Wolf Pride Volume 65, Number 2 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030 November 13, 2013 WHS College Day helps students plan Photo by Savannah Murray Savannah Murray Features Editor COLLEGE FAIR

On October 25, Westminster High School students participated in a special full-day workshop experience to help everyone plan for their fu- ture. Each class-level had activities tailored to their needs. Listed below are some highlights from the day. Freshmen and Sophomores: -Career workshops from fields including law enforcement, entertain- ment and aviation. -A theatre performance by Phamily. -Viewing of clips from the movie I am Sam Did you know that Westy offers project-based STEM -Presentation of programs available at WHS for career preparation. classes? These classes explore biomedical sciences and Juniors: engineering through hands-on learning activities, includ- -College and career workshops. ing building robots, designing cars and electronic devices, -Scholarship presentation from Westy teacher Tina Falconer. printing plastic pieces in a 3D printer, exploring crime Seniors: scenes, designing emergency rooms and equipment, and -College and career preparation and financial advice workshops. much more! -College fair. See Jessica Messmer or any STEM teacher or your coun- ALL: selor for more information. Presentation of a special plaque by the Army to Principal Mike Lynch and a fun team-building contest between each grade level and the staff. Check out current and Photo by Savannah Murray past issues of the New breakfast program Wolf Pride now online! From the WHS webpage, underway in classrooms Carlos Mercado According to “HungerFreeColo- click on “Library,” and Business Manager rado.org,” breakfast is critical to from “Library,” select learning and health and those ex- School breakfast is a bigger deal periencing hunger are estimated “News Sites.” to be 22% of all children in Colo- than some may think. It is scien- rado. Those kids are more likely tifically proven that students that to exhibit behavioral, emotional Support Westy’s cheer squad don’t eat breakfast cannot learn and academic problems. Clearly, tonight in as well as those who do. Breakfast students will perform better if they competition at is the most important meal of the have a chance to eat breakfast. Prairie View H.S. day. Therefore, it is time that the Westminster High School’s performing at 6:40 p.m. state of Colorado is making break- breakfast program started on No- vember 4, with Cartwells staff The team leaves on a bus at fast more accessible to students. bringing coolers with breakfast LEFT-RIGHT: An Army-sponsored exercise in cooperation. 4:00 and returns around 9 p.m. Supporters of Governor John into classrooms in order to reach Other students are invited to Hickenlooper watched him back all students in class. Students with ride with the team on their on May 15 at the signing of the a free block during first or second Helping flood victims “spirit bus.” “Breakfast After the Bell Nutrition hour, can pick up a breakfast in the Beth Lauro Ask Ms. Giebler for details. Program” at Rose Hill Elementary cafe at 7:30. Staff Reporter in Commerce City. The mandatory Cartwells will soon meet with Student Council leaders to discuss program of serving breakfast in menu options, so if you would like The flood that occurred over several days in early September was disastrous and caused quite an inconve- classrooms is required in over 360 to suggest a menu item, see a Stu- nience to the people of Colorado. Unfortunately, many of the teachers at Westminster High School were af- schools all over Colorado. dent Council representative. fected as well. One in particular is literacy teacher Christian Budde. Schools are required to offer Budde and his family live in Coal Creek Canyon, where the road out of the canyon was destroyed in parts breakfast after the bell, either in causing residents to be stuck in their homes. Budde’s basement was badly flooded because of the storm. classrooms or as a grab and go “Whenever there’s a chance, I install baseboards, drywall, and touch-up paint. I make sure to have a safe and process. The federal government clean environment for my children,” he said. will reimburse schools for the Because the flooding was so intense, Budde estimated that about 3,000 people were affected just in his com- cost of the program. The program munity. “The floods were devastating. People are going to be struggling for months, if not years,” he said. To started after House Bill 2013-1006 help out with the flood relief, some businesses were going out of their way to donate money. Certain Subway was supported by the “Colorado restaurants across the state held a sale giving away a six inch sandwich for every sandwich ordered. A total of No Kid Hungry Campaign,” a about ten thousand dollars was given to the relief fund. Even though the flooding occurred almost two months statewide organization of a Hun- ago, many Colorado citizens are still suffering from the damage. ger Free Colorado. What can YOU do to make a difference in these people’s lives? 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page 3 page 5 pages 6-7 page 10 page 12 News November 13, 2013 Page 2 Students looking for Outdoor education leaders community service hours Alexander Lee Staff Reporter Kay’Lynn Shámy Give a round of applause to your very own Westminster High School Outdoor Education Leaders and spon- Staff Reporter sor Margaret Sobol who recently attended Scott Carpenter Middle School’s Outdoor Education trip to Winter Park’s YMCA Mountain Center. Are you looking for community service? Or maybe, you still need your Throughout this three day trip, with approximately 125 sixth graders, 20 students from Westy had the chance service credits? Well, here is your chance to get all the information you to become helpers and role models for these kids. During the three days, they got to undergo five different need about community service. Denver is a big community, and there major activities: team building, beaver dam, forest ecology, homestead, and archery. They also got the chance are numerous community service opportunities to choose from. to facilitate their very own little activity with the sixth graders. It was a great experience and wonderful time There is an event called “The Validation Project” located in Denver. bonding with kids and making an impact on our younger generations. You can apply for this event at TeenLife.com under the community ser- “It was a great learning experience, my communication and camping skills were improved. The view was vice tab. “The Validation Project” is an organization to help people with amazing and the wildlife made the most treasurable moments,” Miki Sibayan stated. their self-esteem. You can help others know that they are great people, Westy’s Outdoor Education Leaders have an amazing opportunity to give back to our school community and and they deserve the best. It is a win-win type of thing. You get to make show how great our school is to others. This program mainly revolves around how great the students at West- people feel confident, and they help you get hours and gain the ability to minster High School are, and also helps develop many leadership skills, communication skills and others. know that you can make a difference in our society! There are definitely many different ways to help, but here are a few We would like to give “Mama” Sobol a big thank you and shout out as well. more options for community service: The “Outreach Program” is a food- packing event, “Drop in the Bucket” is a water quality event that enables LEADERS OF THE PACK: Outdoor Education team leaders from WHS show their enthusiasm for you to make sure the county has clean water, and “A Little Help” which leadership and the outdoors before and during a hike near Winter Park. Photos courtesy of Alex Lee. helps senior citizens and foster families in Denver to stay in their homes. It feels great to know that you have made a difference for even just one person, and to be able to help hundreds or thousands will make you feel like a super hero! Even if you don’t need community service hours, you should take advantage of these opportunities just to know you did it. It is a confidence booster for anyone, and it is a lot better to be helping out than sitting around on a weekend watching TV all day. You can help out in various ways, and even if you are doing it to get in some hours, it has a positive impact on your resume, job references, and again, your confidence. There are many people who don’t have many options for community service, and we are lucky to have so many options. According to home- todenver.com, we have a population of 108,710 here in Westminster, and in Denver, 554,636 people. Clearly, there are a lot of people out of those big numbers that need help. So, hopefully, the information provided was helpful to you in your search to make a change in the world. Government shutdown affects Colorado Cristian Natividad Inside the Pride: Meet the Reporters Staff Reporter

