Event Page Spring Fashion & Beauty Cell Phone Page 8 Photos 10 & 11 Page 6 & 7 Conflict TheTitanTimes VOL. XLVI, NO. 2 THE NEWSPAPER OF SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 2018 Partial Block Schedule Next Year 2 days a week to have long periods By Devon Nutting

or several years, debate has been ongoing among Sky- Fline’s administration, fac- ulty and students about whether to change the school’s schedule to some form of “block” sched- ule, with longer periods and fewer classes per day. Now, with the announce- ment that the 2018-19 school year would have a hybrid schedule with Skyline performers in Titan red gesture to the crowd during the the winter Dance Production show in the theater. two days of block each week, the school’s leadership has finally tak- en the leap. Dance Production Impresses with Variety However, since the administra- person who really enjoys dance, ing. This is my first production I’ve unique in its own way, but what re- tion has said this schedule is “tran- Delivers strong when I see dance that makes me seen at Skyline, and I’m really en- ally put the dances on top was all TO CONTINUE, SEE BLOCK, ON PAGE 5 have an emotional response that’s joying it,” the dancers’ energy. messages how I know it’ something power- The production had various Each dance had its own mood By Janae German ful,” said audience member Alexis types of dances, some featuring all and depending on which one Budget Cuts Simmons. of the dancers and some just hav- it was, the performers’ energy or those of you that missed “There was such a powerful ing a couple, and most having their matched. Watching the show was Kill Choir, the winter Dance Produc- message in the third act, ‘Elemen- own powerful topic, such as push- a great experience. All the perfor- Ftion show you missed out on tary School’, the message was don’t ing away the person you love. mances were on point with the en- a great performance of a variety of let your vanity, your technology, “My favorite part of the play ergy, emotion, and talent. So the Shrink Staff dance genres and different mes- and your emotions get the best of was seeing the kids energy in each next time they perform, make sure sages. you because it had a bad guy, good dance,” said Ms. Dempsey. to catch it. Over $700,000 in “Being as I’ve always been a guy type rule, and it was so amaz- Each dance performed was [More photos on page 11] salaries slashed Police Chief Makes in mid-year crisis Skyline Walks Out By Fatimah Abdulla Bold Promises to Youth Staff and ne of Victoria Smith’s dreams was to sing at her students Legal car Oown graduation as part of protested the Skyline Choir. school sideshows, “Choir is part of my heart,” said shootings on local hiring the senior. “I’ve been doing it all March 14, my life.” By Gini Brown Drivers burn rubber at an illegal East Oakland sideshow. Unfortunately for Smith, mid- joining up on the field for aking a look back at my a designated area and making it a year budget cuts at Skyline killed freshman year I would safer environment — but keeping her wish when the school decid- 17 minutes of have never thought that I it the same fun event for people. ed not to hire a new choir/pia- T silence as part would be sitting down with Oak- “Legal sideshows will be dif- no teacher and disperse students land Chief of Police Anne Kirkpat- ficult because it requires a lot of in those classes to other elective of a national walkout. rick and her fellow officers, as well moving pieces aside from putting classes. as City Councilmember Desley it together,” said community activ- “Choir has been a rich tradition Brooks, to talk about resolutions ist Mya Whitaker, Skyline class of for Skyline; when I had a bad day See story & for issues in our community. ‘09, who set up the meeting. “That I went to the choir class and lis- more photos on A lot of people will wonder does not mean it can not or will not tened to something beautiful. It page 3. what will make an East Oakland be done.” always made me feel better,” said teen want to sit down with the po- Another agreement we were Mr. Johnson, a social studies teach- lice. Well, for a while I always won- able to come up with was being er. dered where that side was coming able to prioritize local young peo- tions — including the choir/piano Oakland School Board approved Choir is not the only program from and what was going through ple for a certain number of jobs in teacher, a counselor, an assistant big emergency budget cuts officials harmed by the current cuts, and their heads on the daily. the Oakland Cadets police force principal, and a school security of- said were needed to prevent OUSD a budget crisis in Oakland schools Sitting down with them provid- training program. As of August ficer -- were left unfilled in order to from running out of money in fu- means that more may be cut next ed a chance for the chief, council 2015, only 8 percent of all Oakland balance the accounting books. ture years; Skyline’s share of these year. member, and community mem- police officers actually live in our Additionally, $204,426 in fed- cuts was the biggest in the district, Some three-quarters of a mil- bers to come to some agreements. city, which some say hurts their eral Title 1 funding that is in- at nearly $450,000. lion dollars was cut from Skyline’s First of all, you know them side- ability to do their job well. tended to support students from Although no teachers were laid budget after the school year had shows everyone loves, but can nev- There is a graduating cadet disadvantaged backgrounds was off as a result of these cuts, Sky- already started, in two separate er go to because it’s too dangerous, class from Merritt College this se- reallocated by the School Site line’s Business Manager Yesenia cuts. First, about $300,000 in sav- or the police are always shutting it mester, so we will be watching to Council (SSC) at the request of Alamillo said that several posi- ings had to be trimmed as a result down? Well, during this talk, the see how many are from Oakland, the school administration, to help of under-enrollment in the previ- chief agreed to start the process as well as keep pushing to make le- pay a fifth of the salary of 17 teach- ous year. Then, at the holidays, the TO CONTINUE, SEE BUDGET, ON PAGE 2 of putting together a sideshow in gal sideshows a reality. TheTitanTimes 2 | News March 2018 The Womynist Club Creates Safe Space She added that overall she Seek to build believes “it improves the cli- Titan positivity on mate and culture at Skyline by allowing yet another safe space campus on campus.” Students that are part of Times By Katia Cortez the Womynist Group also have someone to go to for emotional he Womynist Group focuses support and where they can talk on creating a sense of safe- about real life problems that no Editor in Chief Tty for students of all gen- one really likes to discuss with ders on campus. It’s important that peers or at home. Noah Mitchell those marginalized have a space The spelling of “womyn” on campus in which they could has its roots was first used by discuss pressing issues that are im- feminists to “avoid the sugges- Managing portant to them without any judge- tion of sexism perceived in the Editor ment or prejudice. sequence m-e-n,” according to The main purpose of the group Dictionary.com. Tanim Woodruff is also to promote self love, respect Asked whether she sees the and also love, respect for others women of her generation as around campus. The cabinet mem- different from those women in Copy Editors bers feel that there isn’t much pos- her family and community, Lira Kayshawn Goodwin itivity at Skyline so they want to Araujo said she does. continue to do something to pro- “People are more outspoken & Aden Jibril mote that. and speak up for themselves,” Vice President, Christy Lira she said of girls and young Araujo said that she enjoys the women today. News Editors group because they have “con- The club meets at lunch on Devon Nutting versations filled with intellectual Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ms. & Donovan Nutting growth.” Dolan is the club advisor. Members of the Womynist Club in the library.

