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Volume 1, Issue 2 May 2013 ΤΗΕ ΤΙΤΑΝ ΣϹΗΟ THE STUDENT PUBLICAT ION OF GRAND TERRACE HIGH SCHOOL TITANS PARTY AT FIRST PROM

By Elyssa Shaw (2014) Editor in Chief and Jackie Rios (2014) As- “Taken”: sistant Editor Students REDLANDS —The excitement began to build as joyous rumors spread about the possibility of Leave Class Grand Terrace High School having its first prom on its first year. Many were curious about the for Sports By Zack Padilla (2015), Staff Writer idea of prom at all and the way in which it would work since there TITAN TOWN — Some student athletes are no seniors this year. who leave their class early or miss a But, all those questions were class entirely for sports events are im- cleared when ASB announced pacted negatively when it comes to that there would be prom despite their education, some say. those odds. Student athletes leaving for games, So, the school’s first prom usually during fifth period, miss key rolled out on March 19 at The instruction and assignments and some Mitten Building in Redlands, a teachers find their departure detrimen- rustic but an extravagant venue. tal. Billed as “A Night of Mystery,” Student athletes don't always make it became just that with all the up work and not all teachers remind uncertainty. these students of their missing work. But, by 7 p.m. the event had Lauren Tyler, a history and AVID brought out about 35 couples all teacher, has students leave her class dressed to impressed. The floor at times during her fifth period. was filled with Titans in beautiful “I understand that they need to gowns and suave tuxedos. practice, but it doesn’t bother me. As The menu was Italian food: long as they make up their work,” Ms. lasagna, bread and salad. To Tyler said. “They should (adjust) their top it off, a table filled with Left: Dominique Gonzalez (2014) and William Land (2014) dance after being announced sports schedule,” Ms. Tyler added. sweets and a photo booth cap- Prom Princess and Prince. Top Right: Prom goers stop dancing to pose for a picture. Students also feel the impact. tured everyone in this historic Bottom Right: Johanes Mawikere (2014) and Sabrina Castorena (2014) walk as the Jake Gonzalez (2015), who plays for night. school’s first Prom King and Queen. Photos By Elyssa Shaw the baseball team says that leaving Lifetouch was also there to Later in the night, the Juniors Johanes Mawikere Juniors William Land and class sometimes makes it difficult for accommodate those who were ultimate signs of a good and Sabrina Castorena were Dominique Gonzalez were him to keep up with his work. willing to pay for a more profes- party appeared as heels selected as prom king and announced prom prince and “My grades have been behind for a sional picture. came off, the air became queen. They received free ad- princess. while because I couldn't catch up,” he The excitement refused to die muggy, making makeup mission to next year’s prom. said. Gonzalez often leaves his fifth down as Titans began to bust They shared their first slowly run and fade. “At first it didn't hit me un- period world history class early for moves on the dance floor. dance and everyone watched Toward the end of the til later that night that I had baseball games and it affects his grade The DJ began to kick in some in awe as the couple met on night, Grand Terrace High’s made history,” Castorena because he misses key lectures and great music, compelling students first ever prom royal court said. the dance floor. TΣ loses track of his work. and even teachers to dance. was announced. “I have good grades right now though, but it gets hard for me to catch First Person Narrative: M e e t i n g up with my work.” The Titan's athletics sports director, Tiffany Gordon, was questioned on the My Father for the First Time matter. "Students have to leave their By Kelsey Gerungan (2014) classes early because of the transpor- Kelsey’s Journey tation schedule. The bus leaves at 1:15 I’ve never really met my dad. (for away games) and leaving class The last time I saw him was early gives students just enough time to when I was five or six years old Grand Terrace get their gear ready for their games. We and my last memory of him was don't travel far but unfortunately we when he came to my church for have to get ready before the bus my birthday and brought me a leaves." Mrs. Gordon said. bag of Barbies. "I know students aren't happy be- I don’t remember how it felt. Manado, Indonesia cause they get more work and fall be- I just kind of recorded the im- hind," she added. TΣ ages in my head. Photo by Lorena Hernandez Graphic by Paul So, I grew up with a single Villalobos parent. My mom was a dad and a mom. That was not easy. My miles away and I went there like it was the first time. father and not theirs. He was daughter for the first time. mom was always busy. But, she this past Spring Break to I had no idea what he supposed to be with me while “I’m sorry,” he said. would make time for us to meet him. looked like until I actually I was little and growing up and I didn’t want to let go of him be- spend together. I had to fly to another saw him. I’ve seen pictures, not them. cause I didn’t want him to see me cry- When I was in the third city and country called but he changed a lot. He I tried to play it off and ing. But when I saw him crying I knew grade I’d see my friend being Manado in Indonesia. I was older. acted normal. But, inside I he meant it. That’s how we left each picked up by her dad and I found out I was going to Meeting him was like was hurt. I hung out with his other at the terminal, crying. cried when I got home because meet him just a few days meeting a stranger but with family and we took a lot of I told everything to my mom on the I was jealous. I felt it was unfair before I flew to Indonesia a label that was supposed pictures, which made me real- plane and tears fell again. that she had a dad and I didn’t. and said, “What!” to mean something to you. ize that I look exactly like him. I thought about him the plane ride Now that I am old enough to I was nervous and For me, that label was The next morning he came back home and spent three nights understand the circumstances scared. Why does he want father and it felt weird. I had to the airport to say goodbye. thinking about him. Then, I realized about my missing dad, I’m okay to see me? What will he mixed feelings. Ten minutes before I had that the feeling that I had for him was with it. think of me and what will I I also met his three sons to board the airplane he sadness. TΣ I don’t even know how it think of him? and a lady whom I believed came to me, opened his arms feels to have a dad. I thought I We drove out to meet was his wife. and I knew he wanted a hug. Kelsey Gerungan is a journalism stu- didn’t have a dad when I was him at a relative’s house in Seeing him and his fam- When I did, I felt some- dent at Grand Terrace High School little, even though he the morning. He walked in ily made me jealous be- thing I never felt in my life. I was somewhere out there. and I felt very nervous. And cause I was thinking he felt a connection of daddy and That somewhere was 9,000 then I saw him and it felt was supposed to be my Opinion Volume 1, Issue 2 M a y 2 0 1 3 P a g e 2

