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2 Opinions Le Sabre April 30, 2010 To love or not to love

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When posed with the ques- mor and cynicism in Vonnegut’s confl ict, and war, he was not the tion of who was the most talented Player Piano, or the personal and fi rst to use make statements with writer in history, a vast majority internal evils haunting Marlow’s these. of people in the modern world Faustus. Some may argue that he had will most likely answer with, Perhaps Shakespeare is the the courage to make bold and os- “William Shakespeare”. master of balance in the types of tentatious political statements but Thousands of schools across works he does (sonnets, tragedies, as previously stated, Shakespeare photo illustration by Amanda Silver the country include, and are de- histories, comedies, and more) was not the only one to do this pendent on, the works of William but is the quality of each genre successfully. The courage of writ- Shakespeare in their curriculum. ers like John Milton is excep- Those who are bold enough to tionally commendable in com- A ‘cens-ible’ survey ask why there is so much critical parison to Shakespeare seeing acclaim and educational empha- as Milton wrote against the sis on Shakespeare will be faced most powerful and dominant BY CHANDLER HUDSON with a variety of answers. institution of the Church. Staff Writer Author Terry W. Glaspey Granted, Shakespeare’s once said, “His grasp of the hu- writing style may appeal to There are few concepts in how many guns do you own? What man condition is perhaps un- some readers over the writing America today that are more syn- kind of car do you drive? Are you matched in literature.” style of alternative writers but onymous with “big brother” than or have you ever known someone Glaspey is saying that this does not mean the overall the Census, and this association affi liated with the communist par- Shakespeare’s psychological un- quality of his work reigns su- is legitimate. The U.S. Govern- ty? May we plant a microchip in derstanding of people and char- preme. ment is mandated by the consti- your head? are conspicuously ab- acters are far superior to those Shakespeare has an im- tution to conduct the census “ev- sent from the ten question sheet. of all other literary writers. This photo illustration by Amanda Silver mense following because he ery subsequent term of ten years, Once again “Big Brother” just is would include brilliant writers has been proselytized by peo- in such manner as they shall by not asking the right questions for like Christopher Marlowe, Vol- high enough to make Shakespeare ple who do not know who else is law direct.” –Article I Section II a 1984 society. taire, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, John as popular as he is now? Does he out there. From the mainstream of US Constitution. So why all In all seriousness, the Census Milton, Jane Austen, Kurt Von- deserve the immense amount of perspective, he is the most infl u- the commotion and drama around is designed to allow the govern- negut, and Franz Kafka. praise that he receives today? ential poet because he is the most The insight on human behav- I do not mean to undermine well-known. “ ior displayed in the works of even his talents but I am merely say- I was thoroughly surprised The Census actually gives a larger a few other writers can defi nitely ing, as a student and lover of when I looked at this recording.

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voice to the little man, which is basi- understanding in Shakespeare’s necessarily more impressive than Time list in which Shakespeare “ works. those of other writers. ranked a lackluster number three cally the antithesis of “Big Brother.” It is unfair to deem Shake- In regard to theme, I do not following Franz Kafka at two and speare the greatest writer when see anything deeply awe-inspiring William Faulkner at number one. every individual writer has unique in Shakespeare’s themes that has After reading books and plays something that is clearly a law? ment access to information with attributes to their writing whether not been seen in other literature. in my personal time and in school Quite simply, people fi nd it which they can adjust the amount it be the intricacy of the charac- Despite his sometimes unique I have seen that Shakespeare is invasive. They object to fi lling of seats allocated per state in the ter’s mind in Dostoyevsky’s Notes interpretations of themes such as not as monumental a writer as he out a measly ten questions every House of Representatives, allo- From Underground, the black hu- love, death, androgyny, internal is made out to be. ten years because maybe they just cate funds for infrastructure, build do not have that kind of time to hospitals, job training centers, devote to civic service. This does schools, senior centers and much Arizona crosses the line while trying to defend the border invite questions about those indi- more. Economists use the infor- viduals’ understanding of issues mation to better predict economic during presidential elections. If trends, and how much money so- BY MERY HOUNANIAN Arizona police and sheriff’s but apparently, Arizona thinks they are unwilling to spend ten cial welfare programs, like Medi- Copy Editor deputies will have to question the that the government is not doing minutes fi lling out ten questions care, will need in the future. legal status of anyone they stop a good job. every ten years, how much time The real beauty of the Cen- The Arizona state govern- if there’s a reasonable suspicion This is a violation of human will they spend paying attention sus is that it can shift the politi- ment recently passed an anti il- that they’re an illegal immigrant. rights and targets immigrants, to candidates running for offi ce? cal sphere of the United States to legal immigration law, which is What is the basis of reasonable whether they are legal or illegal. Time commitment is one focus on the areas where the most under review by the Justice De- suspicion? A person’s skin color? America is supposed to be the issue, but there is also the infor- people are located. partment to see if it is constitu- This is apartheid, much like the land of the free, the land of op- mation that the individual must The Census actually gives tional. This law is believed to be passbooks people were required portunity. People from all over divulge, such as race, number of a larger voice to the little man, the strictest immigration law ever to carry in South Africa. It is the world come here for better people living in the household, which is basically the antithesis passed. 2010, and a state in the U.S. has lives. If there was a fair system in name, and telephone number. of “Big Brother.” It is not a bad It is most likely that this instated apartheid. place, there would be no reason This information is not too in- thing; it’s actually pretty benefi - new law will cause an onslaught A third portion of the law for people to enter the country il- criminating, but just in case, the cial. It is diffi cult to swallow, but of racial profi ling in the state of makes it a state crime to transport legally. This country already has census workers are made to swear information about a country’s Arizona. Now, everyone must or harbor illegal immigrants, or a history of racism and hate; an- an oath that they will keep the in- population can in fact help that carry identifi cation at all times to even to be in the state illegally. other chapter of discrimination is formation secret. Questions like: country prepare for the future. prove residency or citizenship. That is already a federal crime, not welcome.

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To the Editor: Re: Recruitment Controversy (Le public high schools are not allowed its “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy yet; Sabre, March 11, 2010 issue) to bar recruiters from their campus; if therefore, discrimination against gays I read your article with interest they do, they lose federal funds. The is still in effect. since I am one of the teachers who only thing high schools can regulate 8. Last, but not least, joining the think that recruiters should defi nitely is the time and the location where re- military is about learning to kill in or- not be allowed on school campuses. I cruiters mat have access to students. der not to get killed. would like to make a few comments 5. Again, Mr. Clay is right when This is a very serious matter, and in response to Sergeant Hosea. Join- he says that minorities being more why the military is a special case, not ing the military is not a career choice heavily recruited “has to do with eco- just another career choice. like others. Anyone who joins the nomics and income.” This kind of decision should military should consider the follow- This is what is called the poverty be made only after proper refl ection ing: draft. In other parts of the country, and research. I am not sure a high 1. It is true that “there are many poor whites in rural area make the school student is mature enough to non-combat jobs that the military of- bulk of the recruitment. One should understand all the implications of fers”. However, joining the military stop and think about what this says joining the military, and counting on means being assigned to wherever about our country and the educational a recruiter to tell you what you are one is needed. One’s preference is opportunities of low-income youth. really getting into is like hoping that only secondary. Sergeant Hosea may want to talk McDonald’s will let you know what 2. “They pay for your educa- to anyone who has interest in joining, their hamburgers are really made of. tion”. Again this should be put in but why are his chances of fi nding Sergeant Hosea is being paid context. If one is discharged with a a receptive audience greater here at for what he does, and the military major disability and/or PTSD due to Cleveland High School than, let’s gets an enormous amount of taxpay- service in combat, how helpful will say, Palisades High School? ers’ money to recruit. They are able this money be? 6. Not mentioned by anyone to afford the best in advertising and 3. The comment made by Mr. in the article is the danger of sexual promotion. Clay “Where college or work in the harassment and sexual assault expe- I would recommend that any stu- photo illustration by Noor Tell private sector is not an option, [join- rienced by female recruits. Please dent considering the military fi rst get ing the military] can be good” is not read the article published on 3/17/10 informed. Just talking about what supported by the article published in by the McClatchy news agency and life in the military would be like with the LA Times on 3/13/10 titled “Job available on Yahoo News entitled a recruiter is defi nitely not a good iWant the iBook market rough for young veterans” “Reports of sexual assault in mili- way to get unbiased information. in which, among other things, it was tary rose 11 percent in 2009”. Quote: It looks like Mr. Jimenez is in noted that “the unemployment rate “The number of sexual assaults re- need of a good reality check if he last year for veterans ages 18 to 24 ported in the U.S. military rose 11 thinks that being in combat is all BY JONATHAN SO reached 21.1% compared to 16.6% percent last year, the Defense Depart- about an adrenaline boost. Please, for that age group as a whole.” ment said Tuesday, but Pentagon of- students, war is defi nitely NOT a Staff Writer 4. Mr. Clay is right when he says fi cials conceded that they still don’t video game! that Cleveland is not “a greater target know how common sexual assaults -Jocelyne Fine With the Apple iPad, you ence of reading, challenging and for recruiters” in the sense that Cleve- are because many troops fear retribu- Teacher, Room D6 can save yourself a trip to your integrating certain aspects of the land is no different from most high tion if the attacks come to the atten- PS: Anyone interested in discussing local bookstore for a good read. traditional way. And with these schools in the United States. tion of their commanders.” this issue further is welcome to come Once again, Apple has created an new introductions, the reader is Under No Child Left Behind, 7. The military has not dropped to my room. all-in-one device, adding iBooks allowed more control over the onto its list of useful applications. book where reading becomes a Through this application, the way more “live” experience. we experience books has been Incorporating a bit of fun into taken to a new level. book-reading, Apple has made it In terms of reading, the so that rotating the iPad changes reader has much more control how the user sees the pages. And, over the text. In certain aspects, at the same time, the traditional the iPad reads like any other feel of book reading is preserved book, allowing one to fl ip pages so that reading the books feels with the swipe of your fi ngers. just as natural. But, it allows much more fl ex- What this could potentially ibility and control and a much mean for Cleveland students is more user-friendly approach that that reading from the iPad could adapts to the reader. With a single become a much more convenient touch, the reader has the ability way of learning than being taught to jump to different parts of the from a textbook. book, change the brightness of Admit it; it’s defi nitely more the screen, and bookmark where fun to learn from a Steve Jobs cre- he left off. ation than a heavy math textbook The iBook not only allows written by written by someone fl exibility in terms of the reading named MacDowell or another. experience, it allows fl exibility Overall, the innovation of

