7301 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ Volume 20 Issue 6 April 17, 2008 News Seussical Success: Briefs Red Mountain Goes Broadway Close Up “However, after each practice, By Rudy Ramirez and Luke Gless I found myself more and more Washington Enter the world where your of Red Mountain Alumni Mr. impressed by their initiative and Close Up, which orga- mind can run wild, where your Jones, and choir director Mr. determination.” nized bagel sales to raise thinks become real just like a Johnston, the eager students This witty, clever, and money, will be going to small child. The sky can be jumped head first into a long family-oriented show brought visit Washington D.C. April pink or even bright blue; with and often painful journey of in a very diverse crowd, people 6-12. The seven students weird cats, and elephants, and a producing a high quality show. of all ages coming out to show going will get a close-up planet named Who. “At first, it was really intimi- support for these Red Mountain look at various aspects of The cast of Seussical began dating to stand before so many performers. With over 1,000 America’s goverment. They the grueling rehearsal process anxious and talented teens who people in attendance over the have earned the trip by in January, everyday after were awaiting my direction,” course of four nights, the show maintaining a 3.0 grade school. Under the direction said drama teacher, Mr. Jones. generated over $10, 000. point average, attending One factor that attributed to meetings, and raising the the show’s immense success money needed to go. was that it was a double cast, PHOTO BY RUDY RAMIREZ meaning two sets of principle Seussical’s cast makes their way through another grueling rehearsal. No School characters performed two of the Friday, April 25, marks this four nights. year’s April Break. There will “At first I was apprehensive doubtedly spent a lot of time things work out.” be no school on that day. about being in a double cast together, practices totaling well There is certainly some- Cap and Gown show, only because I wasn’t over 100 hours, and consequent- thing to be said for teens ly many unlikely friendships intertwined by their craft, Photo Make-Up sure how well it would work out,” said junior Joshua Hains- blossomed. fueled by their passions, Attention seniors: Portraits worth. “But in the end, I was “Never in a million years and bound by their experi- by Reg is offering a Cap and really happy because it helped did I think I would become ences. Gown photo make-up day to define my character and I such good friends with such at their studio on Wednes- made a new friend.” outgoing, borderline obnoxious day, April 30 from 9:00 a.m. PHOTO BY RUDY RAMIREZ The cast of Seussical un- people,” stated junior Michael - 5:00 p.m. It will be first on The cast of Seussical practices for their show, which raised over Jones. “It’s just funny how a first come, first serve basis. $10,000. No appointment is needed. For more information, contact Portraits by Reg at 480-839-3709. Future Problem Solving Deja Vu An Unknown Society of Thinkers three generates solutions to the us or cause problems.” compete and do skits,” said ing. I’m learning skills that The dance concert will be underlying problem, and steps There are three Future Prob- O’Barr, whose team won State could help me solve problems held April 23 and 24 at four and five involve a method- lem Solving divisions, junior, Bowl in 2004 and was able when I’m older.” 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium ized way of choosing the best middle, and senior. Within each to travel to the University of Future Problem Solving is and will feature various solution. Step six ties every- division, teams must initially Kentucky. “It’s not all work, not the average recreational dances from previous shows thing together. meet the criteria to compete in though. There are dances and program. It gives students rel- throughout the year. Tickets “FPS makes you think in Arizona’s State Bowl, which many great opportunities to evant expertise that could very are $5 and can be bought ways that you usually wouldn’t. takes place at Arizona State meet new people.” well help them in their adult in the bookstore or at the In school, you learn math, University in April, by complet- “This is only my second year lives. For more information, door. Wednesday, April 23, By Valerie Nunez science, English, but FPS is ing a qualifying problem. in the program, but it’s been visit www.fps.org or contact a teaser will be held during Editor different. It uses those subjects, “State Bowl is great because great,” said Garrison. “Not only Linda Casey, an FPS coach, at third hour. but it also brings in critical and that’s when the year’s work has it gotten me involved in [email protected]. Hidden under the surface of creative thinking to result in a comes together,” said sopho- extracurricular activities, but it’s Hispanic College Red Mountain High School is unique program,” said sopho- more Heather O’Barr. “All helping me with creative think- Career Fair a miniscule, vastly unknown more Abraham Durazo. of the qualifying teams from Are you considering going group of students. These The program, created in around the state get to compete to college but want more students are critical thinkers out 1974 by the late Dr. E. Paul for the opportunity to go to the information? Sign up for a to change the world. They are Torrance, is meant to stimulate International Conference.” free trip to the Hispanic Col- Future Problem Solvers. students, teaching them “how At State Bowl, teams are lege career Fair (for people “In Future Problem Solv- to think, not what to think.” By given two hours to complete of all ethnicities) at ASU on ing, we’re given a scenario that creatively solving problems that their six-step packet, and April 24. Stop by Counsel- might occur in the future. We could easily occur in the future, while judges evaluate packets, ing for more details. Permis- have to think of problems that students can be prepared for students perform skits that cor- sion slips must be turned in could come up and go through when they are faced with prob- relate with their problems and by April 18. the process to solve it,” said lems in their adult lives. solutions. For both skits and sophomore Ryan Garrison. “This program has taught me packets, first, second and third StudCo Elections Future Problem Solving a lot, like how to critically think place results are given. The Student Council elections (FPS) is a six-step process about things and not take stuff team whose packet wins first will be held during fourth in which teams of four, or for granted,” said junior Alyssa place gets to go to International, hour on Wednesday, April individual contesters, are given Campbell, who did Future Prob- which takes place at differ- 23, so be sure to tune into a scenario set 20 to 30 years in lem Solving with a team for ent settings around the United RMtv and cast your vote. the future. In step one, FPS-ers a few years before she began States. This year, it will be at generate possible problems that writing the scenarios used in the Michigan State University. could arise from the scenario, program. “It’s helped me think “International is really fun. PHOTO BY YOLANDA ANDERSON and step two chooses one prob- about how new technologies can Teams from around the country Sophomores Abraham Durazo, Valerie Nunez, Heather O’Barr, and lem as the most prevalent. Step affect us—they can either help and around the world get to Ryan Garrison will compete in the State Bowl on April 19. In d e x News 1-4 opinion 5-7 Daddy day-care prepping for prom girls track Teen pregnancy from the All you need to know to have the Can they maintain their focus 8-10 father’s perspective. time of your life. flawless season? A&e 11-14 sports 15-16 - page 6 - page 9 – page 15 PHOTO BY VALERIE NUNEZ PHOTO BY DUKE PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO BY PORTRAITS BY REG

