February 6, 2013 • Lowry High School • Winnemucca, NV

Integrity, Honesty & Cheating February 6, 2013, Page 2 news The Brand, Lowry High School Integrity, honesty, cheating: Is it in you? By Justin Albright and Weston Irons

alentines Day is one of the most important “Honesty is probably one in U.S. history. Madoff had to times of the year for all of the relationships of the most important things Honesty is probably one of forfeit $17.179 billion. How can Vin the world. However, what is a relationship in a relationship. Technically the most important things in a the United States of America, the without honesty and integrity? One of the most it wouldn’t be a relationship if greatest country of all time, ever important values in the world for anything is to have it was based off of lies,” said “relationship.” forgive someone who cheated so integrity, and to be honest. sophomore Tyler Benson. ~Tyler Benson many people? Valentines Day isn’t all about relationships. Yeah, When it comes to cheating Especially in the sports you can go buy your loved one certain items, but in on your loved one, honesty world, honesty is something general it’s about being kind, and just trying to be a can possibly help the that we fans always look forward to. However, these better person. Integrity and honesty are two of the relationship last, so a person professional athletes are some of the biggest liars in most important factors to be considered a good, solid doesn’t have to worry about the world. As already stated, Lance Armstrong might person. cheating, or getting cheated go in history as the biggest liar in the sporting world The definition of integrity is the quality of being on. history. Ray Lewis, Alex Rodriguez, Roger Clemens, honest and having strong moral principles; moral “If both people are and Mark McGwire have had their whole careers uprightness. honest, then it might help surrounded by controversy. In a sports commercial “To me, integrity is prevent cheating,” said about sportsmanship, a basketball player makes having the courage and the junior Amaya Davis. his team lose the game by telling the referee that drive to do what you want to Cheating is an infidelity he knocked the ball out of bounds instead of the do, working hard, and being that ruins about 50% of opposing player. a good honest person,” said marriages, and in high school Amaya Davis./Courtesy • In all honesty, nobody in their right mind would senior Marc Esquivel. cheating happens left and Winnada make their team lose the championship game just to Even the people we right. Teenage boys and girls be truthful; although it is a nice thought. look up to in life struggle don’t know what they want which leads to multiple It’s funny how so many of these professional with integrity and honesty. cases of cheating. If couples were to be more honest athletes make their career based off of lies, and There are a ridiculous with one-another then the pain of cheating might be cheating. Baseball is America’s favorite past time Marc Esquivel./Courtesy amount of professionals that rapidly decreased. activity, but if you were to look at the majority of the • Winnada lie, cheat, and just frankly Honesty is also important in school work. How top stars in sports, are now linked to using HGH and mess up every single day. many of you have taken credit for work that isn’t other performance enhancing drugs. Most of these instances are forgotten because of yours? All of us have cheated in some sort of way, Yet, in a matter of a few years, everybody forgets how forgiving America is, but for people like Lance or have even glanced over at another persons work. that some of these athletes lie and cheat. Everyone Armstrong, how can you forgive him? “I don’t believe in ratting out people, but I guess it seems to have forgotten As we all know by now, Lance Armstrong is dishonest to not tell on someone who is cheating,” about the infidelity that recently admitted to using performance enhancing said Esquivel. Kobe Bryant committed drugs after repeatedly denying it for the past 12 Even outside of school and relationships, honesty years ago, and people also years. He came out and said that it was basically is important to becoming a young adult. don’t remember about how impossible to win the Tour de France without taking “Lying is probably one of the worst things you Ray Lewis was implicated performance enhancing drugs, ruining the sport of can do in my eyes, because there isn’t a reason to not in the murder of two people. cycling completely. tell the truth. Telling the truth may get you in trouble As a society, how For all of you baseball diehards, you know sometimes, but it will make you a better person,” said forgiving can people be? exactly how performance enhancing drugs can Esquivel. There are people that destroy the integrity of the sport. Look at the Hall of I know we have all seen others commit the crime commit lies and cheat all Fame induction this year, do you of cheating, and I know the time, but unless they’re Tyler Benson./Courtesy • notice how not one singe person When I see someone else cheat- probable 98% of us have a celebrity, people usually Winnada was inducted because every ing, it honestly doesn’t impact never told the teacher, we just forget about it in a candidate had a past history of just decided to let it slide couple years. People can forgive athletes for their me because it’s their decision.” using steroids? For the first time “ because nobody wants to lies, but why can’t we forgive just regular citizens for since 1996, no members were ~ Marc Esquivel be known as a “snitch”. lying, or even cheating? inducted into the Professional “When I see someone When it all comes down to it, everyone lies Baseball of Fame. How about Alex Rodriguez? One else cheating, it honestly doesn’t impact me, because and cheats on something. There’s no sugar coating of the most famous baseball players of all time, who’s that is their decision,” said Esquivel. it, everyone in this world lies and cheats, but the name is constantly being connected to steroids. Bernie Madoff, A former stock business man, important thing is how well people can come back Like integrity, honesty is also very important. stockbroker, investment advisor, and financier lied and make up for their lie, or righting their wrong. How can people be in a solid relationship if all and cheated millions of people out of their money in That’s the true measure of a person, how they’re able they’re going to do is lie to each other? what is known as one of the biggest financial frauds to come back from adversity. The Brand, Lowry High School news February 6, 2013, Page 3 Winterfest 2013 By Marcos Duran-Salcedo

Honorary Buckaroo Tony Erquiaga stands with nephews Chloe Yates and Savannah Montero pose in thier cave- Mr. Cabatbat kisses the pig at Friday’s assembly./Ron Espi- Clay (left) and Cole (right)./Mikey Donovan • The Brand man attire./Jolyn Garcia • The Brand nola • The Brand interfest kicked off with a great pep as- The person chosen this year exemplifies what tin Hotel.Raven’s future plans are to follow in her sembly. The basketball teams were intro- it means to be a true leader in the community and mom’s footsteps and pursue a career in cosmetology. Wduced, and Winterfest King and Queen has given his time endlessly to Lowry High School. King Candidate Cole Michael Erquiaga. Cole nominees had a competition, in which Denise Ruiz This individual graduated in 1993 from Lowry High is involved in Lowry golf and has been a part of two and Jesse Studebaker came out as victors, and the as- School and served as the Lettermen’s Club president, state championship teams. plans The other candi- sembly ended with the continued chant “ GO LOW- Winnada year book sports editor, varsity football and dates included Denise Ruiz and Jesse Studebaker, RY, BEAT ELKO!!!” basketball manager and a four-year letterman for the and Tyler Brumm and Ashley Principe. golf team. This individual is the only person to have received 5 Varsity letters in one sport at Lowry High, and in total, he received 13 varsity letters. Please join me in congratulating our Honorary Buckaroo, Mr. Tony Erquiaga. Tony has spent his entire professional career with Winnemucca Publishing/ “Humboldt Sun”, where he has been employed for 18 years and has been the sports writer since 2003. His job requires him to cover all the Buckaroo sports teams, from freshmen football to varsity swimming. Queen Candidate Ra- ven Hunter Black. Raven is involved in Lettermen’s Cheerleaders show their new stunts to Lowry./Marcos Club, Leadership and track. She is currently the Freshman class cheering at pep assembly./ Marcos Duran-Salcedo • The Brand Senior Class Vice President and works at the Mar- Duran- Salcedo • The Brand

Mr. Lowry Wyatt Lester and Raven Black and Chelsea Baker Allsion Barron rocking the cave- Winterfest Queen and King Wrestlers performing with the runner up Alec Mayo enjoy their show off their future selves./Tay- man look./ Taylor LaTray • The Raven Black and Cole Erquiaga./ cheerleadeers./ Marcos Duran- victory./ Courtesy • Winnada lor LaTray • The Brand Brand Jolyn Garcia • The Brand Salcedo • The Brand In The News

Detective Barbara Mattson of the Con- necticut State Police Department displays a Bushmaster semi-automatic weapon during a hearing at the Legislative Office building in Hartford, Connecticut. (Cloe Poisson/Hartford Courant/MCT)