Sports Editor BUDGET: Teacher Positions Go Unfilled Leroy Yau CONTINUED FROM BUDGET, ON PAGE 1 For example, while three of the ers in the school’s Atlas freshmen school’s pathways are California houses who do some academic in- Partnership Academies (CPA) eli- A&E & Features tervention for struggling students. gible for additional funding, the According to the SSC’s Jan. 25 Visual and Performing Arts Acade- Editors meeting notes, administrators told my (VPA) is not, and has to scram- Janae German the SSC that if their proposal was ble to fund performances, travel & Katia Cortez rejected, three teachers, as well as to competitions like the Reno Jazz the textbook manager and a mem- Festival, and art supplies. ber of the clerical staff, would The Visual and Performing Arts Opinions Editor be laid off mid-year. However, it Academy are struggling with af- passed unanimously. fording supplies. Paul Phelan Despite these cuts, however, “Because we are the newest Assistant Principal Garrett-Walker academy, and we don’t have a lot claimed that a “common miscon- of the materials already, …. also Design & ception is that Skyline is poor, or our art’s materials need to be re- Web Editors Skyline does not have a lot of mon- placed every year,” said Mr. Treacy After struggling to replace the previous choir/piano teacher, the administration decided to ey, which is definitely not true.” Visual Arts Department Chair and close down the choir and piano classes for the year. Allison Dang Skyline embraces the pathway Art Teacher. & Anika Hua model to partially organize how “Performing arts is as important accusing former OUSD superinten- State Administrator to take over money is spent, she said. The path- as any other academy,” said Victo- dent Antwan Wilson, who left the the powers and responsibilities of ways, through which students have ria Smith. Since VPA is not a CPA, district suddenly last year when he the school board. Eventually, con- Staff Writers & the opportunity for personalized it does not have access to as much was offered a new job in Washing- trol of the district was returned to learning and can focus on their ca- extra funding. Computer academy ton D.C., of being the reason why the people of Oakland, but we are Photographers reer goals, have separate budgets students also complain about not so many problems are arising fol- still in the progress of paying back Kimberly Abarca, Fatimah based on income from the state, lo- having enough field trips. lowing the budget cuts. Critics say the loan. cal Oakland taxes, business dona- The district-wide cuts could he hired many of his own friends In addition to OUSD’s long his- Abdulla, Joshua Ahanonu, tions, and fundraising. However, have been even worse: Officials and spent money on consultants tory of financial mismanagement, Nasim Al-Jabri, Andy while we do have pathways spe- originally proposed to slash $15 and on unnecessary programs. declining enrollment, rising pen- cific to students’ passions, many million, but, under pressure from The district is no stranger to fi- sions, excessive spending, and Franco, Viviana Gonzalez, students have been upset year af- outraged community members, nancial problems. In May 2003, systemic challenges such as large Gisell Hernandez-Noyola, ter year that these pathways do not ultimately brought the amount the State of California authorized numbers of charter schools are just get an equal amount of funding down. an emergency loan of $100 million a few of the reasons offered to ex- Simon Huang, Aden Jibril, and resources. Some teachers and parents are to OUSD while also appointing a plain the current budget crisis. Rejanea Rhone & Yasmine Saechao.

Special Contributers Skyline Budget 2017-18 Gini Brown & Ms. Rivezzo Graphic by Fatimah Abdulla, based on data from www.ousd.org/fiscaltransparency

Advisor Mr. Scheer

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Skyline Walks Out Against School Shootings Then all students and staff walked Staff, students to the field and held their artworks proudly as ASB president, Nadia make signs, Brooks, gave an extremely heart- hear speeches felt speech dedicated to those who lost their lives and how it is never By Noah Mitchell ok for anyone to have to deal with n light of recent events at Mar- fear of violence in schools. jory Stoneman Douglas High She also spoke about the laws ISchool in Parkland, Florida, that need to be changed surround- students from all over the Unit- ing guns in today’s society, and ed States joined together to rally even broke into tears while speak- against gun violence. In a sense to ing about why she hopes this never walk out and say, ‘We will not tol- happens to her brother or anyone erate this anymore, this issue must at Skyline. stop!’ Overall this walk out was need- During 3rd period, teachers ed, not only to support students all gave 15 minutes and supplies to over the world or open the eyes of students and the outcome was am- Skyline students to these threats, mazingly creative, loud, expressive but to help end the generations of posters, banners, and picket signs mass shootings in schools and to with #Enough as an overall slogan. provoke change. Associated Student Body President Nadia Brooks, lead speaker at the protest, flexes with Adriana Villegas. TheTitanTimes 4 | News March 2018 AC Transit Bus Service Confirmed for Next Year What will happen to the hun- Deal is only for dreds ot students that rely on the bus to get to and from school ev- one year, though, eryday? What can be done to en- so talks will go on sure the security of our future mode of transportation? By Anika Hua Another issue that has come to the attention of the Skyline com- ue to the recent budget munity is the idea that students are cuts of our district, there still required to pay to get on the Dhas been concern for over a bus even though OUSD pays for year about whether OUSD and AC the AC Transit to provide us with Transit would discontinue their ar- their services. rangement to run 50 buses to and 11th grader, Nathan Van, voiced from school. his opinions on this situation,“Ya After months of meetings be- boi is broke too okay, so I think we tween the two, however, it was an- shouldn’t be required to pay to get nounced that the buses will contin- on the bus or at least make it avail- ue to carry hundreds of students to able for students who are low-in- Skyline, Montera, and Community come.” Day, all of which are public schools The idea of not having AC Tran- along the Oakland Hills. sit commute to Skyline has also Earlier in the 2016-2017 school concerned him as he says, “If the year, Skyline was faced with the buses are no longer available, ya possibility of having several bus boi can’t go home.” lines terminated, resulting in an While it is a small victory, the outcry of protests. debate over bus usage beyond the This would have caused consid- OUSD and AC Transit have been in a standoff over who should pay for the extra bus service that brings two-thirds of Titans to school. 2018-2019 school year continues erable damage to the students and on. Skyline itself, leaving many with- campus situated in a wealthy, hills Bloom was quoted as saying by the “We can’t wait until May to Buses will continue to run for out a way to get to school. neighborhood. Oakland Post. “That’s not OK.” know what is happening,” she said. the rest of the year, but the deci- Principal Bloom noted that two- “If that [bus service] goes away, She blamed concern about the “Families are already making up sion beyond that is still up in the thirds of Skyline’s students come those kids go away. If it is reduced bus service for underenrollment at their minds for next year. We can’t air. The buses are here to stay, for to school by public bus, most from to a neighborhood school, that Skyline, which has cost the school leave huge numbers of families in now, and we have only been given lower-income areas far from the would completely segregate it,” budget money. the dark.” a little breathing space.