[email protected] www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/newslab Please recycle April 17, 2008 2 Ne w s Presenting Red Mountain’s Pledge of Purity Annual One-Act Festival Youth Alive Takes on “Touchy” Subject stage set up with their props. and is being directed by junior abstinent as a personal contract rather than a Each director was given Ricky Mason. It is about a business agreement, McLaughlin states that a creative control on how to small town set in the 1950s pledge of purity is really a pledge made only find the one-act play they that has a yearly festival in for oneself. were going to direct. In the which every family enters a Though the pledge is often religiously af- end, two students wrote their lottery and the winning family filiated, it is important to know that the issue of own plays, one play was taken gets one person’s name drawn teenage sexual activity spans beyond religious from a book, and the other to win a rather shocking By Kacee Crandall play was from a book and surprise. borders. The idea of purity is not solely a Staff Writer Christian agenda, but applies to people of all movie. “The twists and turns will By Rosalinda Albrecht One of the one-acts from shock you,” said Mason. religions. Room 404 is buzzing Editor-in-Chief third hour drama was writ- Another one-act is from “I think it’s more healthy for society for with excitement as all drama people to stay chaste till married,” says Mrs. ten by sophomore Brianna fourth hour and is based on “So did you hook up with her?” the teenage students are rehearsing, block- Hombach. “It’s not just because of Christian Pantilione. the movie and book, “The boy mouths across the desk Monday morning ing, and memorizing for their beliefs, although there are several quotes in the “I originally wrote a Bridge to Teribethia.” It’s be- in Government class. It’s the same question upcoming student-directed bible that support this.” shorter script for a very short ing directed by junior, Kacee that was asked last week and the week after, one-act festival. In a society of ever increasing media scene earlier in the semester Crandall. It’s about a young stories varying by names and faces. The This assignment gives awareness and promotion of sex, it is becom- for a directing project, said rural boy who meets his new question “So, are you pregnant?” is met with those students who aren’t ing harder and harder for teens to be abstinent, Pantilione. “Mr. Jones liked it neighbor, a perky, upbeat “I hope not.” “Do you love him?” depends on directing a chance to test Mrs. Hombach said. so much he asked me to turn and charismatic girl, who how desperately a girl clings to her romanti- their own discipline as they “I think today teens are misled,” she said. it into a one-act.” helps him discover the world cism after sex and how willing she is to ratio- memorize, block, and develop “It’s expected that if you go on a date and like Her one-act consists of a he never knew excised just nalize the event. Though not every conversa- their own characters without the guy, it ends in bed. Psychologically, it’s girl’s struggles as a schizo- beyond his backyard. tion is repeated in this manner, an unfortunate the constant guidance of a not a good idea, and for women especially, phrenic teen facing the brutal- Each play is different amount of similarities still hold. teacher. who have the tendency to bond with the person ity of teenagers, high school, from the one before it, and This is a dangerous trend for teenagers, a “The directing element is they have sex with. They end up doing it with teacher concerns, and her with the combination of seri- group in an especially fragile emotional and lost to some students, and I the wrong person. Not only that, but STDs and parent’s confusion, while still ous, mysterious, witty, sad, physical state, says Mrs. Hombach, sponsor of hope to give them a chance to pregnancy are rampant today.” trying to live a normal life and hysterically funny, both Youth Alive, a non-denominational Christian see what theater can include Unfortunately, sex often is confused with with a voice in her head. nights are sure to be amazing. organization for youth on campus. besides just acting,” said Mr. the ideal of love, when the subjects are entirely Another one-act from pe- These are two nights you defi- “Since birth control pills were introduced in Jones. “Even the students different, said McLaughlin. The important riod two is based off a book, nitely won’t want to miss. the 1960s, divorce has tripled,” Mrs. Hom- not directing benefit, because thing to remember is to separate the two. and is called, “The Lottery” bach said. “Out of wedlock births went from they are still watching other “One of the things we’re trying to get 224,000 to 1.2 million. Abortion doubled. Co- students go through it.” people to understand here is that sex is not habitation went from 430,000 to 4.1 million.” All the drama classes have love. Sex is sex,” McLaughlin said. On February 14, Youth Alive decided to one or two plays. Since there Youth Alive member, senior Rachel Rogers take a personal stance on out of wedlock sex, are multiple plays and various states that knowing your limits is the key. signing their own Pledge of Purity, a nation- lengths, the performances will “My advice would be [not to be] sexually ally recognized petition. Though the event be split up into two nights, abstinent unless you can do it because if you was largely unadvertised, due to administrative May 15 and 16. fail, you will feel like the worst person ever,” decision, participants were able to wear white Mr. Jones, the drama said Rogers. “People mostly think that sexual to symbolize purity the day of the pledge. teacher, assigned a student abstinence is religious, because it’s in the Bible “I wore white and even taped my pants to direct each play in mid- and that’s what Jesus did. But, if something is white,” said junior Alex McLaughlin, Youth March, giving the classes good for you to do, and it saves you from dy- Alive’s vice president. “People would ask me a two-month time frame to ing and being emotionally harmed, it shouldn’t about it, and I would say that I was promoting complete this assignment. matter if it’s religious.” purity, not our club.” Director’s responsibilities Youth Alive meets every Friday at lunch in However, the Pledge of Purity goes beyond included coming up with the room 265. the nationally recognized day. Anyone can play, assigning parts, blocking PHOTO BY KACEE CRANDALL participate in the pledge personally, says the script, coming up with Mr. Jones teaches students stage combat and dramatic skills for McLaughlin. Citing a commitment to stay costumes, and getting the their upcoming one-act play. April 17, 2008 Ne w s 3 Student to Teacher: Red Mountain Alumni Returns as Teacher there to catch me.” just stay and be our teacher. Mr. Johnston. He was so Seeing some of his old drama even more. Despite having substituted He always said that he was excited that everyone did such teachers is still kind of weird “I have been to five dif- at Red Mountain before, Mr. different as a teacher than as an amazing job. for him. ferent high schools and have Jones had never planned to a sub,” said sophomore Jake “I think it went so well. It “I still call them Mr. or taken a lot of different drama stay for a semester. When McDaniel. “I don’t think we rocked so many socks off,” Mrs. it has a lot to do with classes,” said senior Kelsey they called and let him know really believed him until he said junior Jerrika Jones, one respect and habit,” Mr. Jones McKee. “Mr. Jones has made about the position, he decided was our teacher.” of Mr. Jones’ students. said. “At my first staff meet- this class the best I’ve taken. to take it. “Despite my warnings, I Having actually gone to ing, it was Mr. This and Mrs. He goes above and beyond for By Kacee Crandall “I would not have wanted surprised students by the dif- Red Mountain and having That. I just can’t kick the his students.” Staff Writer to teach anything but drama ference between me as a sub been heavily involved in the habit.” Mr. Jones says his overall long term because that is what and me as a teacher on my drama and theater groups When Mr. Jones started experience at Red Mountain For those students who I’m passionate about,” said second or third day here. I makes being back at the his temporary position at Red has been “hilarious, exhaust- haven’t heard the latest drama Mr. Jones. “I like getting stu- simply stated, “We are taking school a constant state of déjà Mountain his students had no ing, challenging, but incred- room buzz there is a new tem- dents excited about acting.” notes. The students seemed vu. idea what they were in for. ibly fulfilling.” porary teacher on the stage. Mr. Jones is definitely do- amused,” said Mr. Jones. “I find things all the time Over the last three months, Mr. Jones, a Red Mountain ing that. He has taken second “Then when they found out I that I used to love as a stu- they have learned and done graduate (class of 2003), has semester into a new direc- was being serious, there was dent; old props, costumes, and a lot and have come to love come back to his old high tion and is having his classes a mixed reaction of shock and some of the old scrap books school for the second semes- working on directing as well confusion, but they caught with tons of pictures of my ter of this year as the drama as acting. Mr. Jones is having on.” friends and me back when we and theater arts teacher. his classes direct and perform The biggest changes were in drama,” Mr. Jones “After I got my bachelor’s their own one-act play to be between being a substitute said. “It is like a trip down degree in Musical Theater at performed in the One-Act and a teacher for Mr. Jones memory lane every day.” the University of Colorado, I Festival in May. have been the actual paper When Mr. Jones left Fre- moved back to Mesa to live “Mr. Jones is a great work, grades, and figuring out mont, he stopped doing band rent free with my mom and teacher and really knows how details. Another is that issues and started getting into drama. dad and make money to move to relate to the students,” said from the previous day carry One of his favorite memories out to New York and act,” Mr. junior Casey Leone. over. happened his first year at Red Jones said. “I never planned “Relating to the students “The teaching part doesn’t Mountain. on teaching this early, I and making sure not to cross stress me out. I have got that “My sophomore year, I thought I might start [teach- the line is one of the harder down, but now I can’t just was in the play, “Scapino,” ing] after I had performed for aspects of being a 23-year- leave a note for the teacher said Mr. Jones. “The senior a good long while, but the old teacher,” said Mr. Jones. and walk away,” Mr. Jones class was really good. They timing was right so I just went “When you can identify with said. “Now I am the teacher, basically adopted me. It was for it.” their taste in movies, music, and I get to come back and really cool.” Not having earned a teach- and trends, it is fun but having deal with things from the day As a student, Mr. Jones ing degree in college, Mr. such a small age differences before.” said he had never really given Jones took a substitute teach- has its challenges.” Mr. Jones substituted the any subs a bad time and that ing class and started substitute Having already substituted second day of second semes- he was probably worse for his teaching at elementary, junior in the drama room at Red ter and took the temporary actual teachers. high, and high schools. Mountain, Mr. Jones had met position later on. He came “You get in even more Mr. Jones said, “That first a lot of the theater and drama right after the casting of the trouble when you misbehave bell and the first five minutes students. musical play, Seussical. He for the sub,” said Mr. Jones. of each class, I felt like I was “Whenever Mr. Jones stepped into the job of direct- “I know if any of my students PHOTO BY KACEE CRANDALL jumping off a cliff and kind subbed for us, we would ing it along with the chorus were to treat a sub bad I’d be Mr. Jones, Red Mountain’s long-term drama substitute, gradu- of just hoping someone was joke around that he should teacher, furious.” ated from the school in 2003. April 17, 2008 4 Ne w s Day of Silence NHS Inducts Gives Students Chance To Speak Out New Members should have laws protecting students from such injustices. It’s curious, isn’t it? The Day of Silence? Self-explanatory. categories, such as scholar- nization of the winter formal It’s a day when students are silent. But why? ship, service, leadership, and dance. The club participates Why does anyone do anything? To make a character. Each of these was in various community service statement. The Day of Silence is not about spoken about by various Na- and school activities. It “gay” rights or about “gay” pride. It is about tional Honor Society officers teaches members to help oth- “gay” injustice. Students take a vow of silence at the ceremony. ers and to be responsible for because they want this society we live in to “It is a widely known and the community around them. By Kyle Hutchinson become aware of the oppression that gay indi- prestigious society,” said “It’s important for the Guest Writer viduals must face each day. By Valerie Nunez sophomore Ashley Corkh- youths of our society to be Mesa School District’s April Break falls Editor ill. “It really is a very high involved in programs like Imagine being unable to breathe, as though on Friday, April 25, which is also the Day of honor. Being accepted is like NHS,” said West. “As we you were in a coffin being buried alive--with Silence. Many students still want to participate someone telling you that all grow older we will continue each mocking comment adding another shovel and had hopes of doing so on the Thursday At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, of your effort and sleepless helping the community, which of dirt. Knowing there is no escape, other than before that Friday. However, the district only March 26, Red Mountain’s nights spent doing homework will make society a better telling the truth. Sounds pretty easy, telling recognizes events held on the actual day. National Honor Society have finally amounted to place.” the truth… if only people knew. It’s not easy “It was a district decision that since it (NHS) inducted 84 new something.” when fear is involved. Fear of disapproval, does not fall on a school day, there is no need members. The ceremony, At Red Mountain, NHS losing friends, being disowned, losing a job, to honor it on April 24. We don’t celebrate held in the auditorium, fea- is responsible for many getting kicked off a sports team, and fear of… Christmas on the 24th, we do it on the desig- tured prominent members of activities, including the orga- going to Hell. If only people knew. nated day that it is,” said Dr. Slemmer, prin- society, from senior Kathleen It’s curious to try and figure out what oth- cipal of Red Mountain High School. “I have Klein, NHS president, to may- ers are thinking when an innocent teenager gets told a number of students that it doesn’t mean oral candidate Rex Griswold. physically abused or worse, murdered, just for you can’t have a Day of Silence demonstration. “The induction ceremony being gay. Just for being gay. On February 14, It doesn’t have to be at school. It can be done was a short little ceremony 2008, Lawrence King, a 15-year-old eighth- with the City of Mesa or with other venues that that had current officers talk grader in Oxnard, California, lay brain-dead are out there.” about NHS,” said sophomore after being shot by a fellow student. King was Many ask, “why silence?” Is it even a and new inductee Emily open about being gay. This time the students question anymore? Those participating in this West. “They called all of the responsible for the attack will be charged with national day echo the silence caused by the inductees onstage and gave a hate crime and murder. How many other fear of “being open.” Silence makes perfect them a certificate. After that, murders and beatings have gone unrecognized? sense and holds powerful symbolic meanings. everyone recited the NHS More importantly, how many more lives must Those taking the vow of silence remember pledge.” be taken until schools stand up and face these King and many more, forever silenced because The National Honor So- injustices? of intolerance, as well as honor the students ciety is more than just a pro- Only ten states protect students from forced to be silent out of fear. gram for honor roll students. bullying and harassment based on sexual It’s curious to try and figure out what others It is a program that strives to orientation. Lucky for King, California is one are thinking when an innocent teenager gets bring out the best of youths of them. Furthermore, only five states protect physically abused or worse, murdered, just for across the country. Students PHOTO BY EMILY WEST New National Honor Society inductees receive their certificates. students from bullying and harassment based being gay. If only people knew. wishing to join must prove on gender and identity/expression. It only to be outstanding in many seems like common sense, that every state Opinion April 17, 2008 5 The Roar Opposing Viewpoints Global Warming: How important is the millenium’s “Hottest” Topic? “The really substantial lie about man-made glob- “The factor holding us back from cleaning up our mess is not a al warming is that almost all scientists accept it.” scientific theory, or a perceived lack thereof, but cultural laziness.” Domesday book. Greenland is another good example, Greenland got its name from the verdant pastures that attracted the Norse set- To some extent, global tlers under Eric the Red. They carried on their normal way of life (based on cattle, grain, hay warming has become and herring) for over 300 years until the Little an argument over “who Ice Age, when they were driven off by the en- croaching ice and the Inuit took over. The ice made the mess in the By Cassie Hinckley and the Inuit are still there. The temperature By Rosalinda Albrecht kitchen.” Editor measurements by satellite, radiosondes bal- Editor-in-Chief loons, and well-maintained rural surfaces sta- our pace of doing so, paper gasses than cars, but even in tions in the West show no significant warm- By nature, Arizonans companies concede. If cows Queen Creek, it’s more likely ing. With these facts, it is hard to believe that scoff at global warming. It’s are responsible, well, we’ll to witness cars than cows. GO GREEN! It is everywhere you look, and the earth is warming to a crisis level. understandable to assume eat meat either way. Fine, the climate has always it’s all you hear about. One of the biggest The IPCC (the UN Intergovernmental Panel that, in a state with 120 The flawed thinking here is changed, but does that topics this decade is global warming. But is on Climate Change) has been the main en- degree summers already, the perhaps better measured in really give us a “green” card there really such thing as global warming? gine for promoting the global warming scare. idea that the earth is heating irresponsibility. The matter (please disregard the pun) Or, is it just another one of earth’s cycles? It has become notorious for its corrupt prac- any further seems at the very should not be global warm- to destroy the environment Scientists from all over the world have been tices of doctoring its reports and executive least implausible. ing but the solution we pose as we please? Do we really studying the earth and this so called “global summaries, after they have been approved by It’s the threat of global to it. The most important want to pride ourselves on warming.” the participating scientists to conform to its warming that seems all too statement is the fact that, inefficiency because “other Most scientists claim that the cause of political objectives. serious. While scientists as a race that has managed factors have a larger impact?” the earth’s warming is human caused. They The really substantial lie about man-made argue, misconstruing facts to change the landscape of The argument against envi- say that the greenhouse gases (water vapor, global warming is that almost all scientists on either side, it’s hard to the earth, we ought to feel ronmental protection sounds carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane), accept it. More than 4,000 scientists from take a side without feeling a certain responsibility to more like an obstinate which are let off by factories and trucks, over 106 countries including 72 Nobel prize a little misled. The climate clean up our mess, regardless teenager refusing to clean are causing the Earth’s surface to warm up. winners signed the Heidelberg Appeal (1992) is changing, CO2 levels are of the relative size to other their room because “Jeremy’s However, carbon dioxide is a minor green- calling for a rational scientific approach increasing at an alarming environmental factors. The room is worse.” Does it mat- house gas. In the atmosphere there are over to environmental problems. Many senior rate, but how much of this argument ceases to be that ter that some factors have a hundred times the concentration of water scientists have also supported the statement change is directly related to we are not impacting the a bigger influence on the vapor, which is the dominant greenhouse by Atmospheric Scientist on Greenhouse human meddling remains earth at all, but that we are planet than ours? Is it impor- gas. Without the greenhouse effect, there Warming (1992), The Leipzig Declaration to be decided. Scientists not impacting it enough to tant that there are other fac- would be no life on earth. (1997) and finally the Oregon Petition (1998), claim that the amount of merit change. This is flawed. tors humans cannot control Some scientists point out that the Earth’s which received the signatures of over 19,000 CO2 produced by the dairy The game of global warming when an effort is not being natural cycle in orbit can alter the planets scientists. industry exceeds any CO2 and environmental con- made over the ones we can? exposure to the sun, which may explain the With facts like these, it is hard for me to gas produced by cars. While sciousness is not winner take Who actively pursues pollu- rising of temperature on the surface. believe every word about global warming cows are blamed for 18% of all. Because we cannot affect tion as a worthy cause? There are other facts about global warm- the media is spilling out for us to eat up. greenhouse gas emissions, certain aspects of carbon Global Warming is not the ing that the government is not sharing with Cleaning up the earth is not a bad idea, but I the United Nations Program dioxide emissions, it should complicated issue it’s made us. For example, Britain is one degree Celsius don’t believe that there is a global warming Industry and Environment not be assumed that we can out to be. Climate change cooler now than it was at the time of the problem. states that cars contribute affect nothing whatsoever. may happen. We may not “nearly 50 percent of carbon Living in one of the larg- be the sole contributors. In monoxide, hydrocarbon, and est growing metropolitan truth, the theory is not what nitrogen oxide emissions.” areas for the past 17 years, the argument is mobilized The World Resources Insti- this seems hard to believe. around any longer. The issue tute claims that fuel emis- The surface of Mesa alone has now become whether sions in developed countries is enough to merit dropped humanity is going to do pose the biggest regional jaws. Las Sendas is built in anything to rectify mess that threat to air quality, with traf- one of the worst places for we’ve created. It should not fic being responsible for an home development, con- have taken lobbyists and a estimated 90 to 95 percent structed on a rough moun- million dollar documentary of ambient carbon monoxide tain terrain which essentially to prove that. Perhaps what levels on congested streets. lacked level ground, but it’s it should have taken was a Sorry Phoenix, there are no become nearly a city unto nudge from a world-sized livestock decimating our itself. Housing develop- mother figure to remind town, we’re already doing ments nestle themselves in us that we’ve got toys to an excellent job ourselves at our empty lots, miles and pick up. The factor holding rush-hour. miles of unturned ground is us back from cleaning up To some extent, global bid for by the millions. For our mess is not a scientific warming has become an 50 or 60 miles, the Phoenix theory, or a perceived lack argument over “who made metro area is marked only by thereof, but a cultural lazi- the mess in the kitchen.” If slight cultural changes and ness that is more dangerous our cars are not creating the aluminum city signs. To say and grows far faster than any problem, let’s not fix them, that humanity has changed CO2 production has in the auto companies say. If our nothing, especially in recent past ten years. pollution does not impact years, should be considered the environment more than an argumentative fallacy by another natural factor, let’s now. It’s more than obvious not worry about it, citizens that our city is growing. It’s say. If we don’t notice the terrifying. difference after deforesta- So fine, perhaps cows tion, let’s continue to cut emit more greenhouse down trees, even accelerate