The family of Hadiya Pendleton weep as Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy speaks. Hadiya Pendleton, who last week performed at President Barack Obama’s inaugural festivities, was murdered in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune/MCT) The Brand, Lowry High School news February 6, 2013, Page 4 Mrs. Peters’ Life Skills class staying busy By Katie Hillyer his year at Lowry, the students have to go buy laundry soap. We also building. Angel works in the kitchen participate in Special Olympics under in Mrs. Peters’ Comprehensive occasionally go out to eat at different and so do I. I also work in the LHS Coach Molina in such events like Track TLife Skills classroom have restaurants and fast food places. Each Library and participate in Art Club. and Bowling. We participate under been very busy being involved in many one of us orders and pays for our own Mark is involved in Leadership and the team name ‘Buckaroos’ to show activities, both fun and educational. One meals. We also assist the Junior class has attended conferences. Some of you our Lowry Spirit! We have all won of these activities is in its third year now by keeping the snack have probably had to many medals including several golds. and helps to keep our school campus vending machine side step him speeding Juan and Andrew are also members of clean. Every Wednesday morning you stocked full of good through the halls in Lowry’s track team. can see us out pushing carts loaded with eats. his motorized chair on We also love attending all of Lowry’s the blue recycle bins from classrooms Also as part of our occasion. Watch out! dances and events like Homecoming and offices. We collect the bins, load community outings we Johaunna is a member of and Winterfest. We are always excited them into a school district car and take take tours of different Stagecraft and in March to show off our dance moves and hang the recyclable materials to the dump. local businesses to learn Katie Hillyer and best friend will be presenting at out with friends. Watching football was Later that day or the next we return the how they operate and if Johanna Mahoon at a basketball the Nevada Disabilities a blast; we just love cheering for Lowry bins to their assigned classrooms. We it is a job we would be game./Jolyn Garcia • The Brand Conference. Aaron Bucks! This year we will anticipate work very hard to keep Lowry beautiful. interested in after we graduate. So far is taking Sewing II and has a blast to sing ‘Who Let the Dogs Out?’ for One way we combine fin and this year we have gone to the Humboldt creating aprons and animals. Eric has Karaoke night. We worked really hard education is our weekly community Sun and learned how they print our created beautiful pieces in welding. on creating props, learning dance outings. In Math class we have learned local newspaper, to the Winnemucca Michael loves being here at school with moves, and perfecting our voices. about money and how to use it. We Police Department to learn about their his friends. Francisco is learning lots in We also want to recognize our have put that skill to use when doing operations, and met with Judge Montero Ag Science and will take those skills to TA’s who help us through the day. shopping for our class. We learn cooking to learn about our judicial system. become a rancher. Edgar has the knack Thanks Nathan, Marcus, Olivia, Trey, skills in our class so we go shopping for Many of our students are involved for filling the vending machine and Dominique, Karina, Ryley, Jessica, groceries. We wash and dry our own in various clubs, organizations and being chivalrous toward the ladies by Stephanie, and Caitlyn. P.E. uniforms as well as items for the jobs at Lowry; Juan and Andrew help opening doors. It’s a great year here at Lowry; help Lowry P.E. and sports department so we Gerardo maintain the halls in the main Most of Mrs. Peters’ students us keep that spirit alive. Go Bucks! February is African American History Month By Omar Guerrero

lack History Month is are. February is very important front of the bus on December 1, 1955, after working to honor the African and we should never forget a long shift. Her arrest sparked a boycott of people BAmericans who stood about the past. who stood behind her when she was taken to prison. up for their equal rights to have In 1926 Carter G. Woodson Parks was a woman who stood up for herself and the opportunity to do anything and the Association for the had no fear in doing so. Narinder Mall said, “Martin the white Americans did. We Study of Negro Life and Luther King Jr. Day is very important to show how honor the first people to take that History were the first with much America has changed and progressed over the step in paving the way for other this idea to have a month to years.” African Americans to follow. Jorge Bernal./Cour- recognize African-Americans African Americans dominate in the sports world Black History Month is so tesy • Winnada and grew larger in popularity Martin Luther King, when back in the day had no shot of getting the Americans never forget the ever since. They said it should Jr. at a press confer- opportunity to show what they can do. struggles African American be called “Negro history Week” ence. / Courtesy • Sports were a major break through in getting past citizens went through to live and now it’s understandably World Telegram & segregation. In 1947 Jackie Robinson made his debut Sun photo by Walter the life they deserved, but named “Black History Month” Albertin. with the Brooklyn Dodgers. This weren’t granted. Instead they or “African American Month.” was a very controversial move were shunned, beaten, killed, “He was a man who stood up for Civil Rights. by the team but general manager and viewed as outsiders because He risked his life and lead a revolution to a better Branch Rickey, didn’t care what of the color of their skin. They future. He deservedly has his own holiday and will the color of his skin was. were thought of as less than the forever be remembered as a man who died for what Many African American whites and were treated like it. he believed in,” Jorge Bernal said. athletes were soon to follow and Rosa Parks./Courte- As times have changed, Martin Luther King Jr. wasn’t the only one who have been there ever since in sy • Bureau of Public African Americans are now took a stand for what was right, Rosa Parks also basketball, football, soccer and Narinder Mall./Cour- Affairs more proud to be the way they took a risk when she decided she wanted to sit at the all other sports. tesy • Winnada Big prizes and fun to be had at Bingo Night By Mickey Donovan

owry High School hosted a bingo night. Many prizes were given included, free tickets to prom, a 25 night was Blackout. The champion school Bingo night for all out such as gift certificates to Papa dollar gift certificate to The Martin, of blackout won a 200 dollar Visa Lstudents. It was a way for Murphy’s, Lowry lanyards, Lowry and a corsage. Many people, gift card. Everybody was extremely students to have a fun time and win license plates, a premium prom upperclassmen, were frustrated by excited to win this. After a long and amazing prizes. Thanks to special package, and great-smelling soap. this because Maddie won the Prom intense battle, Khyra Cooley ended donations from The Martin, Papa The greatest controversy of the tickets because Prom for juniors and up winning the gift card. Murphy’s, and Spare Time Bowling. night was that a freshman, Maddie seniors. Overall it was a fun night for all Almost 50 people attended the Mayo, won the Prom package which Another prize was a severe that attended. weather kit. It consists of all the necessities needed to survive in a severe storm. “It had a legit shovel,” said Narinder Mall. The final round Troy Hardy and Maddie Mitch./ Students enjoy their time at Bingo night./ of the Courtesy •Winnada Courtesy • Winnada The Brand Lowry High School pinions February 6, 2013, Page 5 Maybe it’s time to control the guns By Jolyn Garcia

he second amendment states that the people of to bear arms has not been violated. Guns are still the United States shall have the right to bear within your possession. Many people who are us- Tarms, and that this right shall not be infringed. ing clips in their rifles are shooting at non-moving In the hundreds of years after the second amendment targets. I doubt that your target will sprout legs and was ratified there have been many horrific incidents leave in the time it takes you to reload your clip. that involved the use of guns. Many of the incidents that Others may argue that having a gun in the home have gained the most publicity are school shootings. makes one feel secure and will indeed make your These events have caused a large portion of home safer. If there is a burglar in your home U.S. citizens to demand stricter gun control laws. you could reach for that handgun hidden next The most recent attempt at controlling the grow- to your bed before going to confront him. But ing gun problem in the U.S. is limiting the number what if the thief had already discovered where of bullets a clip can hold. By limiting this, citizens you keep your guns and uses it against you? The hope that the number of deaths caused by shoot- tables have turned. According to MotherJones. gun ownership. Some may view owning over five ings will decrease. But some argue that this may com, owning a gun has been linked to higher risks firearms as excessive; the zombie apocolypse is be considered a violation of the Constitution. of homicide, suicide, and accidental death by gun. not a threat anymore and never was. But the threat I believe that if you own a gun and are able to I am not against people in the United States own- of more gun related accidents could be hiding in a put bullets into that weapon, that your civil right ing guns, but I am for having more regulation on bed-side drawer, above the fireplace, or in a gun safe.

