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Advanced Placement (AP) menting only ten to twenty per- years. Tests. They come around every cent of their students as meeting The given excuse for the high year without exception. And as the requirements. price of the tests is the fact that the sign ups for the tests approach College Board, the organiza- funds are required to distribute students and teachers alike grow tion in charge of distributing and the tests as well as to manage the weary with concerns and dilem- managing the tests and test scores tests and pay testing facilitators. Given the numbers, however, it seems just that, a fl imsy excuse.

...it“ is hard to believe that the orga- With the enormous amount of money College Board brings nization [College Board] is indeed a “ in via tests, not only the APs but the SAT as well, and other ven- non-profit one. ues, such as the service of send- ing scores to college and study books, it is hard to believe that photo illustration by Noor Tell mas, the underlying question for labels itself as a non-profi t orga- the organization is indeed a non- photo illustration by Noor Tell students become, “Should I take nization. Well, they could have profi t one. the test?” as teachers worry about fooled me. It is true that compared to A star without shine: What does the passing rates of their classes. According to the reports the tuition fee of colleges, the It becomes a gruesome time compiled by melissadata.com, Advanced Placement Test prices a Hollywood star mean anyway? as AP students try to decide if they College Board brings in an an- are next to lose change. But what are ready for the test. But unfor- tunately, the question of whether BY MERY HOUNANIAN Copy Editor they are ready for the challenge does not remain the sole factor in The Hollywood Walk of young actors and actresses (or not their decision. No, though admit- Fame is a rite of passage for the even actors or musicians, as in tedly it is not a problem for some talented and loved. Or is it? Ringo Seacrest’s case) get a star on the students, the extremely high fees Starr just now got himself a star Walk of Fame after a few years for taking the tests also play a role on the Walk of Fame. Why is it of work when it took about forty in convincing or dissuading the that Starr just now got a star on years for Ringo Starr to get one of students. the Hollywood Walk of Fame? his own? At eighty-six dollars per test, What constitutes a “star” Heck, Johnny Depp, a talent- the AP tests are not cheap. And for these days, anyway? Paul McCa- ed actor got a star on the Walk of those ambitious students, the bill rtney doesn’t even have one, yet Fame in 1999, twelve years after can stack up to quite the amount. Ryan Seacrest does. Are people people fi rst saw him on “21 Jump College Counselor Sharon Drell ignoring the fact that McCartney Street.” “The Simpsons” got one revealed that she had seen stu- is a talented and decorated musi- in 2000. “American Idol” started dents pay as high as nearly 500 cian and all that Seacrest does is in 2002, and Seacrest got a star in dollars for the year. photo illustration by Noor Tell talk to celebrities? Sure, McCa- 2005. To make a comparison, for rtney has one with The Beatles, So, it takes, Depp, a legiti- students who opt to pay their own nual income somewhere in the it comes down to is the College but John Lennon, George Harri- mate actor twelve years, “The way, that comes out to sixty hours neighborhood of three to six mil- Board organization siphoning son, and now Starr have two stars Simpsons” twelve, Ringo Starr of work at eight fi fty an hour, fl ip- lion dollars while their parent profi ts from colleges to their or- each, one with the Beatles, the forty, and Seacrest three? That’s ping burgers or manning the cash company CEEB holds an asset ganization under the pretext that other as solo artists. simply preposterous. The man register. Even for parents it is no Tom Cruise, in all his couch- may do a good job hosting a TV easy task to pay so high a price. jumping glory, has a star, but and radio show, but other than There is, fortunately, an al-

Colin Firth is just now about to that he has not done anything ternative to paying full price on

the tests. For students who meet “ receive one this year. He’s been noteworthy. But what it comes down to is the the lunch program requirements, Mr. Darcy in BBC’s adaptation The criteria for how these “ of Pride and Prejudice, a writer awards are decided appear to be fee waivers are readily available. College Board organization siphon- without a muse in Love, Actu- seriously cracked. It’s as if every But even then they are required ing profits from colleges... ally, and just won a British Acad- celebrity who has a star gets one to make a payment of fi fteen dol- emy of Film and Television Arts just to stroke one’s ego even fur- lars initially and fi ve dollars for (BAFTA) award for Best Actor ther. The public should be made every subsequent test. Meeting in the hundreds of millions. Not they are doing a service. If any- in the existentialist fi lm A Single well aware of how a celebrity is the lunch program itself is also only that but thanks to their status thing, College Board seems much Man. Also, according to the Walk nominated and receives a star. a challenge with majority of the as a non-profi t organization, both more like a legal con than it is a of Fame, Tony Danza is just as There are so many inconsisten- schools in Los Angeles Unifi ed entities have been tax exempt for helping hand to students. much a star as Johnny Carson. cies with the process and results, School District (LAUSD) docu- How do people decide who and it makes no sense. Maybe all gets a coveted star? And why is a star is good for is a bragging Disagree with what’s on these pages? Send your own opinion by submitting a letter to the editor, and it that as of late, more and more right. you might see it on the next issue of Le Sabre! Let us know what you think! Submit letters to D2 or Ms. Bondy’s box. Letters are subject to being edited for grammar and content.

Editor in Chief: Noor Tell Staff: Tara Atrian, Isabelle Bolla, Young Cha, Jolena Collas, Josselin Managing Editor: Judy Kim Le Sabre is published by the Advanced Journalism class at: Grover Cleveland Copy Editor: Mery Hounanian Flores, Audrey Hahn, Alex Hernan- High, Room D-2, 8140 Vanalden Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335. Telephone: (818) dez, Chandler Hudson, Lucia Hwang, News Editor: Jillian Goodman 885-2300 ext. 3648; Fax: (818) 727-0964. The newspaper is desktop published Joshua Kang, David Kim, Nora Landes, Opinions Editor: Haemin Jee by the students and printed by American Foothill Publishing. Subscriptions Alex Lee, Allison Li, Jenny Luong, Features Editor: Wendy Mao are $20/year. Cleveland is a LEARN school accredited through 2012 and a Stella Oh, Calvin Ratana, Jeila Saidi, Entertainment Editor: Ingrid Kwon California Distinguished School. Letters and guest articles are encouraged. Sports Editor: Kristie Shu Armand Saroghlanian, Jonathan So Production Manager: Amanda Silver Business Manager: Daniel Koo As the staff of Le Sabre, we strive to objectively cover the entire Cleveland Staff Photographer: Haig Nalbandian Advertising Manager: Amna Waheed High School community, including all small learning communities and the Photo Editor: Katherine Zhang diverse interests of the student body, faculty, and surrounding neighborhoods. Adviser: Coleen Bondy Online Editor: Sara Grossman We aim to engage and involve the student body by providing accurate infor- mation while upholding the highest standards of journalistic ethics. March 11, 2010 Le Sabre Opinions 3 Letters to the Editor Letter to the Editor: Dear Le Sabre, nia Standards Test (CSTs). Rather The scam of a new schedule. ministrator! took place one day near the student than shortchange students’ valuable Yes, Cavs, a new schedule is being Big problem for administrators, store…allegedly. Thank you for providing us an oppor- instructional time either semesters, jammed down your throats. Admin- though, is that they know that very Insiders say that less than 80 tunity to respond to the anonymous additional time is allocated second istration wants you to give up three few, if any students, would want to votes were cast. Probably mostly letter you received regarding the semester to account for the days of weeks of your summer vacation so give up three weeks of their sum- Magnet students who want extra time proposed calendar change for 2010- testing. that school can start August 16. Why? mer vacation. Three weeks they will to prepare for their AP courses. Now 2011. 3. “The administrator’s vacations To have extra time to prepare for test- never get back. The administrator’s the school is trumpeting the news that 1. “Administration wants you to give won’t be shortened only the students ing in May. vacations will not be shortened, only 67% of the students are in favor of up three weeks of your summer vaca- and teachers.” Even starting August 16 will not the students and teachers. cutting their summer vacation short. tion so that school can start August Every year, administrators go balance the semesters. With the new But how to get the students on What a joke. What a scam. What 16th. Why? To have extra time to back to work approximately three plan, fall semester will be 18 weeks board with giving up three weeks a lie. prepare for testing in May.” weeks before students and teachers. and spring semester 20 weeks. Ad- of hard earned vacation time? The I guess our school is just prepar- The main goal for proposing Actually, in order to prepare for a ministrators do not care if you get answer is simply by fi xing the elec- ing the students for bosses who will a calendar change is to establish an new school year that starts August 16 short changed in the fall if it gives tion, the George Bush method of vic- screw over their employees for the instructional program that maximizes would require the administrators to, them extra time to jam more testing tory, instead of a school wide vote in sake of their own careers. student learning and student achieve- in fact, return to work almost three prep down your throat. which every student’s vote counts. Enjoy your short summer! ment. The proposed calendar would weeks earlier than they normally Will all this test prep help you, The administration ensures that do so by giving students the chance to would. dear student? Help you live a happier, they get the result they are looking -Not signed due to fear of retaliation complete their fall semester instruc- We understand that this one- healthier life? Of course not, but it for by having a “vote” in which over from administrators tion before the three-week winter time transitional summer will be hard can be a feather in the hat of an ad- 0% of the school is not aware of. It break. Under the proposed calen- for everyone. Not everyone likes dar, when students return in January, change, even if that change serves to Obesity doesn’t fl y with Southwest Airlines it will be a new semester. There is benefi t our students in the long run. no stress over remembering what was However, we would hope that every- covered from September to Decem- one at Cleveland is a student advocate BY ANONYMOUS STAFF WRITER ber before the three-week break for and would look to the best interest of a fi nal that would take place the fi rst all students involved. week of February. 