting, Boy community service. The differ- or stay at home, spring vacation get a head start. Ask your counsel- strategy for your days in school, Scouting, and Venturing. Boys ent levels of Girl Scouts include is a time to break from the busy or or teachers for upcoming volun- when you can develop a plan for ages 5 to 11 are known as Cub Girl Scout Brownies, Girl Scout and often overwhelming pace of teering programs. The opportuni- how long to study for each subject. Scouts, and are further divided Seniors, and Girl Scout Ambassa- school. Some good spring break ties are endless. Time management will also help into Tiger Cubs, Wolf, Bear, and dors. ideas include vacationing in the Staying home is always an you to keep focused, even among Webelos Scouts. When a boy Avalon Roberts (11) can sun, choosing to volunteer domes- option, and it is an especially good the temptations of Facebook and achieves the Cub Scout Arrow also tell of the great experiences tically, hanging out with friends, way to reduce the stress that has Twitter. To prepare for the testing of Light Award or completes the that come with being a Girl Scout. and college road trips. been building up from the pres- season, you could spend your free fifth grade, he can join the Boy Roberts is a Senior Girl Scout, For many students, spring sure of tests of the spring. Sleep is time developing a system that will Scouting program. Boys ages 11 which is the highest rank you can break, and especially Easter, is a one effective way to relieve stress, help you to keep your notes, home- to 18 who are Boy Scouts par- have as a Girl Scout. Currently, time to spend with family. There as researchers continually remind work, and papers neat and ready ticipate in outdoor activities like her group is working toward re- are Easter family traditions, and us. On normal days, the average to use. Being organized can bring camping, aquatics, and hiking to ceiving the Gold Award, the top many of students have a specific student does not get enough sleep, you the peace of mind that comes establish character, citizenship, award that can be received. She place that go to year after year. resulting in difficulty learning, from knowing where everything is, and personal fitness. Venturing, says, “Being a Girl Scout is very Princess Ayap (‘13) said, “I always stress, and irritability. Reducing remembering deadlines and test which prepares youth to become fun. You get to hang out with your go to my cousin’s house on Easter, caffeine and sugar intake, espe- dates, and clearing your mind of responsible adults, is available to friends and work together to give where my family gets together to cially after 4 p.m., can help you some of the mental clutter. Keep both young men and women ages back to your community and im- eat. We also have an Easter egg get more sleep. Though the urge a calendar, a schedule, and a fil- 13 to 21. prove the world.” hunt.” Others depend on good to stay up late may seem over- ing system for your school assign- Being a Boy Scout can be The Boy Scouts and Girl weather to carry out their usual powering over vacation, try to set ments and you’ll find it prevents a both challenging and fun. Scott Scouts of America have been Easter plans. Gloria Rodriguez a constant, reasonable bedtime significant amount of stress! Trevarthen (12) is a Life Scout, around for about one hundred (‘11) stated, “Every Easter, I go to (like 8:30 p.m.), one that you can But really, what is spring which is just one level away from years, and they will continue to the park with my family and we stick to when school starts up after break all about? The beach party reaching the highest rank of have many more members in the have a barbeque. We just sit and break again, and the exhaustion of may be lots of fun, but ultimately Eagle. He says that being a Boy years to come. There is no doubt plan future family outings.” schoolwork sets in. During break, what you will remember about Scout has been “pretty amaz- that these organizations will still You may want to experi- you can set up habits to help you spring break is memorable time ing.” When asked what activities be a success one hundred years ence the stereotypical spring break in the last few weeks of school, a spent with your friends. So be cre- he has participated in, he said, “I from now because it helps youth on a white sandy beach, especially way to combat the senioritis that ative and think of some fun and have gone camping, backpack- improve their characters while if you’re suffering from a serious inevitable affects everyone. memorable spring break ideas ing, rock-climbing, whitewater allowing them to have fun at the case of senioritis. However, this Exercise is one compo- that don’t cost a fortune! rafting…” The exciting activities same time. may not be your thing, and even nent of this healthy lifestyle. Not Page 5 Focus JfkTitanTribune.WordPress.com The Titan Tribune @JfkTitanTribune Spring 2011 Vol. 2 No. 3