where? A: A previous superintendent MEET YOUR PRINCIPAL Q: What are your favorite activi- A: Yes, I've lived all over the recommended me and the ties to do? world growing up. I moved to school board appointed me. Mrs. Dischinger Lands This is my dream job. I feel By Ellysa Shaw (2014), Edi- A: I love to read, scrapbook, California 15 or 16 years ago. Her “Dream Job” travel, go to the ocean, social- I lived in Germany. blessed to have been selected. tor in Chief and Jackie Rios (2014), Assistant Editor ize, listen to music and hang out with my friends and family. Q: Where were you raised and Q: Who is your favorite musical artist? TITAN TOWN - Students born? Q: Are you proud to be a Titan A: I was born in Hot Springs, A: I like a lot of different stuff. I most often see assistant have a lot of favorites. (I like) principals Karla Sandrin and and why? Arkansas. A: Absolutely! I'm proud to be a Adele right now, Sade, JJ Heller, Scott Boggs feverishly work- Mercy Me, Carrie Underwood, ing on campus. Titan because of what it stands Q: If you could change one for. It's a unique opportunity. thing what would it be and Journey, Enya, and Tobymac. Students are less likely to see Principal Angie It’s a new school, to set the why? tone. And, I really believe in our A: The quote I live by is “ Be Q: How does it feel to be princi- Dischinger. But, Mrs. pal and behind the scenes of Dischinger is fiercely active be GREAT philosophy. the change you wish to see in the world” by Gandhi. If I could all the chaos? behind the scenes at Grand A: I feel like I'm always in mo- Terrace High School, work- Q: Do you have any family? wave a magic wand, I would A: Yes. I am married to Brian change how people treat one tion. Some days are really hard ing on everything from in- but, some days are great. There struction to sports to mak- Dischinger. He works as secu- another, that they try to see rity (officer) at Terrace Hills the other person's view point. I is usually always something to ing sure students get fed at get done and a lot of meetings. lunch. Middle School. We have two feel like people and relation- kids, Taylor Sue, 5 in-a-half and ships are important. The best time is when I get to The Echo interviewed visit the classes, go to rallies, Mrs. Dischinger to get to Kaylie, 2 in-a -half. Q: How did you get chosen to or spend time with the kids. TΣ know Titan Town's first prin- Photo by Jackie Rios cipal. Q: Have you ever traveled any- be principal?

school events and play the role that many reporters do out in Get Echo was a G.R.E.A.T Experience real world. Some of the staff feel that It has truly been an honor High School’s founding newspa- by hundreds. this class gave us great practice Your to inform our fellow Titans on per staff has been a fun and a The research consists of and preparation for those who events they unfortunately had to worthwhile experience. logging onto the computer and are willing to advance in the miss. What many Titans do not searching information from reli- media industry, but also for any News Many Titans missed many know however, is what really able sources or going out to job where it’s pressure-driven. firsts, like prom, the exciting first happens when the sixth period campus and sniff out news, and This elective has helped out GTHS playoff game that girls bell rings and our newspaper have meetings with certain staff many on what the business at the basketball gave us and varsity advisor cracks the whip and tells members to plan, develop and world is like. football’s first emotional win. us to go find news. coordinate. Many plan on returning the All through, the Titan Echo Being part of the Titan Echo Then comes the writing, following school year because of was there. staff means having much dedi- which is where you hope its how great we believe it is and Many Titans didn’t know cation and walking into the good enough, hope its accurate we would be more than glad to why administrators closed some classroom knowing that there and hope it can stand up to welcome you! TΣ Titan restrooms until the Echo in- will be much work and research journalistic standards. formed them. to be done. Being given the opportunity The opinions expressed here are Titans got their voices It’s like a job, but you get to write for the Titan Echo has formed and written by a panel of Echo heard, asking for vending ma- paid in grade form and the ex- been a tremendous challenge the Echo’s student editors. chines and venting about the hilaration of having your name but an enriching experience. new tardy policy on Titan Talk. on something that will be read Part of the staff has been www.my.hjs.org/ Being part of Grand Terrace given the privilege to cover the titanecho