4. “The administration ensures that The recent event concerning get out of the seat? These are hy- On the issue of Kevin Smith, the Yes, to some extent, students will they get the result they are looking pothetical situations, but nonethe- Kevin Smith and Southwest Air- airlines did the right thing to take have extra time to prepare for testing for by having a “vote” which over lines is a real concern amongst him off the plane. A man of his less these types of situations are in May. Specifi cally, the only test 90%” of the school isn’t aware of. It many people. For myself, I see size should be buying tickets for what airlines consider when they that will take place in May under the took place one day near the student the whole controversy as an eye two seats rather than one. instill these policies. new schedule is the Advanced Place- store…allegedly.” opener that concerns policies that The policy for Southwest Air- Southwest Airlines did make ment (AP) exams. If students are en- As with all student body elec- affect obese Americans. lines has always been the same. some mistakes on their part. rolled in an AP class, the new sched- tions held on this campus, the vote Being overweight obvious- People who are at a certain size When the ticket was sold to Kevin ule will offer them three additional for the calendar change was conduct- ly is a choice that people make. are required to buy two tickets Smith, he should have been noti- weeks of instructional time to learn ed over a period of two days during material that will help them acquire nutrition and lunch near the Student Every person has the choice to fi ed to buy two tickets. Instead the in order to provide more space. all the knowledge needed to perform Store. The voting took place on Feb- pilot decided that he needed two change their diet and start exer- The reason behind this is not to well on the national test. Students at ruary 16 and February 17. The notice cising to change the way they discriminate but for comfort and seats, after he was already seated other schools who start in August do appeared in several editions of the look. If a person chooses to stuff safety issues. and had fastened his seat belt. get three more weeks of preparation. weekly bulletin, was broadcast over their faces with horrible foods ev- If I was to sit next to some- Southwest Airlines handled This is an unfair advantage. the PA, was included in the KCAV ery day then he or she should be one overweight, and the plane the situation wrongly, but in their In addition to those taking AP weekly show, was printed in Le Sa- ready to face the consequences. was about to crash, how would I defense, it was their duty to act. exams, every year our English Learn- bre, and was posted on the school ers, who constitute approximately web site. 17% of the school population, must Please note that coincidentally, take the California English Language the very same form of communica- Development Test (CELDT) in order tion, the weekly bulletin, that alleg- to exit the ELD program (formerly edly “is trumpeting the news that 67% known as ESL). Under the current of the students are in favor of cutting calendar, English Learners would their summer vacation short” served come back from summer break and as one of the vehicles to inform stu- a few weeks later, they would have dents about the elections. to take a test to determine whether 5. “Insiders say that less than 80 they could exit the ELD program votes were cast. Mostly Magnet stu- that year. Under the new calendar, dents who want extra time to prepare students would have an additional for their AP courses.” three weeks of teacher-led instruction All students were given the to help them redesignate or exit the same opportunity to vote. Of the total ELD program. ballots cast, 74% were by residential On a non-testing note, the new school students and 26% were by calendar would benefi t those students magnet students. There were stu- who are looking for summer enrich- dents who voted “Yes,” and students ment opportunities, internships, and who voted “No.” On a side note, part-time jobs. By the time Cavaliers Magnet students are not the only stu- get out of school, many of these pro- dents who take AP courses, and they grams have already started and many are not the only students who would of the summer jobs have already been benefi t from the proposed calendar fi lled by students who fi nished the change. school year in early June. 6. “Not signed due to fear of retalia- Furthermore, for students who tion from administrators.” are applying to private colleges that We are sorry that the anonymous require mid-year reports, please note writer feels this way. Please be as- that most universities request that the sured that we uphold the Constitution forms be submitted in mid-January. of the United States and specifi cally Regrettably, we are unable to pro- the First Amendment of the Bill of vide these needed documents for our Rights that ensures both freedom of students until February. The reason speech and freedom of press. for this is that the form requires fall We also understand that some- semester senior grades. Under the times it is simpler to search for con- current calendar, we do not have this spiracy theories and a “bad guy” to information until the second week of blame in order to justify why things February, after fi rst semester fi nals may not go the way a person wants. have been given and grades have It is comfortable to hide behind a been fi nalized. guise of anonymity and point fi ngers 2. “With the new plan, Fall [sic] se- to make others scapegoats for one’s mester will be 18 weeks and Spring own limited knowledge or under- [sic] semester 20 weeks. Adminis- standing of an issue. We would like trators don’t care if you get short to thank the anonymous writer for changed in the Fall if it gives them the strongly emotional response, as extra time to jam more testing prep it gave us an opportunity to commu- down your throat.” nicate some issues that have caused Spring semester, whether under such a misunderstanding to arise. the current calendar or the proposed --The Administrative Staff calendar, is longer than fall semes- ter because extra days are built into The full letter can be read on Le Sa- the second semester for the Califor- bre online: www.lesabreonline.com 4 News Le Sabre March 11, 2010 Calendar change Six days continued from front page They include greater continuity higher since they have more time Freshman Amrita Bedi said. August.” Freshman Dima Saati of instruction as well as they op- to review for these tests. “It’s a good idea. It’s better said. “It’s still hot in August. portunity for students to fi nish the “I love it,” Howe said about for fi nals,” Junior Yanneth Rome- Otherwise, the semester makes less? semester before the break. Cali- the change. As a former college ro said. sense.” fornia State Tests (CST) would be counselor, Howe explained how Many local colleges, includ- Countering the heat com- BY CHANDLER HUDSON moved to April to avoid interfer- private schools start a month be- ing the community colleges and ment, Howe said, “We have air Staff Writer ence with Advanced Placement CSUN, are in regular session conditioning.” exams. Schools in the rest of Cal- from August to May. This calen- While most students, fac- Los Angeles Superintendent ifornia have state testing in April, dar change would create more op- ulty, and parents are in favor of Ramon Cortines recently pro- and Cleveland would be added to portunities for concurrent enroll- the change, there are parents who posed a plan to cut the school that list. ment at these schools. Students have voiced concerns since the year by six days as part of a plan “Most people realize that at Cleveland will have more time change will interrupt in summer to help reduce the district’s esti- it makes perfect sense to have to fi nish their A-G requirements plans. Students may already have mated $640-million budget short- spring semester after winter or to take other courses in which summer programs to attend, and fall. Five of the six days would be break,” Cleveland teacher John they are interested. some parents may already have classroom days, while the other Latimer said. However, there are some is- paid for vacations. If passed, day would be a noninstructional Cleveland has had mixed re- sues to consider with the pro- only high schools in District One day. Cleveland’s administrators actions to the proposed change. posed plan, as explained by the would change, while middle and and teachers have concerns about Teachers believe the extra three photo illustration by Eric Tran administration. Currently, fi fteen elementary schools would keep the proposal. weeks in the fall will give stu- students share bus routes with their current schedules. Therefore, “It would run counter to our dents more of an edge for AP ex- fore Cleveland, which gives those neighboring Miller students, and childcare could become an issue movement to change the school ams since the rest of the country’s students more test preparation for twenty Northridge Middle School for high school students who care calender,” Principal Herman Clay high schools begin the fall semes- AP exams. students share two of Cleveland’s for their younger siblings after said, “The curriculum cannot ter in August or early September. Students have had varied re- bus routes. school and during school vaca- even be completed in 180 days. As of now, students across the actions. “If it’s just for Cleveland, “I think it’s an early jump tions. A shorter school year means less country could be setting the curve I would not like the change,” from late June to the middle of depth of instruction for students.” Athletic Director Jason Mes- kis also frowned at the decrease. “I don’t like it,” he said. “Teach- Recruitment controversy ers are already trying to pack in all the standards that they are re- quired to teach. These cuts would BY SARA GROSSMAN only increase that.” Online Editor The cuts also have wide- say, English Teacher Jennifer Ma- ranging economic effects on the Military recruitment at high con is skeptical. schools is a hot topic across the “To have kids be recruited at nation, and Cleveland is no dif- such a young age, I don’t think Community building among ferent. Each week, recruiters step they have considered all they onto The Land to meet with stu- could [gain] in education,” she dents and extol the benefi ts of said. “Students are enticed into the black and brown youth joining the military to those who war without knowing the full are interested. story.” BY JOSSELIN FLORES AND However, not everybody sup- Macon also mentioned an- JILLIAN GOODMAN States for his people. ports high school recruitment. other concern, especially within Staff Writer and News Editor “I thought it was very inspir- Some teachers and students pro- minority communities. “[I