Jess Warren The government shutdown began, in part, with Republican Senator Ted Job: Staff Reporter Cruz and other Tea Party Republican’s efforts to de-fund the Affordable Years of experience: 2 Health Care Act, most widely known as “Obamacare.” With the government shutdown, all federal services other than the ones deemed absolutely necessary were suspended leaving roughly 800,000 What are you excited about this school year? federal employees furloughed. “I’m excited about graduation and the opportunity to experience What this means for Colorado, in general, is that most of our National what high school is all about.” Parks were closed for an extended period of time. This came at a bad time for some Colorado sportsmen with plans to access multiple acres of federally-managed public land. Describe your favorite way to spend a day: These sportsmen and the state agency that coordinates hunting, fish- “I love to play music and spend time with my dragon. I also love to ing, and wildlife-related recreation were left with an undeniable sense hang out with friends and go downtown for lunch or a movie.” of neglect during what should be one of their busiest periods. The most evident effect of this interruption was the loss of a limited-license season. List your favorite music: On the more urban side of things, the lack of Small Business Adminis- “.” tration loans proved quite devastating for Colorado, as Colorado has dis- played one of the highest small business borrowing rates in recent years. Also, Boulder is a major federal research hub for the nation, which left Why did you join the newspaper staff? roughly 3,600 federal employees on furlough. “Newspaper is a good way to get your thoughts and opinions out Federal contract money had also dried up for that time, which is devas- there which is why I joined. Most of my stories have been political as tating considering Colorado ranks seventh highest in most federal con- a way to inform what’s going on in our system, and hopefully, make tract dollars per capita. a difference in it one day.” After 16 days of being shutdown, the government reopened, but the original problem is not solved. Congress is still fighting over Obamacare, and the government operates under major financial distress daily. Words of wisdom: Overall, Colorado was the eighth most affected state by the 16 days of “Life seems long, but it’s very short, so live every day like it’s truly your the government shutdown. last, and do everything you wanted to do, so when you look back, you can (Some information gathered from DenverIJournal.com and thedenverchannel.com) say ‘I have no regrets.’ ” Commentary November 13, 2013 Page 3 We’ve got spirit, yes we do! Is Facebook the new Myspace? Savannah Murray out of the site itself (Remember Features Editor MySpace? Remember right before everyone up and left, they changed their theme 700 times? Uh huh…), In February 2004, Mark Zucker- the random partnership with berg created one of the most mon- Google ads, and the addition of the umental social media platforms hash tag… The question is: Why? to ever hit the Internet, he created Why would Facebook partner up Facebook. with their number one competi- Since its creation, Facebook has tor? Why would they add the hash gained a tremendous following: tag (Why would anyone use it...)? sky rocketing from less than 1 mil- There are two answers, and the lion users in November 2004 to its first is: money. peak at over 1 billion last year. Google and Facebook are arch Eighty-two percent of Facebook enemies. So, why did they part- users are monthly active users ner up and promote each other’s (according to socialmediatoday); products? Because it was a smart SPIRIT DAYS: The fall sports Pep Rally. Photo by Shalom Duarte granted, that is the highest per- financial move. (Keep you friends centage of active users amongst close and your enemies closer.) Brayan Ochoa other mainstream social media Who thought it would be an okay Evelese Vigil sites (such as Twitter or Google+), idea for Facebook to adopt the Staff Reporter and but it also means that 198 million hash tag? The Facebook market- Editor-in-Chief/ people with Facebook accounts ing team. (When you have a trace- Centerspread Editor have not touched those accounts able hash tag, it’s easy to advertise. in over a month. More advertising = more money.) “We’ve got spirit, yes we do, we’ve got spirit, how about you?” Is that true, do we really So, why are millions of people The second answer is: reaching a have school spirit, or are we just trying to be louder than the seniors? School spirit can abandoning their Facebook ac- targeted demographic. go a long way, it can brighten people’s days, and it makes school that much more fun counts? One theory is because Over the past few years, Face- when everyone is full of energy cheering, dancing, and being silly with each other. they’re tired of feeling terrible after book has been seeing an increase It doesn’t take much to have school spirit, and that’s the best part. You don’t have to be scrolling through their news feed. in elderly users and a drop in teen- rich nor “popular” to have school spirit. Don’t have money? Cut up a few old shirts and The University of Michigan did a age users by a HUGE interval (Ad- make them as unique as you are, and you can even have school spirit in your voice! You’ll study where they asked teen users week.com). What does this mean be surprised at how many friends you can make by going to school games, cheering on questions like, “How lonely do you for you? It means that now you’re your team, or participating in grade-level activities. feel right now?” “How much have less likely to find the profile of that When was it a bad thing to be proud of your school? Having pride isn’t anything to be you used Facebook since the last cute boy in your English class, and ashamed of, you’re supposed to cheer on your school, not put it down. Why shouldn’t time we asked?” and “How much more likely to find your grand- you cheer or support your family, because this school is your family, and you never leave have you interacted with other ma’s selfies. “#Fun #Day #At #The them in the dust. We all want to win and have a good time while doing it, so why can’t we people directly since the last time #Park #lol” No, stop it grandma! all share the moment and have pride in our school? we asked?” It was found that over What are you doing?! The positives about having school spirit are amazing. Students and teachers say that the course of a few weeks, heavy It’s obvious that Facebook isn’t having school spirit is a blast, and it shows that our school knows how to have fun. Dur- Facebook users felt their life was going to croak within the next few ing the games and pep rallies, all you see is school spirit. Students will be wearing their being undermined, while, in con- weeks; one billion people aren’t go- Westy gear or their grade’s colors, and the teachers will wear anything that says Westmin- trast, people who actually had ing to wake up one morning and ster or share a color with the students. face-to-face communication with decide to delete their accounts School spirit helps students to loosen up and relax. The way their faces light up when people were generally more opti- simultaneously, but researchers something exciting happens, is something to remember. Everybody can make memories mistic. and users are feeling that the Face- with their friends, teachers, family, and other students. Then, those memories are times Facebook has been going through book’s fire is burning out. that will flashback through the rest of the year, and maybe even through their lives of some changes. There’s the new lay- their high school career. School spirit is when everybody can have fun and join together as one. Students say that having school spirit is great because they are allowed to do many different things with what they want to wear as long as it’s allowed in school. The teachers love school spirit because it gives them the opportunity to actually loosen up and be silly, Plant a seed which everybody just loves. Samantha Nunez So, basically, having school spirit is a good thing because everybody has fun and some Staff Reporter people become one in the process. That’s where students act like a real family and join together to be loud and cheerful, and to stand out to everybody. School spirit isn’t a bad Prosperity matters. Prosperity isn’t greed. Prosperity meets needs not wealth. thing. Rich, is what we all want to be in the future. Dream house, dream car, dream vacation. We cross our fingers for hope to win the lottery… We play it out in our Jess Warren mind. But it’s not about zeros and decimals. Staff Reporter Stop bullying now Prosperity is a seed. It’s a seed that must to planted with