TITAN TALK: New Tardy Rule, Teachers Love it, Students Hate it

By Alondra Barron (2016), Staff being late.” — Malik Salameh Writer (2014) TITAN TOWN - GTHS administrators implemented a new tardy “I don’t like it at all.” — Jackie policy April 1. Flores (2016) At that time, students were required to report to the atten- “It’s ok, because people won’t dance office and report them- get in as much trouble.” — Sio- selves tardy for each period they mara Orozco (2016) were late. After so many, students will automatically be as- “I really think it’s pointless.” — signed campus beautification. Jimmy Rodriguez (2015) Teachers say the policy has dra- matically decreased tardies. “I think its effective if we all en- But, what do students say? forced it together but we are not. Tardy sweeps will be more help- Jackie Flores Malik Salameh Mrs. Collins “It’s unnecessary. There are a ful.” — Mrs. Anna Collins (PE) TΣ lot of good reasons for people

“I liked how (The Echo) asked The titan echo TITAN TALK: students how they felt about Established in 2012 the condition of the school.” — Vol. 1 No. 2 First Echo, Hit Angel Villafana (2016) Editor-in-Chief Elyssa Shaw Assistant Editor Jackie Rios Campus News Editor Lorena Hernandez Faculty Advisor Mr. Victor Morales

or Miss? “It was alright, some of the sto- By Lorena Hernandez (2015), Staff Writers Adrian Alcantar, Alondra Barron, Haley Franklin, Leila Gharghaei, Turner Gon- ries did not interest me” — zalez, Unique Jessie, James Munoz, Zachary Padilla, Chase Preciado, Nadia Saldana, Jamram Campus Editor Oscar Corona (2015) Somoso, Paul Villalobos

TITAN TOWN — The Echo pub- “I like the layout and how it was Artist Ana Battle lished its first print edition Feb. colorful because it caught my 14. What were students’ im- attention” — The Titan Echo is published periodically by the Journalism class of Grand Terrace High School, 21810 Main pression of Grand Terrace High Omezie Hernandez (2016) Street, Grand Terrace, CA 92313. Bylined opinions expressed in the Titan Echo are those of the reporter and not School’s student newspaper? necessarily those of the faculty, administration, school board, or school district and are not to be construed to endorse or promote activities reported upon. “It was really good, I loved the Opinions expressed in non-bylined editorials are those of the staff as a whole. “I really liked the fashion column front page!” — Angie Sigala All photos of school related activities are taken by staff photographers unless otherwise indicated. Some stories in the Echo!” – Amanda Rios (2016) TΣ were originally published in the Titan Echo Web site and are republished here. The Titan Echo welcomes letters to the editor but they will be printed according to space availability and may be edited for content. Please submit all letters to [email protected]. Campus News Volume 1, Issue 2 M a y 2 0 1 3 P a g e 3 2013-14 ASB Will the Mis- Officers siles Launch? By Lorena Hernandez (2015), Cam- pus Editor Elected From Staff Reports TITAN TOWN - Rumors on campus, spreading like wildfire about North TITAN TOWN - Titans voted in their Korea’s nuclear threat, had many students nervous. first elected ASB representatives I think that they are a threat, but April 30. if they decide to do anything it’s their death wish,” said Paul Villalobos ASB CABINET (2015). “I feel like it won’t happen be-

cause (North Korea) has given us a

ASB PRESIDENT bunch of threats before and they Ashlin Fujunami never followed through with them,” More Electives in 2013-2014! said Adrian Alcantar (2014). ASB VICE PRESIDENT By Haley Franklin (2016) and Alondra Principal Angie Dischinger said the Experts on all the news channels were debating whether North Korean Breanna Bell Barron (2016), Staff Writers ROP program will be expanded into dictator Kim Jong Un will or will not