“With these new technological advances, Apple has stepped into the forefront of a new experience of reading, chal-

lenging and integrating certain aspects of the traditional way. “

and effi ciency in fi nding books, the iBook is not a counter to tra- allowing the user to peruse the ditional reading. It is an addition iBookstore for tens of thousands that combines the nature of books of books. with progressive technology that And when the right book could benefi t students here at the catches the reader’s eye, the he Land. is capable of downloading the Instead of trying to slave book instantly, being stored in his over a boring textbook for hours personal bookshelf. The energy at home, using the iBook appli- and time spent fi nding books, ac- cation on the iPad can be a more cumulating them, and preserving rewarding retreat from the tradi- them is minimized. tional style of education. With these new technologi- So, let’s bring on the new in- cal advances, Apple has stepped formation Age! into the forefront of a new experi- 4 News Le Sabre April 30, 2010 ESL Neo-Nazis Investigation rally in Los continued from front page tery over English have to take Angeles the CST and other tests no mat- ter what. Testing is a tool, but a BY TARA ATRIAN limited tool.” Staff Writer Teacher Jason David shares a similar view as Berkowitz, stat- On Saturday, April 17, the ing that the tests are not multi- neo-Nazi group, National Social- cultural. ist Movement (NSM), held a rally “With standardized testing, in front of Los Angeles City Hall you start to prescribe what all that was met with both spite from students need to know rather than counter-protestors and anger to- what they really need to know,” wards the City for allowing these David said. “Education should be demonstrators to obtain a permit relevant to the student.” to hold a rally. photo courtesy of Don Runyan ESL Teacher Jocelyne Fine The “Regain the Southwest” explained education is based on SkillsUSA Kills Th e Competition: Cleveland’s SkillsUSA team competes at the California State Conference and rally centered on anti-immigra- the “business model.” qualifi es for National Conference. tion and US/Mexico border is- “You receive something, and sues. Why the NSM, based in then you turn out a product,” Fine Cleveland’s SkillsUSA team at- Denver, Colorado, obtained a per- said. “So you turn the student into mit to hold the rally earlier in the something employable.” week and chose immigrant-rich According to Fine, other tends California State Conference and culturally diverse Los Ange- problems exist that contribute to les to hold their rally is puzzling the low scores of the ESL stu- to many. BY DANIEL KOO dents. She said teachers and class- The permit for the rally was Business Manager pete. The Health Knowledge Bowl rooms are stretched thin due to described as a celebration for The SkillsUSA chapter at Team included Senior Daniel the budget cuts and pointed out as Adolf Hitler’s birthday, which Cleveland students recently Cleveland has celebrated many Koo, Senior Young Cha, Senior classroom sizes increase, teachers was actually later in the week on participated in the SkillsUSA successes in the past, making the Ji-Woong Kim, and Senior Jose are being cut. April 20. California State Conference at school one of the most dominant Chavez, all of whom collective- Berkowitz can testify to Though opposition groups the San Diego Town and Country both at the state and national lev- ly won the gold medal after two Fine’s claim since he has a twelfth pressured Mayor Antonio Vil- Resort and Convention Center. els. days of competition. Sophomore grade English class with fi fty- laraigosa to revoke the permit, This year, students participated “Last year, when I went to Gabriela Pollack also earned a three students. Jeffrey Russell Hall of NSM ex- in the Health Knowledge Bowl, the National Conference, my gold medal for Extemporaneous “How can I pay attention plained that nobody could stop Architectural Design, and Job In- team got short-changed,” Senior Speech. with so many kids?” Berkowitz the protest. terview competitions. Ji-Woong Kim said. “I feel like The students’ achievements said. “How can I teach the lower- “They obviously only feel SkillsUSA is a student orga- this year will bring much more qualifi ed them for the SkillsUSA level students while keeping the that the First Amendment should nization that emphasizes training success. The more we prepare, National Conference, which will higher-level students engaged? apply to people that they happen younger generations in vocation- the better chance we have of get- be held in June in Kansas City. It’s a challenge, and that’s what to agree with,” Hall said. al and entrepreneurial fi elds and ting that gold.” “The National Conference is the public doesn’t realize, that Danielle Heck, a spokes- instilling leadership. The Cleveland chapter cred- a whole different level of com- teaching is demanding.” woman for the coalition of oppos- The state conference incor- its much of its accomplishments petition, with the best from ev- “The problem isn’t the stu- ing groups, said the group should porated many competitions, in- to the leadership of Advisor and ery state competing with you,” dents or the teachers.” Carrola not be allowed to gather because cluding Extemporaneous Speech, Drafting Teacher Don Runyan, Chavez said. “I hope that other said. “It’s that every year, the its freedom of speech was focused Quiz Bowl, Architectural Draft- who has attended the State Con- students at The Land enter Skill- expectations get higher, and on hate and violence. ing, and Welding. Students from ference for the last twenty seven sUSA and have the opportunity to these expectations are a little too “That’s crazy [the rally], but all across the state came to com- years. test their boundaries.” high.” we really can’t do anything about it,” Sophomore Samuel Paek State Competition. There were said. originally 400 teams in the state The NSM rally was held at qualifi ers. 12:30 p.m., but opposing groups “Parli was pretty terrifying; held a counter-rally in the front it was my fi rst state tournament, of city hall early that morning. and I wasn’t used to such tough Police offi cers stood between the competition,” Moran said. “Once counter-protestors and the white you move onto state, everyone supremacists who tried to calm is a lot better and more serious. down the crowd even though it Each team spends a lot more time was evident both sides could feel prepping [for their rounds].” the heat. The only round the Cleveland “Although I am totally op- Parliamentary Team lost was the posed to Neo-Nazism, as an last one, which came down to the American, I have to allow them photo courtesy of Iain Lampert subjectivity of the judges. the freedom to speak their minds, “We had three community even they speak words of hate,” Debate Triumphs: Cleveland debate team with Tamar Galatzan aft er receiving recognition by the board of LAUSD college judges, and the team Teacher Annette Curi-Morton earlier this year. that should have won also lost said. the negation round in the other Around fi fty NSM members Debate Team wins at State Tournament quarterfi nal room, so no shame.” participated and shouted “Sieg Lampert said. Heil” before each of their speak- BY CHANDLER HUDSON for Congress, Freshman Adam sixteenth place in the Impromptu “Even in the last round, I still ers began to address the crowd. Staff Writer Revello for Impromptu, Fresh- competition, making him the top- had a lot of fun,” Moran added. “I They sneered the counter protest- man Henry Rosen for Oratorical ranked freshman in Impromptu in really respected everyone I com- ers with racial and anti-Semitic The Cleveland Debate Team Interpretation, and Freshman Leo California. Rosen came in thir- peted with.” slurs. recently competed at the State Tuchman for Original Oratory. teenth place in Oratorical Inter- Teacher and Speech and De- Though most people ex- Tournament at Bakersfi eld Col- “We all had a lot of fun,” Mo- pretation. bate Team Coach Valerie Stewart pected the NSM demonstrators to lege, winning multiple trophies ran said. “It was a very stressful “When Cleveland burst onto also won an award for coaching fuel the rally with violence, it was and honors. and fast-moving weekend, but the Impromptu scene last year, we Lampert in Impromptu. the counter-protestors who broke The team sent six competi- we are all friends and very proud had a state fi nalist,” Lampert said. “We were able to do so well fi rst, taunted by the endless epi- tors to the State Tournament, in- of our freshmen. It was a good “This year, we were the best Im- because we could recruit new thets. Five of them were arrested cluding Senior and Speech Cap- bonding experience.” promptu school in the top-ranked blood, freshmen and seniors,” for throwing rocks. tain Iain Lampert for Impromptu Lampert won fi rst place in Impromptu league in the state.” Lampert said. “It’s a great expe- “It’s great that we have free- and Parliamentary Debate, Senior the Impromptu competition and Moran and Lampert placed rience, and it’s always an useful dom of speech, but it’s really sad and Debate Captain Molly Moran not only won the title, but also fi fth for Parliamentary Debate skill to be able to speak well.” that people use it in such an ig- for Parliamentary Debate, Senior took fi rst place in each of his in- out of the thirty-two teams in All of the team’s trophies are norant way,” Sophomore Peshala and President Kevin Amirdjanian dividual heats. Revello received California that qualifi ed for the on display in the main offi ce. Ratnayke said. April 30, 2010 Le Sabre News 5 Teacher runs for California State Assembly