OUSD Lops Off a Week of Summer Break Winter “They should just teach faster.” Ball at the District moves up Teachers, on the other hand, may feel differently. To determine Oakland Zoo first day so fall this, we got an opinion from semester ends Mr. Jensen is a history teacher By Noah Mitchell here at Skyline. When asked what before holidays he thought about this change, he f you did not attend Sky- simply replied, “It’s alright.” line’s Annual Winter By Paul Phelan Students who overheard him IBall 2018, you missed say this were not thrilled, and out on a great time! ost students at Skyline questioned why he thinks so. He This year, it was held are aware of the pending replied by saying that it will help in the Snow Building at plans to change to block the school by allowing finals to the Oakland Zoo from 8 to M 11pm. The dance floor was scheduling in the near future, take place before winter break, but that’s not the only upcoming which he believes will help stu- sprinkled with lights and change at this school. In addition dents who tend to forget what they the DJ table was wired up to a new schedule, school will now learned over breaks from school. and ready to go. be starting a week earlier than last Although he makes a good The multiple food tables year. point, not everyone agrees. Stu- were covered in everything That’s right, one week removed dents who already knew about from chicken tenders to from our summer break this year. the change had much more to say some amazing fruit juice, When talking to students who about it, even chocolate fountains. hadn’t heard of this change, they “F*** that s***, it’s stupid,” one The tables were beautiful- were shocked. vocal junior told me. ly decorated and placed in- One sophomore, upon hearing It seems that most students are doors as well as outdoors, about this change, could only say, not happy with this change, and and the view of the late “No way, that’s not happening.” won’t be unless they give the time night city was perfect for After explaining that it isn’t a off back in some way, such as add- pictures and stargazing. joke, she was severely disappoint- ing a week to winter break. Bottom line was leader- ed. She thinks that this change Overall, while this change isn’t ship did an outstanding job. won’t help anything at this school, popular with students, opinion When it came time to dance, and just will give students less time may change if finals end up being however, only about fifty to spend doing independent activi- easier next year. If it helps things people had shown up. There ties, less time with family, and less go more smoothly and helps with was sort of a silent panic as time to de-stress. academics, people may have a the realization struck that When she found out that the change of heart. no one else would show up. main reason for this change is to The first day of school for 2018- When the DJ started get- have finals before winter break, 19 is set for August 13. The current ting down and everybody she simply stated that they should school year began on August 21. gave up on more people speed up the process instead of Just four years ago, school started Next year's schedule, above, will start school on August 13 so that the first semester can coming, one by one, people taking time off break. as late as August 25. began to dance the night end on Dec. 21, before the Winter Break. away as a tight-knit group. Engineering Club Builds ‘Solar Staircase’

world. These suitcases provide quired to send this suitcase To be sent to incomparably useful electricity abroad and includes quality to places that previously had no testing, shipping, hiking it to poor nation for reliable access. the village, and teaching the lo- village power Previous suitcases have gone cal villagers to maintain it. to schools in refugee camps in The club is now working on he Engineering Club has Kenya, to a women's communi- raising enough money to send just finished building a ty center in Peru, and hospitals the suitcase abroad. T "Solar Suitcase" that will around the globe. Read more and learn how get sent abroad to developing The students are really you can help send the suitcase villages to act as a more reli- proud of building this, and are to a community in need at: able and stable power source excited to have the opportunity www.gofundme.com/send-a-so- for important facilities. for their skills to have a global lar-suitcase-abroad The We Share project sends impact. these suitcases, built by stu- But the final step in this Members of the engineering club with dents, to locations around the project relates to the funds re- their creation (photo, right). TheTitanTimes 5 | News March 2018