Corrections and Clarifications: Sadie Hawkin’s Dance photos in the March 13 issue of The Roar were taken by Danielle McAlister and Valerie Nunez. April 17, 2008 6 Opinion Daddy Degree: Teen Fatherhood Is No Minor Trial then going home and going to sleep and from my perspective, and due to repeating the same thing a few hours later. my own lacking a real father, I feel I no longer see my friends whenever I a father can be a defining part of a want. I actually count myself lucky if I get child’s life whether good or bad. A to see them once a week outside of school father can make a child feel happy or work. and safe, or they can make them I now work just under 40 hours a week, depressed and vulnerable. There with only one day off if lucky. This way I is considerable pressure in making By Eric Stoss can come close to being able to support my sure I do what is right for my son, Staff Writer son until I can get a real job after gradua- so he knows he at least has a father tion. School has become slightly more of a who cares and who wants to help I have a son, and I am 18. chore and homework has become virtually him. When I first found out about the impossible to finish. However, I continue to It does seem to be easier that pregnancy, I didn’t react like one would pass my classes. Otherwise, any concept of my best friend of 10 years is about PHOTO BY DEBBIE BARRAND think, instead of yelling or breaking down; getting a real job will be out of reach. Al- to have a child as well. It makes No home economics class can prepare a person for I simply froze and laid down. Through- though, my idea of a real job has changed. me feel not so alone. There are fatherhood. The trials faced by parents definitely go out my girlfriend’s pregnancy, I remained Instead of going for something more also people that I work with that beyond child’s play. relaxed and calm because it always seemed entertaining, I have decided on a career that have children or are pregnant. My so far away. Near the end of the pregnancy, will provide better money. Unfortunately baby’s mother has several friends born with problems or stillborn. The child it dawned on me that it was real. I began to achieve this career, I will be required to that are pregnant as well, so the sense of may deal with separated parents, not to working more than I ever had. Rather than spend many years in college. I was plan- loneliness that I felt fell away. mention the parents have no way to support getting 20 hours at work, I would get 40 ning on college and looking forward to it, I am convinced that teen pregnancy is the child. Parenting should be done only hours. However, at my low wage, 40 hours but with a child, college looks to be more all too common. Knowing so many others after both parents have decided what they is still not much money. of an obstacle than a choice. Though, the in a similar situation has opened my eyes to want in life and when they have a career One night while I was at work, I got true obstacle is making it to graduation. It the fact that most communities look down started. As a father, I know how hard it is a call. I knew then my life was going to is difficult to manage school, work and see- on teen parents. The mothers are seen as to try figuring out what you are doing while change drastically. ing my child everyday without overloading dirty and wrong for getting pregnant while already having a child. All of that aside, The next morning my son was born, myself with responsibility. I have figured fathers are expected to leave and are told I am torn. I know it is not good to have a and I can honestly say, seeing a child born out a way, and it works for the most part. that we will ruin the lives of three people; child at such a young age, but I love my is the best birth control ever. Nonetheless, Even though my life has changed drasti- the mother, the child and our own. I see a son and want to be there for him. I want to the doctor handed me my son and things cally, and I have much more pressure, I huge difference in the way teen parents are help my son grow up to be happy and live a changed. It sounds cliché, but all of my plan on always being in my son’s life. I treated, much different than young parents fun life, like all kids should. Knowing how fear was gone, and I was happy to have want to be the dad I never had. I look in their 20’s and from teen mother to teen difficult it is being a father at this age, I him. forward to when he is older, so I can do father. also know how it feels to be proud that you Those first few days seemed, unreal. typical dad things: teach him things, take What some people don’t realize is that are a father. I was different. I didn’t go to school or him places, and be the one to tell him he some people wish to be parents at a very My advice is this. Think about what work. All too soon, it was over and the can go hang out with his friends after his young age. For those few, they are called you are doing. Should it happen to you, new reality set in. mom says “no.” Those kinds of things. names and told they are idiots. This, in just know you are not alone. I was told by I began to go back to school and work; In all seriousness, I would try not to my eyes, is true. To want a child at such a a friend that until people face hardships, while trying to see my son as much as pos- undermine his mother’s authority, both young age is simply irresponsible. People they have no direction. When times get sible. My typical day was going to school mother and father are responsible for don’t think about what harm it can do to hard people become just what they need to until noon, seeing my son for two to three raising a healthy, well-adjusted child. But the child. They are at higher risk to be be, and everything in life gets better. hours, going to work until nine at night, ADVICEMAN RETURNS While the dwindling housing market and multiple airport crises continue to rock the news, Adviceman tackles the more important questions of kissing and caffiene binges. Adviceman returns to Issue 6 with his words of steel, this time vanquishing the foes of problematic kissers and teen insomnia. If you would like advice from The Roar’s resident super-male columnist and his Pen of Justice, please send questions to [email protected] or visit room 313 at your convenience.