BY STELLA OH Staff Writer all the news we think you should know Cleveland Teacher Ferial Masry is currently running for the but didn’t have room to print California State Assembly in the 37th assembly district. Disneyland Gradnite Update Masry has already won the Disneyland Gradnite will still be held on June 24 despite the change primary elections and is the Dem- of graduation to June 17. Due to the earlier date of the graduation cer- ocratic candidate running against emony, the time of Gradnite has been moved earlier to 8:30 p.m. at the Republic candidate Jeff Gorrevin front of the school. Make sure to be prompt so you will not miss the in November. If she wins this bus, which will leave at 9:30 p.m. The ticket sales have been extended election, she will participate in to May or until the last bus is full. Make sure to purchase your tickets decisions regarding trade, educa- soon since there are a limited number of seats left. tion, and future plans for Califor- nia. While Masry was initially photo by Alex Hernandez Music Department Receives $5000 chosen as the candidate for her Running for Offi ce: Teacher Ferial Masry will run for the California State Cleveland recently received a $5000 grant for the music department district because she was the only Assembly in the 37th assembly district in November. from State Farm Insurance. They were given this grant since Cleveland one running, she says she is truly is a Title I school with many low income students. The money will be passionate about being part of the to problems. tion despite all the scrutiny and split among band, drill team, and choir, and the program hopes to pur- state assembly. According to Masry, running attack against it,” Masry said. “It chase new instruments, including a computerized piano. “Teaching has allowed me in this election has given her a is my duty to preserve it [public to communicate better with peo- new perspective on politics and education], but the system must ple, and, therefore, I am able to has allowed her to be exposed to be reformed. We need to reform articulate issues more clearly,” government processes. education to accommodate the Masry said. “As a teacher, I look “The experience of running 21st century; however, much of at everyone, including those from [for offi ce] is different than read- today’s curriculum is stuck within different backgrounds and levels, ing [about it] in the books,” Mas- the 20th century.” and thus am able to accommodate ry said. Masry believes in preparing everyone within a certain envi- If she were to become part of a work force that will be able to ronment.” the state assembly, Masry hopes innovate and bring together new Masry sees her teaching as an to improve the educational sys- ideas. asset within her political career tem and wants to contribute all “I want to manufacture since she knows the needs of the she can to make California a bet- dreams and hopes for a bright fu- photo by Alex Hernandez students and thinks she will be ter state. ture, and education is capable of Money Sings Sweet Melodies: Cleveland music department poses with the able to provide a better solution “I believe in public educa- doing that.” $5000 check and State Farm Insurance representatives. Cleveland students join together against war

BY JOSSELIN FLORES Staff Writer

Current and former Cleve- their parents, holding signs with land students came out to express “peace” written on them. their pacifi st views during an “I think it’s always inspiring anti-war rally held on March 20. for people to get together and par- People of all ages marched from ticipate for this cause,” Cleveland the corner of Hollywod and Vine Alumn and Community Activist to the corner of Hollywood and Alejandra Lemus said. Proposed Changes: Tentative school calendar forthe 2010-2011 school year. Highland to support the anti-war Even though the march was a movement. peaceful one, many offi cers stood School year offi cially shortened Posters and banners pro- by. claimed messages of peace, free- Where the march came to dom, and tolerance. Chanting and an end, there stood people of all BY MERY HOUNANIAN School district and union abundance of intelligence. It sets drumming helped get participants kinds celebrating peace. People Copy Editor leaders had previously said that a bad precedent that education in the spirit. played instruments while oth- they were against shortening the needs to be cut back. Education is “It was a very powerful expe- ers danced. Others clapped and Following a vote by the school year as it would hurt in- an individual commitment.” rience,” Junior Karla Duarte said. cheered on the dancers and instru- United Teachers of Los Angeles struction and force teachers to District representatives ex- “I love being surrounded by peo- mentalists. (UTLA), the Los Angeles School take a pay cut. However, offi cials plained there are both positive ple who are fi ghting for the same Cleveland students who are District (LAUSD) has cut fi ve decided it was the best option in and negative aspects to the cal- reason I am.” interested in participating in these days from the 2009-2010 school order to preserve classroom jobs. endar changes. On the positive The march had many messag- types of events are encouraged to year. Instead of school ending The cut means that the dis- side, more than 2000 jobs were es for the public. Its main purpose check out Taking Action, a club Thursday, June 24, the last day trict will save $147 million and saved, and class sizes will be was to try to stop U.S. imperial- that meets every Friday after will now be June 17. 1,825 teaching jobs. maintained. However, staff must ism in Iraq, because the organiz- school in E10 at Cleveland. The Eighty percent of UTLA “I think it’s good,” Junior take seven unpaid furlough days ers believe the war is endangering club focuses on a variety of social members voted in favor of cutting Yanneth Romero said. “We’re for the 2010-11 school year, dur- people’s lives just for the benefi t justice causes. the fi ve days in order to prevent getting less days of vacation any- ing which no work is done. Also, of corporations. additional staff cuts. Had the new ways.” LAUSD will dismiss the lawsuit The march was also used as calendar not been approved, 2,100 While most students rejoice against UTLA for the planned an opportunity to inform people employees would have been fi red. in the cut, teachers and adminis- May 15, 2009 strike. about how Obama has not fulfi lled The teachers also approved cut- trators fi nd the cut detrimental. Opponents of the cut in in- his campaign promise to end the ting seven days from the 2010-11 The move will cost thirty hours of structional days argue the move wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. school year. valuable instruction time for the to shorten the school year will “He has done nothing to LAUSD is currently facing students. only further allow the district’s transform our nation and put peo- a budget defi cit of $640 million. “It’s unfortunate, but appar- mismanagement of funds. They ple fi rst over profi ts,” Cleveland The district has been searching for ently necessary,” Assistant Prin- claim if the district instead cut Alumn Lissett Lazo said. “People ways to cut costs. Several unions, cipal Robert Rakauskas said. down on local district spending, wanted to make the point that we including those representing caf- “Many industrial countries instructional supervision and ad- have to hold people in power re- eteria workers and bus drivers, are extending their school year,” ministration, administrators per sponsible.” Lazo serves as a com- have agreed to take unpaid days Attendance Dean Ed Garcia said. teacher (the highest in California) munity rights organizer for The off. Many non-unionized district “In Korea, there’s school on Sat- and board spending, LA Unifi ed Labor and Strategy Center, an employees, including upper man- urday, and their days are long. would save $350 million and LA-based, multiracial, anti-cor- agement, have also begun to take Historically, there has been an more than 4000 full-time teach- porate activist organization. furloughs. edge in the U.S. since we had an ing positions. Some children marched with photo courtesy of Lhana Ormenyi 6 Entertainment Le Sabre Entertainment 7 T.V Guide