Lowry’s been lacking Are women better parents than men? By Carly Bell By Taylor LaTray

y pet peeves at Lowry last? A month? A week? A day? 30 ypically both parents want to important and play a large role, however High School are the lack minutes? Rachel’s Challenge only a view themselves as the ‘better’ it’s a whole family commitment to raise of honesty, bullying, and changed a select few people. parent. Each child/parent mix- a child,” said Mrs. Courtney Rorex. M Lowry, has a problem with T According to the 1992 March Cur- favoritism. I chose these three words ture is a completely different case and to describe this school because I think “cliques” as well. We have the jocks, it’s hard to determine which parent is rent Population Survey in the United so little of some the people who at- smokers, the partiers, the butches, better, and universally, which gender is States, conducted by the US Census tend Lowry. the preps, the cowboys, weirdo’s, the typically the better parent. It is believed Bureau, 86% of custodial parents are I chose the word honesty because people who only are with there girl- in most relationships that men are just mothers. Further, many of the non- I have had two iPods stolen from me friend/ boyfriend who devote their as good as women in the area of edu- custodial fathers who have agreed to in my high school career thus far. One lives to them so they have no other cating and taking care of children. I be- pay child support, either voluntarily or was during track practice. It was at friends, and, last but not least, the ev- lieve in most cases, not all, a woman via court order, default on their com- the base of my bag, so someone liter- eryone else group. Cliques seem to be is a better parent due to the natural mitment or become “deadbeat dads.” ally had to look through it. The sec- a problem because each group feels instinct of motherhood and their fa- Men of course play a huge role ond time was, when I forgot to lock targeted by another and so on and so miliarization with caring for children. in their child’s life and all children the passenger door of my truck, my forth. “Women are better parents. Wom- deserve both of their parents to care iPod was under my books. So let me Lowry High sports. That’s all I en are more compassionate and un- for them. In some cases, the dad is ask you this, where did you hear that need to say. Coaches say they select derstanding while a father is more the main parent and also the bet- it was okay to take others stuff? You their team by talent and their play- protective. It is important that a child ter parent. But in general there is don’t know how much work it took ing ability. But when you look at who does have both parents, especially no other love like a mothers love. to obtain that object. I just don’t un- makes some of the lineups, you then good ones,” said Mr. Andrew Meyer. “Women are the better parents. derstand why a person needs to take realize that some of the students’ last It’s just in a women’s nature to Women have to be stern, but also be others property. It’s not yours, you names are what gets them everything know how to nurture and take care of Disneyland. They understand the emo- have no idea how much it means to in their lives. And by names I mean a child, especially since before the ac- tions of their kids better and are able to them, and I’m not only talking about their family is kind of a big deal in tive care begins they are carrying the give successful advice with their mater- my iPod. I’m sure many other stu- this town so if they didn’t make the baby around for nine months, creat- nal instinct,” said Mrs. Michelle Eldodt. dents have also had objects stolen team something’s going to happen. ing a bond that no man can experi- A mother is not only a better par- from them at Lowry. A phone, money, Your parents’ history and friendship ence. Women are gentler and more ent as a human but also for animals. iPod, stereo, etc. I just want to put a with a coach should not determine tolerable than men and that can ben- It is believed that the maternal in- stop to all these wrongs that are going whether or not you make a sport over efit their parenting greatly. A man may stinct is hard wired to the brain and on here. Lowry isn’t a bad place, and another student. Did you know that a love a child just as much as a woman this is the reason for the feminine we aren’t all bad people, we just have coach can choose a team on purely if but they can never experience the gender to typically be a better parent people that make bad decisions. they like the person or not? Well, they link between a mother and their child. than a man. You are not a father just Bullying is a huge issue at Lowry. can, and Lowry needs to better look “Personally I believe both parents because you produced a child, you’re Yeah we brought in Rachel’s Chal- into this favoritism going on, and do are equal. Parenting is a 50-50 responsi- only a father if you’re present in your lenge. But how long did that “change” something about it. bility. Nurturing wise mothers are more child’s life helping to raise him/her.

Groundhog Day and time lapses By Rylee Mathis

ccording to German tradition, if the sun Day in the town where it originated in Pennsylva- will go he also saves lives and helps many peo- comes out of Candlemas, the precursor nia for the umpteenth time in his career. After the ple. He gives a magnificent report on Ground- to Groundhog Day, the hedgehog or bad- report he tries to go home but a blizzard keeps him hog Day, seduces Rita and the loop is broken. A in town over night. The next day he wakes up to see All I can say is that I wouldn’t have reacted to ger will see its shadow and we will have six more weeks of winter. I don’t know about you, but I’m that it’s February 2 again and the day is going ex- this like Phil did. I would’ve gone insane. Also, if not sure how the Germans persuaded us to let a actly the same as it did before. After a while, Phil the situation was fit to my life, I wouldn’t know woodchuck decide how the weather would be for starts to take advantage of being stuck on repeat. what I’d have to do to break the spell or what- the next month and a half after the 2nd of February. He tricks people and plays maniacal games until he ever. I’m kind of slow sometimes when it comes If you’ve ever seen the movie “Groundhog Day” gets tired of it and tries to end it all. Through nu- to most things and since real life isn’t a movie starring Bill Murray you’d know that the movie merous attempts of suicide and killing the ground- I don’t think the way out would be to fall in love, really doesn’t have a lot to do with this holiday. hog he still wakes up every morning to the time loop. so it would be a while before I figured it out. You’d also have a strange suspicion that they used Finally, Rita, Phil’s co-worker suggests he try Fun questions for the day: How would you the same fake groundhog from “Caddy Shack.” to do some good with what’s going on. Phil takes react if your life was stuck on repeat? What In the movie, Murray’s character Phil is a weath- her advice and gets to know the townspeople and do you think you’d have to accomplish to erman forced to report the events of Groundhog Rita better. With his knowledge of how the day get out of the time loop and better yourself? February 6, 2013, Page 6 pinions The Brand Lowry High School Do’s and Don’ts: Don’t kick out illegal immigrants By Marcos Duran- Salcedo Valentine’s Day By Wyatt Lester o try to actually find a valen- any people say that we should deport ille- 2008 Foreign born population tine. gal Latino immigrants, but in my opinion, • Don’t be single, unless Millions Percent D they should stay. Immigrants are the soul of you’re ready to mingle, or you could eat M Total foreign born 39.9 100% America. The colonists were immigrants themselves. a Pringle. The majority of the country are immigrants or descen- Legal Immigrants 28.0 70% • Do try to impress your Valentine with dants of immigrants. Many ask, “Why did they come Naturalized Citizens 14.2 36% lots of positive attention and kindness. here?” For a better life, or the “American Dream” if Legal permanent resident aliens 12.3 31% • Don’t pull a John Hinckley, Jr. and try you will. Legal temporary migrants 1.4 4% to impress your valentine. The majority of immigrants (70 percent to be ex- Illegal immigrants 11.9 30% • Do give chocolate to your valentine. • Don’t give them chocolate if they are act), like me and my family, are legal, but there is still Source: Pew Hispanic Center deathly allergic. the 30 percent who are illegal. Both came in here for a deported each year. • Don’t give them generic gifts; be dif- better life and a job. Legals find what they are looking ferent and awesome for once in your life. for, illegals, not as often. A big amount of families are torn apart by deporta- tion. Sometimes, the parents are illegal, but their chil- • Do take them on a date to a fancy res- Most of illegal immigrants also do our “un- taurant. A super fancy pantsy restaurant. dren are legal, since they were born here. Heartbroken desirable” jobs, like gardening care, farming, working • Don’t take them to McDonalds, that’s overtime where they can. A rich man once said, “Im- children stay while the people that brought them into not romantic…unless you’re a McDou- migrants should go back to where they came from,” as this world go back to the country they so desperately ble connoisseur then that’s cool. illegal immigrants were cleaning his house and prun- wanted to leave. Since the Arizona anti-immigration • Do give them a bouquet of flowers ing his trees. law, 40,000 more people were sent back. or some kind of smelly pretty thing that Many people say that many illegal immigrants take People who want illegal immigrants to go, like women like. jobs from hardworking American citizens, but “hard- Governor Jan Brewer, say that they are lazy and that • Don’t try to serenade them with a song unless you are a talented musician. working” Americans don’t want to mow lawns or take they came here “because they didn’t have anything better to do.” They judge an entire race based on what • Don’t ask Jessie Shirrick to be your care of a house. That’s probably why we see illegal valentine. Just don’t. immigrants doing those things, even though many are few immigrants are like. On January 29, President Obama pre- • Do ask Justin Albright because he is single and ready to mingle. sented a well-received immigration re- • Do enjoy the pointless holiday. form plan at Del Sol, a majority latino • Don’t have heartbreak over the whole high school in Las Vegas. “Now’s the time day. to move on immigration” said Obama. Il- • Do try to ask a celebrity to be your legal immigrants would have to pass a valentine. That’d be cool. background check, pay a fine and back • Don’t ask Paris Hilton. That’s a road taxes, learn English and wait until every you don’t want to go down. person who applied for permanent status • Do find a singles convention with the through legally channels has had their ap- little name tags and awkward conversa- plication processed. If his immigration re- tions. form is passed, then the U.S. would have • Don’t go to Wal-Mart because that’s weird. a stronger working force. • Do send me chocolate and Sweet Most came here for a better life. Who tarts. are we citizens to deny them the life they • Don’t send licorice. That stuff sucks. worked so much for? Why are athletes held to higher standards? By Josh Shaver