EQUAL RIGHTS By Katherine Schluntz LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL I am concerned about the M: I feel like I have grown more cooked meals, I was fine. equal rights of the gay and lesbian independent and responsible in 5.Do you have any advice for people in our country. I believe college. I have to be extremely JFK students? they should have the right to marry frugal with my money and have to N: JFK is a unique place because just as men and women do. My set my own study, sleeping, and you meet so many people from aunt has been dating a woman for eating schedule. different walks of life. Take ad- eight years now, and they get a long like a dream. My mother has been 3.Have there been any ma- vantage of that and really try to married two times, and neither of jor changes in your life post make the most of high school. those marriages lasted eight years. graduation? M: My best advice for everyone I think it would actually strengthen By Christina Valdez Megan Delehoy: College has N: No major changes. going off to college is just to take the institution of marriage if our been probably the greatest ex- M: Everything in my life has advantage of opportunities you country allowed people who truly Graduating high school perience of my life. Dorm life is changed pretty much. I have are given and study hard. You love each other to marry. marks a major milestone in the super fun because you always learned to use public transporta- really can't slack off and fall be- One important point to life of the average American teen- meet new people. Also there are tion instead of relying on my car, hind in your courses. You pay consider is that individuals are ager. Life after high school is a always free events that take place deal with horrible dining com- good money just to attend college treated differently than married time when one can venture out on campus and sports games go- mon food, share a space with so make the experience worth it. couples; individuals get fewer ben- efits than couples, including the of their element and become the ing on. The workload does put a other people, manage my money, For those of you underclassmen, benefit of being allowed into the person they have always wanted damper on all of the fun, but it is and put aside time for studying as make sure you research different room if your partner is fatally ill, to be. Kennedy alumni, Nishant well as relaxing. colleges early on so that you know manageable. College pretty much or financial stability after a partner Neel, who is currently attend- 4.Was the transition be- what the requirements are. Also, consists of having fun and party- dies. ing University of Pennsylvania ing on the weekends and studying tween home and high school keep your options open. Don't Finally, I have heard con- (UPENN) and Megan Delahoy, nonstop during the week. very difficult? just be set on one college because cerns for the children of same sex who is currently attending Uni- 2.Do you feel that you have N: At first, it was a little hard to there are a lot of possibilities out relationships. Raising a child in a versity of California Berkeley, de- personally changed since adjust. I go to school in Philadel- there. stable, loving home, no matter the scribe their experiences after life high school? phia - the cold weather and 6 hour 6.Any crazy college stories genders, is always better than the at JFK. N: Since high school, I think (or plane ride made me miss home. you'd like to share? an unstable or unhealthy family 1.How is college in general? would like to think) I have become After a couple weeks, I found a N: During winter break, I was situation; gay and lesbian couples, Nishant Neel: College is amaz- more aware of what's out there in close group of friends and really lucky enough to participate in a due to the nature of their situa- tion, have to think more about and ing. I've met so many interesting the real world. I also think that I settled in. It just takes a little get- service project in Cameroon, Af- work harder toward having a child, people, became involved a few am more responsible in the sense ting used to. rica. We built toilets for a cou- which tends to lead to a healthier things that I am really passionate M: The transition takes some get- ple schools there. It was a hot, that I have to do everything on my environment. about, and got to travel to New ting used to because you have to sweaty, dirty, and amazing expe- own now. College is a great tran- Gays and lesbians are not York for the first time. The classes sition from being under your par- share your space (if you room in rience (not too crazy though). less than us; consequently they de- are tough, but it’s kind of a good ents' wings to the real world. the dorms). Besides that and be- M: I plead the 5th. serve equal