Dear Adviceman, then you need to put him on the next train reduce your caffeine intake. This task may that doesn’t work then I recently went out with this very nice guy, to Dumpsville. seem impossible now (Believe me, I’m not go see a doctor for but I’ll be honest, he wasn’t the best kisser. I’m trying to pretend that this is going to be proper medical as- not very experienced, but I know a good kiss Dear Adviceman, a picnic. You’re going to get so drowsy sistance. from a bad one. I told him what he was doing I’ve conceded to use several minutes of valu- that that you’ll hardly be able to see wrong, and he got all offended about it. Do able sleep to type this up. Lately life seems like straight and you’ll have migraines guys not want to hear what they’re doing a whirlwind of work, school, and food. Where that’ll make you want to die.) but wrong? Am I just supposed to put up with get- is the love? No, where is the sleep? I’m sitting it’s not like I’m telling you to give up ting my face wet every time I kiss this guy? in bed, exhausted after pulling a five hour caffeine altogether. Many people just Sincerely, shift, going to school, and taking a final exam like you underestimate the human body’s Almost Never Been Kissed down at the Mesa Distance Learning Program ability to fix it’s self when something is office. I’ve had seven hours of sleep this week. not the way it should be. If you gave your Dear Almost Never Been Kissed, Somehow, at one in the morning, I still can’t body a fighting chance, you just might be Guys definitely do not want to hear what convince my body to let me rest. I’ve looked able to get a decent amount of sleep! I they’re doing wrong. They prefer to believe in to herbal remedies, tried attentively placing understand that caffeine is not so much that there is nothing wrong when it comes Wiccan stones beneath my pillow at night and a disease as it is an addiction, which is to their “kissability,” but that doesn’t mean still nothing? Is there something I missed here? much more difficult to fight off, but you have to put up with it. Communication It will be 3 a.m. before I actually sleep, and by your body can still fight it off! So, cut is one of the most vital forces in a relation- the end of the week, working four weekdays back on the caffeine without discon- ship, so if this guy puts up the hand when until 10 or 11 at night, I will inevitably fall into tinuing it altogether! It’ll be very you try to communicate, he’s probably a a coma, ruining all of my plans. Is there some difficult, but your body deserves waste of your time. It would be different way that I could get the sleep I need when I the chance to be healthy again. if there was nothing he could do to fix the need it? Now I’ve considered the pos- problem, but he can, he’s just being a baby -Sleepless in not-so-Seattle sibility that this might not be a about it. Stop worrying about trying not to caffeine related issue. If such hurt his feelings and address the issue. On Dear Sleepless, is the case, then perhaps the other hand, perhaps he just needs some I’m guessing that due to your heavy you’d be better off with some time to brush up. In which case, you might schedule and the lack of sleep you’re getting medical advice. Go see a want to wait a little while before you speak each night that there is a high probability doctor, or a sleep specialist, up. Give him a chance to correct his inad- that you have much caffeine in your diet. who can find out why you equacies on his own. If that doesn’t work I feel I can safely make this assumption can’t get to sleep when out, address the issue once more. If the because there’s no way you could accom- you need to and, if neces- same problem arises, and this guy isn’t will- plish all the daily tasks that you’ve described sary, prescribe the proper ing to change for you, then might I suggest to me without the use of caffeine to help medication to help you get a little change of your own? By that, I mean keep you awake. However, in case this isn’t a to sleep at night. Don’t just a change in boyfriend. The way I see it, if caffeine issue, I’ll come back to that concept start popping knock out things keep going the way they’re going, and I’ll give you other advice. I understand pills from your medicine and nothing gets fixed, then you’re probably that you have a busy schedule with many cabinet! If you do that you’ll just going to end up splitting up anyway. important tasks you must complete but if just screw yourself up more Give it a try and see if he can fix himself. If you ever want to see your sweet dreams than you already are! So, in a not, then speak up. If he won’t hear you, ever again, you’re going to have to greatly nutshell, reduce your caffeine intake and if April 17, 2008 Opinion 7

5/22/08 5/22/08 8 April 17, 2008 Fo c u s The Roar Spring Fashion: What’s Hot and What’s Not It is spring time and that means it’s also time to clean out your closet! Time to put away jackets and jeans, and replace them with tank tops, tees and shorts. Fun, flirty and colorful patterns is just one of the trends that are hot for spring fashion this year.