t isn’t fair that a kid who isn’t on a team can go when you put that uniform on,” said coach Ron Espinola. came out that the whole time he was cheating by us- out to a party and no one will think anything of I believe the reason athletes are held to ing performance enhancing drugs and blood doping Iit, but as soon as an athlete goes to a party ev- higher standards is because everyone is watch- before every race. If he wasn’t such a superstar not eryone makes a big deal of it and they get in trouble. ing what we do and how we conduct ourselves. everyone would care as much and he would be let off. I think everyone should be held to the same standard. After interviewing a number of athletes I think Kobe Bryant a few years ago allegedly raped a I know that playing sports and all is a privi- everyone agreed with that we represent not only 19 year-old girl and just because he’s such a super- lege but athletes need time to be kids also and ourselves and our family but our school when we star he got away with it. He paid his way out of it. enjoy their high school life with their friends. put the jersey on. It’s a privilege to be able to play It’s not right that the wealthy and the rich and In a small community everyone knows everyone it sports and do what we do. Everyone who plays sports famous can pay their ways out of things. I’ve feels like. A lot of people go to sporting events and watch signs the NIAA contract and they should follow it. heard of many times when people that have a the school athletes play. Athletes try to set examples There are so many different examples of this. Ray lot of money just paid there way out of trouble. for other little kids that have a future in playing sports. Lewis, 13 years ago, was charged with murder but This can go both ways as you may see. Ath- “Since athletics are extracurricular and a privilege now people praise the man. A really good example letes are always being looked at to set examples. then they should be held to a higher standard because right now would be Lance Armstrong. He was hands If you want to go have fun and you’re an ath- you agree to it and understand it as a part of participation. down the best bicyclist when we was racing and won lete just make sure you do it in a smart way and In addition, you represent your school and community seven Tour De Frances in a row. Now the truth finally not get in trouble so people can talk about you. The Brand Jolyn Garcia, Managing Editor Brody Goucher, Reporter www.humboldt.k12.nv.us/lhs/thebrand Justin Albright, Managing Editor Weston Irons, Reporter or find us on Facebook Taylor LaTray, Opinions Editor Leticia Gomez, Reporter Wyatt Lester, Arts & Entertainment Editor Josh Shaver, Reporter The Brand is interested in what you think. Narinder Mall, Online Editor Mickey Donovan, Reporter Please contact us at: Justin Albright, Sports Editor Jessie Shirrick, Reporter [email protected] Jolyn Garcia, Student Life Editor Omar Guerrero, Reporter 5375 Kluncy Canyon Road Rylee Mathis, News Editor Carly Bell, Reporter Winnemucca, NV 89445 Marcos Duran-Salcedo, Reporter Ron Espinola, Advisor 775-623-8130 ext 305

February 6, 2013, Page 7 sp rts The Brand, Lowry High School Keeping It Varsity girls wrap up Winterfest with win over Battle Mountain Clean By Jolyn Garcia By Justin Albright s all of us know by now, we ast Friday the Varsity girls all I think we played decent and recently had a new basketball basketball team faced off we came out strong in the second Afloor installed and, as an - ath Lagainst Battle Mountain for half.” lete, I personally love this court be- the final game of Winterfest week. Senior Chandra Waner was cause we were in desperate need. How- After losing to Elko earlier that week, unable to play in Friday’s game ever, in order to keep this court nice the Lady Bucks wanted to redeem but will be returning for their next and clean and make sure that it lasts, themselves on their home court. games. we need to make sure that a couple “We were ready to win after “The girls worked hard and things happen. a tough loss in Elko,” said Alyssa played with their hearts all through To keep this court clean, there can’t Dendary. the game,” said Waner. be street shoes allowed, which many After a difficult first half, the girls The Varsity girls have three other schools in Northern Nevada are were confident that they would beat more games before they head to doing. Street shoes cause the court to the Lady Longhorns. Elko to play Elko in their first playoff get very dirty and slowly wear it down. Top Left: Payton Nav- “It’s always difficult when our game. The girls gained their spot in eran grabs a rebound. It should be a requirement for PE kids shots aren’t dropping, but we played the playoffs by defeating league op- Top Right: Alyssa to wear specific shoes for class just to good defense which made up for it ponents, Sparks and Dayton, early in Dendary shoots over keep this court clean. If you were to and I would give a lot of credit to the season. The Varsity girls played the outstretched go and look at the court, you can eas- our post for keeping Battle Moun- Spring Creek on Tuesday and will Longhorn. Left- Carli ily identify numerous scratches, scuff Evatz drives past a tain’s score low. They seem to rely face off against Ely and West Wen- Longhorn defender./ marks, and a ridiculous amount of dirt on lay-ups and we kept them out of dover this Friday and Saturday, both Jolyn Garcia • The all from the filthiness of street shoes. the paint,” stated Dendary, “Over- of which will be home games. Brand I understand that the Old Gym is used for many activities such as band concerts, assemblies, and choir perfor- Freshman girls continue dominance mances, but I just think that this gym By Omar Guerrero should be used for basketball only. If we can’t make this a “basketball only” reshman girls took their sea- The rivalry continues and the as a team and hope to continue play- gym, then we can at least make the son road trip to Elko, Low- Lowry girls leave the Indians with a ing that way for the remainder of the people who are going to be walking on Fry’s big time rival. The Lady bitter taste in their mouths after win- season.” the floor take off their street shoes and Bucks won their last game against ning the last two games. Mendoza said, “This season has walk in socks. them and knew this game was going The season may have had it’s been awesome. We hope to finish the Also, there shouldn’t be any of to be another hard fought battle. high and low points, but the team season strong together.” those magic shows allowed on this The Bucks and Elko were going has grown together to be like a fam- Their season may be coming to court, mainly because all of the heavy head to head the whole game and ily. These girls gave their all in every an end but they still have one game equipment that these shows place on nobody really got the jump on the game, every time they stepped onto on Tuesday against Spring Creek. the floor causes a ridiculous amount other until the final quarter where the the court. of dead spots. The Events Center is a Bucks barely held out the Indians in “Although this season is perfect spot for all of these magician the final seconds. almost over, I’ve had a great shows and there’s more room available They beat the Indians a finger bit- time playing with all these in the Events Center than in the old ing game 41-40. great people and I’m glad gym. Ana Gonzalez said, “All the to have every single person Our new court is incredible, and girls played really hard this game on my team. We may have with how expensive it is I just think and didn’t quit until the final buzzer not won every game but we that we should make certain rules for rang. I’m so proud of how our team gave it our all every time our court just so we can make it last. competed and showed the Indians we set foot on the court. We Coach Sagers addresses his team in practice./ how we run things.” worked really well together Jolyn Garcia • The Brand February 6, 2013, Page 8 sp rts The Brand, Lowry High School Athlete of the Issue: Michael Billingsley By Justin Albright & Weston Irons