rights. Marriage is no hurt, if that makes any sense. ing away from family and home longer solely religious, it is also a right of all American citizens, so I ask you, why is it even a question? I think we should take gay marriage back to the ballot and get it legal- OFF THE GRID ized. “Duh, Winning” is con- tiuned from page 1 opinions. Nonetheless, this video Avalon: Sonja: has made its way to one of the The most obvious thing wasn’t there. The next day, I decid- When I was first pre- technology again. Days seemed most watched YouTube videos as about it was that it was really dif- ed to bring my phone, just so that it sented with the task of going slower and less interesting and I it caused a wave of public response ficult. During that week I realized would be there... and I didn’t reach “off the grid”, I immediately felt like I had nothing entertain- and major uproar. all the little things that I took for for it once. I also thought about all doubted whether or not I could ing to do after I got home from This final video has de- granted, because I was suddenly kinds of things I wanted to tweet accomplish the feat. I had never swim practice. The moment the fined the essence of instant inter- unable to do them: looking up before realizing that I couldn’t. Day considered giving up the inter- project was over, I immediately net stardom. 13-year-old Rebecca things like lyrics, or definitions, or three was the worst; I wasn’t sure net or texting before ,or even went back on the grid. Black has gone from your average even just puttering about online for I’d survive it! I caught up with TV given a thought as to what it The entire experience Joe American teenager to a You- want of something else to do. I usu- shows and wondered what my fa- would be like. I felt bad that was a wake-up call to just how ally spent a lot of time online, and vorite blogger had to say about that I was so skeptical of myself; dependent I have become on Tube phenomenon overnight. Of- so I had to find other things to do. week’s episode, but I couldn’t find I mean, it was just Facebook, such modern indulgences. ten the butt of the jokes, Black has I thought that I might out; important things were hap- texting, and any other modern Honestly, I found it sad that it still taken America by storm as her have been more productive; you pening over Facebook, but I had luxury. How hard could it really was so difficult for me to give up video has been viewed over 32 mil- know, without Facebook or Twit- no idea what they were until I got be? I was sure I would be able most of the internet and my cell lion times and landed number 28 ter to distract me, I would do more people to tell me the next day. After to find other things to do. The phone. I have become so depen- on iTunes’s top 100 best-selling homework! I would get ahead in that, though, I found myself get- task seemed simple at first, but dent on current technology that songs. Although Black has gotten Pre-Calculus! I would read more! I ting used to things – I didn’t know while I was actually off the grid, I found it seemingly impossible more negative feedback then posi- did none of those things. I still did what was going on, but I could ask; I found myself extremely bored to “function” without it. Even tive, she did have the right equation nothing productive if I could get I couldn’t waste time online, but I and desperate to find ways to though I find it sad on how de- that society has created to generate out of it - I drew a bit, I watched TV. could do other things. It was a very occupy my free time. I would pendent I have become on mod- a top 40 pop song: Autotune + rap- I slept a lot. zen feeling. constantly be wondering if I had ern technology, I simply cannot per + repetitive lyrics = success. Over the whole week, I Going off the grid for a any new notifications on Face- walk away; it has become a part noticed some strange things. For week was difficult, more than I had book, or I would be tempted of my daily life and I don’t know Even though Rebecca Black can’t example, the first day I hadn’t even imagined, but in the end I learned to text my friends to see what if I should be proud, sad, or just make up her mind, ¬over millions bothered to bring my phone to something: it was not impossible. was going on. Knowing that I accepting of my habits. of viewers have, and the verdict is school with me, because I wouldn’t I survived, and I bet anyone else could not give in was probably two thumbs down. On the bright have been able to use it anyway. could, too. the most annoying aspect of the side, Black did remind us of the That day, I caught myself reach- experiment. As the project went days of the week. Who would have ing for my phone almost every five VNGCBA on, I began to count the days un- ABCG NV thought that Thursday came be- minutes before remembering it til I could have access to modern fore Friday? Page 