Ask Skyline: BLOCK: ‘4x4’ Finds Little Support What’s with CONTINUED FROM BLOCK, ON PAGE 1 two minimum days. However, a sitional,” it leaves the big question cost analysis by AC Transit claimed the Wi-Fi? of what schedule will be imple- adapting to extra short day would By Nasim Al-jabri mented in later years. lead to between $1.3 and 2 million “For the 2018-19 school year, dollars in extra charges, so it was sn’t WiFi very important in this is a transitional schedule and replaced with they hybrid, which most people’s life? a positive way for all of us to learn would keep all start and end times I If you have a phone, what works well for students while the same as the current schedule. laptop, or computer without also allowing us to adjust our in- Along with the longer periods, WiFi, the abilities of laptops structional practices in a block,” lunch and passing periods will decrease, and the demand for wrote the administration team in likely be longer on block days, al- them decreases as well. Think an letter to the school’s staff on though no exact version has been about it, without a good in- March 13. released. ternet connection can you get “The 7-period hybrid block As the dust cleared, students in an Uber, order food, order schedule will also allow us to gath- and teachers interviewed general- clothes, get the news, etc.? er essential data next year on block ly were breathing a sigh of relief as Without WiFi, it is harder days vs non-block days that will be the potential problems of the 4x4 to connect with friends, and used to determine a final schedule block were being avoided altogeth- you can’t Facetime them. It for Skyline.” er. When asked to compare the two also can mess up people’s ca- The major advocate for the finalists, several students conclud- reers, such as YouTubers. EV- move to block has been the district ed block was the better way to go ERYONE watches YouTube, and school administrators, who periods 2, 4 and 6. On block days, The administration’s own sur- — but also dismissed the situation and that’s how the content have argued that that extended pe- each class will be approximately 90 vey, which 62 staff members filled as “not a big deal.” producers get paid, by views. riods in each class and fewer tran- minutes long. out did not give the current sched- English teacher Ms. Vu is excit- Students at Skyline are al- sitions between classes will lead to The other three days of the ule as a choice, but the results were ed for the new opportunities the ways complaining about the more academic success. week will remain unchanged from otherwise similar, with only 4 out change may bring. She is hopeful WiFi for being slow, which Both representatives of the what they are now. Each course of 5 choosing the hybrid over the the change will provide more time forces them to use up data teachers union and the administra- will remain at the current two-se- 4x4. A survey of 41 students split in class to experiment with activi- plans if they can even get a tion also released at the same time mester length, unlike the 4x4. almost identically. ties such as seminars and commu- signal up here. To find out several surveys of teachers and stu- In a 4x4 schedule, students At the end of the previous school nity circles in order to provide a what’s up, we spoke with dents which showed widespread would have taken a full year’s year, according to Mr. Scheer, Prin- more intimate and detailed experi- Computer Academy Director support for the hybrid schedule course in a single semester, four at cipal Bloom had told teachers at ence for students. Frey, whose classes are entire- over an innovative but controver- a time for a total of eight per year. the year’s final staff meeting that The teachers union is pursuing ly based on using WiFi. sial alternative plan championed (Some yearlong classes could be fit the school was definitely going to a grievance based on claims that “It’s been slow lately,” said by OUSD officials and known as in a 4x4 if you allow a block to be a block schedule by 2018-19 and the school staff was not adequetely Mr. Frey, but he said they “four by four” (4x4). cut in half.) that teachers who didn’t want to consulted about the change. If the don’t know why yet. “The The approved schedule will see In the Oakland Educators As- teach in such a schedule should grievance is affirmed, it could roll technician came in today.” two out of the five school days (ei- sociation online survey, teachers look for jobs at different schools. it back. We asked him if WiFi pass- ther Tues./Wed. Or Wed./Thurs.) were asked to rank the hybrid, the There are numerous methods of As the general consensus of the words should be changed to swapped with an “A/B” block for- 4x4, and the current, traditional organizing a school’s schedule, and schedule change are mixed, Assis- keep students from using the mat. On one of these days, students 7-period day. Of the 58 responses, the two presented as finalists by tant Principal Camarena is one of bandwidth: “No I don’t so, I will follow the “A” schedule which half chose the hybrid, nearly 40 the administration offered a con- the Titans that takes a more hope- think they should add a WiFi may involve for example periods percent wanted to stick with the trast. The schedule chosen, in fact, ful view of the situation. like [UC] Berkeley’s. People 1, 3, 5, and 7. On the second block current schedule, and only one out was less dramatic a change than an “Block schedule can be effective can login as a guest for the day of the week, students will fol- of eight supported the 4x4. [See earlier finalist which would have if the students and staff are behind day.” low the “B” schedule that include graphic, above] had four block days each week and it,” he said. Titan Trio Participate in Sports Signing Day Seniors sign letters of intent for scholarships By Ms. Rivezzo t is estimated that 1.9 million students participate in high Ischool athletics across the country and only 6.5 percent of them go on to play at the NCAA college level. On National Signing Day, Feb. 7, Skyline was one of the few schools in the Bay Area that had three seniors receive and sign let- ters of intent to NCAA football pro- grams and either receive full or partial scholarships. "This type of accomplishment from Skyline student-athletes is an example of how successful stu- dents on the hill can be if they take advantage of all the resources our school has to offer," said Skyline Football Coach Joe Bates. Naseme received a full scholar- ship and will attend Weber State in Utah this fall. Ronald also received a full scholarship and will attend Lincoln Coach Bates (middle) smiles with Skyline seniors Steven Lopez, Joshua Ahanonu, Naseme Colvin, and Ronald Jenkins (not in order). University in Missouri this fall. Joshua received a partial schol- State University in South Dakota In addition, senior Steven Lo- la Pride Scholarship. Steven will where he will attend school this arship and will attend Black Hill this fall pez was awarded the Tony Fardel- soon be making a decision about fall. Skyline Drama Wins Award Winners were announced for the 2017 Broadway World San Francisco Regional Awards in January and Skyline's production of “Prospect High: Brooklyn” was named Best Production Performed by Youth. Skyline's drama students performed the new play during the 2016-2017 school year at Skyline, as well as at several other venues in Oakland and Berkeley, and at Logan High School in Union City. In addition, the play was performed by Skyline's drama students at the Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland in August 2017 (photo, right). TheTitanTimes 6 | Arts & Entertainment March 2018 The Spring Fashion Photographs & Interviews by Josh Ahounou Amia Michael Where do you like shop? Where do you like shop? LMAO I like to It doesn’t matter thrift shop the store. If I Who/What inspires your fashion? see something I guess Kehlani cause I like something she just wears what I might get it she wants and Who/What inspires your fashion? doesn’t care what No one other people think How would you describe your style? about her outfits I describe my style How would you describe your style? as different, I try Just comfy I guess. to buy things that I kinda just wear other people don’t whatever feels wear or don’t have good to me even if it looks weird