hen he’s on the wrestling of wrestling, and how it’s just you can get tough, so just having a mat, or on the gridiron, against someone else with no team,” positive attitude is hard because Playing sports have made me WMichael Billingsley is one said Billingsley. of the running, cutting weight, work harder at everything I do of the fiercest competitors you’ll ever While being one of the many senior and all that,” said Billingsley. meet. However, when he’s away from leaders on the wrestling team this year, Michael has had the fortunes in life, and like in sports striving all the pressures of the sporting world, Michael has also been apart of and won of having a very successful high to do my best in everything,” Michael is a nice and respectable three straight wrestling state champi- school career, but there are just “~Michael Billingsley young man. onships. certain moments that stick out. “Playing sports have “The most challenging thing about “My most memorable and mentally and physically, wrestling made me work harder at wrestling is staying motivated because biggest accomplishment since wres- more so than football, because in wres- everything I do in life, practice tling here at Lowry, was winning state tling it’s just you against your oppo- and like in sports striving in Las Vegas along with my brother nent, there aren’t any teammates to fall to do my best in every- Beau and cousin Jace,” said Billing- back on for help. thing,” said Billingsley. sley. “I like playing with a team like in Ever since a young football and being by myself like in boy, Michael has loved Ever since Michael was a wrestling. I love to wrestle because playing sports, with his little kid, wrestling and foot- you get both the team and the individu- favorites being wres- ball have been his true al aspect of it.” tling and football, as he passion, and you can tell Being one of the best wrestlers on excels in both. While by how big of a com- a very deep Lowry team, Michael is he has successes on the petitor he is. Both gaining a lot of attention from numer- Gridiron, wrestling is by sports require an ous Division 1 colleges. With all of the far his favorite. intense amount of attention, Michael plans on going to “I love the competitiveness preparation, both the Air Force Academy and wrestling for their team. Varsity Bucks finish season at home this week By Omar Guerrero his past Tuesday the varsity boys able to get the win but sometimes it doesn’t traveled to Elko for their final meet- always go your way,” said Studebaker. Ting of the season. As we all know The Bucks next game was against the Elko’s our heated rival and they got the best Battle Mountain Longhorns at home. Lowry of us the last matchup. To beat them on their had no problems at all beating them at all. home floor wouldn’t be an easy task for any “Our team was really calm throughout team. the entire game. We just went out there with The Indians didn’t waste anytime in scor- a goal and had fun accomplishing it. Over- ing the first basket, but Lowry wasn’t faced all, we shared the ball very well and played staying with them ending the first quarter good,” said Studebaker. down by two. The Bucks would be down 10 As this season comes to a close and the going into the half, 25-15. The Bucks would playoffs come around the Bucks look to come out the third quarter focused and only bring back another state championship. allowed six points and cut the lead to 31-25 Point guard Calvin Connors has high Elko. hopes for the remainder of the season. Lowry wasn’t going to go away but they “This season has been a blast, playing would have to claw their way back up. At with a group of guys that I’ve played ball the end it just wasn’t enough. With the final with my whole life has been amazing. We score being 48-41 with Elko coming out on look forward to finish strong by going to Las top. Vegas and hopefully bringing home a state Senior Jesse Studebaker thought the team championship,” said Connors. played inconsistently. Their current record is at 16-5. The Top: Tanner Lecumbery lays the ball in. Top right: Josh Watterson shoots “We played very well at some points in Bucks next games will be against Spring a three. Right: Chris Dendary scores the game and also poor at times, but we kept Creek away, and White Pine and West Wen- against three Battle Mountain defend- the game close enough to be in it. We weren’t dover at home. ers./ Jolyn Garcia • The Brand The Brand, Lowry High School sp rts February 6, 2013, Page 9 Athlete of the Issue: Carli Evatz By Brody groucher arli Evatz has been chosen as “I think our team strongest point is that is what I see myself doing,” Evatz. Athlete of the Issue for her out- our drive to never give up no matter said Evatz. Cstanding leadership and how much we are down and our ability In addition to basketball Evatz commitment to be the best she can to play great defense,” said Evatz. “ As a Evatz also plays softball and is the defi- be and make her teammates better team I think our weakest point is not be- succeeds in that almost as nition of around her. ing able to finish around the basket and much as in basketball, but she hard work and So far the varsity basketball team make our shots.” says that basketball is still she gives 100 has not had the best season, but they There is one big role model Carli her favorite sport. percent every have steadily improved and are making tries to live up to and that is someone Evatz has had two time she steps next year’s hopes look bright. very close to her. coaches that have taught her on the court Evatz has a lot of respect from her “My biggest role in life and sports everything she knows about whether it’s teammates as well as her coach and is my dad because in high school he basketball. just in practice peers. played sports and always gave 110 per- “The two coaches that have going through “Carli is the team captain and she cent and I want to live up to those ex- taught me the most are Coach Jack drills or if its late is as good of leader as I have ever pectations,” said Evatz. Smith and Coach in a game. coached, to coach a player with Carli’s Carli is not entirely sure about which Chelsea Mendiola, each has “Evatz has character is every sports coach dream,” college she wants to attend but she is added aspects to my game. Coach great leadership said Coach Smith. sure about what she wants to accom- Mendiola taught me the basics and and determination Often the girls have faltered because plish in life. got me ready for Varsity and Coach to improve the team of the inability to make shots in the “I don’t plan on going to college for Smith nurtured that and brought and herself on a dai- heated moments of games. basketball but to be a vet and in 10 years me to where I am now,” said ly basis,” said Smith. Wrestling wins zone at home; heads to state with rare opportunity By Mickey Donovan s Lowry wrestling seeks its Nelson went 4-2 in the 132 pound fifth straight state champion- division. Nelson also wrestled his Aship, the team is doing every- brother, Aaron Nelson, in the tourna- thing it can to accomplish that. ment, losing to him 9-0. Lowry qualified for state on - Fri “It was the last thing I wanted to day. The wrestlers kept rolling as they do,” said Nate Nelson. won first place in the zone qualifiers. Zone was held in Winnemucca. Almost all of the wrestlers advanced Eight different schools attended the to state. tournament and over 65 individual “We did very well. We all did our wrestlers competed. own job. Winning matches and doing Every school came to compete our job helped us to win zone. I think but, not as much as Lowry did. Look- we just have to keep doing what we ing for their fifth straight state cham- have been doing this whole year. Have pionship, nothing will stand in their a sharp week of practice and stay fo- way. cused,” said Donovan Brumm. Individual: 106 Kevin Blanco 2nd; Brumm went 3-1 in the tourna- 106 Trase Bell 5th; 113 Daniel Pol- ment, pinning two out of the three lock 1st; 120 Eric Brooks 2nd; 126 people he beat. Brumm has a guar- Gabe Molina 3rd; 132 Aaron Nelson anteed spot in the state championship 2nd; 132 Nate Nelson 4th; 145 Bran- tournament. don Okuma 1st; 152 Kirk Berensten Seventeen out of eighteen Bucka- 2nd; 160 Beau Billingsley 1st; 160 Top Left: Alec Mayo goes for the pin. Top Right: roo wrestlers qualified for state. Donovan Brumm 3rd; 170 Micheal Gabe Molina turns his op- Which is excellent,” said Nate Billingsley 1st; 170 Alec Mayo 4th; ponent for a near fall. Mid Nelson “We need to prepare ourselves 182 Jed Johnson 4th; 195 House Left: Lane Mentaberry is in for state. The only way to do this is to Johnson 2nd;220 Cody Andersen 1st; control. Mid right: Donovan Brumm goes for the takes keep up the hard work at practice ev- 285 Luis Cardenas 1st down.Bottom Nate Nelson ery day and always keep our eyes on Team: Lowry 294.5, Spring Creek controls his opponent the prize,” Nelson added. 205, Fallon 195 Picture./ Mickey Donovan • The Brand

The 5-Time zone champions./Courtesy • Tim Grady The Brand, Lowry High School sp rts February 6, 2013 Page 10 JV girls look to finish season strong By Brody Goucher ith only one game left after a great sea- “Our defense is great and we play well as a erybody on our team son the Varsity girls look to finish the team,” said coach Chelsea Mendiola. makes mistakes, but Wseason strong with a win over Battle The girls have many strengths that seem to al- we always keep our Mountain after beating spring creek and West Wen- ways give them a slight edge going into a game, heads up and work dover. being able to make shots is nice, but also doing all harder to make up The girls last game against Elko was close, they the little things right is what wins games. for it,” said Mayo lost by just four points by giving it up in the fourth “When our coach tells us something, or teaches The girl’s last quarter. The score was 32-28 as the girls struggled us something new, we always find a way to put it in game is against to close it out. They also the game. We listen and play together as a team very West Wendover and beat West Wendover in a well, and I think that’s what has helped us a lot this they are looking to blowout. season,” said Maddie Mayo just stay with the Jasmine Anicker shoots a lay- “I think with a little The girls do plays that have been up./ Josh Shaver • The Brand more practice and by not not have any working and not try getting lazy in the fourth glaring weak- to do anything new. quarter we could have beat nesses, the only “We’re most likely going to just stick with them [Elko],” said Jillian thing is the oc- things. All of our plays and offenses are working Albright casional mistake out for us and we’re starting to perfect everything. Sierra Thiede shoots a The girls have had a or lapse in focus. We are definitely working hard on finishing the sea- free throw./ Josh Shaver • very successful season so “Honestly, son with wins,” said Mayo The Brand far and have been great I can’t think of Overall the season has been a huge success and both on offense knocking down their shots and fin- any weaknesses Chelsea Herrera attempts to get past every player on the team has worked hard to make it ishing around the rim as well as on defense contest- that truly stand a Longhorn defender./ Josh Shaver • great. Many of the girls will be ready to move up to ing shots and causing turnovers. . out to me. Ev- The Brand varsity next year and carry on the momentum. JV Boys knock off Elko and Battle Mt.; improve to 19-2 By Josh Shaver

he JV boys basketball team has had a very feels good to beat Elko,” said Ster- successful season so far. They only have two ling Dennis. Tlosses came to Galena and Douglas, both are The team was back in action Fri- Division 1 schools. day when they played Battle Moun- The team took on rival Elko on Tuesday last week tain and won. That win improved and came out with a win. their record to 19-2 on the season “We played good. It was a tough game but we and 10-0 in league play. came up with a “We have had a very success- win. It always ful season this year. The two losses were close games but since then we have been on a Omar Guerrero shoots the ball over Jacob Von Aspern attempts a lay-up roll,” said Christian Gray. a Longhorn./ Brody Goucher • The ./ Brody Goucher • The Brand The Bucks already have Brand the league championship like saying that we went undefeated in league and locked up. This team won the league as had a really good season over all,” said Christian freshmen as well. Gray. “It’s really nice to be able to play for The Bucks are back in action Tuesday when they Lowry. The tradition here is amazing and we go to Spring Creek hoping to continue their domi- Dawson Cassinelli shoots a shot Christian Grey attempts to always have amazing teams. It’s really nice nance this season. In the first match up the Buckaroos knock down a three-pointer./ in the lane/ Brody Goucher • The to be able to be league champions again. I beat the Spartans. Brand Brody Goucher • The Brand Freshman boys face Spring Creek to stay perfect in league By Carly Bell owry is 14-0 in the league. The boys dominate. because we go up early in the first quarter unprepared in the first quarter and they team also has worked hard “We have played great as a team this and everyone was able to play, and score tried to come back but it was to late for Lthroughout the season and will season. We had great coaches and ath- points. Spring Creek came out lazy and them,” said Goucher. continue to work hard. They want to letes. Our season ended with a record of finish the season off with a win against, 21-1 with a loss to Reed High School in West Wendover one 8th. the championship game at the 4A tour- “We are having a dandy season, we nament but learned from our mistakes have a good team this year and we are and became a better team,” said Dominic finishing off the season strong,” said Diaz. Christian Riddle Brody Goucher is looking forward to Lowry’s record is 21-1. The Bucks the rematch with Spring Creek. play on Tuesday against Spring Creek. “My favorite game of the season was They play at Lowry so come watch the the second game against Spring Creek