generosity. Generos- ity isn’t a feeling, it’s an act of stewardship! You can enrich people in everyday Have you ever wondered what drives a kid so far to want to take their own life? Suicide in teens is acts. Help someone, plant seeds of generous help to grow opportunities. Plant becoming a huge issue, especially since suicide rates have risen significantly over the past couple of overall progress. decades. If you change your mentality, you can change the world. You may not have One reason is becoming more and more apparent; bullying. We all know someone who has been enough, but you still can. Just living in abundance gets you a long way. What effected by bullying, and for a lot of us, it is ourselves. you get in life is wisdom which changes your life. What can we do about it? Ending bullying is a team effort, that’s why Peace Jam is teaming up with What are we doing without hands? We promise without process, but not the senior Jess Warren to bring together the “Stop Bullying Now!” rally. way it is supposed to be. Things are given to you for us, for us to give. It’s not Come show your support for those lost and effected by bullying at Civic Center Park on Saturday, weird, it is life. November 30. Together we can make a difference. So remember, ask what daily seeds you are planting in other people’s lives. Commentary November 13, 2013 Page 4

Black Friday Music in class

shopping Mariah Espinoza Staff Reporter Karina Barraza bing their stuff, and I lost my cous- Commentary Editor in in the crowd, and there were no “Class put away your headphones!” more carts.” Don’t you dislike hearing that from a teacher? I know I do. I don’t get what is the big deal Why does Black Friday exist? We How did Black Friday start? In with headphones because the majority of kids focus better with music playing. I can see if a just gave thanks the day before for the 1960s it became a label for the teacher notices a student not doing any work, then she can tell you to keep your music off, everything we have, and the next shopping day. The term “black” but if you’re working, why do it? day, we all go shopping for sales refers to profits for retailers. Since When I have to take out my headphones and listen to a teacher, I get so sleepy just because and end up fighting over some that time, the sales, hours, and the teacher’s voice is so calm while they’re explaining things. Don’t get me wrong, I like lis- Nike shoes or PINK sweaters. crowds have been growing and tening to teachers, but I’d much rather listen to them with music. For example: in math class Black Friday has been the way growing. Now people probably when you have to put away your headphones, you are just like, “why?” I mean it is not like to start the holiday season of don’t even know how Black Friday we are reading a book or something. Then, that would be a different story. Or in art? We’re shopping for a lot of years, but as started. People just go crazy over just painting. So, what is the big deal? the years pass, stores have been these sales. If teachers at least let us have one headphone in, then kids wouldn’t end up switching their opening earlier and earlier. In the In 2008, a crowd of 2,000 peo- focus to trying to hide the cords in their shirts. They’d be focusing on teachers teaching! past, stores would open at six in ple in Long Island waited outside Yes, teachers just want us to pass their classes. I get it! But cut us a little bit of slack. the morning, on Friday and now, Walmart, and they trampled their stores are opening at midnight. way inside before opening time. Target and Toys R Us open at Walmart didn’t get to officially 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. In 2012, open their store. Isn’t that crazy!? Walmart started their Black Fri- It’s just scary to think that some- day sales the day before Thanks- thing awful can happen. Inside the Pride: giving. If you go Black Friday shopping Junior Abby Macias said, “I went this year, just remember to stay to Walmart with my cousin, and safe and not go crazy for the last Meet the Reporters it was hectic, people yelling, grab- pair of skinny jeans. Beth Lauro Job: Staff Reporter Live your teen life Years of experience: 1 What are you excited about this school year? “This school year I’m excited about graduation.” Dan Üland Staff Reporter Describe your favorite way to spend a day: “My favorite way to spend a day is working out, writing, and having downtime with my loved The punk band, The Teen Idles once said, “Put on your ones.” sneakers and be a kid, you’re not fooling anyone.” It refers to the tendency of teenagers trying to be adults before they List your favorite music: are, and how they should just enjoy being kids for a change “My favorite type of music is rap from the 90s and instead of always looking forward. A lot of teenagers could early 2000s.” benefit by trying to live by this idea. Why did you join the newspaper staff? So often teenagers put themselves through so much strain “I joined the newspaper staff because it seemed to prove to the world that they don’t need help with any- fun, and I wanted to try something new for my thing, when this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Ever last year of high school.” heard the phrase “so close, yet so far away”? This pretty Words of wisdom: much captures where teenagers are in terms of society. Not “Learn from your mistakes!” to say that before you’re 18 you’re useless, but to be honest, you’re probably not as quintessential to the world as you think, myself included. When you were a baby, you learned the basic skills of life Wolf Pride Policy Statement such as how to walk, eat, act around others, and so forth. The Wolf Pride is created by the stu- Well, being an adolescent is kind of like that too, only in- dents of the newspaper staff at West- stead of learning how to walk and act around others, you’re minster High School in learning how to manage your money, time, and your fu- accordance with the guidelines estab- ture. Before you were learning how to merely function in lished by Colo. Rev. Stat. 22-1-120 society, you are now learning how to change society into (Rights of Free Expression for Public what you want for yourself. School Students) when limiting expres- Basically, stop taking things so seriously. Think about sions which are libelous, obscene, or what you want to do in life, and learn what you have to otherwise do in order to pursue that, but don’t let it get in the way of unacceptable. The opinions expressed what you are right now- a teenager. When you’re old and in this depressed about working at a lame office job that you hate, publication are entirely those of the you’ll wish you had more fun when you were a teenager, so students involved and are not intended listen to your future self and relax a little bit! to reflect the opinions of the school administration and staff, the school district,or other school officials. Features November 13, 2013 Page 5 What’s hot: Anime Guild Gisselle Burgos Miracle Lewis Julio Vargas Mary Vargas Staff Reporters Staff Reporters

It’s about that time of the year when the leaves have fallen and morn- Do you struggle from your ad- ings are even harder with the cold weather. The weather makes you diction to anime? Want to find a extra tired and lazy, making you not want to get ready every single day. group who shares your troubles? But here are a few tips you can use to look both cozy and fabulous in Then, join the Anime Guild to- the fall, without taking too much out of your time. day! For the ladies. The Anime Guild is full of peo- Tops- Cozy, knit sweaters ple who share your constant need Oversized coats for various Japanese animations. Peplum shirts They crave it just as much as you Long sleeve shirts do. Leather jackets(Try different colors) Freshman Jose Moreno said, “It Military inspired looks helps me in class too, it takes out Feathery jacket what I can’t do in class.” Cardigans This is a huge social benefit Graphic tees to anime lovers all around the Plaid shirts school. Club President, senior Roberto Castaneda, Jr. stated, “What we do in Anime Guild is we teach students And beanies and infinite scarves, of course! how to make their own kind of person, animal, or both, as human and animal. They can make any kind of Bottoms: anime they want. We also let students watch anime shows, any kind, as long as it’s appropriate for the school.” Slim pants Their meetings are held every first Tuesday of the month, from 2:30 to 3:30 after school in B009. Senior Xavier Boyfriend pants Vigil said, “It gives me something to do after school, and something to look forward to.” Distressed jeans The club sponsor, Chris Williams, feels that students can feel isolated by their interests. He might just be right. Skater skirts Junior Alex Rovinski said, “I get to meet people like myself.” Skater dresses Williams is providing a safe space for students to come to discuss, watch, and learn