6 Entertainment JfkTitanTribune.WordPress.com The Titan Tribune @JfkTitanTribune Spring 2011 Vol. 2 No. 3 Book Review When Books Become Films By Jessica Martinez cal appearance. While she was come a perfect version of himself. portrayed to have blonde hair and Some movies are even Howl’s Moving Castle Don’t you just love when dark blue eyes in the book series, remakes of fairy tales. Beastly is begins, experiences the world By Avalon Roberts your favorite books are turned her character on the T.V. show has based on Alex Finn’s book that is she's hardly known, a world where into T.V. shows or movies? There dark brown hair and brown eyes. titled the same as the movie. Finn things like seven-league boots have been several books that were Several books have also wrote about seventeen-year-old When you think of Howl's and master wizards are more or adapted into successful and high- been adapted into popular mov- Kyle, a shallow guy who is ob- Moving Castle, you probably think less commonplace, although she's ly popular shows, such as Pretty ies. The most common ones are, sessed with his own looks. When of the animated film. It was a very never known it. The descriptions Little Liars and The Vampire Dia- of course, the Harry Potter and Kyle humiliates Kendra, a witch good film! It was also based on a of everything Sophie takes in are ries. Pretty Little Liars is a series Twilight series. Older movies that disguised as a high school student, book: Howl's Moving Castle, by vividly described, enough so that of young adult novels written by grossed a high amount of money he is transformed into someone Diana Wynne Jones. This is about all of the fantasy bits seem real, Sara Shepard. The series covers at the box office include Jaws, Ju- as unattractive on the outside as that book. like you could step outside and the lives of four girls-Spencer, rassic Park, The Godfather, and he is on the inside. His only way First thing’s first: forget see Howl's castle floating merrily Hanna, Aria, and Emily-who break Forrest Gump. All of these movies to escape being “beastly” is to everything you know about the along through the sky. apart from each other after their were based on single books that find someone who can see past film, because though the book The other half of the leader, Alison, disappears. Alloy were titled the same as heir mov- his exterior and fall in love with starts out more or less the same, charm comes, of course, from Entertainment originally devel- ies. him. Red Riding Hood, based on it ends up somewhere complete- the characters. Howl is dashing, oped a series based on the novels Many movies that were the fairy tale of Little Red Riding ly different. With that out of the handsome, and flamboyant, Mi- that were described as “Desperate released in theaters last month Hood, stars Amanda Seyfried and way... chael long-suffering and hard- Housewives for teens.” You may were also based on books. The Ad- is the story of Valerie, who worries We start out with our working, Calcifer snarky but loyal, be more familiar with the series justment Bureau, starring Matt that the werewolf hunting on peo- heroine, Sophie Hatter. She's the and Sophie, though she starts out that aired on ABC Family on June Damon and Emily Blunt, is based ple in her village may be someone eldest of three, a bit meek, quickly 8, 2010. on Philip K. Dick’s short story The she knows and loves. which, as everyone becomes a no- Another popular T.V. Adjustment Team. This is the sto- You may be a fan of some knows, is a terrible nonsense, strong, show is The Vampire Diaries, a ry of David Norris, a man who has of these books and their T.V. show thing to be: if you kind caretaker for young adult vampire horror series just received a seat in the Senate or movie adaptations. If you have and your siblings the rest of the lot. of novels written by L.J. Smith. and has fallen in love with a con- a favorite book series that has not decide to seek out She brings order This series tells of Elena Gilbert, temporary ballet dancer. Limit- yet been transformed into a televi- your fortunes, to Howl's chaotic a high school student who is torn less, starring Bradley Cooper and sion show or movie, keep your fin- the eldest will fail castle, and best between two vampire brothers. Robert De Niro, is based on Alan gers crossed and your dream may first, and worst. So of all, she doesn't Usually, shows do not adapt nov- Glynn’s The Dark Fields. Released come true! when her two sis- let him slither out els exactly as they are. When The on March 18, this story is about ters set out to seek of anything, as he Vampire Diaries first premiered a writer who uses a top secret their fortunes, tends to do. on the CW in 2009, the most strik- “smart drug” that enables him to Sophie remains The dialogue is ing difference was Elena’s physi- use 100% of his brain and to be- at home in her fa- quick