Dominic Diaz passes the ball./ Josh Shaver • Brody Goucher puts up a shot./ Josh The Brand Shaver • The Brand The Brand, Lowry High School a e February 6, 2013 Page 11 Top iTunes movie down- loads B yRandom Carly Bell Facts By Apple Inc./MCT o you ever think to your- That cow must have been a Her- land’s baby daughter, Ruth.” I bet you Top 10 movies downloaded from self, “Man I wish I knew as ford…. 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Also “The plastic things on the end of your eyes open. 8. “The Man with the Iron Fists” reading this fact makes me extremely shoelaces are called aglets.” That’s Snails can sleep for 3 years with- 9. “Ted” (Unrated) jealous of a cat. I get mad at my cats pretty cool I guess. I mean if a robber out eating. 10. “Looper” often, and now I know it’s okay to get was about to shoot you and he asked A giraffe’s tongue is blue. angry because they never do anything you that question, and you answered -The fingerprints of Koala Bears all day. it right, your life would be spared. are virtually indistinguishable from “The most money ever paid for a “The Baby Ruthcandy bar was those of humans, so much so that they cow in an auction was $1.3 million.” actually named after Grover Cleve- could be confused at a crime scene. ‘The Walking Dead’ premieres Feb 10 One of the seven psychos (Colin Far- By Taylor LaTray rell)./ Courtesy • sevenpsychopaths. com he “Walking Dead”, an Ameri- never imagined. It doesn’t get can drama series that began much better than that. Thank Top iTunes album down- Tlate October 2010 quickly be- you to everyone who has came a large hit on AMC. In only its been a part of this journey.” loads third season the rating of the series “Walking Dead” is beyond By Apple Inc./MCT continue to grow as more and more intriguing due to the flare of Top 10 albums on the iTunes Store people tune in each week. This season adventure it posses. It gives for Jan. 30: the show decided to try something new viewers the enticing feeling of 1. “Believe Acoustic,” Justin and have a mid-season finale. From being in a real apocalypse, and Bieber which they would continue the season well, people love apocalypses. 2. “Heartthrob” (Deluxe Version), on Sunday February 10, this weekend. The dead rising to feed on Tegan and Sara The “Walking Dead” is about a the living in an apocalyptic 3. “Hummingbird” (Deluxe Ver- group of strangers who join together epidemic is surreal and that Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Merle Dixon (Mi- sion), Local Natives and become family, fighting each day provides a successful out- chael Rooker) in Episode 9. • Courtesy • amctv.com 4. “A Messenger,” Colton Dixon at a time for their lives. The group come for the series. With mul- they have ever came across. It is no 5. “Pitch Perfect (Original Mo- must not only battle ‘Walkers’ or tiple events occurring after an already longer a quest to recreate a new com- tion Picture Soundtrack),” Various zombies, but also other humans and large epidemic, the characters struggle munity and kill the walkers, but now a Artists emotions. Recently the creator of the through the separation of their fami- competition between different groups 6. “The Lumineers,” The Lum- show, Glen Mazzara, announced that lies, the loss of their newly found of survivors for supplies and life. ineers he will no longer be producing the friends, and as of recently they encoun- Many think that without Mazarra, 7. “Passione” (Deluxe Version), show and someone else will continue. tered a safe haven run by a deceitful the showrunner, the series will begin Andrea Bocelli “My time as showrunner on ‘The ‘mayor’ in which one of their people to go downhill and it will never be the 8. “LONG.LIVE.A$AP” (Deluxe Walking Dead’ has been an amazing will be killed. The territory is not very same. However, only time can tell the Version), A$AP Rocky experience, but after I finish Season 3, welcoming, and contains many se- future for the AMC series, as of now the 9. “Night Visions,” Imagine Drag- it’s time to move on,” Mazarra said in crets and lies. The season ended with Walking Dead remains a popular show. ons a statement to Huffington Post. “I have jaw-dropping drama foreshadowing a Whether it will plummet to failure or 10. “Unorthodox Jukebox,” Bruno told the stories I wanted to tell and con- battle between the few humans left, continue to be a loved series in Ameri- Mars nected with our fans on a level that I possibly ruining the only safe haven ca can only be determined in time. Movie Review: ‘The Hobbit’ By Marcos Salcedo-Duran he first of three prequels to the successful “The Lord Adam Brown, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, William of the Rings” trilogy came out on December 14. Kircher, James Nesbitt, and Stephen Hunter respective- T In the movie, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Free- ly.). Some cameos from the Lord of the Rings include man), a hobbit, is signed up for an adventure by Gollum (Andy Serkis), the demented small creature ob- the famous wizard, Gandalf the Gray (Ian McKel- sessed with the ring, Saruman (Christopher Lee), the len). The “adventure” consists of helping a com- chief of the confederation of wizards, Galadriel (Cate pany of dwarves, led by dwarf Prince Thoren Oak- Blanchett), the mistress of the elves, and Frodo Baggins enshield (Richard Armitage) to reclaim their home, (Elijah Wood) , the protagonist of the Lord of the Rings which has become the lair of the dragon, Smaug. With a successful opening weekend, this new The company consists of dwarves Balin, Dwa- trilogy is sure to delight fans for years to come. lin, Fíli, Kíli, Dori, Nori, Ori, Óin, Glóin, Bifur, Bo- fur and Bombur (Graham McTavish, Ken Stott, Dean O’Gorman, Aidan Turner, Mark Hadlow, Jed Brophy,

Gollum, performed by Andy Serkis./Courtesy • facebook.com/ (L-r) Cate Blanchett as Galadriel and Ian McKellen as Gandalf./ TheHobbitMovie Courtesy • facebook.com/TheHobbitMovie February 6, 2013, Page 12 a e The Brand, Lowry High School Marcos and ryan pick the Oscar winners By Marcos Duran-Salcedo

ell, its that Oscar time of is excellent. Best Actor in a Supporting the year again, and with Ryan’s Pick- Denzel Washington. Role Wthat, also comes Oscar His good work combined with the Nominees- Alan Arkin Predictions. Along with me, fresh- good placement make him my pick. (Argo), Robert DeNiro (Silver man film expert Ryan Magoon also Best Actress in a Leading Role: Linings Playbook), Philip Sey- tossed in his opinions. Best Picture: Nominees- Jessica Chastain (Zero mour Hoffman (The Master), Nominees- Amour, Argo, Beasts Dark Thirty), Jennifer Lawrence (Sil- Tommy Lee Jones (Lincoln), of the Southern Wild, Django Un- ver Linings Playbook), Emmanuelle and Christoph Waltz (Django chained, Les Miserables, Life of Pi, Riva (Amour), Quvenzhane Wallis Unchained). Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook, (Beasts of the Southern Wild), and My Pick- Tommy Lee Jones. A scene from “Life of Pi”./ Courtesy • flickr.com/pho- and Zero Dark Thirty. Naomi Watts (The Impossible) He plays his role of a congress- tos/lifeofpimovie/ My Pick- Les Miserables. It has a My Pick- Jessica Chastain. Excel- man excellently. kenweenie, ParaNorman, The Pi- timeless message, and has a perfect lent, excellent work. Ryan’s Pick- Robert DeNiro. He’s rates! Band of Misfits, and Wreck-It setting for it: France after the French Ryan’s Pick- Jessica Chastain. a classic actor for a new generation. Ralph. Revolution. The music is great, and She did great work for such a little Best Actress in a Supporting Role My Pick- Wreck-It Ralph. Best its plot is excellent. known actress. Nominees- Amy Adams (The PIXAR movie since Monsters Inc. Ryan’s Pick- Argo. It has a great Master), Sally Field (Lin- Ryan’s Pick- Wreck-It Ralph. It’s cast, along with great filming. coln), Anne Hathaway (Les better than the other ones. Best Actor in a Leading Role: Miserables), Helen Hunt (The Best Original Song Nominees- Bradley Cooper (Sil- Sessions), and Jacki Weaver Nominees- “Before My Time” ver Linings Playbook), Daniel Day- (Silver Linings Playbook). (Chasing Ice), “Everybody Needs A Lewis (Lincoln), Hugh Jackman (Les My Pick- Anne Hathaway. Best Friend” (Ted), “Pi’s Lullaby” Miserables), Joaquin Phoenix (The She plays the role of Fantine (Life of Pi), “Skyfall” (Skyfall), and Master), and Denzel Washington with emotion and expression. “Suddenly” (Les Miserables). (Flight). Ryan’s Pick- Anne Hatha- My Pick- Skyfall. Enough said. My Pick- Hugh Jackman. He way. She did amazing work. Ryan’s Pick- Skyfall. It has won- is the best Jean Valjean I have ever Ben Affleck in “Argo”./ Courtesy • argothemovie. Best Animated Film derful vocals that are fitting to film seen, and his work in Les Miserables warnerbros.com Nominees- Brave, Fran-