“Glee” - Fox - Tues @ 9 PM. Th e Next Genera- Death of record stores R.I.P. Nujabes tion: Junior Mario Cas- “Modern Family” - ABC - Wed @ tro and Senior David Yoo 8 PM show off the latest Apple product, the iPad. 1974- 2010 BY NORA LANDES they would fi nd at any other retailer “The Middle” - ABC - Wed Staff Writer without the cost. @ 8:30 PM Due to these factors, traditional In the era of digital download- music stores sold less than half of BY JOSHUA KANG “Flash Forward” - ABC - Thurs @ ing and mass corporations, it seems all albums last year. Many music Staff Writer 8 PM photo courtesy of Jessica independent record stores are los- stores have been forced to close by his family due to their desire to Mata ing out. Rather than being the only their doors because they can’t com- Japanese DJ and hip-hop pro- keep familial issues private. This “Community” - NBC - Thurs @ place to buy the latest albums and pete with online and discount retail- ducer, Nujabes passed away on news spread like rapid fi re over 8PM singles, record stores now must ers. Since 2004 the number of inde- February 26 when he was involved the internet overnight, and imme- Th e Apple iPad: the name says it all compete with online music stores pendent music stores has dropped in a traffi c accident upon exit- diately, many Nujabes fans were in “How I Met Your Mother” - CBS - and discount retail chains. by forty percent. Even music store ing the Shuto Expressway late in mourning. Mon @ 8 PM Itunes is currently the largest chains like Tower Records and Vir- the evening. Nujabes, whose real Sophomore Young Jae Yang, an BY LUCIA HWANG and touch the screen. Because of its bring unwanted attention. On the seller of music in the United States, gin Megastores have been forced name was Jun Seba, was the owner ardent listener of Jun Seba’s music, “Big Bang Theory” - CBS - Mon Staff Writer similar looks to the iPod, the back other hand, in a couple of years it followed by Wal-Mart, Best Buy, out of business. and founder of the independent expressed his sorrow for Nujabes’ photo illustration by Amanda Silver @ 9 PM is curved, the iPad rocks around may be possible that nearly every- Amazon, and Target. These retail- However, there still seems to be music label, Hydeout Productions passing. “His death has caused The iPad has a very inappropriate when touched vigorously. The iPad one will have a similar object that ers all posses something traditional a glimmer of hope for independent in Japan. me much grief, because it’s just name for such a innovative piece of has very a sensitive multi-touch is just as big. record stores do not: convenience. record stores. Some people prefer Nujabes’ music consists of phil- so hard to accept that he’s gone,” technology. People seem to under- screen. The Kindle was a big hit when Itunes, for example, is entirely to own a tangible copy of their fa- osophical, atmospheric music with Yang said. “I have grown attached Real drama for reality TV appreciate the iPad because of its The iPad would have exceeded all it was was an electronic book. online, allowing consumers to vorite albums and take advantage a hip hop beat. His music became to his music very much and listen similar aesthetics to the iPod and expectations if it had a camera and It does not have the ability to ac- purchase their music directly from of the recommendations the staff at popular and spread beyond the to it when I do homework, when I BY MERY HOUNANIAN Fans were initially enamored by air scripted television shows. VH1 its awkward name; however, Apple could record videos. Although it is cess the internet and is not a touch home. All the retail chains in the record stores can make. borders of Japan to countries like need to think to myself, and even Copy Editor this programming, but the charm will follow suit, as well as begin to defi nitely took a step in the right a shame that it does not, all of the screen. The iPad can do that and top fi ve sell more than just music, In recent years there has also Great Britain and America. Over when I breakdance.” and originality has fi nally waned. air documentaries like they have direction. iPad's other applications make up everything more. So why was the meaning people can buy their mu- been a resurgence in the sale of the years, Nujabes had done col- Many other students were in For years, reality television While “American Idol” has done in the past. The iPad has more applications for that minor detail. You can also hype for the iPad so low? Because sic at the same place they buy po- LP’s. The size and clarity of the laborations with numerous artists grief over the tragic event as well. has been dominating the ratings. garnered top ratings since 2004, The sitcom and scripted show in comparison to the iPod. The keep multiple applications running it was underadvertised. There was tato chips, DVD’s, or light bulbs. album artwork as well as the raw such as CL Smooth, Cise Star, Freshman William Magtoto stated, Reality shows led to the demise of this season’s viewership has plum- are on their way back to the top. battery life is longer and used ef- at a time; no longer do you have to very little talk on Apples' part about Illegal music downloading also analog sound has attracted collec- Funky DL, and Substantial, creat- “I just can’t believe he’s dead. It scripted TV shows and sitcoms, but meted. On April 20, “Idol” ratings “Glee” is evidence of that. CBS’s fi ciently than any laptop. Addition- close one in order to start another. the iPad during its' release. poses a threat to independent re- tors and new listeners alike. ing a diverse mix of music. Some feels like a part of me died along the tables are about to turn. It seems slipped below the 20 million mark “How I Met Your Mother” and ally, the iPad is only 1.5 pounds Though the iPad is technically a Apple was the fi rst to take the cord stores. Many people don’t Though record stores are losing of his more popular pieces of mu- with him.” as though the masses have become for the fi rst time in years. In the “The Big Bang Theory” also get while the average weight of a lap- hand held device, many people do risk for bringing to life what would see the point of paying for their business in the wake of the digital sic are "Refl ection Eternal", "Myst- During the thirty six years of his tired of reality shows, which prob- past, “Idol” has had as many as 38 strong ratings. NBC’s “Commu- top is six pounds. Unfortunately, not carry it around due to the fear of have been considered impossible by music when they can just as eas- age, there still seems to be a loyal line", and "Love Sick". life, Nujabes was able to impact ably aren’t 100 percent “reality” million viewers. Now, the scripted nity,” headed by “The Soup’s” Joel it was made to be held when op- scratching or damaging the device. others. As far as innovation goes, ily download it for free. Websites following of consumers. “Record Although Nujabes had passed many people through his music, anyway. musical “Glee,” which is another McHale, is a generally well-liked erated; but you can leave the iPad To pull it out while on the bus, for Apple can be considered victorious like Limewire and Frostwire allow stores or bust!” said Sophomore away in February, his death was and his absence will leave a vacant Just why are reality show stars show produced by Fox, is doing show. ABC’s “Modern Family” on a surface for both hand to type example, would be distracting and with their release of the iPad. users to download the same music Jalen Michals Levy. released to the public in late March area in the hip-hop world. famous in the fi rst place? They are very well with 13.6 million view- is clever and fresh, and viewers not legitimate actors, nor do they ers for the episode that premiered agree as evidenced by high ratings. possess an ounce of talent. It ap- on April 20. “Flash Forward,” also on ABC, is pears as though Heidi Montag and “American Idol” isn’t the only interesting and takes a look at what company’s fi fteen minutes of fame reality show with slumping ratings. would happen if the entire world Th e 2010 female rock revival are almost up. In 2004, “America’s Next Top fell asleep for just over a minute We have “Survivor” and Model” was at the top of its game. and saw their futures. “American Idol” to thank for the Now, the show has as little as four Needless to say, the reality April Concert Calendar BY JEILA SAIDI onslaught of sub-par reality pro- million viewers. shows’ hold on television is loosen- Staff Writer gramming. Naturally, “The Amaz- Reality shows on MTV may ing up. Instead, well-written shows ing Race,” “Dancing with the also be coming to an end. The with talented actors are taking the Artist Venue Date Price From the early years of Janis Jop- the fi rst all-girl rock band to grace mer Hole bandmates and Smashing Stars,” “Big Brother,” and “Amer- channel is allegedly cutting down reigns of TV in America. lin’s career, starting in 1963 to the the male dominated stage. Within Pumpkins frontman, Billy Corgan, ica’s Next Top Model” followed. on unscripted television in order to release of Hole’s Celebrity Skin in a year of acclaim around the Los Love has been recording her 2010 1991, female rock musicians have Angeles area, they were signed to album titled Nobody’s Daughter to shown that they are a force to be Mercury Records by Kim Fowley. be released April 26th by Mercury April 30 $22.50 reckoned with. The world saw these women as a Records. Steps toward a healthy nation A Day To Remember The Wiltern It is no secret that male-fronted unique asset to music. This is their fi rst album since the bands have dominated the rock However, the life of the band was band disbanded in 2002 and will world for decades but the rise of short-lived due to drug use and in- face a worldwide debut. Rolling female-fronted bands have enabled ternal confl icts between members Stone has said that the album’s fi rst BY MERY HOUNANIAN boy said that it was a potato. This Mashed potatoes at the school women to compete with these mas- that tore the group apart. single “Skinny Little Bitch” is “so Copy Editor is the future of the United States, were prepared with 'Potato Pearls'- a culine forces and allowed music to Soon after, guitarist Joan Jett 1996 it hurts.” ladies and gentlemen. It is going dry mixture that resembles potatoes The Spill Canvas Roxy Theatre April 30 $14.50 evolve. launched her solo career by form- While Joan Jett and The Black- "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolu- to be a country run by adults who when water is added. Is this really Artists like Janis Joplin, Patti ing the band, Joan Jett and the hearts and Hole tour, we can expect tion" premiered on March 21. Ja- what we want to be eating? Watch- Smith, Heart, The Runaways, Joan Blackhearts. From 1979 to the late to see Benatar and Heart perform- mie Oliver is a celebrity chef and ing the show would make anyone Jett and the Blackhearts, Pat Bena- eighties Jett became so popular that ing around the Los Angeles area. health campaigner in England. never want to eat ever again. And tar, Blondie, PJ Harvey, and Hole she topped charts for her singles Benatar performs at the Canyon Oliver has already transformed the that was just the fi rst episode. are names that can be recognized and was compared to Pat Benatar, Club in Agoura Hills on occasion, British school food program, and The current generation of chil- Cannibal Corpse House of Blues May 6 $17.50 by anyone who appreciates rock a widely known female pop/rock even when she is idle from tour- has now set his sights on doing the dren are expected to live less than and roll music. These musical pow- musician of the ‘80s. ing. same in America. He starts with their parents- this is the fi rst time erhouses are renowned for the cre- Jett continued to perform Heart will be a headlining band schools, as that could set healthy that this has been predicted. Ac- ation of new sounds and their cut- throughout the ‘80s until she at Lillith Fair, an all female na- eating habits for life. cording to Pastor Steve Willis, ev- throat attitudes towards sexism and moved on to producing in ‘90s. On tional music tour that travels from The fi rst episode takes place in ery other week in the winter brings the society around them. March 9th, 2010 Jett appeared on coast to coast this summer. Huntington, West Virginia-- re- a funeral of someone with heart May 12 $35 As time went by, these artists rose the Tonight Show with Jay Leno to Also returning to the public eye, cently dubbed as the "unhealthiest disease or diabetes. BEN FOLDS The music Box to fame but eventually petered out promote the release of her “Great- Patti Smith released a personal city in America". Nearly half of Oliver then met with real fami- as the ratio of male-fronted bands est Hits” album. memoir Just Kids in March of this the adults are obese, and incidents lies in order to teach them how increased. Starting on the 23rd of April she year. The book shows Smith’s en- of diabetes and heart disease have to cook proper meals, which will Now, at the turn of the decade, will be starting her Greatest Hits counters with other rock legends skyrocketed. Despite this, Oliver escalate and hopefully rub off on we are seeing a return of these leg- Tour. like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix was met with resistance by the resi- other people. while she rose to fame in the early dents of Huntington. What Oliver is trying to do is endary female rock stars. Artists Jett isn’t stopping there; as the photo illustration by Noor Tell DRAKE Club Nokia May 13 $16-72 like Joan Jett, guitarist and singer in executive producer of The Run- ‘70s. A local radio host, Rod Willis, commendable, and he should be The Runaways and the band, Joan aways fi lm, based off of Cherie This group of musicians may said "We don't want to sit around cannot tell one fruit or vegetable lauded with applause. Children Jett and The Blackhearts, Courtney Currie’s memoir Neon Angel, have experienced popularity in the and eat lettuce all day," when Oli- from another as a child. Adults should not be given subtle messages Love, front-woman of Hole and she reached moderate box offi ce ‘60s to the ‘90s but they are back to ver was speaking of the govern- who would rather eat chicken nug- that processed foods are delicious widow of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain, success at the movie’s release on shake it up in the new decade. ment statistics about the city. gets which are made from what- and convenient, and that fruits and Jordan Sparks Grove of Anaheim May 23 $25 Pat Benatar, and Patti Smith have March 19th. For many female artists from the A local elementary school serves ever is left over, than eat a meal vegetables are to be tossed out. returned with goods for the new Like Jett, the notoriously quirky past, the year 2010 is an oppor- pizza for breakfast, and counts fries made with recognizable products. One city at a time, Oliver's decade. Courtney Love has been making her tunity to take the world by storm as vegetables. Oliver held up a Alice Gue, a cook at Central City revolution will travel the country, In 1975, The Runaways became return to the music scene. With for- again. bunch of tomatoes, questioning the Elementary was greatly opposed to spreading healthy habits for a bet- children as to what it was. A little Oliver cooking for the students. ter future. 8 Features Le Sabre April 30, 2010 Blue Lights shine for Autism awareness BY NORA LANDES Staff Writer