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It’s that will launch $28 and was February 10th. and ROSS! Never released on the But for the underestimate Ross Anastasia web- purpose of this site on Valen- article, I’ll be LMAO them prices tine’s Day, and focusing on the are unbeatable retailers like Ulta Blood Sugar Beauty or Sepho- palette which Who/What inspires your fashion? ra on March 6. retails for $52 It’s a beauti- and consists No one really ful shade and Jeffree Star Cosmetics Blood of 18 eyeshad- inspires me I have I’m actually plan- ows ranging from ning on picking Sugar palette, shown open and baby pinks to my own style it up for myself. I closed. Retails for $52. reds and a hand- love gold so when ful of purples. At How would you describe your style? I saw the shade, I knew I first sight, the palette is re- wanted it. I love Anastasia’s ally pretty especially because My style is just other products especially there are 18 shadows but the whatever comes their highlighters. They give shade range is pretty simi- you a glow without being too lar. And, just like the Petite to mind. Like shimmery and having chunks Heat, the shades can easily sometimes the of glitter in it. I definitely be found in other palettes for recommend this for medium, less or already in your make- weirdest combinations Anastasia's new highlighter ($28) is for medium, tan and deeper skin tones. tan and deeper skin tones. up collection. turn into something cute as hell TheTitanTimes 7 | Arts & Entertainment March 2018 The Rise of K-pop: Global Sensation Lands in America BTS Show at AMAs Was Next Big Step By Allison Dang hile K-pop, or Ko- rean pop music, has Wbeen slowly rising in the American entertain- ment market, the group BTS has broken through in a ma- jor way this year and gained mass popularity. Debuting in 2013 as a group of seven boys, they have released four albums, Above, Black Pink show their moves. the last two of which were big Right, Korean pop stars BTS celebrate sellers. after another winning performance. BTS’ music mostly con- sists of hip hop and pop mu- Show and performed on the sic. They are one of the most Jimmy Kimmel Show. They popular groups right now and have captured the hearts have accomplished a lot for of many fans and gained so the industry. much support over time. They have become the first “It’s very catchy, they mad K-pop group to perform at cute, and it’s very entertain- the group said: K-pop group to gain attention groups such as Big Bang and everywhere in the world. It is the American Music Awards, ing,” said a student from Sky- “It’s still like we’re dream- from the American industry Girls Generation who had de- amazing to see how different they were invited to the Bill- line, who wished to remain ing. The Billboard 200 Top 10 and be invited to big awards but earlier have a big follow- cultures come together in the boards Award and even won anonymous. is not something [I thought] ceremony and shows with ing internationally and have form of music. the Top Social award, where When asked by Forbes that we could achieve. I was large followings. achieved a lot. If you want to know more they happened to break and magazine about how they felt born to. I feel like we’re so BTS and other groups con- Over the years, K-pop in groups, check out Big Bang, set new records on the charts. to be the first K-pop act to be lucky and so grateful for the tinue to grow and gain atten- general has made huge ac- EXO, Black Pink, and Girl They had appeared as top 10 in the Billboard 200, fans.” tion from international en- complishments and many Generation, who also have a guests on the Ellen Degeneres Rap Monster, the leader of It is a breakthrough for any tertainments industry. Many groups have a following from mass international following. The Spring Beauty Guide The ‘Black Panther’ Experience branium stealing public ene- The second product is the Breaking my of the Wakandan nation, Urban Decay Naked Petite is found working with a mys- Heat eyeshadow palette con- Down the terious new enemy it’s up to sisting of 6 neutral shadows, Billion Dollar Black Panther, his family and ranging from a matte white surrounding tribes, as well as to orange and browns. Re- Blockbuster Agent Ross to defeat an un- leased Feb. 22, it is retailing likely enemy that may have for $29. But for the price, By Noah Mitchell closer ties to Wakanda than I definitely don’t think it’s ook if you haven’t seen they think. worth it at all. For me, this is "Black Panther" yet then a pass. The shades aren’t new LI don’t know what to tell The Protagonist or anything unique especially you, besides GO SEE IT! T’Challa is really not a re- since I’m pretty sure every The international box of- latable protagonist on the sur- girl or boy already owns fice numbers of over $1 bil- face. Let me explain. He loses similar shades in palettes that lion should prove that every- his father and becomes the they already own. one and their momma went to king of a highly technologi- But if you are really look- see that movie. cal east African country while ing for a warm toned palette I even have first-hand ex- also becoming it’s sworn pro- with reds and browns, for an perience after seeing it twice tector who runs around in T'Challa must face the terrible burden of responsibility for an entire nation. additional $25, the Naked opening presidential week- such a tech savvy cat suit that rooting for T’Challa. keeping to themselves, and Heat palette would be great end at Grand Lake Theater Supporting Characters it would make Iron Man drool out of unruly world affairs. since the Petite and AMC Bay Street. Black Panthers supporting in amazement. The African costumes and Heat is practically I don’t think I’ve ever seen characters all have a distinct Now that’s what makes The Villain rituals are odd to watch at the mini version so many African American roles add that helps to move his character so great, is that Killmonger, portrayed by first, but becomes extremely of it. people in one place and both the film forward. despite all of that he is still Michael B. Jordan, is one of interesting as you begin to un- The third thing times, might I add, I saw at Zuri’s backstory and even- able to relate to audiences. if not the best villain Mar- derstand the depth how root- is from Jeffree least five people from Skyline tual sacrifice to save T’Challa, He wants to live up to his par- vel has brought to the silver ed they are in the culture. Star Cosmetics and other OUSD schools. And General Ross proving his loy- ents' legacy, not disappoint screen to date. You know you The quote on quote — the brand will the screaming when OAK- alty to Wakanda repeatedly, the people he cares about the have a great antagonist to the “white” people in this movie be launching LAND came up was such a W’Kabi desperately trying most; he strives to keep his main hero when the villain’s have a nice balance of letting their entire Love surreal feeling for everyone! to catch Klaue while dealing loved ones safe, and contin- reasoning for conquest makes the African actors be promi- Sick collection with his wife, M’Baku and his ues to not only help his own themself look like the protag- nent throughout the movie at that will launch gorilla tribe aiding in the final (SPOILERS AHEAD) people but humanity as well. onist of the film. the foreground (as it should February 10th. The Story battle, Okeye and the Dora Black Panther is about to These qualities mixed in What I mean is Killmon- be), but not only being in the But for the Milaje and the sacrifices they be the newly crowned King with a little humor and fam- ger’s backstory of his father’s movie as a butt of uncultured purpose of this are willing to make to protect T’Challa, while still mourn- ily drama, coupled with the death at the hand of T’challa’s white people jokes or just article, I’ll be their country, Nakia and her ing the death of his father tough decisions he has to father (the original Black plainly labeled as ‘colonizers.’ focusing on the mission to help the rest of the King T’Chaka, a week after make that challenges him to Panther) influences his mo- Some knit-picks I still have Blood Sugar world while dealing with her the events of 2016’s Captain become a strong man as well tivations so much to fight for with the film are how Vibrani- palette which relationship with T’Challa, America: Civil War. as a strong king is so entic- the African race as a whole um is basically a fix-all magic retails for $52 Shuri and her essential role in When Ulysses Klaue, a vi- ing for anyone to watch while all over the world and give plot device; why did Zuri have and consists developing tech and support- them the tools to better them- to die if there was Vibranium of 18 eyeshad- ing T’Challa, and just tons Jeffree Star Cosmetics Blood selves that Wakanda has been that could have saved him; ows ranging from more! hoarding for so long. and wasn’t there a third Black Sugar palette, shown open and baby pinks to There wasn’t a single char- Even though Killmonger Panther suit — used in Civil closed. Retails for $52. reds and a hand- acter who shouldn’t have chooses death and to for- War and then discarded for ful of purples. At been on screen. feit his plan, in the end what Shuri’s revamp — that could first sight, the palette is re- he was fighting for ended up have been used in the final ally pretty especially because Final Thoughts & Criticisms coming into fruition when The visuals in this mov- battle against Killmonger? there are 18 shadows but the T’Challa opened Wakandan’s ie are stunning, even subtle I give it a 9/10 because shade range is pretty simi- resources to the UN. This touches like how Wakanda is with "Avengers: Infinity War" lar. And, just like the Petite shows that despite the way usually bright and has more coming out this year and it Heat, the shades can easily he chose to try and achieve it, exposure, while the other lo- already passing Black Pan- be found in other palettes for there was good intentions be- cations in the world they trav- ther’s presale records in like less or already in your make- hind his actions, good inten- el to are dark and have low an hour, I’m positive Infinity up collection. tions he was willing to die for. light to symbolize Wakanda Killmonger is played by Michael B. Jordan as a complex villian. War will be a 11/10. TheTitanTimes 8 | Opinion March 2018 Cell Phones in the Classroom to check a notifica- ry teacher with a notoriously strict And what tion, do some quick phone policy. When asked about math, or even to han- the prospect of cell phone usage in teachers have dle an emergency, the classroom, he had surprisingly to say about it most teachers hiss good things to say. at the very sight of They can be used for calculating By Donovan Nutting phones being pulled math, using the dictionary, or even from pockets. looking up quick facts that can ost schools have cracked The perception of make learning class content easi- down on a strict phone phones being abso- er for everyone. However, the lack Mpolicy in recent years, lutely bad has been of “deep critical analysis” and easy finding more and more creative engraved in teach- distractions that they provide is ways to keep those tiny little de- ers brains, it seems, just too big of an issue to be solved vices out of our hands and in our as no excuse can pre- with any other solution than to pockets. Every student has experi- vent one from sternly keep them stored away. enced it one way or another. Those requesting that you Mr. Johnson even feels as times when even doing as little as hand it over to them strongly towards the policy that he having it sit on your desk can be for the rest of the pe- encourages Skyline take up meth- enough to drive teachers absolute- riod, an unnecessary ods used by San Leandro schools, ly nuts. Ms. Krabappel does not appear happy about her students use of technology in the classroom. punishment that and have phones actually collected However dramatic it is, teach- honestly does no good for either and stored away by the school to be ers dislike phones; but for fair rea- Snap a friend or keep a streak rath- can have if they are allowed in party. There are some however, returned to students at the end of son. With the insurgence of social er than to look up something actu- class. that do realize the potential that the day. media platforms that have ap- ally insightful. The current phone policy in cellphones have. Phones have the potential to peared over the past decade, it’s With how easily distracted stu- classes is inhibiting in many ways, “Cell phones are a tool, that be hugely beneficial for us, and as easier than ever to stay connect- dents can get via their phones, we especially with how far and be- when used properly, can provide long as we can be responsible with ed with friends. When the phone leave ourselves with no grounds to yond teachers go with enforcing so much.” These are the words of them, there should be no limita- comes out, it’s almost always to argue the potential benefits they them. No matter the reason, be it Mr. Johnson, an 11th grade histo- tion on academic phone usage.