have ing,” Sophomore Marabi Madrig- test what they view as false en- heard] they target Black and The annual Black Brown cel said. “The poet’s speech was ticements and tactics that recruit- Brown students, and students of Love Assembly was held on touching.” ers use to persuade teens to sign lower incomes,” she said. Thursday, February 25 by the Vil- Students from Taking Action, up. In fact, a 2008 American lage Nation and hosted by Ale- a club on campus, were also fea- These attitudes frustrate Ma- Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) jandra Lemus and Lissett Lazo, tured with a combination of po- rines recruiter Sergeant Lance study claimed the U.S. military Cleveland High School graduates etry and dance. They performed Hosea, who has visited Cleveland attempts to disproportionately from the class of 2008. The goal the story of Haiti’s history, in- numerous times this year to talk recruit youth of color, mainly of the assembly was to promote cluding the revolution in which to students about the military op- Blacks and Latinos and students unity between African American Haiti gained independence from tion open to them. in low-income neighborhoods. and Latino students, who have a France leading up to the recent “[Many] teachers think that When asked if he feels Cleve- history of racial tension. earthquake. According to Senior photo illustration by Noor Tell we’re going to throw kids into land is a greater target for recruit- “It was great since even more and Taking Action member Prey- entire school district. war,” Hosea said. “I’m not forc- ers because of its large population students led this year,” Teacher anka Gulati, the club was spread- “[The cuts] translate to a dol- ing anyone into the military. I just of minority and low-income stu- and Village Nation Founder Fluke ing the idea that black and brown lar savings for the state that help want to give students a different dents, Clay responded, “No more Fluker said.”We want to produce people need to use Haiti’s revolu- balance the budget,” Clay said. chance.” than any other LAUSD school.” leaders, not followers, and you do tion as inspiration to fi ght against “The cuts would result in an ad- Principal Herman Clay agreed As a whole, LAUSD schools so by giving them leadership po- injustice today. ministration wide salary cut of with Hosea’s point. “Where col- cater heavily to students of these sitions.” Despite the range of talents, about 2.5 percent.” lege or work in the private sector backgrounds. “It has to do with This year’s theme for the as- many expressed how they felt this While this is a signifi cant sal- is not an option, [joining the mili- economics and income,” Clay sembly was the crisis in Haiti and year’s assembly was a disappoint- ary reduction, Principal Clay ex- tary] can be good,” he said. said. focused on connecting its history ment compared to last year. plained, “This plan will affect the Hosea, who said he has re- Hosea denies these claims. to black and brown love. “I think last year’s was more least paid employees the most. cruited two Cleveland students, “I do have white males and Asian “Haiti’s issues, highlighted interesting.” Junior Jenae Smith Those with larger incomes can pointed out there are many non- males that join,” he said. “If you by the earthquake, unite the black said. “This year, they basically fo- sustain a pay deduction, but, for combat jobs that the military of- have interest I want to talk to and brown community around cused on Haiti. I think they could a cafeteria worker, such a cut can fers, including clerical duties, you.” what happened there,” Fluker have done more, and my friends be devastating.” electricians, and fi refi ghters. Senior Felipe Jimenez is one said. felt the same way.” District cuts have had other Hosea said, however, that with such interest. He said that The assembly featured many Nevertheless, students still visible effects on schools and stu- he feels many of those against he has wanted to join the military performances, including dancing, got the message that unity can dents, including sports. Basketball recruitment at high school have since ninth grade because “they singing, spoken word and other accomplish more than racial divi- teams played triple header basket- misconceptions about how the pay for your education.” poetry, and guitar and trumpet sion. ball games in order to save money process actually works. “I don’t Jimenez described the re- playing, all of which served to “It was interesting,” Junior on buses this past season. Usually brainwash anyone.” cruitment process he has gone further the theme of unity. Jenae Smith said. “I learned a lot only the JV and Varsity teams Hosea explained that he looks through so far. “We just talked Andres Rivera, a Cleveland and that Black and Brown people play, but this year, the season for students who are motivated about what my life would be like graduate from the class of 2002, are closer than you think.” schedule was rotated to include and goal-oriented. in the military, including my goals was one of the performers who The assembly went beyond Freshman/Sophomore games to “Everybody thinks [the mili- and plans.” showcased slam poetry. The fi rst, black and brown love as students reduce spending. While this shift tary] wants the kids who can’t go Jimenez said he fi rst con- “Fighting For Ourselves,” dis- realized unity should be a goal translates to the school not having to college. If we look at this logi- tacted Hosea after a friend was cussed the importance of black for everyone. “It felt good as if to pay for a separate bus, it means cally, [the military] is looking for recruited by him. and brown unity, while the other we were one,” Senior Karina that Varsity basketball players someone who is above average, When asked if he was scared titled, “The Legacy That Follows Ruvalcaba said. “It should be ev- have to leave school at 1:30 p.m. not below.” to fi ght, Jimenez shook his head. Me,” was about immigration and erybody. The confl icts aren’t just for a game that is scheduled to be Despite what most recruiters “I like the adrenaline.” starting a new life in the United about black and brown people.” played at 4:00 p.m. March 11, 2010 Le Sabre News 5 Cleveland gets graded all the news we think you should know BY SARA GROSSMAN kids who are struggling and added In math, more than 50 percent of Online Editor some courses [as well as] tutoring Asian and White students per- but didn’t have room to print sessions and programs to address formed at grade level, while less The Los Angeles Unifi ed these young people,” Clay said. than 30 percent of Latino and School District (LAUSD) re- One area Clay said he would African American students were Apply For A Paid Internship cently released the 2009 School like to see improvement in is stu- able to reach this achievement. Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for the City of Los Angeles Report Card for each of the dis- dent performance in Advanced “It’s a major problem,” Clay Public Works High School Internship Program, which relates to en- trict’s elementary, middle, and Placement exams. “It’s good, but said of the disparity. “It’s not just a gineering, architecture, and construction. The internship will last for high schools. The report detailed it could be better,” he said. Cleveland problem. It’s the same six weeks this summer Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cleveland’s academic progress Cleveland also seems to have at Kennedy and El Camino.” from July 6 to August 13. Students involved will have the opportunity within the last year Clay said he to participate in training sessions, workshops, and educational fi eld and highlighted both attributes these trips. Students interested in applying will need to submit an online ap- the areas where the numbers to a plication and letter of recommendation by Friday, March12 at http:// school did well in ad- multiple causes, bpw.lacity.org/PWHip/. dition to those in need including socio- of improvement. economic fac- Timber At The Land Overall, Cleve- tors and the high Two large trees were cut down on the Cleveland campus by LAUSD land improved in 23 number of ESL tree trimmers on Tuesday, February 23. Plant Manager Javier Pena ex- out of 26 categories, [English Sec- plained the tree trimmers found a three foot long crack in one of the including the per- ond Language] trees during a regular trimming and inspection and made the decision centage of students students at The to remove the entire tree. While another one of the trees they cut down passing A-G required Land. appeared healthy on the outside, it was rotted on the inside. Accord- courses with a “C” or He ex- ing to the tree trimmers, it was necessary for these trees to be removed higher (44 percent) plained it is es- since they were a safety hazard to students and could have fallen over and students moving pecially hard to from a windstorm. Pena says he plans to leave the areas left by the from 9th to 10th grade raise ESL profi - photo illustration by Eric Tran removed trees open for now so there is room for clubs interested in (71 percent). ciency because planting trees on campus to do so in the future. Most notably, the percentage a relatively good record for teach- “the target keeps going up, but we of Cleveland students at grade er retention. Eighty three percent are always getting new [ESL] stu- level in English language arts and of teachers at the Land have been dents. We have to constantly start math rose three percent in each at the school for three years or from scratch.” subject, to 49 percent and 38 per- more, which is above the LAUSD One positive aspect of Cleve- cent respectively. average of 73 percent. land the score report shed light “I think the school is doing Not everything has improved, on, however, was the fact that 83 very well,” Principal Herman however. The percentage of stu- percent of students reported feel- Clay said, noting that almost all dents suspended at least once rose ing safe on campus. scores on the report card, aca- sharply, from six percent in the Assistant Principal Carlos demic and otherwise, were above 2007-08 school year to 11 percent Valdovinos, who is in charge of the LAUSD average for that cat- last year. many of the security aspects of egory. “In the major areas we did Although Cleveland’s stu- the Land, said this is largely due show improvement, [especially dent body has gained profi ciency to the security team, which he be- in] overall student performance.” on standardized tests, there are lieves helps with discipline. photo by Haig Nalbandian Clay said he is spearheading still large disparities in achieve- “In these times of economic Hacking Away: LAUSD tree trimmers dispose of the rott ed trees on campus. efforts to continue Cleveland’s ment among races. Percentage- crunch, [security] really stepped improvement on the annual wise, White and Asian students it up,” he said. He added he was school report card. did much better than their Latino pleased that students felt comfort- Accepted, rejected, “Specifi cally, we have ID’d and African American classmates. able and safe on campus. Pinkberry comes to Th e Land wait-listed?

