Chatsworth High School The Clarion November 2006 Softball Seeks Level Playing Field BYDID: By Jasmine Liu stopped,” said Altshule. Bring Your Staff Writer “If you walk out there, you will know it’s dangerous,” said It looks as though the girls’ Liz Lara, the girls’ other softball Date’s ID softball team will have a place coach. By Huong Nguyen to play this year after all. Due to the dangerous condi- Staff Writer Big potholes and uneven tions of the field, it is nearly im- ground currently make the field possible to be played on. “Eight New rules have been imple- unsafe and threatened to cancel or nine girls rolled their ankles mented about bringing a guest the season. However, the team [on the field],” said Altshule. from another school to a CHS has raised enough money to pay Also, the current field pre- dance. A photocopy of the for the district to install a new vents the girls from playing guests’ ID is now required, as field. their best. “You don’t want to well as an “Alcohol and Drug The problem was to be risk getting hurt before season Compliance Affidavit.” solved this summer. “We were starts,” said Deanna Russel, a Soccer players practice on the field also used by softball. Before, the guest only had told we were to get a new field,” junior who plays catcher. to fill out a form, which con- said Ms. Altshule, the girls’ In order to have a safe sea- budget to build a new field. school football practice, and an tained general information such softball coach. son, the girls had to raise According to Lara, the field adult soccer league on week- as their name, address, school, The team envisioned having $20,000 by the start of the new is due by January 29. The grass ends. etc., with their CHS date. A a new field with a new irrigation spring season. The girls were takes about six weeks to grow, Currently, the girls cannot contract was also attached with system, fencing, backstop, as able to fundraise $4,000 in the but so far no work has been practice anywhere else but the signatures from both student and well as level dugouts. first two weeks by selling raffle done. field. According to Coach guest stating that neither would According to Mr. Davis, tickets and asking for corporate Not only is the girls’ soft- “Hattie,” the girls cannot play commit in acts of debauchery there was never really money donations. ball field dangerous, but it is on the boys’ baseball field be- before or during the event. for the softball field. Due to fi- Fortunately, they received also worn out. Unlike the boys’ cause they use 60 ft. base paths, “We’re hoping that this will nancial problems, the field was money from the office of Jon secluded baseball field, the but the boys play on a field with help reduce future incidents at never built. “Over the summer, Lauritzen, the school board girls’ softball field is a public 90 ft. bases. dances. Last year at prom, there they put dirt down and then they member, which eased their facility. It is used for P.E., after Continued on Page 4 was a young man who got him- self into a situation and we had no clue who he was. At least

Forget Santa, Get Yourself a Jolly Job for Holiday Cash with this change, we know who to reach if the student were to By Maggie Ghahri-Saremi For students living in the think you will enjoy working. thing, including your speech, find themselves in any sort of Staff Writer Valley, newly remodeled West- Consider factors such as the at- clothing, and attitude. Of situation concerning his or her field Shoppingtown Topanga is mosphere, distance from your course, you should be sure to misbehavior,” said Principal It’s that jolly time again— a good place to begin their job home and/or school, hourly consider the store’s atmosphere Davis. time to start rummaging through search. wages (especially if you have when choosing your interview This year’s homecoming your cars and couches for some Some stores that are likely some work experience under clothes and preparing your re- dance form featured several new of that much needed extra to hire teens under the age of 18 your belt), and the amount of sponses to the interview ques- additions on the guest’s side, change because gift-giving sea- include Target, Aeropostale, hours you will be expected to tions. including confirmation from a son is just around the corner. American Eagle, Hollister, Lim- work. Before the interview, ob- school authority that the student But wouldn’t you rather rum- ited Too, Foot Locker, Forever Once you’ve decided where serve the store clerks—what will behave acceptably on a mage for something a bit more 21, Journeys, Gamestop, Pac you’d like to work, walk into they are wearing, saying, and day-to-day basis, as well as a promising… like a job? Sun, and many others. those stores and ask to speak to how they behave in general— school ID. “Sometimes it’s not Around the