April marks national Autism It is most likely that people pire State Building and the Rock Awareness Month. Though many with autism have a genetic predis- and Roll Hall of Fame were lit up know someone with autism, few position for the disorder that can with blue lights on April 2nd. photo illustration by Noor Tell really know much else about it. be triggered by an environmental Throughout the month of Autism, a developmental dis- factor, resulting in autistic behav- April, there is a myriad of Autism order of the brain, affects a per- iors. Awareness events in Southern Cavalier shuffl er on MTV son’s ability to communicate and In 2008, the United Nations California.

behave in social situations. Although shuffl ing has

Since autism is a spectrum BY JOLENA COLLAS slightly calmed on the YouTube disorder, meaning there can be “However, unlike AIDS, diabetes or can- “ Staff Writer scene, it is going strong here varying degrees of severity, some at The Land. In fact, a group of cer, what causes autism is unknown. autistic people are able to over- Goodbye Jerking, Hello Cleveland’s own will appear as a come the obstacles they face while shuffl ing! Jerking has been all shuffl ing group on Music Televi- others deal with them throughout decreed April 2nd World Autism the rage for the past couple years; sion (MTV). One of these shuf- “Many people purchased their life. Day. In celebration of World Au- however, a new dance, shuffl ing, fl ers is Irving Silva. blue lights and have switched Autism currently affects 1 tism Day, Autism Speaks, an or- is emerging. Known by his stage name, their porch lights to blue for the in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys. ganization dedicated to spreading Otherwise known as the Mel- Kid Pyscho, Silva is an avid entire month,” said Phillip Hain, This means that more children awareness about autism and fund- bourne Shuffl e, Shuffl ing was in- member of the premiering group Executive Director of the Los An- will be diagnosed with autism ing research into the causes, pre- vented in the late ‘80s. Shuffl ing VSK, The Valley Shuffl e Kings. geles chapter of Autism Speaks. this year than with AIDS, diabe- vention, treatments and possible is a street rave style dance usually Other members include the main The L.A. chapter of Autism danced to techno and electronic head, Rude Kid, and others such Speaks has their annual “Walk music. Although there are many as Kid Smash and Kid Hundreds. Now for Autism” at the Rose Bowl in the month of April. This variations of the shuffl e, the ba- VSK is constantly practicing to “ With 1 in 110 kids diagnosed with au- “ sic move remains the heel to toe improve their skills. year, the walk is on April 24th. action. Silva stated, “This isn’t just tism, we all need to pay attention... “Autism Awareness Month is sig- When created in the late hobby for me, I plan to do this nifi cant because “it [autism] af- ‘80s, shuffl ing was quite inno- professionally in the future.” Al- fects everyone,” Hain said. tes and cancer combined. cures for the disorder, encouraged vative. As the mid and late 90’s though Silva takes this quite seri- Hain continued, “It is not However, unlike AIDS, dia- public buildings around the world progressed so did shuffl ing in it’s ously, there are some perks to be- just the domain of families but betes or cancer, what causes au- to turn on blue lights, showing popularity. From 2006 onward, ing a shuffl er. VSK is at the party something that affects society as tism is unknown. Latest research their support for the cause. shuffl ing became worldwide as scene every weekend, and they a whole. With 1 in 110 kids diag- has led scientists to believe that In the United States, famous Youtube made videos more ac- get quite alot of attention from nosed with autism, we all need to autism may have multiple causes. landmarks such as LAX, the Em- cessible to the general public. the ladies. pay attention.” ‘Bowling’ for science

BY AUDREY HAHN Staff Writer

In the beginning of the 2009- excel in the areas of math and sci- 2010 school year, Cleveland Sci- ence and later on, pursue careers ence Teacher Runa Ray, along in those areas. with Seniors Wendy Mao and The questions asked during Mahin Hossain created an offi cial the competition are at a college Science Bowl team on campus. freshman level, and the questions Although not many people have focus on the areas of astronomy, Beating Hearts: Cavaliers of the HEART program smile as a group. photo by Josselin Flores heard of this club, the Science biology, chemistry, earth science, Bowl team competed in its fi rst general science, mathematics and ever competition in January and physics. February. This national event is The team meets at H-11 in Hearts beating together hosted annually. Ray’s room. In order to qualify Sponsored by the United and become a member of the BY JOSSELIN FLORES and Assistant Principals Shanna realize how to see the world in a States Department of Energy team, the student must have rela- Staff Writer Sarris and Carlos Valdovinos. different way.” (DOE), the U.S. Department of tively good grades in his or her “I love it! It’s been a valu- In the Heart program, they Energy (DOE) National Science science class and he or she must Cleveland High School is able asset to our overall discipline discuss vital issues that can affect Bowl is a nationwide academic have a love for this fi eld. the home of the Human Efforts program here at Cleveland High the school such as sex, drugs, vio- Aimed at Relating Together, a.k.a. School,” Young said. lence, etc. The issues discussed the Heart Program. The program Heart program is also run by in the meeting are confi dential promotes mediation between stu- many students here at Cleveland. so students can feel safe. There dents and is aimed at defusing is- Students who get recommended teachers and administrators try to sues before they get out of hand. to this program are usually those train students to know how to de- The district adopted the Heart who show leadership skills. fuse fi ghts and prevent any kind program to show the public that Once those students get rec- of violence that might occur. photo courtesy of Runa Ray it is doing something to promote ognized by the program, the stu- “Who better to tell us what’s peace on campus. dents have the choice to either ac- going on in school than students competition for high school as “It’s good on your college “It brings people together,” cept or decline the offer; it is not themselves,” Orellana said. well as middle school students. application and it’s good exercise said student Lizette De La Cruz. mandatory. Other students hear On a monthly basis, admin- In the high school categories, of your skills,” Ray explained. Students get summoned from about this program through word istrators from Cleveland go to the different schools from all parts Ray is very glad that a Science their classes to attend the Heart of mouth. West Valley Police Station and of the country come together and Bowl club was fi nally established meetings. The Heart program “Three years ago I was a meet in the Community Police race against the clock while an- at this school. tries to include one member of trouble maker. Up to this day I Advisory Board ( C.P.A.B). There swering questions that pertain to Cleveland may attract many any school group and race in or- don’t go up to people,” said Adri- they discuss important things go- all areas of the various fi elds. writer. But here at Cleveland, der to get a better representation ana Carrasco. “It’s made me real- ing on in our community that can In a fast paced question-and- there are many students who are of students in school and what is- ize that fi ghting is not going to affect our safety and learning answer format, each school brings successful in their science classes, sues they are facing. get you anywhere.” Carrasco has community as well. forth four student competitors, and the math department excels. “It’s a good experience,” been part of the Heart program “A high functioning, criti- one alternate and a teacher who is Ray hopes that this club will Sarah Curiel said. “You learn to for three years already. The pro- cal component to a high school recognized as the coach. also help improve the student in- unite with different races.” gram has helped her realize that or middle school is safety,” said As the only science competi- terest in the sciences. Although Many of our school adminis- instead of just fi ghting someone Valdovinos. tion sponsored by a federal agen- the team this year did not qualify trators take part in the Heart pro- you should sit down and talk to Teachers have been able to cy in the United States, this com- for the nationals, it was a good gram including discipline Deans the person. It has made her change see improvement in students in- petition was created in order to start for a team who barely started Jose Orellana and Rolando Young, a lot as a person. “It’s made me volved in the Heart program. encourage students to enjoy and this year. April 30, 2010 Le Sabre Features 9 Teachers lend a healthy hand