BY JENNY LUONG “Given the economic situa- Staff Writer tion, they’ll probably be accepting BY NOOR TELL Career Advisor and Leadership notnot charge the school for the yyo-o- more transfer students and fewer Editor-in-ChiefEditor-in-Chief SponsorSponsor Stephanie SlaughterSlaughter gurt sold, but payspays Cleveland 20% The University of California freshmen,” Drell explained. originallyoriginally came up with the idea of the total yyogurtogurt sold each daday.y. will employ wait lists for the fi rst Yet, because of a promised SinceSince February,February, “[Slaughter“[Slaughter time in history, beginning with increase in state funding for the the student store has explained]explained] that it fall 2010 enrollments. The UC UC campuses, they will only re- extendedextended its menu bbyy wouldn’twouldn’t costcost us plans to use these lists to meet en- duce enrollment by 1,500 while sellingselling PinkberryPinkberry fro- [Cleveland[Cleveland High rollment targets and provide addi- accepting 500 more transfer stu- zen yyogurtogurt on the quad School]School] anything,anything, so tional space to worthy students. dents from community colleges. everyevery WednesdaWednesday.y. wewe would onlyonly be According to the UC Direc- While giving UC schools The PinkberryPinkberry makingmaking a profi t, “ tor of Admissions, several thou- fl exibility with their admissions, employeesemployees arrive at ChavezChavez said.said. sand applicants could be on the wait lists also offer hope for stu- TheThe Land ttoo serve Leadership has new wait lists established by UC dents hoping to grab a spot if the yyogurtogurt and three been organizing campuses. seats open up. toppings for students, the weeklyweekly event. “I think it’s something they “I think it’s better to give stu- whichwhich is priced at fourfour ChavezChavez said that ev- had to do,” College Counselor dents a chance, rather than none dollarsdollars each. The yyo-o- eryery WednesdaWednesday,y, two Sharon Drell said. at all,” Senior Alice Kang said. gurt fl avors include to three Leadership Wait-listed students will cre- “I think when you’re trying cchocolatehocolate and pome- studentsstudents are assigned ate a third group of applicants. to apply for colleges, it makes granate, while top- to spend lunch bbyy the Those that are in the accepted or you anxious, so you want to get ppingsings include granola PPinkberryinkberry tables to rejected category are notifi ed by that acceptance letter as soon as aandnd strawberrstrawberry.y. ooverseeversee and adver- mid-March to late March, while you can,” Senior Stephanie Pagan The monemoneyy raised tisetise.. the wait-listed group will be noti- said. “[Wait lists] put an added is placed in the Gen- March 3 marked fi ed in June regarding whether or pressure on a lot of senior stu- eeralral Student BodBodyy the fi fth time the not spaces have opened up. This dents.” AAccount.ccount. The accaccountount sschoolchool has ssoldold Pink- allows incoming freshman on the Most UC campuses plan to is in debt since the berrberry.y. Slaughter add- wait lists more time for planning. use a wait list. However, UCLA, sschoolchool paid this yyearear eedd PinkberrPinkberryy has sold “I don’t feel [wait lists] are a Berkeley, and Merced are still in foforr all the students’ ooutut ooff their 100 frfro-o- bad thing,” Senior Eddy Gonza- discussion about whether or not sschoolchool identifi caticationon photophoto bbyy KatherineKatherine ZhangZhang zen yyogurtogurt cups ev- lez said. “It’s better than the UC to use the lists. ccards.ards. In prior yyears,ears, Fro-yoFro-yo Sales: StudentsStudents line up to buy Pinkberry fr ozen yogurt on eeryry time except one rejecting everyone.” “Luckily, [the wait list] is not sstudentstudents were required thethe quad. ddayay when the weatheweatherr In response to state budget like a private school’s wait list,” to papayy fi ve dollars foforr wwasas gloomy.gloomy. cuts, the UC was planning to re- Drell said. “It’s more stressful for their IDsIDs.. to sell Pinkberry.Pinkberry. With this fund- TThehe student ststoreore will ccontin-ontin- duce the fall 2010 freshman class a while, but right now they [the AAccordingccording to Senior and Stu- raiser,raiser, Cleveland would not lose ue to sell PinkberrPinkberryy on the quad by 2,300 more than the previous UC] don’t really have much of a ddentent BodBodyy President Jose Chavez, anyany monemoneyy since PinkberrPinkberryy does eeveryvery WednesdaWednesday.y. year. choice.” 6 Entertainment Le Sabre Entertainment 7 Just Kids: a punk-rock memoir

The right ‘do, for you BY NORA LANDES tinued to be roommates and even Lost without “Lost” Staff Writer intermittent bedfellows. The two artists moved into BY JOLENA CALLAS terms of straight across bangs, they Heart Shaped Faces: Artist. Poet. “Godmother of a room at The Chelsea Hotel in Staff Writer are a defi nite no. Straight bangs will Punk.” The many titles attributed 1969. Frequented by artists, musi- only cut your face to look shorter The right hair cut can defi nite- BY ALLISON LI to Patti Smith refl ect her diverse cians, and socialites from through- With spring around the corner and rounder. ly get the heart pumping, but only Staff Writer career and the infl uence of her out the city, The Chelsea provided and the memories of heartbreak In general, long hair would be if you know the pros and cons of long-time companion, photogra- the ideal creative atmosphere. and Valentines Day fl oating away, the best bet, but if you are brave your face shape. One haircut that Since September of 2004, turer searching for his loved one, that happened were now fi gments pher Robert Mapplethorpe. Smith’s “The Chelsea was like a doll’s a lot of people are looking for some enough to try shoulder length cuts, will look phenomenal is a chin ABC's “Lost” has sent audiences each story is unique. Through these of one's mere imagination. latest book, Just Kids, a memoir of house in the “Twilight Zone”, with change. One way to update your they too would look great. Just length bob. This will defi nitely ac- through a whirlwind of adventure, characters, the audience is taken Though it was an interesting her relationship with Mappletho- a hundred rooms, each a small uni- look is to get a new haircut. Many makes sure to ask for wispy ends centuate the curves of you beauti- photo illustration by Noor Tell mystery, love, sex and magic. For on a journey through the deep dark and alternative "happy ending", the rpe, chronicles their coexistence as verse,” Smith wrote. people believe that getting a hair and to stay away from blunt cuts. ful face. Chin length or longer is the past six years, America has jungles of The Island, through the problem with the ending was that artists, lovers, and unconditional Smith and Mapplethorpe cut is intimidating and could either best, this will help even out your watched one group of people begin trials and tribulations of the char- it was not actually happy. While friends. eventually befriended characters make or break how you look for Rectangular Faces: face shape. Kina Grannis’ sweet melodies new lives on a mysterious island acters' past mistakes, and literally watching the fi nale, one could feel Best known for her role in such as fi lmmaker Harry Smith, the rest of the year. However, hair Another helpful tip would be while still being haunted by their through time. a pang of sadness due to the show's the punk-rock movement of the artist Sandy Daley, and musician cuts aren't rocket science. Long and angular faces are to try side parted hair. Swept for- BY NOOR TELL dark pasts. This sci-fi show has gone out- end. 1970’s, Patti Smith, now 63, has Matthew Reich, each of them With these tips, anyone can quite stunning when done right by ward layers would also be a great Editor-in-Chief From the overweight “Average done itself season after season, and The past fi ve seasons, full of made a name for herself by writ- opening new doors for Smith and get a great cut that will not only their hair. To ensure great locks, frame for your face. However, stay Joe” to the culture-shocked Korean is now embarking on the home thrills, laughs, tears, and heart- ing simple, yet profoundly honest Mapplethorpe to break into the compliment your face, but also get try to get shorter or medium length away from short cuts that are too The red light fl ashes on, and ers who need a bit of sunshine to couple, the show's characters are stretch in its' fi nal season. breakingly beautiful stories, now poetry sets to music. New York art scene. a compliment out of the cutie sit- cuts. Middle parts for your hair will full, this will negatively emphasis her pick strums the guitar. Her mu- instantly brighten their day. easy to relate to because there is The premiere episode aired in ceases to exist. Despite this satis- Songs like “Because the Mapplethorpe eventually trav- ting next to you in biology. look absolutely gorgeous. However your killer cheek bones. Also, do sic fi lls the room, which will soon After listening to her CD that an individual that represents every early March and, literally, began factory ending, the fact remains Night,” “Dancing Barefoot,” and eled in the same social circles as avoid to much length, this will only not try any slicked back looks, this permeate the ears of millions of streamed for free on her web- persona in America. Yet, there still with a bang. The episode followed that the plane needs to crash in or- “Piss Factory” demonstrate the Andy Warhol and Roy Lichten- First, begin by fi guring out lengthen the look of your face. In- would not be the best for your face viewers on YouTube. Kina Gran- site (www.kinagrannis.com) until an element of mystery behind each up on the cliffhanger bomb explo- der for the story to work. complexity of Smith’s punky, poet- stein. Smith and Mapplethorpe in- what your face shape is. You can stead, try beautiful wispy bangs that shape. nis, since 2007, has taken over the March 1, it was easy to become character that is not inherent in our sion from last season's fi nale. As it is, "Lost" is a thoroughly ic style. Yet with Just Kids, Smith fl uenced each others’ careers more start by pulling your hair out of accentuate the shape of your face. mundane lives. In just the one hour's worth entertaining show based around the has revealed another facet of her than any outside force. your face. Stand in front of a mir- Layers will also be a great de- Oval Faces: Each character is well defi ned of “Lost”, viewers were shown an lives of the emotionally lost char- writing style: one that documents In fact, it was Mapplethorpe ror, and with a dry-erase marker, cision, seeing as fullness around Th ree words to describe her mu- by their backstories. One of the alternate world. The show played acters. her years of living and working in who fi rst urged Smith to put her outline the shape of your face. This your face can help to balance out Lucky you! You can rock near- most admirable aspects of the show out as if, instead of crashing on the New York City with fellow-artist poems to music, and Smith who rough outline can give you a gen- it's length. ly any hairstyle. However, the best is that the characters are so multi- island, it lands safely at its