and witty, ther's hat shop, no matter who's bored but resigned speaking to whom, to her fate. It isn't and just as vividly Horoscopes a very adventur- portrayed as the ARIES March 20-April 18 VIRGO August 22-September 21 ous life, running a main characters Be on the lookout for lost CAPRICORN December You may need to be extra hat shop, or at least isn't – until are the side characters: Megan and puppies, especially in 21-January 18 nice as damage control the Witch of the Waste comes by, Mrs. Pentstemmon, Howl's sister your neighborhood. Do not overindulge in for the toes that you have looking to buy a hat. The Witch is and teacher respectively, manage TAURUS April 19-May 19 procrastination; the end stepped on. extremely displeased with what to be as fierce and no-nonsense Your birthday is ap- of the year is still weeks she finds, and turns Sophie into an as Sophie, and the mysterious Ms. proaching! Prepare for LIBRA September 22- October 22 away. old lady. She can't stay at the shop Angorian proves to be quite inter- a new year of dismal Don’t bet anything that you like that, of course, and so Sophie esting, for Howl and for everyone events. wouldn’t like to lose; you are AQUARIUS January finds herself forced to seek out else. Even Turniphead is as engag- GEMINI May 20-June 19 going to have bad luck these 19-February 17 her own fortune. Along the way, ing as a scarecrow can possibly be. Chewing gum next few days. It takes a long hunt to she stumbles headlong into a par- You don't have to be big may result in a SCORPIO October 23- November 20 find the treasure; keep ticularly colorful cast of characters on fantasy to enjoy this book; you choking hazard. Avoid tall spectacled men with up the hard work. and a vast magical world. just have to be willing for a bit of Be very careful. beards. Howl's Moving Castle fantastical fun. It's a relatively CANCER June 20-July 21 is a charming romp through the quick read, and certainly an enjoy- PISCES February 18-March 19 Don’t be overemotional, SAGITTARIUS November fantastical land of Ingary (and a able one. Whether you're looking It may just be better it’s kind of obnoxious. 21-December 20 bit of the somewhat less fantasti- for magic and humor, or just liked Carry snacks around with to be pessimistic when cal land of Wales), and the world the movie, you should definitely it comes to achieving LEO July 22-August 21 you; your metabolism itself is what gives the book half of give Howl's Moving Castle a try. Your life will be full of may be working overtime your dreams. its charm. Sophie, who has never sunshine and rainbows! this month. really left home before the story top T.V. Movie Reviews Shows By Malinda O’Brien 1) American Idol Your Source Insiduous Soul Surfer Highness Code Genre: Drama, Sport Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fan- Genre: Horror, Thriller Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller Parental Rating: PG tasy Parental Rating: PG-13 Parental Rating: PG-13 Parental Rating: R An inspirational true story This is an epic comedic The makers of Saw and In this new time traveling about how a girl, Bethany Hamil- tale of two brothers on a quest to Paranormal Activity bring you a thriller, Jake Gyllenhaal (Prince of ton, continued her love for surfing save their land and rescue a dam- new horrific film about a family’s Persia) plays a soldier sent back in after the loss of her arm in a shark sel stolen by an evil wizard before discovery of dark spiritual activ- time in the body of an unknown attack. The film is an adaption of the kingdom is destroyed. James ity within their new house. Pat- man who must find the bomber 2) Glee the non-fiction book Soul Surfer: Franco (127 Hours) plays Fabi- rick Wilson (The Phantom of the of a Chicago commuter train. A True Story of Faith, Family, and ous the perfect eldest brother who Opera) and Rose Byrne (Troy) Through the Source Code, Colter Fighting to Get Back on the Board. has gone on adventures to protect play two distressed parents with is able to relive the last eight min- The film stars AnnaSophia Robb the lands of his kingdom and peo- a son in an unexplainable coma, utes of another man’s life in hope (Bridge to Terabithia) as Hamil- ple. Danny McBride (Pineapple trying to escape the haunting and of collecting clues and solving who ton, with Dennis Quaid (Vantage Express) plays the lazy brother, save their son. With increasingly is behind the bomb and how to Point) and Helen Hunt (Twister) Thadeous, who spends his time violent and supernatural events, prevent it. This movie also stars playing Hamilton's parents. Also, doing less noteworthy activities. the parents bring in supernatural Michelle Monaghan (Eagle Eye), Carrie Underwood makes her first Fabious and Thadeous, with the investigators with hope of ending Vera Farmifa (Up in the Air), and 3) Dancing with the Stars film debut as Sarah Hill. accompaniment of Isabel (Natalie the nightmare. Jeffrey Wright (Quantum of Sol- If you are in the mood for Portman), vanquish horrendous If you are a fan of scary ace). a tear jerking life story, then Soul creatures to save Fabious’s fian- movies, then Insidious will make Surfer will complete your week- cée, Belladonna (Zoey Deschanel). you jump and deliver a thrill close If you are interested in a movie end. In the mood for a lot of to that of Saw and Paranormal that will get you guessing, then laughs and action? Then Your Activity. Source Code will keep you on your Highness is going to be an epic toes. time.