water [per day].” The club has its own news- BY CALVIN RATANA The club members are nomi- letter, reporting successes such as Staff Writer nated by other staff members. Valdovinos’ marathon runs and “We’re always looking for the daily goals of Health Club. In the summer of 2004, a new members,” Hall said. “Its a Hall grades the club mem- group of teachers banded to- lot of fun, and is our own support bers on their performance in keep- photo illustration by Noor Tell gether under English Teacher and group for each other.” ing up with their goal of gaining Department Chair Rita Hall and According to Hall, many better health. formed the Super Summer Health members have joined gyms along “The grades are used to as- Teacher runs L. A. Marathon Club. with participating in Health Club sess progress and are given based The goal of the club was to activities. They have also begun on self-assessment, accomplish- get into better health for the sum- eating better and healthier. ments and tips given by other BY AMANDA SILVER mer. The club was successful, and Production Manager Assistant Principal Carlos- members and teachers,” Hall continued until it was defunct in Valdovinos had joined this year said. This year’s track led the run- 2008. The club began a new chap- and has been running eight miles “It’s a lot of fun,” Hall said. On March 21, History Teach- ners from the Dodger Stadium to ter in 2010. Health Club’s goal is a day on the track. He also went “The grades are a big hit because er Tony Saavadera, ran the LA the Santa Monica Pier. The fast- to begin the fi rst step to a healthi- on to run the LA marathon. the teachers ask each other what Marathon. est male and female times were er life, according to Hall, head of Another positive conse- they received and how they got He fi nished in four hours and 02:09:19 and 02:25:38 respec- the Health Club. quence of Hall’s Health Club is the grade.” 49 minutes, placing in the fi rst 34 tively. The Health Club currently percent of the 22,569 fi nishing This year was Saavadera’s has around forty fi ve members, runners. second time running the mara- “ Another positive consequence of Hall’s and are always looking for new

Saavadera and his wife de- thon, and although he only im- high achieving members. Re- cided to run the marathon after proved his time by one minute Health Club is that the Cleveland admin- member, no drop outs are allowed watching the Beijing Olympics. (mostly due to a knee injury), he “ istration and aides have all come together in this club. “It wasn’t really me,” Saave- still enjoyed the challenge and has The grades are a big hit be- dra said. “My wife decided to do decided to run it again next year. in this club and unite as a single staff. cause the teachers ask each other it, and I just said, ‘Why not?’” For prospective runners, Saa- what they received and how they The marathon consists of vadera’s advice is, “Set goals for “A healthier teacher is a good that the Cleveland administration got the grade.” 26.2 miles, with stops every mile yourself. For example, distance – teacher,” Hall said. “We aim to and aides have all come together The Health Club is always where volunteers provide runners don’t try to run 10 miles on your walk at least one mile minimum in this club and unite as a single looking for new high-achieving with water, Poweraide, fruit and fi rst run, start with a few miles and drink at least half a gallon of staff. members. powerbars. and work your way up.”

photo by Katherine Zhang Th e Artist: Pasion smiles at the camera.

photo by Tara Atrian Rulers of the World: Cavaliers draw chalk images of what the world wold be like if they ruled the world. Agenda Artist

BY NORA LANDES Staff Writer Chalking it up at Chalk Festival into her artwork. Take a look at the agenda “It [the quote] is one of my books. Who was the artist behind life mottos beacause I always, BY TARA ATRIAN the cover? always get discouraged by some- Staff Writer The front cover of the 2009 one more talented or artistic than - 2010 agenda book features an me, but when I say that myself, I Students bustle about with nizes it. She gets all the student’s our art is still being a child and artwork designed and illustrated don’t feel overwhelmed about be- remnants of chalk caked on their applications laminated so that not growing up.” If they ruled the by Senior Ruth Pasion. An avid ing creative,” Pasion said. clothes, the sound of chalk grax- they can get out here and work. world, they would keep it young, artist, Pasion jumped on the op- Pasion began taking drawing ing across the pavement and the She comes out here and tapes the innocent and youthful. portunity to design the cover. and art seriously when she started sight of puffs of color sprout- sidewalks off.” “ The purpose of chalk festi- Students were asked to sub- high school. Though she draws ing in the air. This is the scene Mercer continued, “She also val is to show people what you mit artwork that embodied the mainly for her own pleasure, she of Cleveland High School’s gets all the art supplies donated can do and to express your ideas theme of Cleveland High School’s often volunteers for student art Chalk Festival, a time where the from local supply stores like Con- on something other than paper,” Fiftieth Anniversary, which was projects around school, such as school‘s artists showcase their tinental Art Supply. And then she Rodriguez said. this school year. Out of all the en- the upcoming renovation of E- passion for art. organizes all the kids to the work “ I would do defi nitely do tries, Pasion’s was the one chosen Hall in which students will deco- Throughout time, artists have and its comes out beautifully. She it again,” Sophomore Monica to grace the cover. rate the walls with their original been exhibiting their artwork us- really does a wonderful job.” Ramirez said. Pasion created a collage art. ing the chalk as their agent on the This year’s theme was “If I Ramirez’ idea was that if she representing the different depart- As a senior, Pasion seems streets. Cavaliers do to. ruled the world.” Kids were to could rule the world, she would ments and programs at Cleveland modestly proud to be given the Cleveland’s Chalk Festival make their version of the world keep nature as it was meant to be as well as different aspects of honor of having her artwork on took place Wednesday, April 14. It as if it were put into their hands. green. Cleveland life. display during her last year at was an event that hailed students The most popular version Ramirez went on to explain The incorporation of the Cleveland. from every learning community that came to student’s minds that chalk festival is a great way many sides of Cleveland High “To have my art printed on to make masterpieces together. was world peace as exhibited by to allow students express their seems to be what made her work the cover of the student agenda The Chalk Festival is run by the numerous earths in the forms feelings. stand out from the other entries. was the product of what I’ve been Art Department Co-chair, Aazam of the peace sign in many of the Though the chalk on the Pasion wanted to encompass the practicing for,” said Pasion. Irilian. chalk works. fl oor fades away over time as diversity of the school. She continued, “I was so ex- Fellow Teacher Donna Mer- Other students had creative students walk over it, it does not Pasion had created details in cited. Over 4,000 copies of the cer spoke about Irilian‘s role in interpretations that were unique. completely go to waste. her work that may go unnoticed agenda was made. That means the festival. Cavaliers Gabriela Rodriguez “This year we are planning to by most. over 4,000 copies of my artwork “[Irilian] has been doing the and Sidney Angel’s chalk art had select the best works to be on the She had written a quote, were reproduced for everyone to Chalk Festival for years,” Mercer a multitude of kid’s toys. They front and back of the agenda for “Comparison is the thief of joy.” see.” said. “She is the one that orga- explained, “ Our inspiration for next year,” Mercer said. 10 Sports Le Sabre April 30, 2010 Th e Land boasts Boys golf ready for college-bound atheletes new challenges