desti- sic are soft , sweet, and passionate. Robert Mapplethorpe openly and fi rst encouraged Mapplethorpe to eral idea of what shape your face of all would be to keep your hair dimensional. nation, LAX. Everything that had sincerely. The gentle, nostalgic take on photography as his primary is. There are oval, rectangle, round, Square Faces: out of your gorgeous face. Heavy From a fugitive who loved happened in the past fi ve seasons feel of the book echo the innocence medium. square, and heart shape faces. bangs or to much hair in your face and lost to a former military tor- rewound and all previous events music world on YouTube, making entranced by her soft melodies and and closeness of Robert and Patti’s Both Smith and Mappletho- Square faces have great jaw can make it look heavy. Instead, her talent and voice accessible to catchy yet smooth beats. The music friendship. rpe became famous, each for their Round Faces: bones, but with the wrong haircut embrace your face shape! millions. was a lot cleaner on her CD com- Beginning in 1967, when the own artistic endeavors: Smith be- it'll get lost in the rigidity of your Just recently on February 23, pared to her just singing it on her two fi rst met in New York, Smith came the lyricist and front-woman If you have a round face there face. Instead try short to medium All face shapes are lovely; Grannis released her fi rst full- YouTube channel. and Mapplethorpe forged a bond of The Patti Smith Group. Map- are some do's and don'ts that could length hair that has wispy ends. all you need is that perfect hair- length album independently called Her newest single “Valentine” over their common interest in art. plethorpe, who died in 1989 from help you get your "do" done right. Blunt cuts again will only accentu- cut to show it off. Classic, fl atter- “Stairwells”. The 14 tracks on the has had hundreds of thousands They fortuitously meet three times complications of AIDS, sparked Batt ling for “Th e Bachelor” You should try to stick to side- ate the squareness of your face and ing cuts are usually better for the album are a compilation of songs of hits on YouTube and has even before initiating their relationship, a buzz with his often provocative swept hair that will no't make your jaw. Furthermore, super straight long run. However if you can rock that she has written over a period reached the Billboard Top 200 at one that, with their artwork as the and erotic photographs. BY JOLENA CALLAS face look any rounder. On the other hair is not the best idea. a half shaved head, a bowl cut, or a of two years, and has posted up on 139. The song, just like the rest of common link, would last for de- The synthesis of these two Staff Writer hand, blunt short cuts around chin Try short cuts with waves to Rihanna bob, more power to you! YouTube. her songs on the album, has capti- cades. artists is best exemplifi ed through length will add roundness to your add softness to your hair. This will Have fun and remember, with Three words to describe her vating and memorable lyrics, want- The small, shared living space Mapplethorpe’s images of Smith. “The Bachelor” is television's of desperation and emotional. Eliz- maining three girls did quite a lot to face. look amazing on your face, and it a great haircut comes the necessity music are soft, sweet, and passion- ing you to just sing along with her. Mapplethorpe and Smith both For years Smith served as Map- ultimate guilty pleasure. While abeth Kitt, was the sly one; she de- console him. Side bangs are also an option brings back a little bit of a retro- for great confi dence. ate. Her unique voice that is ca- Other popular and favorite worked and resided in was littered plethorpe’s muse, posing for his most criticize the show when with manded that Jake not kiss her until Ultimately, Jake chose Vienna that will slim your face, but in chic vibe. pable of hitting several high ranges songs off her album include “In with art supplies and the walls were lens. Several of Smith’s album friends, at eight o'clock on Mon- she was the winner. However, this and Tenley as his fi nal two. Though captures the ears of several indie, Your Arms”, “Strong Enough” and adorned with completed works. covers, including “Horses” and days, those same critics will be was not for reasons of morality, but Tenley was a sweet divorcee, when alternative, and pop music listen- “Cambridge”. These songs present After dating and living together for “Easter,” were shot by Mappletho- glued to their television sets, root- rather to toy with Jake's emotions. faced with the fi nal decision, Jake ers. Her songs will seem to also such a strong sense of hope and several years, Mapplethorpe fi nal- rpe. ing for their favorite contestants. Gia Allemand, the gorgeous chose Vienna. This decision left touch the hearts of young teenag- positive attitude. ly accepted his homosexuality, al- In essence, Just Kids is more Love it or hate it, you have to model, was a viewer favorite. But America in shock. tering the relationship between the than an account of two artists, but face it, this was an amazing sea- even more than Gia, Ali Fedo- The fi nale was particularly dis- Moshing 101 two, but not ending it. They con- the story of a loving friendship. towsky was seen by most viewers as son. appointing as the episode seemed More viewers have tuned in an all around great girl. Vienna Gi- to drag on for hours. Most of the BY JEILA SAIDI to watch Jake Pavelka's search rardi, the vixen, on the other hand, fi nale was spent on cheesy sunsets Staff Writer for love than any other season of was hated by almost everyone and and of course the long make-out “The Bachelor” or “The sessions underneath wa- Rock concerts: here you will liberately plow into each other just who slam into them back into the Bachelorette”. This sea- terfalls. There was a lack fi nd a diverse group of music lov- for the sake of doing it. center of the pit. The Bamboozle son has been one of the of substance and was ers crammed into one space; loud If you have never been mosh- Rock shows generally have LOCATIONS most popular yet, and defi nitely not up to nor- music and pent up angst just wait- ing, you may be surprised to learn a diverse crowd of people, but Angel Stadium - Anaheim, CA the drama has defi nitely mal “Bachelor” standard. ing to erupt. that there is a moshing etiquette. moshers do not discriminate. They Lollapalooza New Meadowlands Arena - East Rutherford, NJ been the most controver- There have been some From the fi rst beat of the You must fi rst make a crucial deci- will push you regardless of who Charter One Pavilion - Chicago, IL sial as well. mistakes made in “Bach- drums, the adrenaline kicks in. sion; risk your physical well-being you are. All who enter a mosh pit LOCATION PRICES Within the fi rst few elor” history, but Jake's You let loose and jump into a pit and sanity by smashing your body should know beforehand that they Grant Park - Chicago, IL NJ: One Day - $57 Three Day - $116 weeks, one of the most decision to make Vienna of sweaty bodies thrashing against into other moshers or focus solely are subject to injury. PRICES CA: One Day - $45 Two Day - $82 shocking scandals of the his wife has to be one of one another. on the music and walk out with Be aware of exessive pushing Three Day - $175 IL: One Day - $35 show broke out. After the worst. Jake even re- This is moshing, the dance of minimal bruising. from one individual, this may be an HEADLINERS HEADLINERS picking 15 women who fused to listen to his own rock, where dozens of people de- As chaotic as mosh pits are, indication that you are being target- Atmosphere, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Paramore, Weezer, MGMT, Drake, Girl Talk were believed to be the mother. there’s a ed. This scenario can be confronted Soundgarden, The Strokes Say Anything, Something Corporate most compatible and in- The only consolation method to in two ways; either ram back into DATES DATES teresting out of the initial offered to the viewers is the mad- them repeatedly or continue mosh- August 6th-8th NJ: May 1st and 2nd group of 25, one woman that that Ali is going to ness. The ing and ignore them. CA: March 27th and 28th crossed a huge line. Re- photo illustration by Noor Tell have her own spin-off as whole pit is Often times, the pit is invaded IL: May 15th ported to have a relation- this season's new “Bach- usually iso- by alien objects, crowd surfers, ship with a producer of the show, established many enemies. elorette.” Most of America was des- lated from vomit, or beverages. As disgusting Vans Warped Tour Rozlyn Papa was asked to leave the As the season went on, the perately waiting for the satisfaction the rest of as this may be, keep moshing; if LOCATION Bonnaroo show. numbers dwindled leaving the top of seeing Vienna get eliminated, the crowd you stop you will get tossed around Home Depot Center - Carson, CA Viewers across the nation were four; Gia, Ali, Vienna, and Tenley but Jake's decision left most open- by a wall like a rag doll. LOCATION Key Club -West Hollywood, CA shocked at Papa's audacity to enter Molzahn. Despite the warnings to mouthed, unsatisfi ed, and practi- of people. However, it would be wise to Manchester, Tennessee Cricket Amphitheater -San Diego, CA into an inappropriate relationship Jake from all the other girls, Vien- cally horrifi ed. While refrain from moshing if you are PRICES PRICES on a dating show with someone na remained in the running. All the Our regards go to Tenley and moshers feeling ill or queasy at the show. If $234.50 $55+ other than the bachelor. The cast while, she remained enemies with the heartbreak she had to endure, fl ail and run you can’t tolerate aggression, stay- HEADLINERS DATES managed to push past this incident, Ali. Both girls made it to the top but if Jake picked someone like Vi- around, the ing a few feet behind the circle is Dave Matt hews Band, Kings of Leon, Stevie Carson, CA: June 25th but the drama remained riveting. four when Ali was confronted with enna, he didn't deserve to be with wall pro- your safest bet. Wonder, Jay-Z, Weezer, The Flaming Lips, West Hollywood, CA: April 9th The women quickly labeled a hugely diffi cult decision. Forced Tenley anyway. For this reason, tects con- Though the potential for pain Phoenix San Diego, CA: June 24th each other with stereotypes, and to choose between keeping her job this season's fi nale deserves 2.5 cert-goers is quite high, moshing can be a DATES alliances were formed. Among the and remaining with Jake, she chose stars out of 4. Hopefully, Ali will around the unique way to experience a show. June 10th-13th contestants Michelle Kujawa, "the to return home to San Francisco. renew the viewer's respect for “The pit by push- Square your shoulders, rush in and Drama Queen", was the defi nition Leaving Jake heartbroken, the re- Bachelor(ette)” franchise. photo illustration by Amanda Silver ing people enjoy. 8 Features Le Sabre March 11, 2010 Bookmark Art

BY MERY HOUNANIAN Copy Editor