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5) What Would You Do 6) Gossip Girl 7) Grey’s Anatomy 8) Parks and Recreation 9) The Community 10) Breaking Bad Page 7 Sports JfkTitanTribune.WordPress.com The Titan Tribune @JfkTitanTribune Spring 2011 Vol. 2 No. 3 Track & Field catching some attention in the long jump pit. While, Jazz Sand- hu and Arbaz Quraishi are setting fire to the track in their sprinting events and Danielle Hernandez is already making some noise in the girls 100 hurdles, bound to set a new record or two; the increased number of girls are truly prom- By Audrey Schlachter & ising. The 2010-2011 track and the ultimate goal this season is to Arbaz Quarashi field season is already promising, score a spot in the North Coast Se- keep it up Titans, just keeping you lection (NCS) volleyball playoffs. Our Field Reporters, Audrey updated! Volleyball Currently, Kennedy is ranked 6th Schlachter & Arbaz Quarashi, re- Arbaz: leyball teams in the in NCS with 8 teams making the port on Track’s promising 2011 This year the Kennedy Bay Area. playoffs, so the team is moving in season. High School Track & Field team This year the Audrey: is destined to have a successful the right direction. Kennedy Titans have Shot put, long jump, 4 by season: the team has already re- The team owes its recent 1, hurdles, pole vaulting and much ceived a great number of student had a great start with success to Coach Arbie Estabillo. more are all events that comprise athletes joining the 2011 roster. a 10-5 record. This is Coach Arbie stepped up to coach the sport called track and field. Coach McGaughey is the head a sharp improvement at the varsity level just a few years John F Kennedy’s track team is coach of Track & Field team and in the performance of ago. Even as a new coach, Coach coached by Coach McGaughey is very optimistic about this up- the team. Two years Arbie did a great job building a and the throwing coach Rob Chal- coming season, as is Coach C, ago the team was 3-11 strong team through hard work flant, both very deticated men- the field event coach. Both are for the year, and last and optimism. Despite the fact tors. The track season has started very dedicated to helping athletes year the team was that this team has only one senior, with a lot of promise already. This reach their full potential. They By Christina Valdez 7-17. So as you can tell, their hard it still has been incredibly trium- is the largest team the school has also have a boys relay team on the work has paid off and is evident. had in a while, and in track more verge of another visit to Northern phant. John F. Kennedy’s boys’ The Titans have also been able to athletes mean more points. Not Coast Section (NCS). Kennedy Kennedy volleyball is a only are there a lot of students does have the smallest Track & volleyball season has had a phe- light up the scoreboard with over great sport for any type of person competing, but they are breaking Field program in the Mission nomenal season so far this year. 240 kills and over 280 digs in the to play. Varsity team member, records too! The boys 4 by 400 Valley League, but size does not This year these Titan boys have season. Trevor Campbell, advises students relay team has already broken the matter when you have outstand- exceeded all expectations through With all of this amaz- interested in playing on the team school record setting the new time ing athletes who are determined rigorous practice and training. ing success the team has set high in the future, “…to make the team, to 3:29:00! Some athletes to keep to succeed. Many athletes on the The progress made by this team expectations this season; they it really doesn’t matter how skilled your eyes on are Tino Pousima team have proven to other schools has surprised a lot of people fiercely compete during every you are but how much you are (discus) and Tommy Stevenson in the district that they are com- around the league, and the team is game they play. Whether they’re willing to work, listen, and learn (shot put) in the throwing event petitive and could have a possible proud to proclaim that they have at a powerhouse school or a small to get better.” So, if you do want realm. Taylor Rust is also putting chance of being champs in their gone from a 7-17 record