The Scary Let's Make Winter Break Longer LETTERS TO It makes sense; extend winter Not only that, but after sum- Senior Two weeks is break to three weeks, which is a mer break, people usually have THE EDITOR longer amount of time to recharge trouble coming back and remem- not enough to yourself after a stressful semester, bering what they learned from the Project really recharge and shorten summer break to eight last school year. A shorter sum- Help with Supplies weeks instead of nine. mer, combined with a longer win- Dear Titan Times, Elder reassures By Viviana Gonzalez Two weeks of winter break is ter would make students less likely I’m writing this letter just barely enough. Most students to forget things over their breaks. to inform you about both a a nervous junior get assigned tons of homework, This could help students improve problem and a good thing at If they’re making summer which can take up a lot of time. their academic performance. Skyline. By Aden Jibril shorter anyway, why not make And a lot of people travel and see Although losing time in the First, the school needs to winter break longer? family over the holidays. summer doesn’t sound like the best provide more school sup- he prospect of a huge Many people say that sum- Because of this, students don’t idea, I think it would be worth the plies. I see many students project at the end of high mer break is too long. You start to get very much time to relax or have trade off if it means having a lon- that are poor, or the parents school is a bit daunting forget the things you learned at fun, which is really important af- ger winter break. Summer feels do not have enough mon- T school, don’t interact with as many ter a whole semester of school long enough anyway, so if you had for us lowerclassmen, and some ey to buy their kids proper may just not think about it. people, and after a while you start work. If students don’t take breaks one less week it wouldn’t be a huge supplies. The government To many senior year is when to get bored. So what if they made from school work they can become difference. The positive benefits of should give the schools more your grades don’t matter any- summer a little shorter, and in- stressed out and unmotivated, a longer winter break are worth money for this, because it is more, and all you need to do stead made winter break a little which can affect their grades in the considering this change in the fu- very needed. to graduate is to get a 2.0. It’s longer? next semester. ture. Also, there’s 90 percent of a chance to do the minimum students that waste supplies. amount of work after an ardu- There should be rule for stu- ous sophomore and junior year. dents that do not care about As a junior, throughout the Too Many Green Academy Trips school to not waste supplies. last few years we are told very Finally, I want write this little about the year-long proj- Imbalance in letter to appreciate Skyline’s ect that we must do. Differ- teachers and other staff ent academies have different opportunities members for their support on ideas of what we should do, getting students on track this and what else they tell us is am- By Tanim Woodruff year. biguous at best. To clear some I really got a lot of help things up for me (and hope- athways: Most everyone in from my teachers and cam- fully for you underclassmen), Skyline is a part of one. No pus leaders this year — much I asked senior Kayshawn Good- Pmatter if you are in Visual better than the last three win about his experience while Performing Arts, Green, Comput- years that I have been here. working on the project. He said er Science, or Education we all Thank you. that in the beginning of the look forward to one thing: the field year he “thought it was gonna trips. Sincerely, be hard, and I had realized it Some of us go for the learn- Maricela Lorenzo was an important project, but I ing experience in an effort to gain didn’t think it would start in the more information in possible ca- Paint It Red first week of school.” reers. Some of us go because it’s an I thought senior projects escape from the mundane classes 'Liberal Arts' seniors can only dream of a field trip like this one, to Marin. Dear Titan Times, would be stressful, but Kay- and pure boredom. Whatever your I would like to draw your shawn and a few others I spoke reason, it’s something we all look attention to a problem at many field trips. Though through port from faculty and staff. informally with only were “a forward to; but have you noticed Skyline: The schools colors the years, one has always stuck; Since Green is such a large little stressed”; so it does start some pathways go on way more are red and white yet the Green Academy goes on way too academy they have plenty of teach- early, but isn’t the worst thing field trips than others? whole entire campus is a dull many field trips. ers to get trips approved and serve in the world. For the seniors I We all have our biases, saying green color. Why is it that they go on so as chaperones on their way to a fun talked to they weren’t too wor- one is better or one goes on too If anything, the color em- many field trips? Many of us are “learning adventure.” ried about it. However, accord- ulates how the teachers and quick to say, “They have so All this culminates in what is ing to Kayshawn, “right now it’s students feel about coming much funding.” Which is seen as an unfair advantage to not hard, but when you start it to school. likely true, due to Califor- green students. With the trouble will be a lot harder than you I believe that if we paint nia prioritising the creation that Education and Computer go think.” all the structures and lockers of academies it leads to bo- through to get their field trips, and School is, to put it mildly, red, the school overall will nuses to certain academies, the lack of any for the "Liberal Arts" a nuisance for practically ev- have more pride. specifically Green, Comput- non-pathway, the high criticisms ery being that exists on cam- It would bring a more live- er and Education. doesn’t seem like bashing but hon- pus. I hope I’m not the only one ly look and remind everyone Whatever the reason, est emotions about the academy who was a little nervous about why we’re here everyday. they seem to have an un- from the outside. senior projects, and hopeful- fair amount of resources If the same amount of time, ly someone else has had some Sincerely, for field trips. Though there energy, and money was provided questions or worries put to rest. Mecca Boutte is more to it than funding; all academies than this problem Jellyfish are prime field trip material. they also have the most sup- would fall away very fast. TheTitanTimes 9 | Opinion March 2018 Crazy Titan Drivers ly fast outside of school. At times cent (about $10 billion) total cost Rules are there many teenagers don’t realize the of motor vehicle injuries. dangers they put themselves and Skyline student drivers are to for safety, but others when it comes to driving. drive safely coming up to school not everybody In some cases some students and leaving school. When asked prefer to speed up a bit more than about their driving habits, many follows them others and drive in extreme con- students chose to remain anony- ditions. “Some students are safe mous because of their reckless By Gisell Hernandez Noyola and Rejanea Rhone some are speedy,” says Rodney driving. Kirkpatrick, describing how he “When I participate in side- t Skyline High School, every sees students driving skills. This shows, sh*t be wild,” a senior said. student must have a valid is not only dangerous to them, but Many teens participate in Adriver's license and valid car other students and other people. events called sideshows because of insurance in case of any emergen- Although every student is encour- the style of the driving and to show cy. Every student driver and staff aged to drive safely, there are oth- off their driving skills. must buy a parking pass, students ers who follow their own rules When it comes to “swinging it” are to be parked at the bottom “Depends of what type of mood or “doing donuts,” many students parking lot while teachers are left I’m in, Saturday/Sunday Funday would be graded with an A+ when to park at the top parking lot. we don’t stop, we drive recklessly," it comes to stuff like this. Although there aren’t as many says Hector Galan, a senior. The majority of students at Sky- car accidents, all students are More than 32,000 people die line have not been in accidents asked to drive safely and cautious- every year in car accidents. Only 7 thankfully, but they should be en- ly at all times. Even though in real- percent of those were teen drivers, couraged to always drive safely and The aftermath of a recent car crash involving Skyline students on Joaquin Miller Road. ity, most teenagers drive extreme- however they accounted for 11 per- follow the rules of the road. Should Students Be Allowed to Sell Snacks? prom. Ironically, we are not al- Rules are there lowed to sell them on campus,” Ju- nior Cymone Winters commented. for safety, but A junior and snackseller who not everybody wished to remain anonymous, be- lieves enforcement of the ban is follows them hypocritical. “I’ve been busted before and By Noah Mitchell understand OUSDs ‘healthy eating initiative’ where the school is la- OUSD has a strict policy about beled responsible for all of the un- selling snacks on campus for many healthy things students consume, reasons, yet anytime I’m seen with but most stuff we sell you see in a duffel bag they are 100% guaran- the student store and the snack bar teed to ask,“You sellin’?” anyway.” Usually students tend to sell hot Another student chimed in, chips, juices, even donuts for a dol- adding, “I was selling down by PE lar or two daily and rake in a ton of and got caught by the PE teacher at cash by the end of the school week. the time. He pulled me aside and Buying tons of low-cost snacks at explained to me why he was taking places like Walmart and Costco all my snacks; I swear the staff ate and selling them for a dollar pro- them all or sold them because what vides a stable business to continue else would they do with them.” to slowly gain revenue after using It seems like there’s only two some of that money to buy more groups of people who are ‘permit- inventory. ted’ to sell anything on campus; So, should this be allowed? anyone approved by Leadership Personally, I buy snacks all and the Student Store. There are the time from anyone who just so exceptions to this rule, however; happens to walk by advertising, every year the Seniors are allowed The author and his copy editor recreate what a illicit sale of snacks on campus looks like in a staged re-creation. whether it’s from students or lead- to fundraise for their prom by sell- ership. I even remember a teacher ing food. they sell in bags in the snack bar? to sell food because their activities lunch from home or buying snacks in my previous years who used to A common go-to concern of Alumni twins Mikayla and Mi- are really expensive. It is not fair from students coupled to the fact sell to students on the daily. many admin is that ‘all the food arra Franklin, who are freshman that only seniors can get approv- that lunch is now free for Skyline Some teachers and staff are that is circulating is just junk,’ and at Western Oregon University. had al to sell food on campus because students. pretty lax about it and will turn a they are not necessarily wrong. this to say about their experiences other students need cash in order My final verdict: Although, the blind eye or simply tell you to put Students sell anything from Hot back in the day: to pay for bills, food, or other home district brings up all kinds of rea- it away. Chips and Cup of Noodles to Hon- “We sold brownies, cupcakes, expenses. You never know what sons for why students distributing “This teaches students to be ey Buns and Ice Cream. The reality candy, among other stuff to help kids are going through.” snacks on it’s campuses should be entrepreneurs and manage their of the situation is, that’s what sells. fundraise for cross-country, prom, Another obvious problem is the outlawed, students should be al- own businesses because a lot of the The only reason I see no prob- and grad night. Some of the admin school ‘losing money’ to students lowed to sell food on campus be- skills it takes to do it here will ap- lem with it is because most of the knew that my twin and I were sell- who sell more diverse options for cause the reality of the situation ply later in their careers. Right now stuff sold on campus is junk food ing to the SSOs and them in the of- less all over campus. That is a very is that they don’t enforce the rules we’re selling World’s Finest Choco- anyway. Not even good junk, I fice, but not all of them were cool real issue. Or it was a very real is- enough to make a difference, any- late as a fundraiser for next year’s mean have you seen the Lay’s air with it. I feel like it’s fair for seniors sue due to tons of kids bringing way. We Need Healthy Snacks Provided for Classes