holidays and Another resource, the a manager. Pick up an applica- and get your inspiration from so much the students here at year-round, career counselor Northridge Fashion Center Teen tion and fill it out there. Make them. If they are wearing baggy Chatsworth that cause problems, Mr. Pina said, “A variety of jobs Holiday Job Hotline (1-877- sure to turn in your application clothing, flip-flops, or heels then but the kids that come from are available to students. Entry MALL-JOB), has updates on directly to a store manager and most likely you can too. other schools,” said Leadership level jobs that are the easiest to job listing information from not a store clerk because it may Once you have secured a director Ms. Donner. acquire are fast-food service mall retailers looking for sea- never get to the manager for re- position, make sure to pick up a The new policy also makes jobs because the turnover is so sonal help. view. green-colored work permit ap- CHS students responsible for great.” To ensure a holiday or part- If you do get an interview, plication from the Career Cen- their guests. “If the guest were Pina adds that locations time position, start gathering remember to dress appropri- ter. “Students who turn in their to get kicked out or expelled such as “Jamba Juice and Cold applications now. The sooner ately—no jeans, no flip-flops, completed work permits in the from the activity, the Chats- Stone Creamery are popular hir- you apply, the sooner you will and definitely no overly reveal- morning will be able to pick up worth student has to understand ing centers for our students, as be scheduled for an interview. ing clothing. You want to con- the typed version at lunch,” Pina that they must leave, too,” stated well as [dry] cleaners.” Pick a store where you vey professionalism in every- said. Donner. A parent-student affidavit Homecoming regarding the pro- Dropouts Face Difficulties hibition of the use of alcohol New Dropout Counselor was also featured. Signing the By Faith Lim with at least a high school de- form would ensure that parents Draws From Experience Staff Writer gree. Furthermore, high school do not allow their children to dropouts are more likely to be- use any sort of illegal substance, By Faith Lim Teenagers who drop out of come involved in crime to the best of their knowledge. Staff Writer high school lack minimum skills Chatsworth High School’s “Believe it or not, we have and credentials necessary to drop out rate is around 2.3 per- parents that take part in this and From being kicked out of work in today's society and cent, according to Matthew it is just unacceptable,” said two schools to being a dropout workplace, according to www. Meyers, the new drop-out coun- Donner. counselor with a doctorate de- childtrendsdatabank.org, . selor. Continued on Page 4 gree, Matthew Meyers has gone The completion of high The two major reasons for through many hardships. school is a minimum require- dropping out from Chatsworth In This Issue Growing up in Los Angeles, ment for most jobs. High school are lack of credits and having no If you think your parents are Meyers was a troublemaker. His dropouts earn less income. Ac- connection between school and bad, wait until you read the trouble-making and class-clown cording to CNN.com, adults students. Meyers’ job is to find story on page 2. ways got him kicked out of th Dropout counselor Mr. Meyers who do not finish high school in students who have already Landmark School in 8 grade. the U.S. earn 65 percent of what dropped out or who are planning Are you paying too much for wanted to prove [to myself] that Meyers moved to another school people who have high school to drop out – usually they don’t that caffeine kick? See page 2. they were wrong,” said Meyers. where, again, he was kicked out. degrees make. show up for several days- and It was in 10 th grade that he real- He graduated from high Also, the studies have found find the best options other than See page 3 to find out why ized he needed to change. school at age 20 with help from that young adults who have low dropping out for these kids. PS3 is the machine to buy. “Many people told me ‘you teachers and counselors. Al- education and skill levels are For example, they can are not going to graduate from though he moved frequently, he Is America ready for a more likely to live in poverty choose different types of school high school.’ This really moti- graduated from America’s woman in the Oval Office? Find and are likely to stay on public such as Stoney Point, or they vated me to work hard and I School for a Profession out on page 4. Continued on Page 4 assistance longer than those can attend adult school. Features The Clarion November 2006 Page 2 More Girls Some Parents Do the Darndest Things Turning To By Candy Wong Huang , a junior tendency to pull my clothes off. Staff Writer 10) ”My parents showed baby I was probably about 3? So re- pictures of me to my boy- 6) ”Well, it was at Nobel cently, my mom brought it up in Diet Pills Your heart stops, your friend.” –Maria Morales , a [Middle School] and my mom front of my friends and my boy- By Jannet Torres jaw drops, your cheeks flush senior was at my dance. She came friend. I was like, “No, Mom, I Staff Writer red, and you wonder if you were ‘cause everyone wanted her to didn’t—I swear!” –Courtney adopted. There’s no snowball’s 9) ”Every time I go to the mall, come. She told me she didn’t Wesley , a freshman According to a study con- chance in hell you are even re- when we go shopping together, want to dance, but then I look ducted by the University of motely related to Them . Your she holds up a shirt or some- back and everyone was crowd- 2) “When I went out on dates, Minnesota, adolescent females parents, the should-be straitjack- thing and asks—‘Is this cute?’ I ing around her, saying—‘Go my parents and two brothers— have nearly doubled the use of eted loonies, the source of your don’t tell her, but usually it’s Momma, go Momma!” – one older and one younger— diet pills over the past five major mortification. There’s NO really hideous.” –Tiffany Brittany Braswell , a senior would line up by the door and years. WAY your parents did what you Queen , a junior ask all kinds of questions before The University of Minne- think they just did. 5) ”When I got F’s [on my re- my date could take me out.” – sota’s Project EAT or Project Eating Among Teens found that Um, is there? 8) ”Back in seventh grade, I was port card], my parents would Ms. Ball , the school librarian more teenage girls are using diet Embarrassment, a waiting for the school bus and compare me to most of the kids pills as a means to lose weight. seemingly universal phenome- my mom came out of nowhere in Chinatown who get A’s.” – 1) ”Age of five, to make me The statistics show an increase non, happens to the best of us. and whacked me. The night be- Daniel Zhou , a junior stop picking my nose—my from 7.4 percent to 14.2 percent. But how cruel is it when it fore, I had done something stu- mom made me eat a booger in Of the females in the study, 62.7 comes from people who share pid and she found out the next 4) ”In seventh grade, my mom front of my friends. It was horri- percent have “unhealthy weight your blood? People who are day.” –Aaron Situ , a senior came to school and said, “You ble! After that, I never picked control behaviors” and 21.9 per- supposed to be on your side? forgot your pads at home!” – my nose again.” –Mr. “B,” a cent use “very unhealthy weight Well, to some CHS students, 7) “When we go shopping, it Megan Hatcher , a senior Humanitas English teacher . control behaviors.” you definitely won’t need ene- gets embarrassing when my par- So what exactly are mies with parents like these. ents try to bargain.” –Allen 3) “When I was little, I had a “unhealthy weight control be- haviors”? Taking diet pills, laxatives, fasting, and resorting to eating disorders are just some How To Get More Caffeine Buzz For Your Bucks examples. These females are so By Danielle Bourgholtzer White Mocha at Starbucks, Grande White Mocha, though, will help you wake up as well as stuck on the idea of having a Staff Writer which costs $3.90, everyday of isn’t as expensive as it gets. get through the day. Along with perfect body image that they do a school week, at the end of the “I usually get a Grande a good breakfast, you should get not take into account that be- Caffeine enriched coffee week you would have spent Caramel Light Frap with a dis- no less than eight hours of sleep cause of their “unhealthy weight and energy drinks are sold at $19.50. If you were to buy one gusting amount of caramel, a night. The earlier you go to control behaviors,” as stated in ridiculous prices. If you’re one every morning during the school which costs a little over four bed the easier it will be to get up medicalnewstoday.com, they are of the legions of students who week for a month you would dollars,” said Kathi Perrella, a in the morning. three times more likely to be- stop by Starbucks for a quick spend around $78. Then, if you senior. When asked if she minds However, if you still cannot come overweight. coffee, or by AM/PM for an en- add up how much you would spending this much for a coffee seem to wake up, try brewing Senior Keith Cerrato thinks ergy drink, you should know spend if you got a white mocha in the morning Perella re- your own coffee. The big cans “teenage girls shouldn’t take that there are cheaper ways to every morning of a school week sponded, “It’s about an hour’s of ground coffee go for $7, or pills because they should be fo- help wake up in the morning. for a school year, 182 days, the worth of work for one cup of you can do as