to a 10-5 school, the goal is always the Kennedy’s name on the map for individual events. to try out, don’t hesitate, even if record in just one year. Kennedy same: to improve their game. An- his mile runs. Amar Singh is also you are inexperienced. Kennedy has successfully established itself other goal of volleyball is to just has great coaches and an awesome as a main competitor, even against have fun; it is definitely a key part team, and if you’re willing to stick A Giants Celebration some of the most experienced vol- of the team’s dynamic. However, with it, you will do fine. By Paige Turner day of the first World Series cham- pionship ring ceremony in 1922 Last Saturday's Giants ver- because the then New York Giants sus the Cardinals game proved that won that series too. Take Me Out to the Ball Game the Giants are still on a team high, As the Giants were receiv- By Malinda O’Brien tion, and an all around better work The boys baseball and celebrating last year's win with the ing their rings, newcomer to the ethic. We are very confident with girls softball teams are a testament ceremony of the championship team Miguel Tejada sat in the dug- the mentality no one can beat us; to the fact that Kennedy’s sports rings and letting out, perhaps hop- Hit, run, score. Kenne- every team is a target a task. We teams are constantly improving everyone know ing that he would dy’s boys baseball and girls soft- can’t stop until we get that ‘w’.” As with the right attitude, teamwork, that they are in it have that same ball is reaching new heights and you can see, the boys team is hun- and devotion. for another great moment at the challenging the Fremont Unified gry for the season. season. end of this coming School District’s sports programs. Kennedy’s softball has “We don’t wear cups, we win The rings season now that The boys varsity team is entering improved immensely. Samantha them!” commemorating he joined the Gi- the season with a (6-2 ) record, Jordan (’12) believes this year’s -Tiffiney Duffy (‘11) the Giants cham- ants. Tejada who while the girl’s varsity team is en- team has improved because of ex- pionship were began his career tering the season with a (4-4) re- perience. “There is a lot more tal- designed by the as rookie of the cord. ent this year because more people famous jewelers year with the A's Kennedy’s baseball team have played travel ball and been Tiffany and Co. has to be happy is pumped for the season. Nick involved in the sport more,” says with a flagship store right here in to return to the Bay Area. His com- Murray (’11) says, “We are going Jordan. Annelle Alvarez (’12) San Francisco. The rings feature mitment to the team was already to enter the season not too confi- thinks practice is the key: “Based white and yellow gold and were showing in his performance. In dent, but ready. We are going to on how we did during the game, designed especially by Tiffany's for the last inning, the Giants were surprise people. Newark and Lo- in the next practice, we work hard the team. They also created a line down 2-1, bottom of the 9th with gan are the teams to beat because to improve on our errors we made of commemorative crystal Giants two runners on base and two outs. of their solid pitching, but with during the game. We are achieving mugs that you can pick up at their Miguel Tejada hit a double to send focus and maintaining our abili- higher skills to make NCS. Over- store in Union Square. the two runners home and win the ties we will be able to win.” Rene all, practice makes us try our best The Giants wore the tradi- game 2-3. Good having you back, Reyes (’11) thinks this year is the to succeed in our games.” Talent, tional gold lettering on their jerseys Miguel; we always knew you were a year because “Practice has become more serious, we get worked in, do experience, and diligent practices for that special day only. This win- Giant. Samantha Jordan (‘12) and Jacob what we need to do, get each other will lead Kennedy’s girls softball ning moment harkens back to the Di Thomas (‘11) better. There is teamwork, dedica- team to wins. March Madness He also had Duke becoming the is known for its National Champion. Kristen Bue- March Madness: Year of the Underdogs bracketology. Fans hler (’11) cheered for UConn be- sectioned into four regions: East, Champions. By Malinda O’Brien fill out their brackets to see who cause her father hates that team. West, Southwest, and Southeast. This year’s expected big will advance from round to round No matter why you chose your March Madness has seven rounds. dogs were Ohio State University and hopefully predict the National team, it is always fun to see how Every March the U.S. The first round, known as The First for the East Region, Duke Uni- Champion. Setting up your brack- your bracket turns out. goes into a massive college bas- Four, is played between the low- versity for the West