where. Small, light and simple is easy and trendy. Shorts Out: The mini skirt. Keep it simple with a knee Accessories The plaid shorts are in again with a white or length skirt. Once again the bangle earrings, bracelets, brown belt to accent the blues, red and yellows. By Sarah Allmandinger Tops and necklaces are the hot accessories of the Shoes Staff Writer Traditional, loose fitted tees, tank tops with season. Throw away those flip flops and wear white bright colors and/or patterns are popular this Make up linen tennis shoes or loafers. GIRLS: year. White linens are always in. With their Keep your eyes subtle. A neutral shade of eye Accessories light fabric and flowy nature, they can be a shadow is in this year. Lips and cheeks with A plain belt with a printed shirt and plaid Colors comfortable lounge around beach outfit or can orange, coral or peach (depending on your skin shorts is in style. Be sure to stay away from to In: Metallic, bright patterns. “Florals? For be dressed up for a day out on the town. tone) are also in style. much print and/or patterns. Accessories like spring? Ground-breaking” said Meryl Streep’s Bottoms Keep it light and fresh. hats, sunglasses and watches also will keep you character Miranda Preistly in The Devil Wears In: Bermuda shorts and short shorts with trendy. Prada. The traditional floral has become boring plaid and cute patterns. and mundane. Newer and brighter patterns are Out: leggings. For the past few years those this year’s trends. GUYS: 1980s style leggings have reappeared from the Out: Solid prints. Colors past; but now it’s time to send those legging Hair Dark colored shorts back to the 1980s. In: A really short cut hair is popular this such as dark blues, Shoes spring, but if chopping off your long locks is too grays and blacks, with Wedged heals and flats are still in and are much for you, adding lots of layers can add to a printed tee or polo. becoming more bold and flirty. Grecian- Gladi- your bohemian chic. Hair ator inspired sandals are still on the rage and Out: Heavy bangs are out this spring. A too Short hair with just continue to be just as gaudy as ever with their done up up-do won’t fly this year; keep it a little a little bit of length, metallic gold and silver colors. messy and don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect. spiked into a Mohawk Bags Dresses/Skirts look is hard to pass up In: Small, night out on the town hand bags In: knee length, flowy dresses with the for any girl. with bright colors like reds, pinks and yellows new-age printed florals and bright colors are Shirts really stand out. the rage. Runway designers and teen fashion Hot print tees and Out: Big totes with everything you could ever magazines are showing these dresses every- printed polo’s are imagine in them are too complicated. popular for spring.

HOROSCOPESWhat do the stars say about your month? unusual and inventive ideas. Sharing your or nostalgic now. If things are out of whack on thoughts with others is a prime interest. Long- Libra the home front, you will do whatever you can term goals towards happiness are spotlighted. The ball is in someone else’s court for the to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere. You most part this month. Flattery will get you ev- might focus on ways to earn money in or from Cancer erywhere in April, as opposed to forcing your your home. Loyalty and sensitivity in your Career matters are strong for you this agenda on others, which can surely backfire. relationships are more important to you than month. Work requires more communication Just use it wisely! However, professionally you typically in April. From April 20, friendships than usual and you speak with more authority. are feeling independent and ambitious. Work- and casual connections come into focus and By Megan Thorson Your ideas may come into public view. You are ing from home could figure in April. One-to- offer much enjoyment. Editor likely doing some multi-tasking regarding ca- one relating appeals to you more than group reer and business matters. Relationship ups and activities or more casual connections, and the Aquarius downs are likely. Meeting a partner through last week of April brings romantic opportuni- You are likely to discover resources that you travel or educational activities is possible for ties. You are especially willing to compromise, never knew you had this month. Help seems Aries negotiate, and make peace. Physical energy Your personal influence and charm sky- singles. Dealing with others’ money or promot- to be there when you need it, quite magically. may be on the low side. rocket this month. It’s a great time to ask for ing others’ talents and resources could figure Imaginative undertakings could boost your exactly what you want! Benefits from doing now. You can negotiate more successfully than income in April. You are especially good at behind-the-scenes work arrive this month, and ever. Assertiveness and physical vitality are Scorpio mediating conflicts now. Smoothing over dif- Your focus in April is routine work, acquir- past efforts are rewarded. Travel, promotion, highlighted in April. Financial benefits could ferences using your diplomacy skills figures. A ing new skills, and health. Romantic and or publishing could figure in your career and come through partnerships. career revelation is likely to occur around the social activities revolve around your working benefit you. You have more faith in the direc- time of the Full Moon on the 20. Work matters environment. You enjoy increased communica- tion in which you are headed. Support from Leo capture your attention. Good news arrives on tions. The role of teacher could figure in April. family is forthcoming. A friendly connection An adventurous month is in store. Although the 21-22, and a romantic opportunity arises Emotionality around the Full Moon on the 20 can be made with someone who lives far away. your work is important this month, you find on the 27. is par for the course. You can surprise others-- The last week of April brings expansive love ways to break the routine. Nevertheless, you and even yourself--with what comes bubbling feelings. derive more enjoyment from your job this Pisces month. Others recognize your talents. Health up from within. From the 18-22, social, work, Financial security and enjoyment of the is likely to prosper this year in general and in and learning opportunities abound. This is a good things in life are important to you this Taurus good time to take a course and to grab the at- At first, April is a time for rest, relaxation, particular now. You are in good spirits and you month. Money matters figure strongly. This tention of an audience. and introspection. You come out of your shell enjoy lively debates with others. Wonderful month, you especially value people who make towards the end of the month, however. In the opportunities come your way on the 20-21, you feel comfortable. Friendships can be last week, a surprise encounter with a person when you receive a bonus or promotion, finan- Sagittarius especially supportive in April. A friend may be The first few weeks of April are all about from your past is possible. Wonderful energy cial backing, or other support that boosts your integral in achieving your goals, and partnering having a good time. It’s time to enjoy you! Do is with you. Finances are strong--money or feeling of security. with a friend in some tangible way can be part watch for overspending, however, as you are gifts come to you. Happiness and fulfillment of the picture. The 12-14 bring opportunities especially attracted to speculative ventures through the expansion of your mind, widen- Virgo to shine for what you do best. Your confidence just now. You could enjoy material benefits ing your social circle, travel, or connections to You are in a good position this month to with love matters is strong, but you could be coming from family. Alternatively, you may people of a different cultural background than enliven romance in an existing partnership, moving a little too fast! have more resources with which to splurge on you are indicated this month. Your idealistic or to strengthen ties with a romantic partner. yourself, plumping up your nest or your store nature is stimulated in April. For singles, meeting a special person is very Horoscopes courtesy of http://www.cafeastrol- possible, although it is unlikely to lead to a of personal possessions. A major purchase or ogy.com. Horoscopes edited for appropriate- long-term relationship or coupling. Invest- sale is very possible. Love matters tend to be ness. Gemini laced with a touch of drama, and romantic Romantic opportunities abound, or your ments could earn nice profits, although care inclinations run high. focus on one partner becomes more expan- should be exercised. You may find great joy sive, warm, and intimate. Benefit can come and reward in your creative projects and hob- through jointly held resources, loans, or taxes, bies, and could discover a new creative talent Capricorn More involvement with your immediate but continue to watch for impulsive spending. you never knew you had. Social engagements environment, community, and neighborhood Your mind is especially bright, alert, and active abound in April. figure this month. You tend to be sentimental now, and you have the ability to come up with April 17, 2008 9 Fo c u s The Beautiful Night: Lions Primp For Prom Tuscan Style Theme: Bella Notte - Tuscan Inspired Where: Villa Sienna on Elliot and Cooper Cost: $75 per couple pre-sale $100 per couple at door By Cassie Hinckley When: May 3, 2008 at 8 p.m. Editor Cosmos Salon and Day Spa in Flowers and Boutique both on After a nice dinner, it’s For many students at Red the Village of Las Sendas on Main Street. Some advice for time to head to the dance. Mountain, Prom is the single Power Road. If Cosmos isn’t the guys: preorder your flow- This year, Prom is being held most important dance during your style, another suggestion ers and pick them up on the at the Villa Sienna located at high school. Many struggle is Epic Salon on Greenfield way to your date’s house. Elliot and Cooper. For more with how to get ready for and Brown Road. Now is the time to start information visit Villa Notte such a special night. A lot of With your magnificent thinking about how you are at www.villasiena.cc. The girls start planning for Prom hair, you need magnificent going to pick up your date. If theme is Bella Notte, which months in advance, and that nails. For perfect nails, try you want to ride in style, rent means “Beautiful Night”. is necessary, considering the Elite Nails on McKellips just a limousine. Blue Diamond Tickets can be purchased amount of preparation needed east of Power Road. Limousines on Power Road at the bookstore for $75 for to make it the perfect night. Guys, you need to look will hook you up with the couples and $40 for individu- However, making it the good, too. Take a visit to the coolest ride to prom. Aman- als. Tickets at the door will perfect night is not an easy Tuxedo Lady on Main Street. da’s Transportation LLC can cost $100 for couples and $50 task. It takes extensive plan- She has everything you need also get you to prom. Look for individuals. Red Moun- ning to find the prettiest dress to make you handsome. She for Amanda’s Transportation tain identification is required and slickest tuxedo, pick the also has dresses, if you and LLC on McKellips Road. to get into Prom. Prom starts most romantic place for din- PHOTO BY DUKE PHOTOGRAPHY your date want one-stop You’re dressed to kill and at 8 p.m. and goes until 11 shopping. If the Tuxedo Lady riding in style, now you need p.m. Formal attire is required. ner, and find a way to get to This year’s Prom will be held on May 3 at Villa Sienna on Elliot your destination. If you are and Cooper. doesn’t have what you want, a nice restaurant to show off. There truly is a lot of stuck and can’t find some- try LeSueur’s Tuxedos on A fun place to eat includes, preparation if you want Prom thing you need for Prom, or They have great dresses at has been known to have gen- Power Road. Red, White and Brew located to be a special night. For if you are just plain lost, here an affordable price. If price tly used prom dresses. Guys, you also must pro- on Power and McDowell. more information contact Ms. are some suggestions to get is not an issue, then David’s Dressed just right, now vide corsages for your dates Italian lovers should try Gates in room 237. Make it a you going. Bridal in Phoenix has a won- you need your hair done to and boutonnieres for yourself. Anzio’s Landing at Falcon night to remember. Girls, to find the perfect derful selection of dresses. If make you look fit to be prom It is Prom tradition. Some Field Airport or maybe Black dress, try a Dillards in any price is a big issue, then the queen. Some of the best plac- great places to get these are Angus for steak lovers on of the malls around the city. Goodwill of Central Arizona es to get your hair done are Amy’s Flowers or Fairyland East Hampton Avenue. This Is Not Your Parents’ Prom: 2008’s Perfect Date Is Just a Friendship Away show off to his buddies or to follow tradi- somewhat split, but she concedes that tion. I think [people] would be surprised the advantages outweigh the romanti- that their friends are more fun than a cism surrounding prom. date with that one guy who has nervous “I would like to go with a guy, of posture and clammy hands.” course, because I’m one of those girls What are their plans for the night? who dream about prince charming Davis intends to go “all out” for Tam- coming to rescue her,” said Tammany. By Rosalinda Albrecht many, down to the suit, tie, tickets, and “At the same time I’m pretty sure that Editor-in-Chief even driving for the night. This means an I would have a much better time with expensive bill for Davis, who, although Abby. At least I know she’ll dance driving instead of renting a limousine, with me.” On May 3, junior Abagail Davis will will be spending a whopping $75 for It’s 2008, Davis reminds her peers, prepare for prom. Sitting in front of the tickets alone. Luckily, this year, in spite stating that “this generation has been mirror, she will fix her hair, double check of rumors of higher ticket prices for same the most open minded to date, so I don’t dinner reservations, and make sure the sex couples, Davis will be saving a few find it strange at all that I’m taking Joyce corsage for her date is still neatly placed dollars by buying couples tickets for the to prom.” Though she can understand in its small refrigerated plastic box. She event. She will still be forking out not the traditional pressure to find the “per- will carefully button her suit, fix her col- only for their dinner at Café Roma, but fect date,” which, for a girl, is undoubt- lar, and smooth her tie before she goes also for Tammany’s nails the day of. edly the tall handsome and very male to meet her date, senior Joyce Tammany At such an expense, to most people stereotype, she also finds it necessary to and begin their “beautiful night.” it would be debatable whether the plan look past that. Davis’s plans are what many students would be worth the money and extra “That’s the ideal picture perfect stand do as a back up plan. For them, this is effort. To Davis, the answer is that it point and all, and like many traditions in the main event. Though it may seem a absolutely is. the past like going to church on Sun- little unorthodox, for Davis and Tam- “Prom is meant to be the night seniors days, having dinner with your family many, this arrangement is perfect for have waited for throughout grade every night and waiting until marriage, cutting out the annoyance of waiting for school; the last night seniors have waited the 21st century is changing things up a flaky dates, awkward moments, and con- for before graduation,” said Davis. “Why bit,” Davis concedes. “People just need fusion any male date may have added. should girls wait around for their crush to relax and look at what’s important “I know a few of my girlfriends are to ask them and then end up without to them and what they want out of taking their girlfriends to prom, as a back a date and [become] ultimately de- their prom night.” up plan if they don’t get asked by a guy,” pressed? Why should a guy be pressured said Davis. “To me, that just seems silly. into finding a date so he’s not the ‘loser’ Girls asking guys, guys asking girls, girls without one? Go with who you’re going asking girls, guys asking guys, it’s all the to have the best time with, regardless of same. It just depends on whether or not gender, and if your dream date happens you want to have a good time. I’d rather to ask you in the meantime, the more the spend my night (and my money) on merrier.” someone I know rather than someone For Tammany, the choice to go with a PHOTO BY ROSALINDA ALBRECHT friend rather than a romantic interest is Junior Abagail Davis and senior Joyce Tammany are shaking up from math class that needs a date to their prom plans this year by going with each other. 10 April 17, 2008 Focus