anime and the culture Tights (underneath skirts, dresses, shorts!) that goes with it. Knee high socks look great with any kind of booties. There is always room for more people in the Anime Guild, and there is always something to do. Footwear They will teach you many things, even if you claim not to have any prior talent. Sophomore Jazlyn LaBonte Oxford flats said, “I get to learn how to use computer programs.” Cut out boots This is a social experience for all students to get involved. They also plan on various parties, so that the stu- Combat boots dents will not just rely on the technology in the room. Loafers If you have any questions, or are just interested in the Guild, it is strongly recommended by the Guild presi- -If you want to go for a casual look, you can wear a skater dress with dent that you talk to Mr. Williams, or Castaneda. They want you a part of their fun and friendly, anime-loving any dark leggings under, (plum, brown, black, emerald green) and over it throw a cute cardigan, and finish it with oxford flats. family! -Oversized knit sweaters always look great with anything. If you want to wear jeans, a skirt, cute cut out booties, and a bold lip color to top Impacting countless lives for over 52 years as a teacher it off. -Darker, neutral colors are best to wear for the fall time. Such as plums, emerald greens, navy blue, maroons, reds, browns, purples, winter Hayley Lokken When we needed her, we had her white, military green. Sports Editor full attention. She was always hap- py and smiling, but if she needed -Remember that it’s fall, try to save your bright colors and floral prints What is a hero? When most peo- to be firm, she had no problem do- for the spring! ple think of a hero, they think of ing it! What I remember the most someone with special powers that is her kind and caring personality, can save the world, but what about and her genuine desire for all stu- the heroes who walk among us dents to succeed. I think she was each and every day? a great teacher because she truly Crochet club Mrs. Jackie Bell has been teach- loves teaching, and she really loves ing in District 50 for over 52 years. her students.” During that time, she has been one From teaching English to coach- growing of the best teachers that this dis- ing the speech team, and even trict has seen. helping out with Knowledge Bowl, Bell is an extraordinary indi- Bell was always busy doing some- vidual who has made an impact on thing to help the students. When countless lives over the years. asked how she kept going, Bell Ranum graduate Brian Gabal- said, “I love kids, I love teenagers. don (1994) had nothing but good My friends don’t understand that, things to say when asked about his but I really think that this is where says okay, get to it. She's one of former teacher: “Mrs. Bell would God wants me. I just truly enjoy those subs where everyone is like: always take time out of her busy being with teenagers. I want to re- ‘Mrs. Bell, yay,’ and I love when she schedule to sit with you if there inforce who they are. I want them sings her little to the class!” was any adversity going on in your to understand who they are, and Everyone that has met this re- life with school, or any other prob- I think that I can do that through markable woman has nothing but lems. She was always there when teaching, and now subbing.” positive things to say, whether it is you needed her most, to say the Her students are not the only ones former students, current students, least. I will always remember her who remember her fondly, Ranum or even her fellow teachers. smile; if you were having a bad day, graduate, Katie Bonner (1999), re- On behalf of all the students that her smile brightened it up.” calls, “I didn't have Mrs. Bell, but I you have taught, I would like to Lisa Asbery, Ranum alumni, always saw her in the halls smiling say thank you for giving so many Crochet Club invites IB to earn their CAS hours by being “Hooked.” (1994) said this, when asked what and helping students with any kind students an amazing experience of being in your classroom, and CAS now stands for Crochet After School! We had a great turn out she remembers about her favorite of questions.” teacher: “I remember that Mrs. Current junior Sunshine Chang the chance to gain some of your where new club members were eager to learn a new skill.” Bell made every student feel like said, “I just like how she bonds knowledge. I believe you have – Ms. Martinez they were the most important one. with the students, and she's not a made a difference in a countless sub that just gives you work and number of lives over the years! Give thanks to: Special someone Give thanks to: Alexia Lor, Amy Xiong, Savanna Thao, Sabrina Lor Give thanks to: Fear- Mac From: Pookie <3 From: Kenny From: Big Fork Message: Thank you to those who have helped not just me, but my friends, family, and strangers. Well my thanks may Message: Thank you for being awesome older siblings to me! You guys are the best! It’s Message: For taking selfies while not been much, but thank you! :D going to suck next year without you guys! I’m grateful for you guys this year! playing GTA 5 Giving Thanks! Recipe: Monica Lopez Give thanks to: Aubree Staff Reporter From: Dominic ½ cup granulated sugar Give thanks to: Spikes Martinez Message: Thanks for being such a 1 teaspoon cinnamon From: Anonymous Give thanks to: Kendrick Give thanks to: Evelese Vigil great friend, you always make me From: Anonymous From: Pablo Jesus 2 cans (16.3 oz each) Pillsbury Grands Homestyle laugh and make Spanish a fun class. refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Message: Hey you, you know who you are. Thank you so much for the crazy, weird and awkward Message: You’re one of the coolest Message: Thanks for making me and Dominic exercise ½ cup chopped walnuts, if desired memories. From the smile I get when I see you, to the butterflies I get when we talk to each other. people ever! walking all over the school! Give thanks to: My other half ½ cup raisins, if desired Thank you for existing. Even though you may not feel the same way back, just know I always spazz From: Your wifey Kimo 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar out every time I hear your name. I’m truly grateful for you (: Give thanks to: Erika Message: I love you thank you for sticking by ¾ cup butter or margarine, melted From: Jese my side through thick and thin for so many Give thanks to: Ms. Music years. You’re beautiful babe. Give thanks To: Deserae H. Step 1: Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 12-cup From: Savannah Garcia Message: Thanks for the Taco Bell! From: Edwin Smith fluted tube pan with shortening or cooking spray. In Message: Thank you for the great times and great large -storage, plastic food bag, mix granulated sugar Message: Thanks for being a good art teacher. Give thanks to: Lexi memories, and more to come! I love you! and cinnamon. From: David Step 2: Separate dough into 16 biscuits; cut each into Give thanks to: K Bubba Message: For making our lunch table Give thanks to: Jese Give thanks to: Tiana quarters. Shake in bag to coat. Arrange in pan, add- From: Kimo look culturally diverse. From: Carlos From: Carlos ing walnuts and raisins among the biscuit pieces. Give thanks to: Bobo Message: Thank you Kyle for keeping me positive and always being Message: No more chocolate Step 3: In small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter; Message: Messing it up in Mr. Martinez’s From: Kimo there for me. You’re one of my best friends. Thank you for being pour over biscuit pieces. class. Give thanks to: Alex Tejada and Kaccandra Message: Thank you for helping me succeed in there. Step 4: Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown Bercial highschool. You’re really amazing for pushing me and and no longer doughy in center. Cool in pan 10 min- From: Marlyn Rosales wanting to graduate and be successful in life. utes. Turn upside down onto serving plate; pull apart Give thanks to: Kay’ Lynn Give thanks to: Dominic Swanson Give thanks to: to serve. Serve warm. From: Nemo From: Aubree Message: I love you guys and thank you! From: Juan Cardiel Message: Behave good Message: I’m thankful that I have a friend named Message: Thank you for always being Kay’ Lynn because she is so cool. there for me, you’re an amazing friend! Give thanks to: Alyssa Haro From: Samantha Nunez Fall poetry Give thanks to: Casa Amigos Lunch Lady Give thanks to: Mark Message: I love you little foster sister! I’m sorry I’ve been so distant Give thanks to: lately. It’s been forever, but I miss you so so much! We need to plan a From: Mexican Boy Give thanks to: Zach Sanchez From: Jese Yellow and orange, and still changing. From: Kara G. date for ice cream. If you would like to accept that, let me know. Bring From: Mercedes Message: Buying me a Snickers. I wonder, “why haven’t the leaves begun to fall?” Message: I am thankful for