senior Monier cusing on other things other If you were to get a Grande total would amount to $709. A coffee. It’s aggravating.” Mehr does, go espresso. “I usu- than their appearance. As a So instead of spending half ally get an espresso at Star- male, I personally don’t like of your paycheck on a morning bucks. For a Grande it costs women that are sticks and And The Award Goes To... pick-me-up, stick to a cheaper $1.50 and it wakes me right up. bones.” By Clarion Staff took first place for its home- and a healthier way to wake up. It’s a really good deal,” Mehr The study also showed that Several groups at CHS won coming float. The Eminent Eating a healthy breakfast said. teenage girls became less inter- awards in the past month. Events Club finished second, ested in exercise and workouts. Here’s a rundown of the win- followed by HSO Humanities, On average, girls spent 3.93 ners. third; and American Sign Lan- hours a week working out, while Chatsworth High Marching guage, fourth. males spent 6.11 hours a week Band and Drill Team success- Honorable mentions went to on exercise. fully competed in the Granada Japanese Animanga Club, Fili- Clarion Staff Adolescent females are Hills Highlander Marching pino Club, Junior Steering Com- more prone to pressure of fitting Band and Drill Team Competi- mittee and Film Society. Adviser: Mr. Lehr into the perfect body image due tion Nov. 11. Drama student Adyn Wood Editor in Chief: Candy Wong to several factors. According to Marching band won the took first place for her mono- News Editor: Jasmine Liu Sweepstakes award—the high- logue at Fall Festival. CHS also the website, the media, peer Features Editor: Jannet Torres Assistant : Jordan Urquhart, est award presented to any won group awards for bio- pressure, and even parents con- Sports Editor: Vinh Nguyen band—and drill team received a graphical/historic event, open tribute to this. Although they CopyClarion Editors: Raeanna Walker, Huong Staff Nguyen , Candy Wong, first place award for High Gen- scene, Moliere, group serious may appear to have greater ef- eral Effects and Visuals. and sweepstakes, all in the B JannetAdviser: Torres Mr. Lehr fects in less time, these methods Drum major Keith Cerrato, division. DesignEditor inand Chief: Layout Jannet Editor: Torres Raymond Wong of losing weight can be just as received an award as recogni- In Division C, CHS took Editorials:Features Editor: Huong Huong Nguyen Nguyen Assistant: Belen Espinoza hazardous as eating disorders tion for his leadership over the second for “Pygmalion” and StaffNews Writers:Editor: Brian Danielle Cho Bourgholtzer, Joe Carter, Arun Dillon, like anorexia nervosa and buli- marching band. honorable mentions for cos- BrendaEditorial Fuentes, Editor: Maggie Jaclyn Ghahri-Saremi,Ferber Stephanny Landaverde, mia. The Chinese Club once again tumes and graphics. FaithSports Lim, Editor: Jackee Christopher Peavler, JorrelCunningham Quirong, Jenny Shiver Some dangerous side ef- Copy Editors: Huong Nguyen, Nidia Espino, Brian Cho, Andres fects of consuming diet pills and Villarruel, Jaclyn Ferber, Candy Wong, Jannet Torres laxatives such as Phentermine, Design and Layout Editor: Huong Nguyen Bontril, Xenical, and Meridia Clarion’s Editorial Policy are listed on the Weight Loss The goal of The Clarion is to provide relevant and reliable International website including news to the students and staff at Chatsworth High School. All sto- insomnia, nervousness, high ries are produced by students in the journalism and school newspa- blood pressure, faster heart beat, per classes unless otherwise stated. The paper is subject to review heart attacks, stroke, heart pal- by school administrators before publication. The newspaper is funded by the school and private advertisers. pations, tightness of chest, dizzi- The opinions expressed in the editorials are those of the ness, disruption of menstrual individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the cycle, and possibly death. Phen- staff as a whole. termine and other related drugs We hold ourselves accountable for the accuracy and fair- are variants of amphetamines The Chinese Club’s winning homecoming float. Photo by O’Connor Brothers. ness of our work. If factual errors are brought to our attention we like speed. will correct them in the next edition. Entertainment The Clarion November 2006 Page 3 ‘Betty’ Uncovers Ugly In The World Of Beauty Plastic Surgeons Gone Wild By Jannet Torres laughter. Betty’s daily lifestyle By Huong Nguyen Brooke Shields, Rosie O’Don- Staff Writer consists of going to work in an Staff Writer nell, and Larry Hagman, just to upscale outlandish industry and name a few, during the first sev- Based on a Colombian going home everyday to a place The third season of FX’s hit eral episodes. telenovela that’s made its way where people deal with a com- television