Wyatt’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Foo Fighters By Wyatt Lester

his issue’s Hall of Fame pick room having dominated the top of the The group is solid all the way up to fame for the better. is Foo Fighters, an American charts for so long and they are still their front man Dave Grohl, the musi- Tband from Seattle, Washing- rolling along putting out great music cal genius behind the band’s success. ton, that dates back to their debut and phenomenal tours. This has only helped them with gath- in 1995. Lead by front man Dave With a sound that carried over ering such a large audience and keep- Grohl on guitar and vocals, this band from Dave Grohl’s Nirvana days, the ing their tracks on the airwaves. has held a large portion of credit in band came together to create a post- Recently they released their the shaping of today’s rock and roll grunge hard rock sound that fit in award winning seventh studio al- scene. Grohl had past experience with the music of the time. It’s a mix bum, “Wasting Light” with songs on having been the drummer for the fa- of Nirvana’s heavy guitar loops and the album like “Rope”, “Walk”, and mous grunge band, Nirvana. a similar sound to Sunny Day Real “Bridge Burning”. It was a huge suc- The group has had success all Estate. Their most popular tracks in- cess and sold out shows all over the around the world selling out tours clude “Everlong”, “The Pretender”, world. across “Times like these”, and “Learn to fly”. The group has been involved in America, Europe, South Amer- Their mix of Chris Shiflett’s intricate relief programs around the world ica, and Asia. Their popularity has guitar skill and Pat Smear’s heavily including the 2011 Japanese tsuna- spanned from the late 90s until this distorted power rhythm guitar keeps mi relief, the Haitian relief festival, day releasing multiple studio albums balance for the listener’s ears. With and cancer benefits around America. each with their own jewels of songs. Taylor Hawkins insane drumming Their activism has kept them in other The Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl rocks the 2012 democratic convention Grammy, VMA, and AMA awards and Nate Mendel’s spot on bass play- spotlights besides musical greatness in support of president Barrack Obama./ are in excess in the bands trophy ing the band is complete in all areas. and it goes to show that they use their Courtesy • MCTcampus The Brand, Lowry High School student life February 6, 2013, Page 13 Jessie’s Journal By Jessie Shirrick Photo of the Issue By Taylor LaTray his stuff is everything good around. Like you use it opposite-wise. he staff of “The and nothing bad. Instead of looking up what words Brand” has put their T You know who likes Abra- mean, you could look up words that Theads together to ham Lincoln? Jessie likes Abraham mean things. And they could call it decide on a photo of the is- Lincoln. The Real Deal. sue. The photo is one found My freakin’ face ate everything. Do you ever feel violated for no on a site such as Facebook, It’s a miracle that nobody besides reason at all? Twitter, or Instagram. If one me can hear the sounds in my mouth. I I think my thoughts are slowing wish I could live in there, it’s so warm down. thinks this photo is worthy and gummy. Every book that’s ever changed their will be a vote between I think I just hit puberty. my life has been about Florida. the reporters and editors for Cartoons make my heart happy. My absolute favorite finger is the “The Brand”. There’s nothing I look forward too one closest to my pinky on my left Winning this issue is more than going home after a long day hand. It’s the bee’s knees. Chalene Quinn. Chalene has of saving lives and watching hours I was never one to why I forget multiple pictures that she and hours of some animated entertain- stuff. I just figured I was always think- puts up that are very unique ment. ing too fast that I couldn’t keep up. and inspiring and represent I wish there was a diction- You put it in the oven. Then, you who she is. In this photo her background are shown in a black and ary for finding words that mean win. shoes are off; her style and dance white photo. things, instead of the other way Bunnies really are the cutest. Lowry staff crossword By Brody Goucher

Last names only Across 5. Served in the Navy. 6. Most musical teacher. 9. Lowry's newest teacher. 10. His cartoon is in “The Brand”. 15. Manages the bowling alley. 16. Biggest Ducks fan. Down 1. She's retiring this year. 2. Loudest teacher. 3. An honor society advisor. 4. Teachers with the same last name. 7. Got tattoos? He does. 8. You'll do pushups if you're late. 11. Only French teacher. 12. Winnada advisor. 13. He won't let you yawn in class. 14. = Paint ball + Quiz Bowl. Valentine’s Day: It’s only good for the Chocolate By Leticia Gomez