three career tracks more suitable for decide to shoot the missiles at the TITAN TOWN - Titans should be look- today’s regional job market. Engineer- mainland U.S. or its territories and ASB TREASURER ing forward to many more options for ing, Emergency Medical Technician allies in the Pacific -Japan and South Matt Briggs electives next year. and the Visual Arts are among those Korea. But, not all students will be satis- tracks, she said. According to CNN, the missile is ASB HISTORIAN fied. Mrs. Dischinger also said that said to be called a “Musudan,” which the South Korean military states can Breanna Saucedo According to Assistant Principal Drivers’ Education and nutrition or travel “more than 1,800 miles. Ac- Scott Boggs, there are going to be home economic classes are seldom cording to the Echo’s calculations, more electives such as zoology, Multi- CLASS PRESIDENTS offered in public schools anymore. that falls way short of reaching any cultural perspectives, creative writing, ROTC, Mrs. Dischinger said, will U.S. territory, not even Hawaii. SEINOR CLASS PRESIDENT and business & law in 2013-2014. unlikely be offered because the Navy, So, the only logical way that North Alexis Arroyo But, a Titan Echo survey con- the armed forces department that Korea can successfully land a missile in the mainland of the U.S. is if they ducted in February, asking students organizes ROTC for the school district, 2014 which electives they would like to see use a missile with a longer range, like has expressed that they don’t wish to 6,000 miles. implemented next year, showed that JUNIOR CLASS PRESIDENT expand ROTC into GTHS at this time. Even if that were to happen, a top nutrition, ROTC and driver's education Jakob Parra 2015 That doesn’t mean ROTC will never be U.S. military official told Sen. John were the most desired. on campus, though. McCain of Arizona at a senate hear- It's unlikely students will have The absence of the most desired ing in April, that the U.S. military is these opportunities and others like classes was disappointing to student fully capable of “intercepting” any missile targeted for the mainland of SOPHOMORE CLASS PRESIDENT mechanical and wood shop soon be- Mecca McFadden. cause the campus doesn't have the the U.S. Jailey Torres “Why don’t they just add more World History teacher Victor facilities to provide these electives. electives” she asked. Morales said he was not concerned 2016 Still, Head Counselor Simona Wel- “We can’t add more electives be- about a nuclear attack on the zel said students should have more cause our master schedule is built for mainland of the U.S., citing North opportunities next year. this year," Mrs. Welzel said. "We do Korea’s “penchant for rhetoric” and “We plan on expanding the ROP have a variety of electives such as their “somewhat untested missile system.” Will You... program next year (and) we always avid, publication, film studies, journal- give consideration on offering new “Putting an effective nuclear war- ism and many more,” she added. TΣ head on a speeding missile that will electives based on student resources detonate with any kind of precision is available,” Mrs. Welzel said. very difficult science,” Mr. Morales said. According to CNN, North Korea The Double Life of Ms. Hochevar has fewer than 10 nuclear weapons and only has a total of 3 tests, starting from 2006 with 2013 being the most recent test. By Leila Gharghaei (2016) and Not what you would expect from On the other hand, the U.S. has Unique Jessie (2015), Staff Writers your biology teacher, right? an estimated 7,650 nuclear weap- On the weekend, she likes to ons and with a total of 1,054 tests, TITAN TOWN — Graduating from a cook and bike ride. starting from 1945 with 1992 being prestigious college, researching Ms. Hochevar grew up in Bloom- the most recent. As you can see, the humming birds, working in the lab ington and graduated from Bloom- U.S. has conducted far more nuclear at universities and hospitals is what ington High School and later from tests than North Korea. you would expect from a biology UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Mr. Morales said that a ground teacher. Right? San Bernardino. conflict or even a nuclear one could How about rigid and dry sense Her favorite sport is soccer and happen in Asia that will surely involve of humor? Probably right? her favorite team is Galaxy. Ms. U.S. forces though. But Ms. Andrea Hochevar in Hochevar’s favorite shows are “Watch China,” Mr. Morales room B202 is getting the reputation Breaking Bad and Shameless. TΣ said.“Hopefully China will do more on campus as a fun and eccentric than they have and tell their little biology teacher with the sarcasm of brother to sit down and the hysteria a history teacher. over North Korea will subside.” “Ms. Hochevar is a very fun The whole nation is “obsessed” teacher,” said James Munoz with North Korea, reported a Wash- (2015). ington Post blog. More people have Ms. Hochevar taught Munoz now googled North Korea than Be- science for two years at Terrace yonce, the blog said. Hills Middle School. Mr. Morales, a former journalist When the 30-year old teacher , said he blames the corporate media was asked what her future plans for the hysteria. were she responded with a loud “I think a lot of it is media hype in laugh. a frenzy meant to gain a large and “I plan to retire at 31,” she said. scared U.S. audience and the adver- Ms. Hochevar is also engaged tisement dollars that Jenise Brown (2014) and Jordan Brown and plans to be wed in June. So, follow,” Mr. (2015) embrace after Jenise surprises Morales said. “I know their tricks.” TΣ she spends a lot of her time plan- Photo by Unique Jessie him with a Sadie Hawkins proposal. Photo ning her wedding these days. Courtesy of Jenise Brown P a g e 4 M a y 2 0 1 3 Volume 1, Issue 2 T E C H N O L O G Y Echo Technology Team Editor: Paul Villalobos Sony Writer: Adrian Alcantar Writer: Jamram Somoso Reveals ______the PS4! Colored iPhone By Jamram Somosso (2016), Tech- nology Writer