drama “Nip/Tuck” is The creators also targeted around the world, ABC’s new- mon problem of paying this back and injected with more many extremely controversial est sitcom “Ugly Betty” seems month’s rent. In between home drama than ever. and disturbing topics. From sci- to be one of this season’s most and work, Betty has to deal with Last season’s finale left us entology to McNamara/Troy’s watched television series. her eccentric boyfriend, her fa- all in anticipation due to the un- voyeuristic owner, played by “Ugly Betty” stars a plain- ther’s deepest secret, and the usual cliffhanging end with the Hagman, to Christian’s sexual Jane named Betty Suarez hectic absurdity of co-workers revelation of “The Carver’s” addiction and confusion of his (played by America Ferrera) who just can’t accept her for identity. However, so far there “attraction” to Sean, to a client’s living in Queens, New York, who she is. has been no mention of the pair deranged and adulterous obses- with the aspiration of taking part “Ugly Betty” is a refresh- of sibling psychos that ruled the sion with her dog, they covered in the fashion industry. After ingly pleasant television pro- America Ferrera plays Betty Suarez. series last season. them all. being rejected from an entry gram to watch because it devi- enough. With “Ugly Betty,” one “It’s only been four epi- level job by one of the hottest ates from the reality TV shows can enjoy watching television sodes and I cannot believe all These new additions almost magazine publishing companies people are used to. Plus, the without being irritated about the that’s been going on in the make it seem as though the because of her extremely un- show isn’t an original American stick-thin Barbie dolls that have show. It’s so gross but so amaz- show that critics once raved as usual sense of style, Betty is classic, which means that coun- taken over the Hollywood ing at the same time [due to] all “over the top” and “without hired as the editor-in-chief’s tries such as Mexico, Russia, scene—especially for Hispanic the drama that happens,” said boundaries” is just trying too (Eric Mabius) personal assistant and India get to watch their own women who don’t have to keep junior Vicky Phung. hard to live up to its new stan- because her looks keep the versions of “Ugly Betty.” The counting on Jennifer Lopez, be- The creators decided to try dards. Episodes now are even young fashionista from sleeping sitcom also creates a central fo- cause America Ferrera can do several new tactics this season more packed than ever with around with his assistants. cal point on beauty versus just as well. to spice up the show. They were jaw-dropping plot scenes and The series is filled with brains, sending out the message The sitcom airs on ABC able to fit in tons of guest ap- gory graphics. The show airs quirky romance, secrets, and that sometimes beauty isn’t Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.. pearances by celebrities such as Tuesdays at 9 p.m. PlayStation 3 Wins The Battle Of The Game Systems By Jorrel Quirong The gaming experience for and the PS2 systems, allowing its graphics. choose the Wii over the PS3, in Staff Writer the PS3 doesn’t get stale with people who haven’t bought the There were several opin- that they want to enjoy some- this new installation. One new past systems yet, be able to play ions given by several students thing new. Niko Lazovich, sen- It’s November 17th, and thing about the PS3 is that the the old games if they buy a PS3. about the PS3. Kevin Ngo, sen- ior prefers the Wii “because it is you’ve been waiting in front of new PS3 controller looks like For an experience that is visu- ior, said that the “PS3 has the different than any other sys- Best Buy for hours, anxiously the dual shock controller of the ally appealing, the PS3 is defi- strongest engine, and has better tem.” awaiting for the new system. At PS2, but offers some new key nitely the choice. graphics. That’s why I prefer it Another selling point for opening day, you rush in along concepts. The controller has Wii takes a different route over the Wii.” the Wii, is actually its price of with the other hundreds right now a new 6-degree motion sen- than the PS3 on how to get the Students believe that its close to $299. Compared to the behind you, and you’re sud- sor built-in. On a jet fighter attention of audiences. Using its price may steer them away from X-box 360’s $399 or $499 and denly stumped. game, when the controller is innovative controller, it attracts the PS3. The hard drive of the the PS3’s $499 and $599, the Which one do you get? Do tilted upward, it caused the air- many people who are looking PS3 will be different depending Wii sells for much less. An- you get a PS3? Do you get a craft to point it’s nose in the air, for a new kind of gaming ex- on how much you pay. A 