Cleveland High School re- and third place was awarded with dents in the overall category. cently hosted the annual Book- a ten dollar gift card for Borders. "We ended up with seven mark Contest. Winning book- Approximately one hun- winners. After we decided on marks will be available for all dred votes were cast to chose three, we decided to see how Cleveland students to take from the bookmark contest winners. many entries we had. We then the library. Students submitted The fi rst place overall winner is decided on six, but ended up with photo courtesy of Reah Miyara bookmarks for different catego- Lux Julienne Gesite. The second seven." ries including romance, suspense/ place winner is Quincy Moore. Since the bookmark contest Spinning: Miyara (right) DJing with his litt le brother (right), his DJ as- thriller, general, mystery, sport, Third place ended in a fi ve-way is a yearly occurrence, some win- sistant. and fantasy. There were seven tie between Melissa Mariscal, ning bookmarks will be replaced. winners in the overall category, Sally Nguyen, Delvin Suppan- "Mostly, romance will be as well as winners in specifi c cat- narat, Hung Dang, and Jasmine a replacement. Sports and sus- Cleveland’s DJ gem: egories. First place winners re- Mochizuki. pense/thriller were [included in ceived a thirty dollar gift card for According to school librarian the contest] for the fi rst time," Reah Miyara Borders. Second place received a Lori Broger-Mackey, they had said Broger-Mackey. twenty dollar gift card to Borders, fi rst decided to reward three stu- Q: How old were you when you fi rst started DJing? A: I started legitimately DJing at age 16. Q: What made you start DJing? A: Listening to Girltalk and Super Mash Bros. Q: What hardware and software do you use to make your mixes? A: I started off with vVirtual Dj and Traktor, using various midi controllers, such as the Nu- mark Total Control, but now I moved onto the M-Audio Torq Xponent system running ver- sion 1.5 and I love it. Q: Best part of DJing? A: The best part of DJing is defi nitely the audi- ence’s reaction to fl awless transitions and per- fectly synchronized effects on beats of various songs. Q: Advice you can give to anyone who wants to start DJing? A: My advice would be to make sure you re- ally want to pursue something out of being a DJ. It’s one of the most expensive hobbies out there. Manufacturers are always upgrading equipment, creating a more intense, competi- tive sport for everybody trying to make it out there. Q: Do you plan on DJing professionally? A: No. To me it’s more of a hobby, something I’ve loved doing since I truly got into it. I en- joy making people dance at events . I even enjoy sitting at home on a rainy day mixing oldies with the newest electro, house, and pop music.” Q: What was your favorite mix you creat- ed? A: Ha, I don’t even have a favorite artist to begin with...uhhh multiple mixes. A recent photos courtesy of Lori Broger-Mackey mash up I did included “Tipsy”, “Drop it Like it’s Hot”, “I Wanna Rock”, and “Better Off Alone.” Want the low-down on The Land? Q: What usually inspires you? Check out the latest news, sports, entertainment, opinions, blogs, photos, A: The most inspiring thing to me is the audi- and much more at www. lesabreonline.com ence’s pure enjoyment. If the crowd is happy, all is well. March 11, 2010 Le Sabre Features 9 AP The Land boasts two aspiring artists

TESTING BY LUCIA HWANG What to do? Staff Writer For Black History Month, art shed just trying to fi nish my of her piece is “Black America: during a handshake that she titled Los Angeles Unifi ed School Dis- piece,” Madigapola continued. The Legacy”. An American fl ag “Physical Contact”. It showed trict (LAUSD) hosted a contest to Madigapola has been doing theme was set as a template for that both of them are the same in- When: honor African American freedom art as a hobby in her backyard the background. The foreground side. The background was painted The 2010 AP Exams fi ghters. It was available for entry studio ever since she was young. had different African American with white and different shades of will be held for two weeks in to all students in the LA County, Her parents who were both hobby fi gures. On the bottom, Madiga- blue while the hands were red and May: from May 3 through May 7 from kindergarten to high school. artists and later professionals, saw pola illustrated the oppression of grey to indicate the muscles and and May 10 through May 14. Over 600 people applied and only great potential in her. They imme- black people. She was awarded an veins. To differentiate skin colors, 25 people were rewarded with a diately placed her in an art class honorable mention. The art event she shaded the forearms with the Visit the College Offi ce to pick trip to the Science Center. Each at one of Michael’s art programs. reminded her of being an artist two types of skin color. Her inspi- up a copy of the 2010 AP Exams division (by grades) had their There, she won her fi rst contest. and how nice it was to showcase ration was derived from her ninth Schedule. own fi rst, second, third and hon- From that, she received a schol- her work. grade genetics class where she orable mention winners that met arship to the Los Angeles Music “When I thought about black learned that every human is about and took pictures with Mayor An- and Art School. Afterwards, she What: The Advanced Place- history for the piece, I thought of 99.999 percent alike. tonio R. Villaraigosa. There were ment (AP) Exams are optional for When Choi heard that she four students in each of the six the students who have completed was invited as a winner, she was division, except for Division Six AP-level courses. If a student has surprised. At the art convention, which had fi ve winners. Cleve- completed an AP-level course Choi won second place in her di- land was represented by Senior with high marks, it is highly rec- vision of ninth to tenth graders. Sewwandi Madigapola and Soph- ommended to take this exam be- “I was a little disappointed omore Jane Choi. Only one other cause colleges do look at the AP about getting second place, but school besides Cleveland had two exam results. the fi rst place winner was really winners. good. It was just a good experi- Preparation Tips: The participants had to cre- ence,” Choi said. ate an art piece that showed Choi fawned over the fi rst - Study! Study! Study! Americans “Remembering the and second winner prizes, which - Contrary to popular belief (drip- Past... Writing the Future” with included portfolio cases, acryl- ping heavily with sarcasm), play- any kind of medium. Because of photo courtesy of Jane Choi photo courtesy of Sewwandi Madigapola ic paint, brushes, four or more ing videogames, daydreaming black freedom fi ghters, not only sketch pads and a plethora of and going to the movies will not Artists Pose with Pride: Choi (left ) and Madigapola (right) smile by are African Americans, but other other art supplies worth well over increase AP scores. their winning artworks. minority groups such as Asians two hundred dollars. Choi said - Partying will not help either and Latinos, able to enjoy legal stayed in the program for a year, slavery and African American lit- the best part was “shaking the unless it’s a study party! Invite benefi ts and rights today that they and then her scholarship was ex- erature,” Madigapola said, “They Mayor’s hand.” friends and peers to form a study lacked just less than forty years tended for another two years. She wrote about their [ancestor’s] Both Madigapola and Choi group. ago. Many students, including has not been in the actual art com- pasts, so it came from the heart.” said that they are going to con- - Eat a banana the morning before Madigapola, decided to depict munity since. Choi learned about the art tinue their art. Once Madigapola the test. Eat something with po- famous and infl uential African “It was cool to be in the [art] contest through a fl yer that was graduates from high school, she tassium. This will help oxygenate Americans, like Martin Luther community again,” Madigapola distributed at her little brother’s will no longer be qualifi ed to the brain and increase concentra- King Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks said. “I haven’t been in it for a school. participate in the Black History tion. and President Barack Obama. long time... There were [art]works “All of LAUSD was invited Month Art Contest. However, she - Of course, eating balanced “When I heard about the that I really liked.” to enter so I thought, ‘Why not? will continue entering different meals and exercising daily is still theme, I got an idea,” Madiga- Because she is more of an im- In the future, I want to use art in contests as a hobby artist. Choi important. A healthy body houses pola said. “I wasn’t really in the pulsive artist, she was not too sure my profession [as a fashion de- said, “I am planning to do it again a healthy brain. mood [to draw] because I didn’t about how her painting was going signer]. I might as well try out for next year!” so Cleveland can ex- - Avoid cramming. Cramming feel very strongly about it [the to come out. Her decision to turn the contest,’” Choi said. pect to see her succeed again. will put unnecessary strain on the theme].” She was not satisfi ed in her piece was last minute. The Using acrylic and color pen- “It defi nitely motivated me mind by forcing it to recall a vast with the painting, but her mom oil paint was still wet when she cils, she illustrated a unique per- to make more pieces,” Choi said. amount of information in a short encouraged her to turn it in. mailed it in so she had to cover spective of the inside of both a Congratulations to both Choi and period. “I spent all of Sunday in my it with Saran Wrap. The name white and black person’s hand Madigapola. - Instead, spend time daily to re- view notes. This allows for the mind to gradually build a better memory of the subject. - To prepare for the tests, practice AP scores saved by Cleveland’s own test books are available as well as online test-preparation courses. - Plenty of tutoring centers offer BY JOSHUA KANG AND ARMAND AP preparation...for a price. SAROGHLANIAN - Take advantage of free school Staff Writers resources. Some teachers here at Cleveland offer coaching as well Nearing the AP (Advanced During Saturday reviews, some extra help that would help exam, Crawford also tutors AVID as practice classes after school. Placement) testing season, teach- students have the opportunity to increase their chances of passing students every Thursday after - Learn the format of the test, how ers wake up on Saturday mornings ask questions they did not ask in the AP exam. And it worked.” school to help them improve their many multiple choice problems and review course material with class. These reviews can cover As mentioned before, Ro- scores. there are, how much time is al- their students at Cleveland High much more material because of driguez is not the only one do- The teachers mentioned do lotted to each section, how free- School. One teacher in particular, its spontaneity, which allows for ing Saturday review sessions. not get paid for holding Satur- response questions are evaluated, math teacher, Carlos Rodriguez, any type of question to be asked, Other teachers who also take day reviews. They take time out ect. takes time out his personal time in whenever by whomever.