BYALEX LEE BYDAVID KIM Staff Writer Staff Writer

When one ponders upon the very student athlete. Cleveland’s the Florida A&M Rattlers. Coming into the season, the players are ineligible,” Morris thought of what it means to be a sports teams feature many star “I want to prioritize my op- boys golf team were considered pointed out. student athlete, they tend to put players whose talent has been portunities and take my academ- one of the three top teams in the These players that Morris re- the athlete before the student. recognized by colleges. ics as seriously as my athletics,” city. They were defending league fer to were ineligible due to poor The existing myth that student Seniors Collins Holliday Nunerly said. champions, having lost only four grades, but managed to get back athletes are usually academically and C.A. Nunerly hope that they Golfers at the Land have league matches in the past fi ve on the team a week ago. inferior to the “normal” student can further their football careers experienced similar rewards for seasons. “Getting our two guys [who resonates among many campuses, to the collegiate levels. Through their hard work. Captain and However, they currently hold were ineligible] back puts us high school and college. grueling summer practices and star player Chris Ramirez was re- only a .500 record, with three right back in the hunt for the city However, when an exempla- hard fought battles on Friday eve- cruited by Glendale Community wins and three losses, as opposed championship,” Coach Mike Farr ry paradigm, such as ex-Florida nings, these student athletes fully College (GCC), which he has de- to their undefeated record of last noted. State football player Myron Rolle, deserve each offer they have been cided to attend. year. “While the other six mem- comes into the picture, what it given by various universities. “I feel very proud to have Though they defeated Pali- bers of the boys team have done truly means to be a student athlete Running back Holliday has been selected and recognized out sades, Taft, and Chatsworth a great job this season, we really is perfectly embodied. been offered scholarships to the of hundreds of other golfers,” this season, they suffered losses need [them] to help in the chal- Rolle excelled upon stepping University of Hawaii at Manoa, Ramirez, who has been play- against El Camino Real, Granada lenge for the title,” Farr said. foot onto Florida State Universi- University of Nevada at Reno, ing golf for the past seven years, Hills, and Chatsworth. “Now that we have them ty’s campus, on and off the fi eld. the University of Illinois, the stated. Though a .500 record is by back, there should be no stopping He graduated with pre-medical University of Utah, and the San He plans to use this recruit- no means low, it is a step down us,” Farr added. honors in fi ve semesters, one and Jose State Spartans, all of which ment to help him puruse a golf from the previous glory years of With both players eligible, a half year earlier than the aver- happen to be Division One uni- career in the future. the team. the team is setting high goals age student would; in the middle versities. Joining Ramirez at GCC will Currently led by star players once again. of his junior year. “Whichever offer I accept, I be twins Danny and Aaron War- and Seniors captain Chris Ramir- “I anticipate that [boy’s golf] Not only was he a thrilling hope it will further my education ren-Fernandez, who also recieved ez and Conner Morris, the team’s will win it all this season,” Mor- athlete to watch, he would prove as a student and my career as an the recruitment. performance this year is accred- ris said. to be one of the most intelligent athlete,” Holliday said. Girl’s soccer team captain ited to several reasons. Added his teammate Senior college football player to ever Nunerly has been offered and Senior Sarah Sassen tried out “[Our decline in perfor- Seth Eisenberg, “Now, with some play the game. scholarships to Texas Southern for the University of California, mance] has happened because we of our strongest players back, we The Land is home to many University, Northern Arizona Santa Cruz’s soccer team and was as a team have lost seniors that are looking to win the league and Cavaliers who strive to be that University, and a scholarship to accepted. have graduated and some of our city championships.” When young is too young

BYSTELLA OH Staff Writer

With college acceptances Kiffi n later stated that Sills’ talent being abundant recently, one par- exceeds that of even the current ticular decision made has stirred starter for the USC football team, controversy within the sports Matt Barkley. world. By taking this rigorous road photo courtesy of Harlin Kahn Middle school student Sills to becoming a future quarterback was recruited by the University for USC, Sills has much to deal of Southern California (USC) by with. He must live up to the stan- Cleveland swim starts strong new Trojan coach Lane Kiffi n dards that are expected of him and during the week of February 8 and must practice even harder. He has BY STELLA OH verbally committed to the team pressure and burden placed upon StaffStaff WriteWriterr the following Thursday. Though him from both USC as well as he will have to wait until 2015 to football fans all over the country. AfterAfter a remarkable season Jessica Chong. These two cap- perfect season this year. Seniors legally sign papers for the recruit- One person who will always last yyear,ear, Cleveland’s swim team tains have set to encourage and Tal Bernard and Kenny Eng are ment, many people have already be supportive of Sills’ role is his is prepared to have a great season train the players to make goals the team captains for the boys begun to question Kiffi n’s deci- father, who stated a few days after this yyear.ear. For manmanyy yyears,ears, Cleve- and win as many games as they varsity team. The team is led by sion, arguing about Sills’ young the verbal agreement. land’s swim team has dominateddominated can throughout the season. Senior David Portillo, Junior Val- age; such an early recruitment -- “The way I look at it is if the league with the coaching of “The swim team is really entino Vilches, Bernard, and Eng. has never occurred in the world of David was a phenomenal math- SwimSwim Coach Teresa Frias. With strong this year, as there are star With the return of many of the top college football before. ematician and I held him back, the hopes of another impressive players within each grade level,” players from last season, there are As a seventh grader at the Red wouldn’t that be wrong? If he was season,season, the swimmers are practic- Chong said. “Moreover, all the high expectations from the boys Lion Christian Academy in Bear, a great piano player or a gifted ing dailydaily to improve their strokes players in the team get along, varsity teamss. Delaware, Sills never expected child actor and I held him back, aandnd are aiming to drop their times and through the support of one Currently, boys and girls his recruitment to be greeted with wouldn’t that be wrong? There aandnd ttoo break schschoolool recrecords.ords. another, [the swim team] can tri- teams are undefeated (3-0). so much controversy and atten- are a lot of things that people While manmanyy of the best swim- umph over the other teams. The “I expect [the swimmers] to tion. However, he is nonetheless don’t put a negative stigmatism to mmersers graduated last yyear,ear, there are season has been going well so far, maintain the level of excellence delighted to have been presented because they’re considered prodi- sseveraleveral incoming star playersplayers this especially with the win over Bir- they had achieved in the past few with “the best offer he could have gies and all I’m doing is saying yyear.ear. Freshmen varsitvarsityy swimmers, mingham.” years,” Frias said. “My goal is to gotten”, as said by his father, Da- David has been recognized as a WhitneWhitneyy Alderman and Aritouch With its many experienced have four undefeated teams.” vid Sills IV. Sills himself added, decent athlete and I’m allowing Vongkavivathanuk, are expected members, the team is ready to Many of the swimmers are “USC has always been my dream him to fulfi ll whatever opportuni- to lead the team to manmanyy victories face some of the toughest schools eager to compete with other school. If it was any other college ties that he can.” in the future. Recent kekeyy plaplayersyers in the league like Birmingham schools and make the city fi nals I probably wouldn’t have said Through the support of his aaddeddded to the varsitvarsityy team include and Granada. A great asset to the in the next few weeks. yes...” family, friends, personal coaches, SSophomoreophomore Chelsea Mitra, JuniorJunior girls varsity team is its spectacu- “Hopefully, swim team will The six-foot Sills was dis- and his fans, Sills may prove to Nick Hong, Sophomore Diego lar returning swimmers, Borsuk, win the city championships this covered by Kiffi n through a You- the world that this decision was Moran, and Sophomore Moises Senior Tessa Chiu, Chong, Senior year,” Chiu said. “The team is re- tube video that has been quickly not a wrong one, but rather one Noguera-BenavidezNoguera-Benavidez.. Sarah Ho, and Junior Tricia Lu. ally strong, so with the dedication surfacing across the internet. that will drastically improve his TThehe varsitvarsityy girls team cap- Alongside the varsity girls, of the players, I look forward to a life. tains are Seniors AmAmyy Borsuk and the varsity boys are aiming for a great season.” April 30, 2010 Le Sabre Sports 11 Track ends a satisfying season