Photos by seniorsCar Kate Scanlan and Eric Stoss Show 2008 A&E April 17, 2008 11 German Videos:The Roar RM’s Annual German Final Brims With Originality German teacher, who has been teaching parts in the videos, they would totally ticipated in the German video project this at Red Mountain since it opened, has had botch their videos because they wouldn’t year, and only a couple groups turned in a his students do this unique German video know how to speak the language properly,” video. Apparently, since the video project project. said Herr Cole. was not mandatory, there wasn’t enough “I used to make this project mandatory Herr Cole grades videos based on the motivation for students to go through with for all my German students, but I can’t quality of German dialogue, his perception their videos. do that anymore because the district said of the work they did and peer evaluation. “I’m kind of disappointed,” stated Herr we are no longer allowed to make group “The main reason why I have my Cole. “It just goes to show that the more projects count for a grade, so now it’s an students do these videos is so that they can you expect from your students, the more By Sam Whitaker optional project,” said Herr Cole. gain the confidence to speak German in a you’ll get. But, if you allow students to Staff Writer All of Herr Cole’s classes participate natural situation,” said Herr Cole. have a choice in the matter, if you make in this project. Students are given nearly Besides high quality German dialog, something optional, even when it’s some- You don’t have to go to Blockbuster three weeks to complete it. Any student Herr Cole also looks for high entertainment thing fun like German videos, chances anymore to get a good foreign film. can participate in these German videos; value in his students German videos. are they won’t do it. Some will, but most Around this time every year, German even if they’re not in Herr Cole’s classes. “I look forward to this every year,” said won’t. It’s sad really.” students are busy creating a German video However, non-German students can’t have Herr Cole. “It’s fun to see the ideas that for their class project in Herr (Mr.) Cole’s any speaking part. the students have. I’ve kept the best videos German class. “Obviously, if I allowed people who from every year. It’s something to remem- For the past 20 years Herr Cole, the aren’t taking German to have speaking ber the students with,” said Herr Cole. Unfortunately, not many students par-

PHOTO BY SAM WHITAKER Mr. Cole holds up one of the many German video awards that nominated German students may win.

The Reel Reviews By Eric Stoss Doomsday (4/10) This movie is not horrible but not great. It is just dull. It has several exciting points, but the plot feels old. A deadly disease known as the “Reaper virus” attacks Scotland in 2007. People start to die and the fearless British government jumps into action by making a really big wall. The whole world turns its head and looks the other way after the United Kingdom government does this. Everything is peaceful for 25 years, however, the government messed up. They allowed refugees from the uninfected areas near Scotland to crowd into London, and now the virus is back. The story isn’t that exciting and one gets the feeling that the story has been told before. Aside from the mundane plot, there is a massive amount of blood and other gruesome visuals that may send a shiver down your spine or simply make you sick. There are many characters, but only the main character, Eden Sinclair (Rhona Mitra), has any kind of growth. By the end of the movie, viewers are ready to leave; neither wanting more nor yelling about it. Really this one is a toss up, it is all personal prefer- ence here.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROTTENTOMATOES.COM Chaos Theory (6/10) Chaos Theory is something unique but is a little too predictable. Frank (Ryan Reynolds) is an obsessively organized public speaker on the importance of time management. On his daughter’s wedding day, Frank has a talk about marriage with his soon to be son-in-law, making the entire movie, but the first and last few minutes in, a flash back. In Frank’s story he is late one day, throwing his entire life off track. One event leads to the next, and soon the once organized, logic run Frank is making his choices in life on whim, chance and index cards. While the movie has its moments of comedy, there are far too few to consider this a comedy. Chaos Theory can not be called a drama either due to the small bits of comedy but mostly to the lack of seriousness. Each character shows some growth, all but the daughter that is, but considering she is a child it is fine. Frank’s growth is the most visual, and it should be considering that is what the movie revolves around. There are better movies currently available, but the movie is good and worth watching. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROTTENTOMATOES.COM 12 April 17, 2008 A&E The Green Mile Flogging Molly, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Band, and the Cherry Cokes at the Marquee Theater, March 16, 2008