my family and friends for always my boyfriend, Rex. Xoxoxo REX, I LOVE YOU! Message: Thank you for asking me if I would like beans with that. being there for me. Oh! and Food! The scent of fall is in the air, and I imagine the crunch of the colorful leaves beneath my feet. Give thanks to: Jimmy Give thanks to: Friends and Family Message: Thanks Zach for being such a nice friend! I begin to wonder, “why haven’t the leaves begun to fall?” From: Carlos From: Rem Give thanks to: Tiana Give thanks to: Cassy - Wassy From: Carlos From: Jesus D All the trees with branches filled with beautiful leaves, and now I ask, “why haven’t the leaves begun to fall?” Message: For being honest. Message: I’m thankful for my family and friends that Give thanks to: LOML Message: I Love You.. Message: Shout out to Cass for always having A reply from a wise old man says, “It’s not their time, so I have. From: Brianna Aguilar my back (: Message: I would like to thank you for being a Give thanks to: Mr. Messmer for now enjoy this beautiful blessing.” Give thanks to: Lexie T. Give thanks to: Karla Zapata wonderful boyfriend and putting up with my From: Kaitlyn Olsen With my question finally answered, I do... From: Erika Gallegos From: Alejandro Garcia crazy antics. Message: Thank you for being there to listen and talk to I enjoy this blessing of all the colors of fall. Message: I love you. about what’s going on in my life. You’re an amazing teacher! Message: Love you! Thanks for being a by Mary Vargas great friend. Give thanks to: Sarah Z. Staff Reporter Give Thanks To: Lo-Lo From: Brittany Give thanks to: Casper Give thanks to: Girlfriend! From: Kimo Message: Thanks for being the best sister From: Valencia From: Girlfriend! ever. I love you! Message: Thank you Casper for be- Message: I love you with all my heart, you’re the Message: Thank you Carlos for being my happiness and ing so friendly and always invisible. best girlfriend in the world! Give thanks to: Titis showing me how life can be. Thank you for walking into Best super power ever! From: Kimberly Lopez Inside the Pride: Meet the Reporters my life and showing me what love is. I love you babe. Message: Thanks for being their for me. Dan Üland Give thanks to: Evelese Give thanks to: Joanna Rodriguez (BFF) Job: Reporter Give Thanks To: Houses Across the Lake Give thanks to: Adrian, Hailey, Nick From: Anthony Yang Years of experience: 2 From: Mr. Jealously Give thanks to: Mr. Martinez From: Mariela Message: Thanks for being the coolest From: Viviana Chavez From: Adrian Burr Message: I just want to thank you guys for friend I know for 4 years. Message: I love you, you’re my best friend. You always have Message: For reminding me why I want to go Message: It’s not the mouse you are afraid being in my life. You three make life worth- been my backbone, and I can tell you everything. I love of, it’s the invasion of your privacy. you! <3 What are you excited about this school year? to college. while. Love you! “I’m excited about having 7th block off every other day.” Give thanks to: Mr. Cuevas Give thanks to: Erika Gallegos From: Julissa Ojeda From: Lexie T. Describe your favorite way to spend a day: Message: For giving me a second chance to Message: Thanks for being a good best friend and buy- “The saga begins at noon. I then I wake up and eat some Captain Crunch and / better myself in school. ing me Taco Bell! I love you! or cake. After that, I go to my room and listen to the Stooges, the Ramones, the Give Thanks To: GTA 5 Give thanks to: Big Fork Bad Brains, the Rolling Stones, or Van Halen (depending on the day) on vinyl. From: Random Gamer From: Kimo Give thanks to: Mariah Vigil, Andy Torres, & Then, I feel inspired and decide that I am the next Jimi Hendrix and make lots of loud guitar noises. Then, I Pursilla Martinez realize I am very far from being Jimi Hendrix. Then, I have to take a power nap to restore my self-esteem. Five Message: For putting the “Super” in Super- Message: Thank you Jimmy for always pushing and reminding me school is From: Samantha C hours later, I wake up and watch 3 to fifteen episodes of “That 70s Show.” Then, it is time to go to Black and Senior important. You’re a positive influence. I don’t know what I’m going to do when Give thanks to: P. Curlz, Troy Message: Thank you guys , you are my family Read, my favorite record store, where I chill out for a few hours. Then, I go home and watch YouTube videos From: 70K Class Give thanks to: Sidewalks you graduate. now. Love ya. until 2:00 a.m. This is my life, and it is glorious.” Message: Thanks for the field trip. It was a wonder- From: Jimmy Give Thanks To: Mr. Ferguson Give thanks to: Nick ful learning experience, and it bought our IB family From: Ricardo List your favorite music: From: Brittany closer. Message: From keeping me off the Message: Thanks for being a good teacher to me! “The Ramones are my absolute favorite, but my other favorites are Bad Brains, Hüsker Dü, The Vindictives, Message: Thank you for being there for me in Give thanks to: Brittany streets. and Captain Blood (from Denver). Basically punk, surf, and metal. I also sing and play guitar in the Mayberry the most stressful times. You’re a true best- From: Nick Outcasts (there’s my PR attempt).” friend, and I love you! Give thanks to: Angelo Vigil Message: Thank you for showing me that everyone From: Brandon Navarrete deserves a second chance in life, also for being there Why you joined the newspaper staff: Give Thanks To: Amelia (mimi) when no one was and for understanding me when no “Because I like to write. It’s a good way to put out your opinion in a constructive way, too.” Message: You’re the legend, the myth. I From: Mikaella Atencio one else did. Thanks, I love you. admire you! I’m your # 1 fan. Message: You are like my best friend. Words of wisdom: More like my sister! Love you! “Life’s hard, it’s harder if you’re stupid.” --John Wayne Features November 13, 2013 Page 8 Fresh faces of new teachers business skills by answering customer’s requests for a gift or other horti- culture items, and they’re also the ones who are using their skills to make the floral combinations. Later in the year, when prom comes up, be accepting pre-orders for corsages, but her roses get shipped in bunches of 25 roses. So, pre- order soon, so you are not stressing about the easy stuff. She would like kids who are motivated to learn about business and plants to be in her class, not just because it is on your schedule. She also owns her personal floral business called, “Mountain High Floral.” Simons’s ultimate goal is for young adults to start thinking about jobs in horticulture. There’s many jobs in that field available. Everywhere you go there are trees, flow- ers, etc. that can use maintenance. Especially around Colorado since we have had many fires and floods in the past year. Colorado will always need green thumbs!

Video Game Design: Do you like playing video games? How about if you designed your own? Sergio Figueroa in rooms E104 and B016, is our new game design teach- er. He teaches his students how to create video games using computer ARRANGEMENTS FOR SALE: During October, horticulture students sold beautiful flowers software, and it can take several class periods to create and finish com- based on a fall theme and featuring a pumpkin for a vase. Photo by Mariah Espinoza puter games. He mentioned one of his students, Chris Ortiz, who is mak- ing his own platform, a scrolling shooter for Angry Bird. The student Mariah Espinoza took his passion for Angry Birds to a whole new level. Carlos Mercado Soon games will be available for android devices, and also on our Staff Reporter school website. For now, his class is working on games to target clients. Business Manager Right now they are working on a game called, “Pom” somewhat like the Mortal Combat version, and this will be the third game the class has cre- As each school year arrives, we get new students and teachers. Since most new kids all know each other, we ated. Pom is simple, but fun, and their platform games are challenging. want you to have a chance to know some new teachers. Read about two this month. He would like to have a Video Games 2 class to raise money for more Horticulture: equipment. Have you heard about the greenhouse in full operation this year? Teacher Susan Simons, based in room Outside of school he has a passion for music and is a professional DJ B011, is our new horticulture teacher. Her challenge is teaching 204 students floral design during the winter. part-time. Also, his wife is math teacher Karina Costas. As she said, “Autumn, summer, and spring are much easier to work with.” Simons is making the greenhouse Now that you know about two new teachers, how about you go talk to them and ask questions, if your interested in learning more about their a fresh of breath air by putting more than benches in there to improve her class. Her students are learning classes.