5S and iPhone On February 20, 2013 Sony hosted a press conference in New York City revealing many details Mini in June? about the upcoming PS4. Sony did not show the actual system itself at By Adrian Alcantar (2014), Technol- the event, however they did show ogy Writer the new Dualshock 4 controller and launch titles with demos of the With Apple’s release of the games. iPhone 5, we all saw that they Lead Architect, Mark Cerny, messed up with problems ranging PlayStation 3 vs. Xbox 360 took the stage to reveal the Dual- Shock 4 to be the new PS4’s con- from hardware (overheating, The Echo’s Techies Put the Consoles Head to Head troller at the Sony event. scratches on the surface, etc.) to This controller has a more bulky software (maps, unresponsive Siri). By Jamram Somoso (2016) and Adrian Games feel and comes with a touchpad on According to a report Alcantar (2014), Technology Writers Both systems have the same games the front, a sensor bar, and a new in TechCrunch, two analysts have but each have their own exclusive ti- “Share” button above the direc- The Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox tles. now confirmed that Apple is prepar- tional pad. The “share” button 360 are the two most popular gam- A top seller for Xbox is the “Halo” ing to launch its iPhone 5S some- gives the player the ability to cap- ing consoles that have hit the gaming franchise. But, PS3 has “Uncharted.” ture and record video and screen time in June or July this year. With an market head on. Here, it all comes down to personal shots at any moment during game addition of a new 4.8-inch screen Both consoles have been out for preference to what you like to play play. and more responsive specs, it will about seven years and are still the most more. We gave this a tie. The sensor bar, located on the compete with the Samsung Galaxy played consoles on the market today. Winner: Tie front of the controller, will be used S4, which would be released around There are a lot of debates on which for motion and depth reading from console is better and with the Online Gaming Experience the same time. the new PS4 camera called the new models being released this year or These two systems are known for But, Apple has something up its “Eye.” early next year, the Echo pitted both their online gaming. The PS3 Network At the event multiple demos sleeve, technology analysts say. consoles and declared a winner. and Xbox Live offer the same service. and games were shown to demon- “Apple is preparing a new iPhone However, Xbox Live has a fee to strate their engine with the eight- in multiple colors and sizes,” said Hardware and Specs play online. Xbox Live Gold unlocks core 64 bit x86 “Jaguar” processor analyst Brian White at Topeka Capi- The PlayStation 3 Slim packs a Cell multiple programs like Netflix, Hulu, with 8GB of RAM, and PC tal reports. “The next iPhone is going Broadband Engine with 3.2 GHz Internet Explorer and more at an $8 GPU ,using GDDR 5memory. POWER-based PPE, seven 3.2GHz SPEs, per month or $50 per year contract. One demo demonstrated the to come out in the May-June time with 256 MB of RAM and storage of up The PS Network offers the same frame,” White said. power of the engine by dropping to 500 GB. programs at no additional cost. How- one million objects on to a land- White believes “Apple will make The Xbox 360 Slim has a 3.2 GHz ever, the PSN doesn’t offer the same scape below showing the PS4’s the next iPhone more colorful, simi- PowerPC Tri-Core Xenon processor with quality and amount of games as the capability of handling large lar to what it’s done with the iPod 512 MB of RAM and memory of up to Xbox Market Place. But, the PS3 does amounts of movement. Touch, which is available in a wide 320 GB. offer a premium service called New launch games include Wireshock.com said that “Playstation Plus” for an additional variety of colors,” he wrote in the Driveclub, Killzone Shadow Fall, “overall (the PlayStation) is much more $50 per year. This unlocks multiple Business Insider Report. Deep Down, Knack, The Witness, powerful than the Xbox’s processor.” games and other exclusive of- Infamous Second Son, and Watch Moreover, analyst Peter Misek We agree. So, overall the PS3 is the fers. Once again it all comes down to Dogs. of Jeffries reported that there might most powerful. personal preference and what kind of Cerny said that there will be a be two new models of the iPhone– a Winner: PlayStation 3 games you like to play. But, we like the second chip that will be dedicated regular one (”call it the iPhone 5S”) Xbox. to handling uploads and and a cheaper one (“call it the Speed and Graphics Winner: Xbox 360 downloads, which means gamers When it comes to speed, the Play- iPhone Mini”). will be able to play the game you station wins with its “Cell” processer. Over All Best Console “Similar to the iPad mini, we ex- are simultaneously downloading. The Xbox 360’s processer often had Before we announce the winner of After Cerny’s presentation pect a concentrated low-cost iPhone common overheating or “Red Ring of our head-to-head console match, lets came Dave Perry, co-founder of rather than a cheap one, Misek re- Death” problems. consider what the experts said. cloud-based gaming services Gai- ported. This caused the system to overheat Most of the reviews have con- kai. Perry informed the crowd The likely specs are polycarbonate and break. This has since been fixed cluded the PS3 winning 5 out of 7 about the built-in system named case with 4"non-Retina display and with the new Xbox 360 Slim to some times for better graphics. The Xbox cloud gaming. Cloud gaming allows extent but is still inferior to the Play- won only twice out of 7 in side-to- side the player to select any game from no LTE, according to Misek. Station’s “Cell” processer. pictures. It's also good to note that the Whatever Apple brings to the the PlayStation Store and have the Winner: PlayStation 3 Xbox is the cheaper of the two with a opportunity to try any game you market this summer, rest assured it price tag of $199 and the PS3 at like for free. is trying to continue to be a trail- Media Access $250. “Try what you like, and buy blazer in the market. TΣ Both have similar gaming media such However, the Xbox has “more ex- what you love,” Perry said. as CD, DVD and Internet. And, both sup- clusive titles, and a plethora of content Perry went further and ex- port screen resolutions of up to 1080p help build the Xbox Live Marketplace plained the aspects of the built-in HD. to the top spot in the online store cate- Gaikai, like the ability for friends to However, the PS3 packs a Blu Ray gory,” according to gamingirresponsi- speculate other players as they Drive which makes it an all around bet- bility.com. play, or jump in and help the player ter entertainment system. In conclusion, it is all about per- over-come obstacles or give items Something that both did try to com- sonal preference, however the Xbox to help. pete against each other with was beats the PS3 in game quality, internet Overall, the PlayStation 4 “Motion Control Gaming.” The PS3 has connectivity and price tag. On the other shows huge amounts of potential the motion control gaming addition, hand, PS3 tops Xbox in performance. for great gaming as well as compe- “Play Station Move” and Xbox has It was a difficult choice but the tition. Looking at all the specs of Technology analysts predict a rain- “Kinect.” The Xbox Kinect is the pre- clear winner here is Xbox 360! TΣ the PS4, the next generation Xbox bow of iPhones will hit the summer ferred unit from the two. It has a far is going to have to step it up and market. better build and user quality in our opin- improve on everything from graph- ion. ics, media to online play. TΣ Winner: Xbox 360 T E C H N O L O G Y Volume 1, Issue 2 M a y 2 0 1 3 P a g e 5