man Dave King was essentially the show. As exciting and danceable as Flogging Molly’s records are, it’s surprising how little the band moves. I expected more jumping around and guitar (or banjo) sling- ing. I suppose I’m being a bit unfair. They sounded fantastic, and they were obviously enjoying themselves. “This is probably the By Joyce Tammany best Sunday this Catholic’s ever had,” King Editor quipped in between mouthfuls of Guinness. One highlight was the performance of “Within A Mile Of Home,” when all the It is not St. Patrick’s Day. It is, how- bands crowded on stage to sing the “la ever, the day before, but it could be Hal- la”’s that end the song. Another was when loween for all the fans lined up outside the King took the stage by himself to perform Marquee Theatre could care. These fans the beginning of “Black Friday Rule” in an make up Flogging Molly’s surprisingly intimate moment that clearly showed that large Arizona fan base. You heard me right: PHOTO BY JOYCE TAMMANY he was the owner of the stage. The rest of Flogging Molly, an Irish punk band from Flogging Molly brings Irish pride to the Marquee Theatre on March 16 with their unique Flogging Molly eventually joined him to Los Angeles, has their biggest fan base in blend of folk rock. finish the song, and bid us farewell with a Arizona. This is, perhaps, debatable, but praise to pirates, “Salty Dog.” hard to refute, when one considers that mosh pits to break out almost immediately. Band was joined by Matt Hensley and Bob Flogging Molly sound great live, and this is Flogging Molly’s fifth straight year The Cherry Cokes were unusual, especially Schmidt of Flogging Molly) and told us the they’re definitely not the deadest band I’ve celebrating Green Day in Arizona, and that in their choice of instruments (saxophone, story behind “Your Cousin’s On ‘COPS’” seen on stage, but much of the energy in the line to get in to the sold-out show ends banjo, accordion, mandolin, and others), (which is pretty self-explanatory). Before the Marquee came from the fans. Crowd somewhere under the bridge. (For those but the crowd was ready for them, and their performing “Mama’s Fried Potatoes,” the response can make or break a gig, and in of you unfamiliar with the area, that is one dynamic performance put us in the mood Reverend said there was no way our ma- this case, the crowd definitely made the very long line.) for Flogging Molly. ma’s fried potatoes could be better than his: most of it. King’s disses on Oliver Crom- The types of people in this line vary, The Reverend Payton’s Big Band is not “If they’re so good,” he said, “how ‘come well and praises of his homeland stirred all from clearly hardcore fans (a girl at the as advertised: big. Their sound, however, she ain’t got a song about them?”). By the the Irish blood in the room, and his howls front of the line already has a Green 17 is surprisingly big – there are only three end of the set, the audience was won over. into the microphone set it boiling. But take Tour shirt) to people just happy to be members. The Reverend contributes to Even the girl next to me, who had earlier away the adoring fans and you’re left with there (I saw at least to guys in Dropkick their sound the most, playing his slide gui- been texting her friend about how much a bit less. Murphys shirts, and another draped with a tar as if he, too, had sold his soul at a cross- she disliked the Band, was jumping up and I checked my phone as I entered the Scottish flag). At the moment, we all have roads. His wife, Washboard Breezy, plays down and screaming for them. lobby – it’s now two minutes past mid- two things in common: we are all cold, and her namesake instrument with her eyes Both bands were probably the best night. It’s officially St. Patrick’s Day – and we all want to get inside. open wide, snarling as if possessed, while opening acts I’ve ever seen. They were that’s just how it should be. It’s a long wait before the Cherry Cokes the Rev’s little brother, Jayme, pounds the not, as worded by Ricky Wilson of Kaiser take the stage. The crowd is impatient, but skins in the back. Whether from exhaus- Chiefs, “the soundtrack to buying beer.” For more videos and pictures from the this works to the Cokes’ advantage. First, tion or confusion, there was a definite Both brought memorable sounds and high- Green 17 Tour, visit Joyce Tammany’s blog it helped the audience to gloss over the fact lull in the crowd’s excitement level, but energy performances and probably earned at domino-mask.blogspot.com. that the stage was now occupied by six the Reverend taught us to love him and a few extra dollars at the merchandise table young Japanese musicians bursting into a his Band. He got the audience involved afterwards – I just would have put the Band whirl of punk-folk, very fitting as Flogging by using call-and-response during songs first on the bill. Molly’s opening act, and second, it caused like “Two Bottles of Wine” (in which the As for Flogging Molly themselves, front Concert Calendar April/May Who When Where How Much Cat Power, Appaloosa April 17, 7 p.m. Marquee Theater, Tempe $25 @ the door Subhumans, April 18, 7 p.m. The Clubhouse, Tempe $12 Besmirchers Thrice, Circa Survive April 19, 6:30 Marquee Theater, Tempe $20 @ the door p.m. Evergreen Terrace, April 19, 7 p.m. The Brickhouse, Phoenix $12 @ the door Underminded Seether, Flyleaf April 22, 6 p.m. Marquee Theater, Tempe $32 @ the door Symphony X, Epica April 23, 7 p.m. The Clubhouse, Tempe $20 @ the door Marquee Local Music April 26, 6:30 Marquee Theater, Tempe $12 @ the door Showcase p.m. Tegan and Sara April 28, 6:30 Marquee Theater, Tempe $25 @ the door p.m. Carrie Underwood May 2, 7:30 p.m. Tucson Arena, Tucson $34 - 54 Hot Water Music May 2, 6:30 p.m. Marquee Theater, Tempe $20 @ the door The Breeders, May 3, 7 p.m. The Clubhouse, Tempe $20 @ the door Colour Revolt Voodoo Glow Skulls, May 5, 7 p.m. The Clubhouse, Tempe $15 @ the door Mustard Plug April 17, 2008 A&E 13 22 CDs That Deserve To Be In Your Car by Roz Albrecht and Joyce Tammany Before plugging that iPod into your tape deck this June, take some suggestions from reporters, Roz Albrecht and Joyce Tammany’s, personal glove box collections. You just may be asking for a mix tape after listening to their faves. (10 is never enough.) Check out what will be rocking their (or their borrowed) woofers for 2008’s solstice. Roz’s Selections Joyce’s Selections Hiding Inside Horrible Weather - My American Heart Black Holes and Revelations - Muse More mature than its predecessor in both production and The trio’s best album to date. Blasting “Knights of Cydonia” content, My American Heart’s most recent release is energetic turns any trip to the grocery store into an epic adventure. enough to pump up any drive, from Starbucks runs to speed limit street races.

As Tall As Lions - As Tall As Lions Viva La Cobra! - Cobra Starship This profound New York band’s latest self-titled album is great Cheekier and dancier than labelmates and BFF’s Fall Out Boy, for long drives home. After a party, an art exhibit, or for those listening to Cobra might get you pulled over on offense of midnight reflective periods, this is the soundtrack to wind driving while shaking your moneymaker. down to. With crystal clear sound, vocal and instrumental layering, this album should be a definite glove-box favorite.

In Defense of the Genre - Say Anything Franz Ferdinand – Franz Ferdinand When it comes to Say Anything, a band that has been able to A consistently and simultaneously smart and catchy album demonstrate an intensity of feeling and innuendo with every that will keep you dancing way past curfew. two-disc set they produce, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Though …Is a Real Boy is a definite runner up, this two-disc album should still have a place in any proper car CD case.

Greatest Hits - Will Smith Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street - This Will Smith collection shows just as much promise as any Original Soundtrack movie or sitcom he has ever starred in. Not only is this collec- No, really. There’s nothing like singing big show tunes in your tion witty and dare I say “fresh,” but it has a refreshingly amus- car, where nobody else can hear you, but it’s more fun with a ing tone when dealing with everything from parents and girls friend. to his own son. I suggest keeping some Will Smith near your dials, even if this is not the album you choose.

Favorite Worst Nightmare - The Arctic Monkeys Juno - Original Soundtrack You’ve heard of these Sheffield rockers in magazines and from If your best friend was cool enough to make you a mix tape your friends. You’ve read their awkward name and heard the featuring Belle and Sebastian and Kimya Dawson, this is what hype, and their music backs it up. This jiving album encom- it would sound like. passes the energy and freshness of their previous albums while remaining musically balanced.

On Letting Go - Circa Survive Life in Cartoon Motion - Mika Circa Survive’s latest showing is a definite must for me, espe- An emotional roller coaster of piano pop, capturing all the cially for reflective drives. Like all of their albums, this CD is emotions associated with love and lust. I guarantee you’ll both emotionally charged and musically intricate. Though have at least one of these songs wrapped around your brain Juturna is just as poignant, the production quality of On Let- long after you’ve parked your car in the driveway. ting Go is possibly even more exact and crisp. Good for those long country drives and roadside life evaluations.

Decadence - Head Automatica You’ll Rebel To Anything - Mindless Self Indulgence A dance party favorite, Head Automatica’s energetic 2004 One of the weirdest and most hilariously danceable bands release is great for getting hyped up for that long ride down you’ll ever hear, blending Atari sound effects with hip-hop the 202 or even for the shortest QT stop of the night. and punk. Play loudly in parking lots for best results.