Talented artists among Inside the Pride: Deaf support the Wolf Pack Meet the Reporters Jess Warren Dan Üland Staff Reporter Staff Reporter

As a person of the deaf commu- For this issue, Wolf Pride inter- nity, I’d say there’s not much we viewed two seniors in Rhy Robin- can’t do. Caption movies, dances, son’s 3D art class, Cierra Eyman you name it, but I wanted to know and Tai Le. We asked them a few if there was anything planned spe- questions about what they were cifically for the deaf community. making, and a few other things Every first Saturday of the about the class. Wolf Pride: What are you each A pendant created by Cierra month, Diedrich Coffee holds a Eyman featuring copper on Cristian Natividad making in the class? top of silver. deaf coffee social. It’s a nice little Cierra: I’m making a Strange Mu- Job: Staff Reporter get together for people of the deaf sic symbol. Photos by Dan Uland Years of experience: 2 or HOR (hard of hearing) com- Tai: I’m working on a box. Cierra: It takes me about two munity to meet, talk, and get to Wolf Pride: Does this art repre- What are you excited know people. It was my first deaf sent anything in particular? weeks. about this school year? Tai: It takes about eight classes to event since losing my hearing, Cierra: It represents a group of “I am most excited about finally ure, Slagsmalsklubben, Touche finish the box. and the sense of community was singers. Amore, among many others.” Wolf Pride: Do you make any oth- moving into the adult world.” unbelievable. Tai: The box represents God. Wolf Pride: How long does each er kinds of art outside of class, or Why did you join the newspaper I would strongly encourage any- just other projects in the class? Describe your favorite way to of your projects take? staff? one to go check it out, deaf or not, Cierra: I only make art in the class. spend a day: it’s an eye-opening experience. I’ve been in the class for three “I spend the day playing horror “I had fun freshman year on staff, There’s a lot to be learned from years, and I’ve made a lot of things games on the computer, finding and I get to contribute with what I how well people took to each oth- like belts, necklaces, and rings. new music, reading, and being all- feel our peers should hear about.” er, having never seen them before. Tai: I made a wire sculpture in that around whimsical.” If there is anyone wanting to class, too. Words of wisdom: check it out, it’s the first Saturday Wolf Pride: Any closing com- List your favorite music: “In blackest day, in brightest ments? of every month at Diedrich Coffee “My favorite kind of music would night, beware your fears made Cierra: No, that’s all I have to say. located at 1201 E. 9th Ave., Den- into light. Tai: That’s about it. include such acts as The Blood ver, CO, 80218. Brothers, The Human Abstract, Let those who try to stop what’s Tai Le is working on a ring which will We look forward to seeing these right, burn like my power... Sin- combine metal and a stone. students’ art in the future! Orion Riel Dommisse, Raspu- tina, Wu Tang Clan, Noisia, Fig- estro’s might!” Entertainment November 13, 2013 Page 9 Video game update 90s cartoons Newly released Andre Watkines Draco Meza Cody Magerfleisch Staff Reporter Entertainment Editor Staff Reporter

October and early November featured some highly anticipated game Remember when you’d wake The year 2013 saw the release of several fantastic albums, among those releases and the games look awesome. For all you Batman fans out there, early in the morning just to watch some of my personal favorites. These include Red’s “,” Batman Arkham Origins had a release on October 25 in stores every- Pokemon, Dragonball Z,Courage Amaranthe’s “The Nexus,” and the first volume of Five Finger Death where. It didn’t come out for the PS4 or xbox, but it did for the PS3 and the Cowardly Dog, Power Rang- Punch’s “The and the Righteous Side of Hell.” xbox 360 for $59.99. Batman also came out on the wii, PC, and Nintendo ers, and Dexters’ Laboratory? “Release the Panic” was, well, different. Red’s earlier releases, “End of 3DS. The game takes place before Batman Arkham Asylum and this has Hopefully, all of these ring a bell. Silence,” “Innocence and Instinct,” and “” were multi-layers. These cartoons made childhood a much heavier-sounding albums, while “Release the Panic” incorporated Have you ever wanted to be a pirate assassin sailing the high seas with a blast, bringing fond memories, fill- several different types of hard rock into one . like “Damage” blood thirsty crew? Your chance arrived on October 29. Assassin’s Creed ing our imagination, and being our and “Perfect Life” sounded like their older material, while “Hold Me Now” 4 Black Flag is a hit for the Xbox one, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii for inspiration. and “So Far Away” sounded much less upbeat, and more emotional. $59.99. Assassin’s Creed 4 looks as good as ever and has some fun new Many cartoons were our addic- “The Nexus,” the second album by the European behemoth Ama- game play features like underwater swimming. The same fun multi-layer tion, and we’d watch from start to ranthe, dropped in late January in the ‘States and blew my mind. is still included, too. finish, obsessed with a show we The band itself is quite different from most bands nowadays, fea- Also, debuted in stores everywhere on October 29 was Battlefield 4. bought their games, shirts, playing turing three singers (1 female clean,1 male clean, and 1 male With the graphics looking crisp and new features, Battlefield 4 should be cards, and even tatoos. These car- screaming) and the usual guitar, bass, drummer set-up. If you a game to own. It is in stores everywhere for $59.99 on the PS4, Xbox toons made a killing especially car- haven’t listened to them, this album is the perfect reason to start. One, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. toons like Pokemon, Dragonball Z, is by far one of the best sets of musicians The highly anticipated Call Of Duty Ghosts finally came out November Yu-Gi-Oh, and Power Rangers. All out there today. Their first three albums, “The Way of The Fist,” “War 5 in stores. For the PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and PC for $59.99. Multi-layer these cartoons are what we look is the Answer,” and “” are arguably some of the and game play looks as fun as ever making the game a possible colossal back on to remember the good best releases in the last seven years. “The Wrong Side of Heaven and hit. times of our childhood. the Righteous Side of Hell Volume 1” follows suit. It features excel- A ton of blockbuster hits are coming and gamers everywhere should Cartoons aren’t what they used to lent writing, especially on songs like “Wrong Side of Heaven” and bust out their wallets. be now, and maybe that’s why we “M.I.N.E. (End This Way),” fun, upbeat ones that get your blood flow- look back at these cartoons to re- ing like “Dot Your Eyes” and “You,” and great songs featuring sev- member that we’re the lucky ones. eral artists including of , of Judas Take the time to go back and re- Priest, and even (surprisingly) Tech N9ne. Their cover of “Mama Said member what cartoons were your Knock You Out,” originally by LL Cool J, is actually fantastic and the favorites and maybe get on Boo- combination of and Tech N9ne couldn’t sound better. Gravity review merang or even Youtube to watch your favorites once again. Inside the Pride: Meet the Reporters Bridger Wingate Kay’Lynn Shamy Staff Reporter Job: Staff Reporter ’s new Years of experience: 1 Gravity, is flat out, the best movie of the year. An ex- perience that should be witnessed on the largest screen album review possible, with the best sound system it has, and yes…. What are you excited about this school year? Dominic Swanson “I am excited to meet new people, I love meeting new people! I am also in 3-D. Gravity stars Academy Award winners Sandra Entertainment Editor excited for this year because I plan to achieve my goals of making a dif- Bullock and George Clooney as a couple of astronauts ference in our society and try new things.” in space doing a routine job, until some debris just hap- Drake’s new album, Nothing was pens to collide with their shuttle, and so begins the the Same is based on Drake’s life Describe your favorite way to spend a day: journey to survival. The two leads do a really good job, becoming the rapper he is today. “My favorite way to spend a day, specifically a weekday, would be just especially Sandra Bullock (in the best work of her ca- It was released worldwide on Sep- being around my friends at school and after school, going to the gym reer). The action sometimes feels so intense, that you tember 24. Some of the songs con- and doing a little boxing, or try and write a couple songs. On a Satur- feel like you’re right there. The cinematography has tained on this album are: “Hold day or Sunday, I love being outside, so I like taking my little brothers to the basketball court and shooting some hoops, or going for a really long some of the most beautiful shots done in film, and it On,” “We’re Going Home,” and walk or run.” should be nominated for at least the cinematography “All on Me,” featuring 2 Chains Oscar. have been radio hits. Nothing was List your favorite music: the Same has become the number “My favorite music is pretty much everything except for country. To be Then, there’s the 3-D. The last time I saw a film in 3-D one album of the month and has specific, my favorite artists and bands are Bring Me the Horizon, Aero- and thought it was so amazingly deep was Avatar. That sold millions of copies, and there smith, Blood on the Dance Floor, Flyleaf, Nelly Furtado, Grupo Treo, was four years ago. You see, 3-D is at its best when it’s are meaningful songs contained in Twenty One Pilots, Matis Yahu, Bob Marley and SPM.” being used in an environment that can use it to the max. this album such as “Wu- Tang For- Space is obviously one of those environments since the ever” and “Tuscan Leather.” Why did you join the newspaper staff? 