20GB thony Valera, a senior, said, “I Wii? Or do you get an Xbox- and vice versa. The vibration of perience. You can use it like a hard drive will cost $499, and a want to buy a Wii because it is 360? the controller is taken out sword in Zelda: The Twilight 60GB version will be for $599. cheaper.” Nintendo hopes that The PS3, hands down, is though, according to gamespot. Princess, or a tennis racket in Some people dislike the these factors are enough to at- the strongest gaming system to com. Wii Sports, or like a Plasma gun Wii’s innovative new controller, tract more consumers. come out, even on top of the X- The PS3 also offers a blu- for the new Metroid game. that is why they’re moving to box 360, graphics wise accord- ray disc playability. A blu-ray Graphics wise, it is weaker than the PS3. Andrew Yoon, fresh- The PS3 and the Wii ing to Gamestop. The Play- disc boasts a regular capacity of both the PS3 and X-box 360 man, said, “I don’t want to look have different characteristics Station systems have continu- 54GB, and a blu-ray disc player (the PS3 graphic specs exceed stupid when playing, that is why that appeal to different people. ally handed gamers what they retails for close to $1000. the Wii’s by twice as much). I want to buy the PS3.” With the PS3s graphics, and the needed. Many games that have It’s greatest option though, This also is a plus for gamers as Even though the PS3 may Wii’s innovative control, it is come out on the PlayStation is that the PS3 will be back- well, in that you don’t need to be superior in its mechanical uncertain of who will come out have appealed to everyone. wards compatible to both the PS buy a HDTV to fully appreciate specifications, some people still on top.

‘Gears Of War’ Churns Out Realistic Mayhem

By Raymond Wong izes the Unreal Engine 3 to cre- to eight players a map. Staff Writer ate cinematic-like graphics akin Multiplayer game modes to Doom III , which makes fire- won’t disappoint either. With Want “Resident Evil” style fights much more intense and the three game modes of War monster action but can’t get dynamic. Zone (a death match-type game enough of that tactical shooting The gameplay focuses with one life), Execution goodness? Well, then “Gears of mainly on tactics and realistic (essentially assassination mode), War” may be perfect for you. military style fighting. With no and Resurrection (players can In “Gears of War,” a re- more Rambo style shooting and only die from close range head- cently released XBox 360 game, fantasy solo victories, the game shots and melee weapons), play- the player takes control of Mar- will quickly kill you if you ers will not tire of this game cus Fenix, a disgraced former don’t make use of effective easily. military hero who is now re- cover and teammates. Team- tion. Most commands are com- sponse, the player needs to sim- If E3 is any indication, leased from his prison in order mates? Yep. The game AI con- monly executed with a combina- ply press a button to initiate an “Gears of War” will be to the to battle the Locust Horde, a trols one or more partners that tion of one-button press and di- action. XBox 360 what “Halo” was to primordial race of nightmarish follow you around as you com- rection movement. To cut down Of course, the multiplayer the XBox. With its stunning creatures that threaten to destroy plete your missions. The AI on on the usually frustrating item aspects are beautifully inte- visuals, flawless gameplay, and all of humankind. your teammate’s part is fairly searches that occurs in shooting grated into the game. Any almost perfect multiplayer gam- Don’t let the cliché storyline basic, but of course it is up to games, Epic Games has made it player may instantly join the ing (if only the maximum num- fool you, though; behind it lies you to give commands and use so that whenever an item or area single player mission in a split- ber of players was raised…), it perhaps one of the most antici- your partner(s) effectively. of interest appears on screen, it screen cooperative style play. will leave no one disappointed. pated XBox games ever (second The focus of the game is will be immediately pointed out “Gears of War” will also have Not to mention that its $54.99 to Halo 1 & 2, that is). Accord- less on puzzles and find-the-key via a red dot and arrow with XBox Live compatibility (of price tag isn’t too bad for an ing to IGN, “Gears of War” util- and much, much more on ac- some descriptive text. In re- course), but will only support up XBox 360 game. Sports The Clarion November 2006 Page 4 JV Football Flirts With Remember the Athletes By Arun Dillon hotel room. Later it was re- ’95. After Stringer’s death the Almost Perfect Season Staff Writer vealed that he died of coronary Vikings’ retired his jersey num- By Vinh Nguyen games against Chaminade and heart disease. Darryl Kile