dents are responsible in not fruits delivered to classes. I won- cleanup,” said Ms. Rahmaan. Students who making a mess it would be der what happened to those and It’s really impressive for her fine. Going to class hungry why they stopped coming. I re- classroom to be as clean as it is miss breakfast can really hinder a student membered that it had apples and without her having to pick up a are starving by from focusing in class or oranges which were really good. single thing. Ms. Rahmaan has being able to learn. The only class I know that been providing snacks for the past third period I notice that some stu- serves snacks is Ms. Rahmaan’s four months because she wants to dents bring some junk food class. In her class she always keeps be able to help the students learn By Simon Huang in class or even sell some a box full of snacks for her stu- more, think more, be comfortable, on campus. This made me dents. As one of her students, I def- and eat healthy. ’m pretty sure I’m not the only think how nice it would initely think that the snacks have It’s very important that schools one that has this issue of be- be for classes to provide helped me a lot. take students’ needs to consider- Iing in class starving. It might Remember these from last year? What happened? some snacks to students. Ms. Rahmaan, a history teach- ation when it comes to healthily be that breakfast or lunch isn’t I wouldn’t eat any of the er, gets her snacks from the FRESH eating. They should also promote enough or that we just happen to help me as a student who some- snacks the students sell because (Food Retail Expansion to Support healthy eating habits for students. skip a meal in order to get some- times, but not often, comes to it’s mostly junk food. The school’s Health) program, which she hosts Students need to be more responsi- thing done. Maybe we sometimes school late, which leads to skip- breakfast can only do so much for on a daily basis. ble with their diet instead of eating just simply forget to eat. ping breakfast in order to get to me because around 3-4th period I “Students come in. Grab a bite too much junk foods. Overall, hav- Skyline should provide some class. I know that students aren’t get hungry. to eat. Get up and put trash in the ing snacks in class would just be a snacks in class. I think this would supposed to eat in class, but if stu- I remember last year we had trash can and I don’t ever have to huge benefit for students.