Region, At Kennedy, Coach ketball frenzy. Everyone is living est four at-large qualifying teams Kansas University for South- Domelle’s and Mrs. Peters- and breathing basketball. Every and the lowest four automatic bid west Region, and Pittsburgh en’s P.E. classes embrace channel seems to have a basket- (conference champion) teams. University for the Southeast the madness by making ball game on. Fans represent their This is four games with eight Region. However, this March their own brackets. The top teams with clothing and merchan- teams playing for the number fi- Madness surprised many with three students from each dise to show off who they think has nal sixteenth seed or twelfth seed. an upset-heavy tournament class who predict the most what it takes to win it all. Friends The second round, round Sixty- and a Final Four few could wins receive a free mile. and family compare brackets to Four, is when the first big heaps of predict. This is the third Final Coach Domelle says “This is see if they can predict the winner games come and whittle down six- Four in history with no No. 1 the best time of year.” Mrs. of every game out of sixty-eight ty-four teams to thirty-two teams. seed teams. The unexpected Petersen likes March Mad- teams. March Madness caters to The third round, round of Thirty- Final Four (University of Ken- ness and giving out brackets the dedicated fans who have been two, is where the winners from the tucky, University of Connecti- to students because “March watching from the beginning of last round playing in eight games, cut, Virginia Commonwealth et is fun, competitive, and easy Madness gets students who are not the season or to the fans who are which leaves sixteen teams left. University, and Butler University) with today’s technology. Coach usually sports-oriented interested just interested in the Final Four. The teams that are still alive after was shocking, but more than de- Domelle made his own bracket and and having fun with it.” Coach No matter what kind of fan you the first weekend advance to the served by these hard-working un- had Duke winning it all because Domelle’s top three students are are, March Madness never ceases regional semifinals (the Sweet Six- derdogs. The outcome of the Final of their “senior leadership, great Jose Hurtado (‘14) with forty- one to amaze. teen) and finals (the Elite Eight). Four was Butler University and guard play, which is key, and great correct outcomes, Jose Hernan- The NCAA Men's Division I The winners from each region ad- University of Connecticut advanc- inside players.”Unfortunately, dez (‘14) with thirty-eight correct Basketball Championship is a sin- vance to the Final Four. The last ing to play for the national cham- Duke got knocked out by the Uni- outcomes, and Meenu Kaur (’14) gle-elimination tournament held round of March Madness is the pionship title. Originally, But- versity of Arizona in the Elite Eight and Evalyn Lachner (‘14) tied with each spring in the United States, National Final when the last two ler was seeded at number eight, Round. Trevor Campbell (’12) only thirty-six correct outcomes. Mrs. featuring sixty-eight college bas- teams standing play for the title of while University of Connecticut watches March Madness when it Petersen’s top three students are ketball teams, to determine the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball was seeded at number three. Both comes to basketball, but he went Veronica Park with thirty-eight national championship in the top teams exceeded the expectations into the spirit of things and made correct outcomes, Chi Wong with tier of college basketball. Thirty- of many, but the actual final game his own bracket putting Brigham forty-one correct outcomes, and one teams earn automatic bids by was unimpressive compared to Young University (BYU) as his Tony Coria with forty-one correct winning their respective confer- their overall journey. UConn won National Champion. Campbell outcomes. ence tournaments. The remain- the 2011 NCAA national champi- chose BYU “partly because of the March Madness brings ing thirty-seven team’s tourna- onship against Butler by a score of honor code thing and I really liked the excitement every year. This ment slots are determined by the 53-41. The game had its excruciat- watching Jimmer Fredette, their year was the year of the under- Selection Committee, which also ing moments of back to back bad point guard.” Daniel Cervantes dogs, which just goes to show you determines where all sixty-eight shots. In the end UConn outlasted (’11) filled out a Yahoo ballot and never know what to expect when teams are seeded and placed in Butler by being the better of the made bets with friends and family. the bracket. The tournament is two struggling teams. it’s March. Page 8 News in Photos JfkTitanTribune.WordPress.com The Titan Tribune @JfkTitanTribune Spring 2011 Vol. 2 No. 3