was ber “77”, along with major Staff Writer Taft. Sophomore Josh Harmon With the recent death of honored with a big “DK-57” the changes in NFL practices: shade has been running all over the New York Yankees’ pitcher Cardinals’ bullpen, “DK” stand- and water were always available The junior varsity football field playing as kicker, punter, Cory Lidle because of acciden- ing for his initials and the “57” and a team doctor is present at team has had a great season; for tight end, full back, defensive tal plane crash, sports shows all for the number he wore on his all of the team’s practices. the first time in the eight years end, and outside line backer to over are bringing up the deaths jersey. Teammates of Kile wore Stringer was 27. that Coach Parker has been help his Chancellors win. He of athletes who have tragically the same on their hats. coaching, the Chancellors ended had a very tough game against died over the years. Payne Stewart (January 30, with a 9-1 record. Their best Birmingham and their speedy Dale Earnhardt (April 29, 1957-October 25, 1999) prior to this was 7-2 with Troy players in their only loss all sea- Pat Tillman (November 6, 1951- February 18, 2001) Born in Springfield, Missouri, Cassidy as quarterback. son. 1976-April 22, 2004) Born in 1951, Earnhardt grew William Payne Stewart went on Coach Parker said, “We The Chancellors ended their Pat Tillman was a safety from up to be one of the greatest Nas- to be one of the most famous have a very well-balanced team. season last Thursday with a vic- San Jose, California. The Ari- car racers of all time. He died golfers in the world. Known for We control the ball and the tory over Cleveland. According zona Cardinals drafted him in during the 2001 Daytona 500, his flamboyant golf attire, and clock.” This was not an easy to Parker, JV football is one of 1998. In May after the attacks when his car was hit into a wall. winner of three golf majors, fans feat; they have had difficult the few sports without playoffs. on 9/11, he turned down a big Another racer, Ken Schrader, of this talented golfer were contract from the Cardinals to who Earnhardt bumped into ear- shocked to hear of his sudden enlist in the United States Army. lier in the race, hit the famous demise. In late October of 1999, Sports Roundup After serving in Iraq, Tillman #3 car. Though the crash didn’t he got on an airplane from Or- was redeployed to Afghanistan, look fatal, but Earnhardt died lando to Texas. The National By Vinh Nguyen and playoffs is a great way to end where he was killed in action on almost instantly after his car Transportation Safety investiga- Joe Carter the season.” April 22, 2004 by friendly fire hit the wall. His death was tors reported that the plane suf- Staff Writers while on patrol. Tillman was 28. rare. The seatbelt in the car fered from a slow loss of cabin The varsity football team The Chatsworth broke which isn’t very common pressure and that most of the lost the first playoff game Girls’ Volleyball team won the Darryl Kile (December 2, in most racecars. Since 2001 no passengers on board had already against the Crenshaw Cougars invitational playoffs Nov. 16 1968-June 22, 2002) Nascar racer has died. Immedi- died minutes after the plane 48-10. They entered playoffs against Huntington Park. The The first active major league ately after Earnhardt’s death, his took off due to hypoxia, lack of with a regular season record of team had a regular season re- player to die during the regular car #3 was retired. oxygen. The plane was still 7-3, a turnaround from last cord of 4-6 and a playoff record season since the Yankees’ Thur- moving up and it couldn’t be year’s 307 record. of 3-1. Sophomore Reanna Hill, man Munson was Darryl Kile. Korey Stringer (May 8, 1974- controlled because the pilots Coach Corcoran said, “The who started in August, helped From California, Kile was a August 1, 2001) were also dead. The plane season was a real success with lead the varsity team to victory popular St. Louis Cardinal Korey Stringer died of heat crashed in South Dakota, there senior running back James and averaged four blocks a pitcher with a “nasty” curveball. stroke during the Minnesota Vi- were no survivors. The beloved Walker getting over 1,400 rush- game. Just after inter-league play, the kings’ training camp in 2001. golfer was expected to play in- ing yards and senior quarterback Team Captain Shayna Co- Cardinals went to Chicago to The big offensive lineman was the 1999 Rider Cup, which the Greg Jimenez throwing for a operstone said, “We’ve worked play a series with the Cubs. the Ohio State Buckeyes’ season Americans went on to win; in- school record of 6 touchdowns.” hard all season. Winning the Kile’s body was found in his MVP in ‘94, and was the Vi- stead he was killed in an un- kings’ number one draft pick in usual plane crash the age of 42. Editorials