TheTitanTimes 10 | Events March 2018

Black History Month Assembly

Put on by the Black Student Union, the annual Black History Month assembly earned strong reviews from those who made it inside the theater to see songs, dances, skits, and other relevant performances. TheTitanTimes 11 | Events March 2018 Dance Production

DP's winter show earned raves. See story, page 1. The Pep Rally and Teacher-Student Basketball Game

The teachers won the game, 29-27. TheTitanTimes 12 | Sports March 2018

Men’s Volleyball Founded

the boys. There was enough inter- “since all my sisters play volley- Oakland Athletic est, and the girls coach, PE teach- ball.” er Ms. Hansen agreed to coach the So far, in the preseason, wins League Launches team, so the Titans will be part of have been hard to come by but they Men's Circuit the founding season. are getting some good experience “During the summer, I went to and learning the rules of league By Leroy Yau open gym in Chinatown and over volleyball. time I enjoyed volleyball,” said co- The team goal for this season, kyline finally has a men’s vol- captain Eric Ly, who was excited to Ly said is, “I hope the team will leyball team at last. Long an find out that Skyline would have have some basic skills with every- Sorganized sport for girls, the its first team in recent memory. For thing in volleyball.” Oakland Athletic League (OAL) Ofa Paua, he had played the sport Paua was more ambitious: “We had a push to start up a league for before and was glad to join a team are trying to win all our games.” Everything is new for Skyline's men's vollyball team, whether at home (top) or away (above). TheTitanTimes Athletes of the Month Jayden Kael, Senior The team captain and goalie, Jayden Kael has been leading the Skyline women's soccer team since her freshman year when she started on varsity, says Coach Durkin. “Throughout the years Jayden has lead the team by example on and off the field," he said. "Jayden creates a fun environment during practice and then turns on her competitiveness during the games.” Jayden lead the team to the finals 4 years in a row. "One game, she had 28 saves!" said Durkin.

Noah Hayes, Senior

After winning several races as a junior, top Skyline mountain biker Noah Hayes has absolutely dominated the Varsity Division of the Southern Conference of the NorCal High School Cycling League, which stretches from Salinas up to Marin. And, by dominating, we mean he has won all three races so far this season, with blisteringly fast times over 25 miles of dusty or muddy single-track. Noah is interested in pursuing a pro career in the sport, and he seems well on his way.