BY YOUNG CHA Staff Writer

Cleveland High’s Track and peers as being, “solid, very help- Field Team began their season ful,” and capable of bringing out this March with a victory over the potential in his athletes. Kennedy High School. Winning This year’s Sophomore and the season starter on March 19th Track and Field member Pamela put them on a 1-0 leading start. Manzano was not far behind her Though their losses soon caught head coach in praising the coach- up to give the team a 1-2 losing ing staff. record, Head Coach Hernandez She agreed that, “They’re remained optimistic and hopeful [the coaching staff] really good,” of the season ahead. Admittedly, and that, “they [the coaching he acknowledged that the loss of staff] push you - to try your best.” the previous year’s seniors had Manzano also strongly believed photo by Katherine Zhang made a noticeable impact on the the team this year to be, “better team. than last year.” Athlete in the spotlight: But despite the loss, the This year the team boasts coach felt that the team is now somewhere around eighty mem- much stronger. Hernandez was bers, enough to fi ll two buses confi dent in telling us that his whenever a track meet away from Valerie Orellana team this year is “much larger” home calls for transportation. The and has “greater depth.” coaching staff is composed. He was not short of assur- Though Hernandez conceded ances and asserted that, “once that at present they are missing BY STELLA OH Staff Writer [the team] becomes adhesive, “big super stars”, he assured us congeals - [the team] will surprise that it did not mean they lacked On the outside, Valerie Orel- me if [this activity] directly cor- Ultimately, Orellana’s goal is many other teams, the quality is talent. The athletes that he point- lana may seem like an ordinary relates with the Olympics, but it to break the city records this year. there.” ed out as on the rise included Se- student, working hard to prepare does not,” she explained. She knows what she needs to do Likewise, when inquired nior Donavan Wiley, Junior Jill for her future. Yet, in the world of While she had to overcome and how much she needs to train about the stability of his coaching Kirkendall, Karmina Padgett, and swim, she is viewed to be a quite many low points throughout her in order to reach her goals. staff, Hernandez described his Jeanae Smith. accomplished character, as she swim life, Orellana believes that Considering that she was so was recently invited to train at the everything had worked out for close to breaking the city records Olympic training center. the best. In terms of the training last year, it is likely that she will Currently a junior, Valerie camp, she is excited to meet new break them this year. has already broken several school friends. “When [Orellana] sets her records. She clocks in at 56.96 This is a one in a lifetime mind on doing something, she seconds for her 100 meter butter- chance, and through her dedica- sets goals, has a plan, follows fl y and 57.49 seconds for her 100 tion, she was able to make it this through, and produced results,” meter backstroke. Last year, she far. She had never imagined that Swim Coach Teresa Frias said. “She sees the big picture and “ knows what she needs to do to What is extraordinary about her person- fulfi ll her dreams. What is ex- traordinary about her personal- ality is that though she is driven by her ity is that though she is driven by her desires to succeed, she is desires to succeed, she is also easy going also easy going and laid back. and laid back. Through this combination, Through this combination, she is “ able to achieve more.” she is able to achieve more. Despite people having so many expectations of her, Orel- lana swims because it is her pas- photo by Katherine Zhang was one tenth of a second from she would receive this opportu- sion. While she does get pressured breaking the city records for both nity and will be working with at times, the people around her strokes. student from thirteen to eighteen encourage her rather than pres- Having started swimming years old. sure her. Her coach and parents at six years old, Orellana never As one of Cleveland’s best allow her to make the choices, as thought that she would ever get swimmers, it is coincidental that to what seems best to her. CAAVALIERVALIER this far in her swimming career. she began dreaming of becom- Though it is diffi cult to She had to overcome her ups and ing one of the star players on manage getting good grades and downs, and had to examine her the team after she watched Andi practicing every day to keep in true feelings, as she would hate Murez compete in the city fi nals shape, with the people around her swimming at one point and come for Cleveland. supporting her, Orellana is deter- CAALENDARLENDAR to love it at another. “I came to Cleveland be- mined to succeed. It was not until last year cause of its swim team.” Orellana In the future, Orellana hopes when she really took interest in admitted. “I fi rst became interest- to study sports medicine, as she Boys golf Swim swimming. After she began to fo- ed in attending the school when learned about her body and how it cus, everything seemed to come I saw Andi Murez on television works through her experience in 4/5 vs. Pali 4/3 vs. Taft together. and thought to myself, ‘I want to swimming. 4/23 vs. Taft From April 29, 2010 to May be on television too!’” 4/19 League Finals 2, 2010, Orellana will be going to the Olympic training center in 4/24 City Finals Baseball Colorado Springs, Colorado, to 4/26 City Finals train with swimmers around the 4/30 @ Birmingham same level as her. 5/4 @ Taft Sixteen girls and sixteen 4/6 vs. Taft boys from the nation were cho- Track sen for this grand opportunity, making her’s being selected truly 4/30 vs. El Camino something noteworthy. “Many people have asked 12 Sports Le Sabre April 30, 2010 Female wrestlers take control

BY JENNY LUONG Player Bio Staff Writer

The sight of teenage boys feared being taken advantage of. actually go really hard on me.” SOFTBALL grabbing girls’ knees or girls try- Yet, Contreras realized, “all you Anaya supported his female ing to fl ip boys onto their backs focus on is winning.” teammates during practices and can be an alarming spectacle. Yet, For some, a defeat by a girl competitions. “Janet [Contre- for Cleveland’s own female wres- is humiliation. The fi rst time he ras] practices with the guys! You tlers, the coed wrestling team is wrestled against a girl, Senior shouldn’t assume women can’t an opportunity for girls to prove Tony Quintero expressed his con- wrestle, because they have the themselves in the demanding cerns. “I was nervous because I ability to be just as good as men,” male-dominated sport. didn’t want to get beat by a girl,” Anaya said. According to the National Quintero said. “My friends would The reasons for joining var- Federation of State High School have laughed at me. I keep in ied among the two girls. Alves, Association (NFHS) in the 2008- mind that she’s a girl and that I unable to join football, “always 2009 athletics survey, California can’t hurt her as much, but I still liked aggressive sports.” had 27,469 male wrestlers in high go hard.” “It was something I’ve never schools, compared to the 1,493 “It’s humiliating for a guy to tried before and I thought I’d try female wrestlers. lose to a girl,” Alves said. “Usu- it this time,” said Alves, who has With disparity in numbers, ally, boys are surprised to see that been on the team for two years. this accounts for the number of fe- a girl can be just as good.” Unlike Alves, Contreras male wrestlers seen at Cleveland. Senior Sean Anaya’s opinion joined because she had friends on Junior the team. Gabi Al- “I wanted ves and to prove Junior it was Janet for girls Contre- too.” ras were “I Name: Julia Granstrom the only feel that female more girls Position: Shortstop wres- should try tlers on out be- Favorite color: Maroon Cleve- cause its Favorite teacher: Ms. Blumfi eld land’s not just team a guy’s Favorite food: Sushi this sport,” year. Anaya ex- Celeb crush: David Guetta With no plained. separate “Girls do Favorite pick-up line: “Is there female it too.” team, photos by Katherine Zhang Few an airport nearby? Or is that just boys and girls wrestled together on female wrestlers changed over- know and competed against each other. time. “When I fi rst had a match about Cleveland’s wrestling team. my heart taking off?” “Boys usually think I can’t with a girl, I felt like I shouldn’t With the lack of funding and ex- wrestle well,” Alves said. “By go as hard on her. As I started posure, potential female wres- Favorite subject: Digital imaging wrestling them, I’m able to prove wrestling, she became really ag- tlers, let alone male wrestlers are them wrong.” gressive. I fi gured that I shouldn’t left in the dark. with Stephanie and Allie “We can be just as strong as underestimate a girl and so I took “It angers me that people guys,” Contreras added. her down,” Anaya explained. don’t know there’s a wrestling Favorite high school moment: As the number of female Overall, Contreras explained team at school,” Alves protest- wrestlers remained small, doubt her experience on the team as one ed. Alves, along with Contreras Cleveland Graduation 2010... in their ability constantly arose. of equality. She, like the rest of believed the wrestling team has “Boys say they don’t want to hurt the team, had to do the same con- little support. “There was a point coming soon me or go their hardest on me be- ditioning. “There are no excuses. where they [the school] wanted cause I’m a girl,” Alves stated. I’m treated the same as everyone to cancel wrestling,” Contreras Plans after high school: Going “I’ve gotten some negative com- else,” Contreras said. The team voiced. “All the other schools we to Arizona State University and ments for being a girl on the trains from six in the morning un- wrestled at had their own rooms team.” til fi rst period, every day. and had an actual class for it.” majoring in mass communications With such close contact with “The team is very support- At Cleveland, the wrestling team the opponent, emotions can be ive and they try to help me a lot. has neither a designated class nor and public relations evoked. “A lot of people were If there’s a move I can’t do, they room. asking me if I felt uncomfortable make sure I get it and they respect Yet despite the struggle, male wrestling a guy,” Contreras said. me too, as a girl,” explained Con- and female wrestlers still attended “I wasn’t uncomfortable. I was treras. “From the matches I’ve practices at six in the morning. worried I’d get hurt.” She also been in, no guy goes easy. They Boys volleyball plays a good season

BY KRISTIE SHU School, the record is something to offs, both of which have been Sports Editor be proud of. achieved. Compared to past years, this The team lost a close match to Boys volleyball has had a record is relatively the same, even El Camino on April 26, with scores successful season, and they plan after losing three seniors. How- of 28-26, 25-16, and 25-20. to continue improving and trying ever, this does not mean that they “We played really well even their hardest as they advance to have not been improving on a though one of our starters is in- playoffs. whole. The team played a tourna- eligible,” Seong pointed out. “We Led by co-captains Se- ment last Saturday at Sylmar and lost because we started making nior Andrew Seong and Junior performed very well. mistakes, not because [El Camino] Chapin Long, the team holds a “We had just enough team is better than us,” he added. win-loss record of 4-8, including members with no subs and we Seong values each team mem- preseason, and an overall league still did really well. [The team ber equally, and it is this attitude ranking of fi ve out of seven. has] improved a lot,” Seong said. that will keep the team working What with being in the most Seong’s goals for the team hard. competitve league in the city, this year were to work hard as “Everyone is a star in their with rivals such as Granada High a whole and qualify for play- own way,” he said.