Is America Ready For Hillary? Shadow Of Steroids Falls On Athletes

By Belen Espinoza simply no evidence to show that By Arun Dillon sports. “When it comes to oids. Coaches and athletic di- Staff Writer women aren’t “cut out for the Staff Writer money, some students will give rectors are told to look for signs job,” as some contend. into the pressure,” said JV soc- of possible steroid use such as Senator Hillary Rodham When asked whether he There was a time when cer midfielder Isaac Galvez, mood swings, acne, slight sports were a test of strength, Clinton is a possible candidate thought he would vote for Clin- “I’ll never use steroids no mat- growth of body/facial hair, and for the 2008 presidential elec- ton in 2008, Mr. Miller, the AP agility, and endurance. There was a time when athletes were ter how much the job pays.” stunted growth. Steroids don’t tion and, if elected, would be the European History teacher said, Smaller athletes feel more pres- only affect the person when first woman president in United “I would vote for Hillary. She’s admired for the hard work they put into being the best at what sure because size can determine they start taking it, but they will States history. Hillary has experienced, has been in the they do. Now with all the sus- whether you play for the team or also cause many problems for gained recognition all over the Senate, and was a very involved pensions of baseball players and not, he added. the person in the future like world for her involvement in first lady.” news stories about steroids, no “Most of the pressure sleeping problems, paranoia, politics. According to NBC. Despite the fact that some athlete is safe. comes from society,” Athletic and depression. It can even kill com, while attending NBC’s may be fond of Clinton and her Steroids are a major topic Director Mr. Immken said. a person. “Meeting the Press” in February positive attributes, there are oth- coming up in sports today. “Society says athletes are sup- Steroids don’t just affect 2005, Senator Joe Biden, D- ers who expect her to fail. While it’s more common in pro- posed to be bigger, faster, and the body and emotions but can Delaware commented, “I think “Women aren’t prepared fessional sports, there is still stronger then everyone else.” also have an impact on the way she’d be incredibly difficult to enough for the position like men some concern about student ath- With all the consequences other people think about sports. beat.” are,” said junior Habib Quderi. letes. With the way professional professional athletes face, ster- Using steroids is cheating. Ath- Women are no longer the Whether or not women are athletes get paid today, some oids aren’t a major problem in letes used to be known as he- housewives society once saw prepared enough for the posi- students may feel pressure to high school sports yet. In 2004, roes. Now everyone, including them as. They have become tion, they are still given the take the drug that will help them 3.4 percent of high school sen- student athletes, are second- more independent, intelligent, chance to become competitors improve their performance in iors were reported using ster- guessed. and strong. Women have flour- in the predominantly male ished in professions in which world. If Sen. Clinton did be- they perform, but have yet to come president, she would ex- Softball From page 1 Dance Continued from page 1 prove themselves in the presi- press to women that they could “[The boys] have an amaz- According to Davis, now The new rules were in effect dential profession. If women do the same things men can and ing field no one can touch, and that it has gotten more strict to for the homecoming dance in aren’t given the chance, there is create gender equality, as well. we don’t even have a safe field bring a guest, the level of vio- November and things appeared to practice on,” said Zweben. lence at school events should be to go smoothly. As Donner Dropout Continued from page 1 Hopefully before the season reduced, according to Davis. said, “Leadership, the chaper- begins, the girls will be able to “I’ve heard good things about it ones, and I are all proud as to Psychology last year with a students who had hard times. fundraise enough money. from the other schools that have how well the dance went with doctorate degree. “We are looking to improve been using it—from El Camino little evidence of alcohol use Meyers’ harsh youth in- He understood their situa- our field and make it safe so we and Chaminade—-so hopefully and violence. The students all spired him to become a coun- tion and wanted to work closely can have a good season,” said it will work out to our benefit seemed to be responsible. ” selor. When he was in Byrd MS, with kids who were at risk of Zweben. here, too.” he had good relationships with dropping out.