Galaxy S3 What's the Vs. Best Carrier ? iPhone 5

Paul Villalobos (2015) Technology Writer By Paul Villalobos (2015), Technol- ogy Editor Smartphone season has ar- rived, and as companies start to When it comes down to the top unveil their latest offerings for two phones in the Smartphone mar- their customers, you might be ket to date, the iPhone 5 and the planning on upgrading your device Samsung Galaxy S3 couldn’t have or just getting a new phone alto- been better. One phone's operating gether. system is Android and the other But, should you stay with your phone runs with an iOS operating current carrier or go with a new system. Both of them are extremely one.? competitive phones. But, they are The Echo has sorted out all the completely different beasts. When it information and rated each major Google Eye Glasses Out Soon comes down to your wallet, which carrier. You should know that all phone is better in the long run? information was compiled from Could the Futuristic Spectacles be DESIGN carrier’s official website and that In terms of design the Samsung terms and prices are subject to Galaxy S3 features a plastic build, change. So, do your research and the Way of Tomorrow? while the iPhone is made out of more make sure our information is up premium materials. The S3 has a do date. removable plastic back that is over- Verizon By Paul Villalobos (2015), Technology However, not everyone has been wel- laid with a smooth glossy coating that Verizon offers a variety of shar- Editor coming of the new product. Some places makes the S3 a little slippery to hold. ing plans that are great for fami- are already banning the glasses even On the other hand, the iPhone 5 is lies. The Each Share Everything Have you ever wondered how we before their launch. According to made out of aluminum and glass that plan, which includes 2 phones or would see our future? Geek.com the list includes places such gives it a durable and robust feel. more, comes with unlimited talk Then you might be happy to know as courthouses, military installations, Overall, the design of the iPhone 5 and text. that something very interesting is coming movie theaters and gentlemen clubs. beats out the Galaxy S3.When it The Monthly line access for out from Google. According to the Google Glass spec comes to screen size there is no each phone is $40 on top of your As other tech companies start push- page, the glasses will contain a 5mp question that the Samsung Galaxy data plan. Verizon will recommend ing the initiative with wearable technol- camera that is capable of shooting 720p S3 has the largest. The S3 has a 4.8- 2GB of data for each phone, but ogy by making “watches,” Google has videos. inch screen compared to the iPhone you can choose any allotment of taken a different approach when it Google Glass will also be connected 5’s smaller 4-inch screen. People data that you want, which will comes to the way you wear your technol- to your device via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. with small hands will merit the range from 1GB to 50GB. Data ogy by developing internet connected eye It will have 12GB of memory, but iPhone 5, while people who are into plans start at $50 a month all the glasses that show digital information when synced to Google cloud storage, it gaming and watching movies will be way to $375. right in the front of your eyes. Yes, that’s will have 16GB total. delighted to have such a massive The benefit of going with Veri- right. We are moving into a profound The battery life is good for one full screen on the S3. In terms of screen zon is that you take hold on what’s technological era. day of typical use. Some features, like size the Galaxy S3 takes this round probably the best 4GLTE coverage “In my opinion, Google Glass is going Hangouts and video recording, will drain without any hesitation. that’s available right now. to revolutionize the way the average per- the battery a little bit more. SPEED Verizon customer, Adrian Alcantar son communicates and goes on with Overall Google Glass is surely going to When it comes to speed, the Gal- (2014) says this about Verizon, their daily lives,” said Adrian Alcantar change mobile technology in the near axy S3 features a 1.5 GHz Dual Core “Internet speeds are fast even on (2014), an Echo technology writer. future. But that future won’t be too long. processor with a whopping 2GB The device has been no secret in the of RAM. The iPhone 5 features a 3G. No dropped calls, great overall According to TechRadar the Glasses customer service.” However Adrian real world, with some of Google’s top- dual core processor as well, which, could