Incorporated - The Legion of Doom I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love This is possibly the best (slightly) commercial mash-up album - My Chemical Romance available. Mixing songs from the likes of rapper Sage Francis One of the finest cuts from New Jersey’s post-hardcore scene, to those of Southern rock group Norma Jean, this is the kind the thrashing guitars and gut-wrenching lyrics of this debut of mix that will shake up any midnight drive. are the perfect soundtrack for those days that just don’t go right.

Louder Now - Taking Back Sunday Pretty.Odd. - Panic at the Disco Taking Back Sunday should be a front seat favorite in my Fans are complaining that it’s not their first album, while the opinion regardless of the album, but Louder Now gets my vote critics say it sounds like a Beatles rip-off. Don’t let this fool for any trip. TBS’s latest release has more of an upbeat tone you – this wonderfully dreamy album is a surprisingly mature than its predecessor, with slightly better production quality, effort from four twenty something MySpace phenomenons. making it perfect for those summer drives to Saguaro Lake or You might not want to buy this album, but it’s better if you do. Mill Avenue.

They’re Only Chasing Safety - Underoath Behind The Metal and Metric Pace - If screaming lyrics isn’t at the top of your teen driving experi- Captain Squeegee and the Soap Suds ence, I suggest you get this CD immediately. Though this The Soap Suds are currently working on their new album, but album is externally abrasive, it is definitely passionate enough in the meantime, turn up the latest cut from one of Arizona’s to warrant that windows-down exchange of vocal chords of best live bands. The six tracks on this EP blend jazz, funk, ska, the “Young and Aspiring.” and even metal into a disc essential for any collection.

The Curse - Atreyu Icky Thump - The White Stripes Adding this album to my list may be inspired by some carnal The Detroit duo’s sixth album might be their most scatter- desire of mine to pay tribute to my first musical lust, but I feel brained, ranging from full on hard rock (“Little Cream Soda”) Atreyu has fought for their rightful place in the top 11 in my to a mariachi-inspired stomp (“Conquest”), but it’s yet another mind and iPod. An album caught between their more aggres- a finely crafted album from one of the best acts in modern sive past and their “softer,” more recent albums, The Curse is rock. probably the best balance of “new” and “old” Atreyu. Though I chose this album for its passion and aggression, it should also be noted that this is definitely a play list to stay away from if you’re easily “swayed” to road rage.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF AMAZON.COM AND WALMART.COM April 17, 2008 14 A&E p o r t s S April 17, 2008 15 The Roar Coach Gillen Teacher of the Week Red Mountain’s own Coach Gillen was Ful- show. Girls Track: ton Homes and KNIX’s Teacher of the Week “It isn’t very hard to be the teacher I am for March 28-April 3. because the students at Red Mountain are awe- Senior Sara Washburn nominated Coach some,” said Coach Gillen. “They make it easy Gillen after hearing about the contest on to give back.” Taking 2008 at a Sprint KNIX’s radio commercials. Red Mountain students can nominate de- “Each event has its own it’s track season or during the “Coach Gillen is an amazing person and serving teachers by going to knixcountry.com, coach. During practice, the summer. coach,” said Washburn. “She definitely de- clicking “Contests” and then clicking “Teacher girls go off to their event’s “I’m in long distance, so serves it.” of the Week.” You can nominate a teacher coach and do their event’s I run every once in awhile to Gillen received a prize pack with $500 online or download a nomination form. practice routine. They each keep my speed up, but when cash and was interviewed on KNIX’s morning Congratulations to Coach Gillen. have their own workout,” said track practice comes around, Coach Teatro. that’s when I run the most. I Being in school and having like to see how far I can push By Megan Thorson to stay after school until 4:15 my limits,” said Frear. Editor p.m. every day makes it hard Coach Teatro sees a lot of to keep up with your school potential in this year’s track work and keep good grades. and field team. The Red Mountain girls’ “You have to keep your “I’m proud of our past and track and field team has grades good to stay on track, confident in our future. The overcome many obstacles and but if you manage things future of this team is one of jumped many hurdles to be- right, and get your homework the most promising I’ve seen come a strong and supportive done right after practice, then since I have been coaching at family. With a record of 3-0, it’s not really a problem,” said Red Mountain. I’m excited to the girls have a great start. sophomore Ashley Albrecht, a see what happens this season Track and field is a discus thrower. and how the girls progress,” highly competitive sport that It helps to stay in shape said Coach Teatro. includes a series of running, when you’re in track, whether hurdling, jumping, and throw- ing events either individually or in teams. “I am excited about this year’s team,” said Coach Teatro. “We have an op- portunity to perform well and to compete with some of the top teams in the state. With this combination of girls, it puts us into the ‘anything is PHOTO BY DANIELLE MCALISTER possible’ category. So far, we have some outstanding performances and personal records.” Coach Teatro has great relationships with each athlete Th e Ro a r and makes each girl feel like The Red Mountain Roar is the monthly publica- she is part of a family. She tion of Red Mountain High School, 7301 E. Brown adds her own personal touch Rd., Mesa AZ 85207. For information concerning before each competition. “As the head coach, I try to advertising, call (480) 472-8228 and leave a mes- be consistent in what we do at sage for the newspaper staff. Opinions expressed practice, and I am big on team do not necessarily reflect the view or official poli- notes and letters that each girl cies of the school. The Red Mountain Roar encour- receives before competition,” said Coach Teatro. ages letters to the editor on any topics of interest Being on a track team to the student body. All letters must be signed, takes a lot of time and prac- and may be edited for grammar and space. Visit tice to be able to perform as our website at www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/academics/ well as they do. “We practice every classes/newslab/. weekday after school and some Saturdays when we don’t have track meets,” said PHOTO BY PORTRAITS BY REG sophomore Laura Frear, a Senior Katie Sanders works on her shot put skills for the spring Editor-In-Chief: Roz Albrecht long distance runner. season. Editors: Valerie Nunez Joyce Tammany Cassie Hinckley Megan Thorson

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Advisor : Mrs. Saquella 16 April 17, 2008 Sp o r t s Lady Lions Bat Their Way to Victory Sports Calendar “I think we are very strong as Every time the team goes a team, and we will do well,” out to play a game or even if it said junior Mandy Forsyth, a just a practice, the team keeps pitcher and outfielder on the their motto in mind: varsity team. “If you can’t respect au- Many of the varsity play- thority, you can’t be coached. Baseball Volleyball ers have been playing softball If you can’t be honest with Varsity most of their lives and have yourself, you’ll never get bet- 4/18 Dobson A 4/17 Dobson H By Cassie Hinckley great memories of it. ter. 4/22 Mtn. View H 4/22 Mesa A Editor “My greatest memory is If you’re not loyal to your winning state as a freshman,” teammates, you’ll be the first 4/23 Mesa A said junior Kayla Ensminger one to let them down. You can smell the fresh cut also on the varsity team. And if you can’t be faithful, grass, and the sun is beating It is clear how close the you will never lead.” down. It is the perfect day for softball team got this year. From their love of softball, Track Softball the Lady Lions softball team “If you mess with one of us, the girls can also earn ath- Regional Varsity to do what they do best. The you mess with all of us,” said letic scholarships. Last year 4/18 Dobson H Lady Lions have a record of 15 Ensminger. two senior players, Brittany 4/30-5/2 wins and seven losses. With Like most teams, there is al- Ensminger and Lacy Good- State 4/22 Mtn. View H an almost untouchable record ways room for improvement. man, earned scholarships to 5/8-5/10 4/23 Mesa A this season, the softball team is Coach Hamilton has noticed play in college. This year two Jr. Varsity trying to live up to their own that with every practice the more senior players, BreAnna very high expectations. team gets a little stronger and Chandler and Jessica Dono- 4/18 Dobson H “If you ask the players, a little better. van, are working on their ath- we should not have lost those “We are doing good this letic scholarships to play at seven games,” said Coach season. We get along great, universities. Hamilton. but, as always, a team is never “I visited a few different Even though they wish they perfect and can always get bet- colleges, and Scottsdale Com- RED MOUNTAIN BOYS AND would have won every game, ter,” said junior Jessica Dono- munity College was my favor- as a team they feel they are do- van, a pitcher and first base ite,” said BreAnna Chandler. ing awesome. player for the varsity team. “I’m really excited.” GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP Senior Lucy Albrecht has it down like the winning catch For anyone who is interested in trying out for either the when she encourages people boys or girls basketball team, you should plan on attend- to come see the games. ing the summer basketball camp at Red Mountain. The “We are a great program, camp starts June 2 and ends on June 27. Camp registra- and our games are a lot of fun to watch,” said Albrecht. “We tion can be found at the MPS athletic website: work hard as a team, and we http://www.mpsaz.org/athletic/sports_camps/2008_sum- need as much support as we mer/red_mtn/basketball.doc. Cost and times are listed can get on our road to the state on the camp flyer. Also, if you have siblings or younger championship.” friends, the camp has sessions for first graders all the way Come support the Lady Li- ons as they battle their way to up to high school for both boys and girls. For more infor- PHOTO BY PORTRAITS BY REG victory. mation, contact Coach Appel or Coach Sessions 472-8165 Pumped up and ready to go, freshman Brittnee Aldridge makes the catch or 472-8217. during a Lady Lions softball games.