s Valentine’s Day necessary? ability of finding love one day is slim. minded every year, on this ‘special’ sary is to celebrate your love, your Why do we need a special day Not to sound too mean. I’m not nec- day, that they may never find love. At continuous love for somebody. You to celebrate love for another? essarily against Valentine’s Day but I high school, young couples buy one don’t need two days every year or I kind of feel like it should be banned. another items as a way of expressing more. I mean some people out there That’s why we have anniversaries. Valentine’s Day is just a special day Why remind the people who are their love. It’s like gloating about the feel that they need to celebrate an an- to remind the lonely people that they forever alone that they are still alone? fact that you have a lover. But suppose niversary every week or every month will never find love; well the prob- Like some poor person has to be re- that this may be an everyday thing be- or sometimes both! It’s uncalled for cause the rules on PDA in high schools in my opinion. It’s absolutely absurd. are NEVER obeyed. And I would con- The holiday in my eyes is only good sider the public display of affection for receiving oodles and oodles of another way of gloating. What about chocolate. That’s the only good thing lonely high school teachers? These about Valentine’s Day. I could be the very lonely people have to be remind- only person who feels this way, but I re- ed every year on February 14 that they ally don’t care much (not to sound neg- don’t have someone to buy things for ative). But I enjoy chocolate, A LOT of or love or kiss or embrace. Thus prob- chocolate. It truly is an amazing thing. ably causing them to go into a deep state of depression but I must point out that there are medications for depres- sion and I’m pretty sure they could go to counseling or something along those lines. The older teachers though at this point are a little late on finding love. But they have feelings too. See- ing these people sad because they have learned to face the reality of being alone for eternity makes my heart hurt, just a little bit though not too much. So I feel like the holiday should be banned. The reason for having an anniver- February 6, 2013, Page 14 student life The Brand, Lowry High School Buckaroo Round-Up: Couples By Jolyn Garcia Dusty Hamilton & Nani Ramirez Chris Mendoza & McKenzie Maddox When is your anniversary? her smile and she doesn’t smell too bad When is your anniversary? get permission from my parents D: “The 21st, the day the world was either.” Chris: “I honestly have no idea. first before I can do anything, so supposed to end. Had I realized my N: “The way Dusty always has some- December something I think the yeah.” mistake in my choosing of the day, I thing hilarious to say about EVERY- 22nd, because it’s got to be McKenzie: “Hmmm…” would have asked her out a day later THING. His intelligence, I love it!” the 22nd.” What do you like most just so everyone would have known the Who is the boss in the relationship? world wasn’t going to end. Although it D: “She is no question…” McKenzie: “January 17, about each other? was not a mistake that I asked her out.” N: “It’s a never-ending battle, 2013.” Chris: “The ease of being N: “April 21, 2012, weird how it but in the end it’s me.” How did you meet? able to keep a conversa- fell into place!” What do you like most Chris: “I would have to tion going no matter How did you meet? about each other? say in school, because how random it gets.” D: “During French class my D: “She’s always so cheery you meet a lot of new McKenzie: “I like sophomore year, her fresh- and positive, even when people here.” that he always is man year. I sat in front of she’s angry. She’ll be like McKenzie: “Good ‘ole making me smile ‘Oh I’m going to kill some- her and I started talking elementary school.” and laugh. He is to her one day because one because they push or also super sweet and I wanted to get to know such in the hallway but she What was your first her.” says it with a smile.” impression of each caring. Never a dull N: “We met in French N: ”I like the fact that he’s other? moment.” class my freshman year. orderly, kind, thoughtful, Chris: “I thought she Describe each When the class was and is really smart. Just ev- was a pretty cool girl other in one moved around, I ended erything!” and she is cute.” word. up sitting right in front of Describe each other in McKenzie: “Super Chris: “Outgo- him. Later that night he one word. funny and cute.” ing.” messaged me on Face- D: “Forgiving.” What was it that McKenzie: book!” N: “Paradisiacal.” attracted you to “Amazing.” What was your first impres- Least favorite thing about sion of one another? each other? one another? Least favorite thing D: “She was kind of dorky in a D: “She’s as stubborn as a mule.” Chris: “Her sense of humor about each other? cute way and extremely nice.” N: “I dislike his stubbornness, when and the fact that she is fun to Chris: “She has more N: “I thought he was an odd one, yet he’s doing something he won’t let any- talk to.” money than I do.” hilarious. Everything he said and did thing interfere. And if I can fix some- McKenzie: “His personality and McKenzie: “His truck is always made me laugh!” thing, it’s thoroughly questioned.” he isn’t afraid to be himself. And super cold.” What was it that attracted you to Song that reminds you of each oth- of course his charming good Song that reminds you of each one another? er? looks.” other? D: “Probably her buffness, I mean I’m D: “’I’m Glad you Came’ by The Want- Who is the boss in the relation- Chris: “ ‘South Side’ by Lloyd.” just a simple man who needs a woman ed.” that can bench press me, is that too N: “’I’m Glad you Came’ by The Want- ship? McKenzie: “’Start of Something much to ask? But honestly probably ed.” Chris: “I am. Because I have to Good.’” Ask Rylee Lowry Then and Now By Rylee Mathis By Jolyn Garcia hristina P. asks, “Rylee, what should I do about a classmate I Cdon’t like?” Well Christina, the best way to han- dle an annoying or rude classmate is to ignore them. If this doesn’t work, just come up with witty comebacks to out- smart the person so they won’t find you fun to tease. stand. James A. asks, “Rylee, my girlfriend Ransom M. asks, “Rylee, how do I is cheating on me but I still want to be avoid being forever alone?” with her, what do I do?” Well Ransom, I’ve noticed lately James, you should probably leave that girls don’t like the sweet talker who that home wrecker. She’s not good buys flowers and chocolates. They say enough for you and that’s that. they do, but they really don’t. They like The Sage Theater (circa 1982) was Today Winnemucca’s only movie theater bad boys. Be a bad boy. Or look like one Winnemucca’s only movie theater is Park Cinemas, located on Winnemuc- of the singers from One Direction. The located on Bridge Street. Temporarily ca Boulevard. Park Cinemas is much ladies love them some One Direction closed due to a fire, when the Sage was larger than the previous theater and permanently closed Park Cinemas was many of the workers are high school boys. built./Courtesy • Winnada students./Wyatt Lester • The Brand Abby L. asks, “Rylee, what can I do to change my boring wardrobe?” It’s not that hard to find a new look. Simple accessories like earrings and bracelets can give you a new style. If Andrew B. asks, “Rylee, how do you you have the money, you can just buy deal with your parents when you fail a new clothes. It’s easy to find cheap, nice test?” looking clothes in any style. Don’t go all I just tell them that everyone else Gaga and wear lunch meat to school, but failed the test too. That usually works. try something unexpected and different. But if they don’t buy that, just tell them Something people are going to notice, your teacher hates you. They’ll under- like bright colors and crazy hairdos. 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LOWRY Valentines Song Dedications By The Brand Staff VOICES n the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the From Tanner Miller: “Barefoot Brand staff collected song dedica- Lecumberry, to Erik Blue Jean Night”. tions from students to send to their Francis: “Candy From Chaslynn By Jessie Schirrick I loved ones. Shop”. McAllister, to Mis- From Christo- sy Brook: “I’ll Be Do you prefer to be From Carissa pher Mendoza and Lininger, to Jacob There”. single or taken on Valen- Dusty Bryan, To VonAspern: “De- From Rachael tine’s Day? Josh Shaver: “Love mons”. Foster, to Jessie Sosa”. From Rachel Christian Riddle./ Jesse Studebaker./ Schirrick: “Straw- From Makayla Sigurdson, to Ere Courtesy • Winnada Courtesy • Winnada berry Avalanche”. Lopez, to Skylar Higbee: “Star Span- From Chloe Yost: “I Love You gled Banner”. Yates, to Hailey Hayes: “Isn’t Chris Mendoza./ Like a Love Song”. From Dusty Bryan, to Jose- it Ironic”. Courtesy • Winnada From Darion ba Criswell: “Stubborn Love”. From Taylor Jimenez, to “I think being Hurriaga, to Payton From Ashley Principe, to Rachael Foster: “Introducing in a relationship Naveran: “Live Like You Were Dying”. Eric Brooks: “Bay to L.A.”. Me”. because I like to From Nani Ramirez, to Dusty Ham- From Ryan Magoon, to From Taylor Jimenez, get presents.” ilton: “Never Stop Loving You”. Kelsey Barnes: “Take My to Jessie Schirrick: “Magic ~Abby Flores From Michael Miller, to Devan La- Breath Away”. Rachael Foster./ Dance”. Tray: “Cookie Jar”. From Devin Morris, to Hal- Courtesy • Winnada From Kiana Flores, to Jes- From Claudia Duarte, to Abby ey Weber: “I Remember You”. se Studebaker: “Just Another Whitaker: “Billy Jean”. From Ashlee Barron, to Christian Picture to Burn”. From Dusty Hamilton, to Nani Riddle: “Home”. From Carlos Gudino, to Carly Bell: Ramirez: “Glad you Came”. From Tyler Benson, to Marissa Men- “You Are So Beautiful”. From Miguel Zepeda, to Jolyn Gar- doza: “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. From Fellow Senior, to Class of cia: “All the Small From Taylor La- 2013: “Photo- Things”. Tray, to Savannah graph”. From Jolyn Montero: “All Gold From Alec “Single be- Garcia, to Miguel Everything”. Mayo, to Eric cause I hate to Zepeda: “Let Me From Bridg- Brooks: “Say G spend a lot Love You”. et Cervantes, to and E”. of money From Jiovanni Jennifer Garcia: From Rylee on a girl Madrid, to Sara “F.U.N.”. Mathis to Austin when the Reeder: “Remem- From Jasmyne Ingle: “Forever rela- Nani Ramirez./Cour- ber You”. Herrera, to Chris Jasmyne Herrera./ Eric Brooks./Cour- and Always”. tesy • Winnada Courtesy • Winnada tesy • Winnada tionship probably won’t last anyway.” The good, the bad, the funny; Mr. Lowry By Rylee Mathis ~Steven Cholico n Thursday night during Win- terfest week, 4 brave boys of Lowry Look Alikes OLowry and two silly girls par- By Jolyn Garcia ticipated in the Mr. Lowry competition. The contestants were asked to tell jokes or make the crowd laugh and then dance “In a rela- to various songs. tionship The boys showed off their ability to because dance awkwardly to slow songs as well my boy- as really fast songs. friend’s Wyatt Lester won and Alec Mayo really was runner up. The other participants, awesome.” Michael Drake, Kyle Kemp, and Taylor LaTray with Savannah Montero provid- Dusty Hamilton./ Joe Sumeriski./Cour- ~Taylor Courtesy • Nani tesy • twylah.com Jimenez ed very enthusiastic and comedic per- Kyle Kemp performs./Courtesy • Ramirez formances, but everyone who attended Winnada can agree that it was Lester’s exotic chair dance that won the crowd over. “It’s a nice accolade to put on my wall of medals. I’ll consider doing Mr. Lowry again for the fans,” said the conceited Wyatt Lester. LaTray and Montero rapped Bust a Move by Young MC (kind of). Mrs. Doyle./Courtesy Ashleigh Banfield./ They almost ripped their joined pair The always fabulous Michael Drake • Winnada Courtesy • cnn.com of pants falling over while they were showing his “fight” pose./Courtesy • “Single trying to dance, but it was funny. Winnada because I’m broke.” ~Brandon Locke

Taylor Steward./ Frodo Baggins./ Taylor LaTray and Savannah Montero./ Winner Wyatt Lester chair dancing his Jolyn Garcia • The Courtesy • pic- Courtesy • Winnada way to the top./Courtesy • Winnada Brand turesonline.org