be released for the general public adds Verizon is expensive. “I wish executives wearing the glasses them- according to techmobilereviews.com, the data fee was cheaper, and selves. But, what would Google Glass do at the end of this year. is clocked at 1.2 GHz. In terms of there could be more phones to in the real world? Well on the Google There is no doubt that Google Glass speed, both phones showed compa- choose from.” Glass web-page it shows that Google will continue to gain more attraction as rable swiftness and zippiness. With Glass would have the ability to record we look ahead toward the future of tech- the Galaxy S3 you can really feel the AT&T and take pictures. Glass will also allow nology. And as the release of Google smoothness and fluidity just when With AT&T it starts to get a little you to send and receive messages and Glass grows near, expect the glasses to switching from screen to screen. On complicated. search for directions or information on definitely change the way we use and the iPhone 5, surfing the web and To get started, an individual the internet. interact with technology in our lives. TΣ performing simple tasks was a plan begins when you select an breeze. So in this round it’s a tie. amount of minutes per month Both phones are extremely fast, which range from $39.99 a month snappy, and responsive. for 450 minutes to unlimited min- with unlimited talk and text. Then, you good with two Smartphone lines and you OPERATING SYSTEM utes which will cost you $69.99 a decide the amount of data to share have the option to add more lines if you When it comes down to the oper- month. All minute plans come with among all your phones. Sharable data wish. For two lines, it starts at 149.99, ating system, both offer their advan- rollover minutes, which will auto- amounts begin at 1 GB to 20 GB. The and you will get unlimited data, messag- tages and disadvantages. The iPhone matically be carried on to the next price per month for each plan starts at ing, and 1500 minutes to share among 5 sports Apple’s iOS 6.1 which offers month for use. $40 all the way to $200. the two phones. a totally different functionality than With regards to messaging, it As far as experiences from AT&T, a For an extra $20, you get 3000 min- Android. The Samsung Galaxy S3 is unlimited but you will pay an GTHS junior who wishes to remain utes to share, but add $20, and that will runs off Android’s 4.1 Jelly Bean, additional $20 more. anonymous says this about AT&T, “I have give you unlimited data, messaging, and which offers a ton of Google’s prod- Then, you select your data. had AT&T all my life, and I really never minutes. ucts and services. We can’t say There are three types of data allot- encountered any problems. I have 4g In the long run people who seriously which operating system is better be- ments, one is called the “Data and it’s pretty fast. The calls however get love data, and don’t want to be held on a cause both of them offer something plus” which gives you 300 MB of dropped a lot.” set amount, should go with Sprint. that the other one lacks. It all comes data for $20 a month. The next Sprint T-Mobile down to what you want. Apple’s iOS one is called “Data pro” which With most companies opting out for If you are a fan of excellent customer offers more simplicity, while Android gives you 3GB of data for $30 a unlimited data, there is one carrier that service, then T-mobile is for you. Accord- offers more customization. So if month. The last option you have is still offers it. In fact all of Sprint’s plans ing to a CNET article, T-Mobile took top you’re the kind of person who just once again called “Data Pro” but offer unlimited data for Smartphones. honors from J.D. Power and Associates wants things to be simple, then go this time it gets you 5 GB of data Individual plans start at $79.99 a month for the second time in a row. with iOS. But if you want more free- for $50 a month. That adds on to for 450 minutes with unlimited data, and T-Mobile however doesn’t have as a dom and the ability to customize your your minutes, and messaging plan. messaging. $99.99 a month will get you wide selection of Smartphones as other phone the way you want it, go with The result is all three services unlimited data, unlimited messaging and carriers like AT&T or Verizon. T-Mobile Android. This round is a tie. combined into one plan and one 900 minutes. announced their new “uncarrier” plans Continued on Page 7 see monthly total $139.99 a month Family plans, or “Share Pans” are “Smartphone” Continued on page 8, see “Carrier” Sports Volume 1, Issue 2 M a y 2 0 1 3 P a g e 6