3-D can make space feel deep and endless. Then, the As predicted, Drake’s album “I joined the newspaper staff be- special effects…95% of this movie is CGI…and you has stunned music billboards by cause I wanted to try something new, and I absolutely love to write!” know what? It actually helps the movie a lot. It blends having both “All Me” and “Going the difference between reality and fiction, making it Home” on the top ten songs of the seem there is no difference. Overall, Gravity is one of Words of wisdom: month worldwide. In my personal “My words of wisdom are just to the best films of the year, and has set a standard for film opinion, I like this album more stay as positive as possible, and don’t in the future….and by the way, see this in IMAX 3-D. than his previous record breaking let anyone know if you’re down, be- You would be a fool to not see this thing on the biggest . So, look out in a cause people will take advantage, so screen possible. It’s just that AMAZING. 5/5 stars. few months as Drake is reportedly just smile no matter what! Also, be starting work on another album. yourself, and if someone doesn’t like Let’s see if Drake can once again it, they aren’t worth a second of your stun the music world with his lyr- time! Lastly, respect Yo’self.” ics and beats. Entertainment November 13, 2013 Page 10 Opinions on Hunger Games 2 “The Walking Dead”

Julio Vargas Junior - Joseline Chavez Monica Lopez Now bites and scratches aren’t Staff Reporter What’s your thought Staff Reporter the only way of turning people on the Hunger Games: into “walkers,” the disease has The Hunger Games: Catch- Catching Fire? Where did everyone go? Did mutated and now has gone ing Fire is just 9 days away “I feel like it’s going to the world end? Was it taken airborne. This is just one more from now. The world has been be just like the first one; over by a zombie apocalypse? thing to worry about, how long waiting for this very moment. kind of a disappointing. Or did “The Walking Dead” do you think they’ll last? To see Katnis and Peeta going I feel like the book is just start? That is correct, “The Can’t get enough of “walker” back into the arena for District better.” Walking Dead” started on Oc- action? Well, look no further 12. tober 13. If you are not caught because if you go on http:// Some of the Westy students up on the seasons, it is time www.amctv.com/shows/the- are pretty excited about it and step it up! walking-dead you can witness had a few comments to say. After hearing many reviews more stories about characters Junior - Mitch Hunsaker from people that watched the and their journey though the Freshmen - Selena Are you going to watch it first first episode of the fourth sea- zombie apocalypse. Perez when it comes out? If so, why? son, most had positive feed- They’re great mini clips that What’s your favorite “No, because I think the book back and many predictions for are from a minute to 10 min- character, and why? is better. But I don’t know, I’ll the upcoming events to hap- utes long with gory, intense ex- “Katnis, because she probably give it a shot and let’s pen in the electrifying show. citement, just like “The Walk- has a lot of cour- see how it goes.” The first episode had everyone ing Dead.” Sometimes it is even age and she’s really at the edge of their seats and better because it shows how it brave. She shows left the fans questioning what ties into or affects some of the her inner-strength will happen next. character’s lives. which is really in- Just when you thought things There are so many questions spiring.” were getting better, things this season and more and more took a turn for the worst. The keep popping as the season last episode of the third season crawls along. Who will survive left the fans thinking that the the new flu? Will they find a Governor was one of their big- cure? Will the Governor strike gest problems, but the fourth back? Who feeding the walk- season will prove them wrong. ers!? Evolution of Dominic Swanson Entrainment Editor

Kanye West the music artist whose music fills the radio, wasn’t always a popular artist. When he was underground, he couldn’t find any record deals for his music. Record companies cri- tiqued his music. But he was determined and finally reached his goal with his first selling album College Dropout. The song “Through the Wire” was a smash hit. It talked about his struggles of being a music artist and his recent car accident. The song’s name refers to the wire that held his mouth partially shut while he recovered from jaw surgery as an aftermath of a car accident. Even though some words are slurred, this song tells a tale of the determination of a developing young artist. After he emerged into the music world, Kanye began making more songs that symbolized his life and rise to fame such as: “The Good Life,” “Stronger,” “Flashing Lights,” and many more. Soon Kanye became a frequent voice on the radio. He created songs like “Jesus Walks” that touched topics that no radio artist would due to fear. Kanye was making songs that topped billboards and albums that filled his pockets. He was on top of the world, but this success lead this star to greed. Kanye West soon began making too much money, and as greed filled his mind, it was reflected in his new songs such as “Mercy and Clique.” Songs that didn’t fit the old Kanye and a new “” personality came from within. Now his lyrics, unlike his old songs, talked about partying, money, and intercourse. Soon, he had turned into the artist that was overcome with greed and whose true persona was eradicated. Life is good for Kanye West, but let’s see if the evolution continues or will he revolu- tionize and become his original persona? Sports November 13, 2013 Page 11 Cross country Abigal Macias The end of an era Staff Reporter Hayley Lokken Sports Editor Just imagine running a 5K! All the exercise, constant running, and the workouts you have to do to prepare yourself. I mean run- Who is your idol? What do you do when they are no longer doing what you admired them for? What do you ning for 3.2 miles is not easy at all. Beating your own time is the do when all you have ever known changes? key in cross country; it’s more of an individual sport, and it’s up Todd Helton played the entirety of his 17 season career with the Colorado Rockies. to you to get better or not. The coach pushes them and practices Helton made his major-league debut on August 1, 1997, and finished his career on September 29, 2013. consist of running at least a mile each day, as really good work- For most Rockies fans Helton is the only first baseman that they have known. He has been there through outs. Although you have the teammates to push you and support everything, whether it was a losing season with only 67 wins or their amazing run for the pennant in 2007. you as well, whenever you want to stop. As Junior John Phung Over the course of his career, Helton has earned a .316 batting average, 592 doubles, and 369 home runs. Not said, “We are like a family, we get along very well.” The main idea to mention his three Gold Gloves, four Silver Sluggers, five All-Star Game selections, and his six MVP Awards. is to decrease your PR (Personal Record Time)as the season goes A lot of people would have let this success go to their head. Not Helton, he stayed loyal to the fans and to his by. There are many schools and students at a meet and about 100 teammates. He never demanded more; he was there because he loved to play the game. runners in a race. All this happens in a vast terrain and variable Helton was comfortable in the background; "I'm not a guy who is going to make a lot of noise. I hope to lead weather. by example." The cross country team doesn’t have many teammates, so they For the last 17 years, Helton has been one of the best role models for kids and adults alike. Even after his DUI get very close and are like family. Phung encourages more people earlier this year, he took full responsibility and apologized for his actions, showing us that everyone makes to join next season, and by joining the cross country team, you mistakes, but the important part is how you handle the situation afterwards. will have a second family, and not to mention, by the end of the Helton will surely be missed by his fans as well as his teammates, but hey, like Dr. Seuss said, “Don’t cry be- season, you will be in the best shape of your life! cause it’s over, smile because it happened.” Getting ready for meets, you have to know how to control your To paraphrase Vin Scully; “On behalf of all those pitchers whom you've mistreated for so many years, have a breathing, improve your PR time every day, do core workouts, and wonderful life after baseball.” run about a mile and ½ before each meet. The meets are very hec- tic when all the students start the race and run all at once. There are over 50 schools at the meets, and thousands of students. Soccer makes play-offs Gisselle Burgos Staff Reporter Inside the Pride: The boys soccer team had a win- ning season going the farthest in 20 years, and making it to play- Meet the Reporters offs and playing Smoky Hill High Mary Vargas School. Although the boys lost 7-1, Job: Staff Reporter Years of experience: 1 the school was very proud of them, as well as the team was proud. Their overall season was 6 wins, What are you excited about this school year? “Trying out new things, meeting new people, and making memories.” 