- Take practice tests. In this case, order to help his students bolster “I realized that there’s a lot All I am trying to do is provide an opportunity for surprise is not welcome. their knowledge in calculus. you learn in a whole day,” Sopho- “ - It is very important to get a full For six hours, Rodriguez more Yena Oh said, “With these students to receive some extra help that would help“ night’s sleep before the actual reviews calculus material with Saturday sessions, we can ask test. his students. These sessions in those questions that we had no increase their chances of passing the AP exam. - Remember to bring a watch, if room G8 have had many positive time to ask on a normal school possible, to the actual test. School outcomes. Regularly attending day.” clocks are not always depend- weekly Saturday reviews helps to Many of the teachers who tu- part include: history teacher Ray of their own Saturdays in order able. develop many students’ patience tor on Saturdays do not get paid Crawford, biology teacher Derek to help students review for one - If the test is scheduled for the and allows them to sit down to for doing so. So it leaves the Lowe, and history teacher Glen of their most signifi cant tests of morning, try to arrive earlier that study for extended periods of question: why do they come? Burri. the year. In doing so, they are not day. Students are not allowed to time. “People thought I was cra- “I do it to promote a better only helping the Land’s AP stu- enter the testing area once testing “The Saturday sessions not zy,” Rodriguez said. “Coming to result from the AP test to help dents but improving Cleveland’s has already begun. only build your math intelligence, school on a Saturday and teach- students pass the exam and im- academic record as well. - Most of all, RELAX. A stress but because it is voluntary, it ing students on my own time. All prove their overall score,” Craw- “My goal is just to help them free body and mind will do won- helps establish your maturity,” ju- I am trying to do is provide an op- ford said. Aside from helping later in life,” Rodriguez said. ders for testing performance. nior SeYoung Kim said. portunity for students to receive his AP students review for the “That, to me, is the reward.” 10 Features Le Sabre March 11, 2010 Internet addiction: an epidemic? The blossoming of a new revolution

BY AUDREY HAHN the 21st century. BY TARA ATRIAN are sterilized before hiring them. ing women who pick the fl owers Staff Writer The information available on Staff Writer This way, these employers would that we give to our loved ones are the world wide web ranges from not have to pay for maternity being exploited and mistreated. Has there ever been a mo- the latest apple cobbler recipe by Flowers have been a sign of leave. The women who do be- These women deserve a fair price ment when valuable time is wast- Martha Stewart to the background love, femininity, renewal, pas- come pregnant during their em- for their long hours of labor and de- ed watching the latest show or of the Dark Ages found on Wiki- sion, fertility, and beauty through- ployment are often fi red. serve better working conditions.” playing computer games online? pedia. Today, it is common to fi nd out history. Yet, the injustice in It is also hard for these work- On holidays like Mother’s Even worse, has there been a time teens with their eyes glued onto the fl ower industry is evolving ers to fi ght the oppression because Day, the women are forced to pick when a big test is scheduled for their computer screens. the symbol of love into one of companies try to keep them from double of what they usually pick, the next day and all the time for It is clear that students spend pain. Behind the rose bouquets, organizing independent unions. which is immensely and sadly studying is taken away by the several hours on the web. Some- summer fl ower arrangements, hy- It is terribly ironic how fl ow- ironic. It is not just women fl ower computer? times, this leads to changes in drangeas, and chrysanthemums ers are the symbols of love, yet workers, but women laborers like For most high school stu- their behavior and habits. Thus, are the solemn faces of oppressed the fl ower workers must endure sweatshop workers across the globe dents, these situations are com- the idea of lacking self-control workers. harsh and illegal working condi- that are facing unequal pay and oth- monplace. Studies have shown against these cyber temptations Colombia, in particular, pos- tions. Here at Cleveland, fellow er injustices. that, in the year 2009, teenag- is referred to as “internet addic- sesses one of the most powerful students have already taken the To stop this chain of exploita- ers spend an average of about tion.” Some common symptoms fl ower industries. Using cut- tion, the Make Trade Fair Club is 31 hours online per week. That of internet addiction are: losing a throat techniques at the expense holding an awareness event with makes an average of nearly 5 sense of time, neglecting friends of the workers, this billion-dollar Women In Todays Society club hours daily. Online, teenagers in and family, craving more and industry has managed to become (WITS) called “The Sweet Scent high school would be chatting more time online and neglecting the second largest cut fl ower pro- of Justice?” This event is used to with friends, getting homework sleep to stay online. Also, it is pos- ducer in the world, providing the spread awareness of the fl ower in- help online, playing computer sible to get dry eyes, migraines, United States with 62 percent of dustry’s injustice to the students games, surfi ng the web on sites headaches and backaches. the U.S.’s imported fl owers. who are not aware. From March 11 like YouTube and doing all sorts There is no doubt that surfi ng To maintain this large-scale and 12 on the quad at lunch, Make of things online. This is no sur- the web once in a while or chat- production, 110, 000 people are Trade Fair will be informing stu- prise for many researchers today ting with friends are fun activi- employed, two-thirds of which dents about this issue. because the internet has become ties. Yet, staying on the computer are women. One third of these The members will take letters the center of almost everything in can be hurtful to one’s health. women are single mothers. On addressed to different fl ower com- the days leading up to Valentine’s panies and have students on the Day and Mother’s Day, workers quad sign the letters. These letters Women’s history month is here are paid a minimum wage of just photo by Ingrid Kwon ask the fl ower companies to switch under $2 a day while fl ower bou- to Fair Trade certifi ed fl owers. Fair BY MERY HOUNANIAN Wearing Justice: P. Gulati models quets in Europe and America can Trade certifi ed make sure that the Copy Editor the Make Fair Trade’s logo. be sold for up to $800. workers have safe working condi- March is Women’s History Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, On average, the women fl ow- fi rst step of the Colombian fl ower tions and have special programs Month. How many people know Russia, Tajikstan, Ukraine, Uz- er workers are paid just under $8 revolution. that empower the workers on the that? March 8 was International bekistan, and Vietnam. In addi- per day, leaving them with an Cleveland’s own Make Trade fi elds. Women’s Day. Internationally, tion, events are held all over the average of only $215 a month to Fair club has been campaigning “It’s time to think about where Women’s Day has been celebrat- world. support their families. The rights to help liberate exploited laborers our products come from and to ed for over ninety fi ve years. The United Nations and In- of these workers are not iron clad in the fl owers industry. Focusing shed light on the stories of working German socialist Klara ternational Women’s Day focus as they are mainly offered verbal on labor and women’s rights, the women,” Gulati said. “As consum- Zetkin organized International on serious issues in the lives of contracts. Make Trade Fair club has been ers we can use our voices to demand Women’s Day (IWD) in 1911. On women. In India, 25,000 brides Due to the amount of pes- combating unjust trade policies justice for women fl ower workers March 19, socialists from Germa- are burned due to insuffi cient ticides used on the fl owers, the that affect women and poor work- by supporting the Fair Trade move- ny, Austria, Denmark and other dowries. The groom’s family will employers violate numerous ers all over the world. ment and sending letters.” European countries held strikes set the bride on fi re, presenting health violations, endangering the “This labor [of women work- The club’s goal is to collect and marches. Zetkin and Russian it as accidental or a suicide. The workers. Exposure to lethal tox- ers] is seen as invisible in our at least 500 letters and to continue revolutionist and feminist Alek- groom is later free to remarry. ins causes a multitude of health global economy,” Senior Prey- sending these letters over the span sandra Kollontai took part in the In a number of countries, problems, including dizzy spells, anka Gulati, president of Make of the next three months. There will most famous Women’s Day strike women who have been raped are lung infections, mouth sores and Trade Fair Club, said. “Our goal be more information available dur- “for the people” on March 8, 1917 sometimes killed by their own strain injuries. The pesticides can is to help people recognize the ing the event. in St. Petersburg, Russia families to preserve the family’s also cause miscarriages in women worker’s struggles and make this Make Trade Fair club offers IWD was commemorated by honor. Honor killings have been and developmental disabilities in labor and struggle visible.” alternatives to buying fl owers that the U.S. in the 1910s and 1920s, reported in Syria, Jordan, Paki- the children of these laborers. “On holidays, the fl ower in- encourages the fl ower industry’s but then dwindled. It was revived stan, as well as other countries. Over 50 percent of the fe- dustry profi ts immensely while mistreatment of the workers. during the 1960s women’s libera- In western countries like the male Colombian fl ower workers the women’s and the labor- If there is a need to purchase tion movement. The United Na- U.S. and around Europe, women are sexually harassed. Yet, sexual ers’ work is overlooked,” Make fl owers, they ask people to try to tions began sponsoring Interna- are still paid less than men for do- harassment cases are often not re- Trade Fair offi cer and Sophomore buy fl owers that are marked by Fair tional Women’s Day in 1975. ing the same jobs. ported due to the fear of job loss. Khushboo Gulati said. “This is Trade. These fl owers are sold at International Women’s Day Women’s History Month and Over 85 percent of women because the industry and corpora- places such as Whole Foods, Cost- is now an offi cial holiday in Ar- International Women’s Day is are forced to take routine preg- tions focus on the idea of profi ts co, Verifl ora, Rainforest Alliance, menia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bul- meant to bring awareness at the nancy tests, and some employers over people.” or Fair Trade as stated on the club’s garia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, plights women around the world. make sure their female workers She adds, “These hardwork- Facebook page. Women’s History Survey

A survey was taken around Cleveland to test the women’s history knowledge of both student and teacher Cavaliers. 60 students were asked. Q: Which amendment gave women suffrage? Males: 30% answered correctly Females: 0% answered correctly Q: Name one woman presently in the US cabinet. Males: 20% answered correctly Females: 40% answered correctly Q: Name one person who attended the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention. Males: 60% answered correctly Females: 40% answered correctly March 11, 2010 Le Sabre Sports 11