SPORTS COLUMN Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Softball Takes Mark First Win- The View ning Season 2nd in League By Unique Jessie (2015), Staff Writer from the TITAN TOWN – Girls Varsity Basketball had a successful first season and earned the distinction of playing in Shades Grand Terrace High School's first post- season game. James Munoz, Sports Editor But, they narrowly lost to Compton High School 56-47 on Feb. 14 in the first round of the CIF Southern Section playoffs. The girls basketball team ended with a record of 11-12 overall and 6-4 in the Sunkist League, according to the Max- Preps Web site. “In the beginning of the season we “Sometimes we had to showed were not that much of a From Staff Reports The Girls’ Varsity Softball team up on weekends (to practice),” Mar- family, “said Jessie Lewis (2015), a placed 2nd in the Sunkist League tinez added. guard. and will continue in the CIF playoffs, The team ended the regular The team marked some big wins and making them the second team in season play with a record of 12-3 proved to be an offensive and defensive GTHS history to advance into post and shut out nine teams, according force in the league. season play. to the MaxPreps website. For example, they beat Colton High “It was challenging you had to The Team was also prefect at 51-24 on Jan. 29 and Bloomington High have dedication because we really home., 8-0. 55-6 on Jan. 24. They had their highest worked hard and we had to show up The team beat Rialto High offensive game, scoring 72 points every school day to practice except School, May 16 with a score of 6-4 against Colton on Jan. 10, according to for Friday, said Roxanne Martinez in the first round playoffs. TΣ the MaxPreps. (2015), who plays first base on the On Feb. 5 the girls varsity played team. against Fontana High School and had a victory with a score of 41-38. Raja Woods, a point guard, scored a “Haters booming 13 points and had 4 steals. Center Skylar Lewis scored 19 points with 22 official rebounds, and 3 steals. Gonna Hate” The final game of the regular season ended with Titans losing to Summit High With the end of the 2012-2013 School, 51-33. TΣ sports schedule and not very many wins under Grand Terrace High's belt, many have been critical of the sports teams. Spring Sports But, there is only one thing we can really blame and we can't really Score Box even blame. But if we had to, the culprit is time. Grand Terrace High School is in its first year. It’s a rookie, or “noob” for many of you. The fact that GTHS players are all juniors and sopho- Varsity Softball Girls mores playing against more experi- 12-5 enced seniors throughout the Sunkist League greatly affect the outcome of its first schedule. Teams like Summit, Fontana, and Kaiser high schools have been around for a few decades now and Titan Forward Andy Cleaves (2014) arches a free throw Jan. 15 against even teams like Colton and Bloom- Kaiser. Photo by Zack Padilla Varsity Baseball Boys ington where many Titans were once 7-15 a part of have many more years of experience than the Titans. Our sports teams are paying their Kaiser Conquers Titans dues. Yet, many continue to complain that it’s the players’ fault that we haven’t won that many games. By James Munoz (2015), Sports While the Titans gave it their all, Varsity Tennis Boys This is proven by the fact that JV Editor they could not compete with a well teams have done rather well for 4-8 worked team like Kaiser it seemed. themselves when playing against TITAN TOWN - It was nearly half- teams at their level. The team had good mo- way through the season and the So, when you want to bash on the mentum in the first quarter but this teams who represent your school, Titan varsity boys’ basketball team died out too fast for the team to compare how long the team has was still going strong even without keep Kaiser at bay. Golf been around with the other teams. a win. “Our team gave great effort but 11-2 And, most importantly, believe But, on Tuesday, Jan. 15 the the difference in experience against that with time Titans will win games. Titans lost their most lopsided a team like Kaiser was hard on Swimming Boys Our athletes certainly think so as game and heightened the bad evident from the following quotes I them," said Basketball Head Coach 0-8 have heard and recorded in my notes feeling that the boys’ had all year Joe Ray. and memory from anonymous ath- long when they lost to Kaiser High Many of the fans that attended Varsity Swimming Girls letes saved throughout my sports School. were very much into the game and 2-6 news coverage this year. With a score of 65-27, the Ti- were sure the Titans would give Kai- J.V Swimming Girls “Keep training and never quit.” tans seemed to be left bothered ser a run for their money. “Everyone on every sport do your and appeared to leave a bad taste best.” With six games left in the season 5-3 for the fans as well. “Titans rule.” TΣ at the time, the Titans still had plenty The difference in height and of opportunities to record their first Source : Athletic Director experience showed that night. win. But, they ended with no wins. TΣ Fashion Volume 1, Issue 2 M a y 2 0 1 3 P a g e 7

Community College Guide By Elyssa Shaw (2014), Editor in Chief

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