9 losses, and 1 tie. League was 5 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie. Describe your favorite way to spend a day: The boys fought all season long, “Spending time with my family, and at the end of the day playing a game of Call Of Duty: Black Ops II Zombies with my favorite ice and they had some great wins, and cream.” some hard losses, but bonded as a team. List your favorite music: “Alternative, Rock, Metal, Punk, Country, and Oldies.” Photo by Gisselle Burgos Why did you join the newspaper staff? “I joined the newspaper staff because it seemed interesting. I thought it would be a great opportunity to get involved with school and other people. Turns out, it’s even better than I expected!” Lady Wolves finishing strong Words of wisdom: Abigail Macias “Never let words of hate break you down or convince you to stop. Stay Staff Reporter strong and don’t give up.” This was a very successful year for the Lady Wolves softball team with the team getting 2nd place in the Emac League. They were also determined to get to state, and having that determination and feeling they could do it and placing 32nd seed in the bracket (last seeded), and playing Rock Canyon (3rd seed) would be a challenge, but they were up and ready for that challenge. It took a hard working week and determination from all 11 girls on the team to prepare themselves for the tournament on October 12. The girls were ready for action and started off with a great battle, and the game would be a war till the end. Play went smoothly until about the 4th inning, after some errors came up and hurt the Lady Wolves. Softball is a very mental game, and if you can’t shake off some errors, you will not be able to continue and that’s what happened. The girls put up a great fight, but the Lady Jaguars would take the win 12-2. The next game would just not go the Lady Wolves’ way either, and with a heartbreaking loss, it was the last chance they had, and they lost 0-7 against Pine Creek leaving the Lady Wolves out of state. Overall, the Lady Wolves did an amazing job and had a great season with a record of 14-7. The Lady Wolves were second in our conference, great job ladies! Although they couldn’t make it to state this year, I’m sure they will be able to take it to State Championships next year. The team is young, and they have great potential next year. The Lady Wolves are looking to put in hard work this off season in order to make next season another great success. Thank you Lady Wolves for making us proud. Especially, a great thank you to the coaches for their hard work they put into making the softball team a success this year. I’m excited and looking forward for next season to see what an amazing team we will become. Sports November 13, 2013 Page 12 Meet our fall athletes! Mariela Hernandez News Editor Brandon Dicker- Nic Etchells- 11th Ryan Belearde- Marcus Martinez- son- 10th How do you prepare for a big 12th 10th game? How do you prepare for a big How do you prepare for a big How do you prepare for a big “Go to team dinners and practice game? game? game? h ard .” “In football, we always watch films “I drink a lot of water, stay off my “I rest up, listen to music and try to Any special eating/working out on the opposing team. I watch the feet and just focus on the game.” calm my nerves.” regimen? position that I would be playing, Any special eating/working out Any special eating/ working out “Worked out all summer.” and see what that guy did bad or regimen? regimen? Inspirations? good. I study what I would do the “I try to eat pasta and again just “Eat bananas and drink a lot of wa- Von Miller same or differently in that posi- stay off my feet before a game.” ter.” How do you deal with a game tion, and see if the team has any Inspirations? Inspirations? loss? weaknesses I could take advantage “Ryan Belearde and Trindon Hol- “Ryan Belearde and Augustine “Try to have short term memory, of. In my mind, every game is a liday.” Sanchez.” and prepare for next week.” big game, because it is a chance Motivations? Motivations? How long have you been playing to show off what you’re made of “Watching motivational videos by “I play for the seniors, since they’re it? Why do you play it? against another school’s talent. I football players.” graduating this year.” “For five years. I play it because get ready for a big game by watch- How do you deal with a game How do you deal with a game it’s fun and the people you meet ing films and getting mentally prepared to play my best. Believe it or not, loss? loss? become your best friends.” in such a physical sport, being mentally prepared is half the battle.” “I focus on what I did wrong, but “I try to think of things I did What’s the most important attri- Any special eating/working out regimen? try not to think about it too much.” wrong, and think about how I can bute an athlete should have? “I used to very ritually eat Subway before every game(spicy Italian foot How long have you played foot- fix them, but the past is the past, so “Good leadership and someone long sub with lots of toppings), but this year I don’t really have a specific ball? Why do you play it? forget it.” that gets along with others.” pre-game meal. Working out of course is the biggest part of the off sea- “I’ve played for ten years. I started How long have you played foot- son. When football isn’t in season, I workout basically six out of seven playing football when I was little, ball? Why do you play it? days a week, and every workout is football movement related.” and I didn’t like it. Then I started “Three years, and I play it because Motivations? to like it. I play to show my parents it keeps me active, I stay in shape “My motivation to play football is to one day reach the college level, with that I’m good at it and my younger and I like to hit.” a combination of grades, grants, scholarships, and football. I want to get siblings look up to me.” What’s the most important attri- a big chunk of my college paid for. I play to put me on a path of success, What’s the most important attri- bute an athlete should have? so that one day, I can see my family proud of me, and I’m in a position to bute an athlete should have? “Short term memory because ev- help my family financially.” “He ar t .” eryone makes mistakes.” How do you deal with a game loss? “Any good athlete is very competitive, and, in my opinion, this is what brings out the best in an athlete. So, when I lose it is never easy. I deal with it by finding out what I did that was positive, and what I did that was negative. I find out how I could have helped my team just that much more, and promise myself to do that next game. A loss just turns into fuel to be better for next game.” How long have you played football? “Now with the completion of my senior year, I have played a total of seven years. I played three years before high school sporadically, and all four years of high school on varsity.” What’s the most important attribute an athlete should have? “A good athlete doesn’t need to be naturally born a good athlete. They can be trained to be a good athlete. I believe a perfect combination for a good athlete is: a smart/good coach, a will to get better (practice),hard working(weights and conditioning) and a person that plays the game with 100 percent of their heart. My favorite quote that got me through Photos courtesy of high school football is ‘Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t want Mariela Hernandez to work hard.’ ”

Cody Magerfleisch And BridgerThe Wingate 2013 World Series Boston strong, all the way Staff Reporters

During the World Series, the two teams played for a total of at least 4 and at most 7 games, and the winning team was crowned the kings of baseball. This year, the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals were those two teams. St. Louis Cardinals The Cardinals had a very rough start to the World Series, falling 8-1 to the Red Sox in Game 1. Their only run was from a home run (courtesy of Matt Holliday). A shining moment for the Cards was definitely Carlos Beltran’s rob of David Ortiz’s grand slam. The Red Sox’s streak closely resembled one of the Texas Rangers several years ago, in which they swept the Tampa Bay Rays and beat the Detroit Tigers in six games, but lost to the Cardinals in the Series. The Cardinals have a fairly strong team, so this behavior is unusual for them. Their lineup consists of some very strong hitters and talented pitchers, with their fielders also being quite talented. Boston Red Sox A lot can happen in the span of one year. The Boston Red Sox know this better than anyone else. One year ago, they were in the last place of the American League East. Now, they are the American League champions and the World Series champions once again. Indeed, the Red Sox are the comeback kids of the year. How? In Game 2, the Cardinals answered back and won. In Game 3, the Cardinals won by obstruction giving the Cardinals a 2-1 lead in the series. In Game 4, Jonny Gomes hit a home run; Koji Uehara then picked off Kolten Wong at first (While Carlos Beltran was at the plate) and tied the series 2-2. The Red Sox won the next two games by allowing St. Louis only one run in both. With hitters such as David Ortiz, Shane Victorino, and Mike Napoli, and with pitchers such as Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz, and Koji Uehara, The Red Sox were stronger than ever. Love them or hate them, you cannot deny that the Red Sox have the heart of a champion.....and are one. The Cardinals played a good game and stayed in the series, but the Red Sox proved to be the stronger team. Boston Strong, indeed.