fort, what counts at the end is the BudgetBudget cuts jeoparjeopardizedize bond between the members and the improvements that the team FroshFrosh/Soph/Soph teamteam as a whole makes. “I look forward to a new sea- BY JOSHUA KANG son with fresh competition. Ulti- StaffStaff WiterWiter mately, I anticipate camaraderie within the team,” Tennis Coach One can ofoftenten hear the “Last yyearear [LAUSD] got riridd Derek Lowe said. squeakingsqueaking of sneakers that be- ooff the Freshman team. It is a The goal of the team is to longlong to the Frosh/SoFrosh/Sophph basketball shame because the more students have steady improvements and teams when one walks byby the ggymym that can be involved in athletics, hold strong through the competi- in the afternoon. However, next the better off students are,” this tive matches. Their strongest ri- year,year, these familiar footstepsfootsteps mamayy yyear’sear’s Frosh/SoFrosh/Sophph coach, Gar- vals are Taft and Granada, both become a thing ofof the past. Due to rrettett Lepisto, remarkedremarked ooff the sce- of which undoubtedly will be California’sCalifornia’s rueful economic sta- nnario.ario. matches to watch. tus, Los AngelesAngeles Unifi ed School “Academics and athletics, Even with a tough season District’sDistrict’s (LAUSD) budgetsbudgets have aabovebove all, especiallespeciallyy on the high photo by Katherine Zhang ahead, Sirimahachaikul stated, been cut, and the Land has been school level, should be receiving Serve it up: Senior Jeff rey Sirimahachaikul ready to begin his match. “I’m hopeful of a good season makingmaking necessarnecessaryy sacrifi ces in or- more fundinfunding,”g,” he added. PhPhysi-ysi- although it will be challenging. It dderer to stastayy on tracktrack.. cal educatieducationon ccoordinatoroordinator JasJasonon would be nice to make the play- The Frosh/Soph teams con- Meskis is alsalsoo nnotot ccontentontent with offs.” He added, “The ultimate ssistsists of freshman and sophomoresophomore the idea of the team beinbeingg cut. Boys tennis ready for challenge is that one must master sstudentstudents whwhoo have chances of be- “It wwouldould affect ssomeome kids’ himself.” ing placed into the Junior VarsitVarsityy eexperiences,”xperiences,” Meskis saidsaid.. Last year’s team captain and (JV) team if their pperformanceserformances TThishis yyear’sear’s Frosh/SoFrosh/Sophph team upcoming season Cleveland alumni Daniel Kim eexceedxceed that of ootherther team mem- consists of approximatelapproximatelyy 18 stu- echoed the general optimism of bersbers.. dents on the boysboys team and abouaboutt the team members, saying he ex- AAss a result of budgetbudget defi - 1100 students on the ggirlsirls team. Al- BY STELLA OH star player is Freshman Andrew pected that the team would, “out- cciency,iency, The LanLandd has proposeproposedd though the number ooff stustudentsdents Staff Writer Sonnabend. do their accomplishments from that the Frosh/Soph teams be re- in the Frosh/Soph team maymay be “After practicing hard and last year.” mmovedoved startinstartingg next semestesemesterr small comcomparedpared to the rest of the Despite the loss of six se- playing for eight years, I hope Through the many hours TThoughhough this is still an idea student population, for manymany the niors, Cleveland’s boys tennis to play singles this year. I have of practice that these boys have being worked out bbyy administra- individual llossoss ooff each studenstudentt team is ready for a fresh start played in tournament, and there- dedicated to tennis and cotinue tors, the future of the team is ggrim.rim. is defi nitelynitely a downside. From in their upcoming season. The fore am familiar with the tennis to hope for a wonderful season Even if the team stastays,ys, 20-25% of ffreshmenreshmen to seniors, manymany stu- members, which are comprised system and except a good sea- without injuries and confl icts. ccoach’soach’s papayy is expected to be cut dents relrelyy on teams for not onlonlyy of eight returning players and six son,” Sonnabend remarked of his The team had their fi rst aass “com“compensation”pensation” for ppreservingreserving pphysicalhysical develodevelopmentpment and chal- new players, are preparing to play hopes and expectations of the up- preseason match scheduled for the team. llenges,enges, but also for support and through a vigorous year. coming year. March 3 against Van Nuys, but it TThishis will nnotot be the fi rst cut eenjoyment,njoyment, a means of release The key players to Cleve- Though boys tennis consid- was postponed. in athletics. LAUSD was also ffromrom the rigorrigor and stress of the land’s team are Seniors Chandler ers their win-loss record to be The team’s most recent win fforcedorced to get riridd ooff the JV basket- nnormalormal school daday.y. Hudson and Jeffrey Sirimahachai- important, these numbers are not was against Sylmar High School ball plaplayoffsyoffs this yyearear in order to “It’s a tough time for educa- kul, who are the co-captains for the determinant of their success in on March 8. The fi nal score of the cconserveonserve the budbudget.get. tion in America,” Meskis addedadded.. the team. In addition, a notable general. Because it is a team ef- match was 6-1. Athlete in the spotlight: Voice Box Francisco Monroy Do you consider ice skating a sport? BY JOSSELIN FLOREs him up after a fi ght and supports fear that when they fought back, Staff Writer him each step of the way. it would be even stronger. After While boxing, Monroy tries much struggle with his nerves “Yes, because referees Boxing is a way to get in to clear his mind and overlook and seeing that the result of it— are equivalent to the screaming crowds, always disappointment on his father’s shape, learn self-defense, or sim- judges.” ply enjoy oneself. Regardless, making sure to not lose his com- face—Monroy decided to, “get the sport requires one to be in posure. Ultimately, this activity into his own zone.” This reso- Oscar Casteneda, shape and have strong and clever helps to relieve him of frustration lution resulted in great improve- Sophomore strategies to be victorious. in what Monroy considers to be a ments in his performance. No one knows this One of Monroy’s most better than Cleveland’s memorable moments hap- very own Senior Fran- pened two years ago, when cisco Monroy. he was competing against “No...it’s just not a sport Monroy has been his friend in a semi-fi nals to me.” boxing since age seven. match. Though the match Alex Diatl, Junior Every morning he goes was one of his bloodiest, to the Tiger’s Gym in what with Monroy’s friend Los Angeles, where ending up with a broken he practices from 4 am jaw, it was still greeted with until school starts on much support. “No, it’s not a sport, be- weekdays, and from In the end, Monroy cause they’re not competing 10 am to 2 pm on the came out victorious, but his at the same time and there’s weekends. feelings of pride were min- no physical interaction Monroy’s story gled with sadness because between the skaters. “ begins in downtown he had just boxed with and Kealan Crowley and Los Angeles where he photo by Kristie Shu slaughtered his own friend. used to live. His father Monroy does not antic- Roger Garcia, Seniors wanted him to have some sort of very positive way. ipate boxing to be in his future as protection while walking down “[Boxing] made me who I a career unless his skills develop “Yes, because the effort it the streets, and decided that learn- am,” Monroy said. into those of a professional level. ing self defense would be a good As with any success story, He instead sees himself as a fi re- takes to become a fi gure solution. Monroy’s boxing experience man, helping people. skater is the same as any Though Monroy’s father started off on a bumpy road. “My brother was in the army, other sport and it’s still a taught him the basics of boxing, When he fi rst began to box, he and when he came back he got physical competition.” it is his uncle who serves as his explained had diffi culty control- shot,” Monroy said. “I want to coach, helping him to perfect his ling his nerves. He was hesitant help people like my brother did, Jason David, Teacher strategies while his father cleans to strike against his opponent for but not such a high death risk.” 12 Sports Le Sabre March 11, 2010 Vancouver Olympics wrap-up

BY JENNY LUONG Staff Writer Player Bio The Winter Olympics always he died during his practice,” “At the moment, I just want mark the beginning of glory for Sophomore Michele Byk said of to return to skating and go on to GOLF winter sports and its athletes. the incident. She added, “I think those higher levels that I wasn’t From alpine and cross coun- the Canadian government should able to complete before,” Villalon try skiiers to snowboarders and take responsibility because the said. speed skaters, athletes experience area surrounding the luge track The fl ame of the Olympics the thrills and challenges of their was not covered. If the pole continued to burn during the sports as they compete against the [Kumaritashvili] struck had been men’s fi gure skating competition. best in the world. However, it is padded, this probably would not Evan Lysacek skated over not only the participants that fi nd have happened.” Evgeni Plushenko, the defend- these games exciting-- students Yet the games still continued ing Russian champion of the at The Land fi nd great interest in as pairs fi gure skating became a gold medal in men’s fi gure skat- watching these competitions. highlight in the early days of the ing. Lysacek became the fi rst U.S Even though tragedy struck Winter Olympics. man to win the fi gure skating gold the games early in the competi- China’s fi gure skating pair, since 1988. tion, the Winter Olympics were Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo had “I’m a little angry with the well under way for large success. a successful comeback, claiming scoring system. It’s limiting artis- On February 12, hours be- gold after retiring for two years. tic talent,” Senior Colby Marshall fore the opening ceremony, an Their experience, as well as those said who herself has been fi gure Olympic athlete was pronounced of the other fi gure skaters, ap- skating for thirteen years. “Doing dead. Racing down the icy path pealed to Cavaliers. it on a score base system is mak- of the 2010 Winter Olympic tri- “I was really excited to see ing it really diffi cult for skaters.” als, 21-year-old Georgian luge these wonderful fi gure skaters Marshall said her favorite athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili hit show off what they’ve been prac- events to watch were the down- a speed bump that changed the ticing for years,” Junior Sara Vil- hill skiing and fi gure skating sin- history of luge racing. Traveling lalon said. “Watching fi gure skat- gles events. at a speed of 90 mph, Kumar- ing really brought me back to the The Winter Olympics also Name: Seth Eisenberg itashvili lost control of his sled four years that I used to skate.” sparked the interest of Junior and fl ew over the track, slam- The two-time Olympic Kathryn Hart, who skates on her Birthday: March 24, 1992 ming into an unpadded steel pole. bronze medalists came out of free time. He was pronounced dead when retirement to fi ght for gold one “I’ve been watching the Height: 5’9” paramedics failed to revive him. last time. Despite retirement, in- Olympics nonstop,” Hart said. Kumaritashvili became the fi rst juries, and age, the duo was able “It’s great and it’s so much fun to Favorite color: Purple Winter Olympic athlete to die to claim the Olympic gold medal watch,.” since 1992. in their fourth attempt, defeating I love watching the ice danc- “It’s really unfortunate that the winning streak made by Rus- es. It’s something I always want- Favorite teacher: Mr. Butler sian pairs. ed to try,” Hart voiced. Dream car: “I already have it-- a 2003 Hyundai Sonata.” CAAVALIERVALIER Celeb crush: Eva Mendes Favorite quote: “Get SMA+RT” CAALENDARLENDAR “One thing I’d change about Boys volleyball Cleveland would be... less photo courtesy of Sarah Sassen 3/15 Kennedy Together Forever:Girl’s soccer with coaches and weSPARK director Nancy Allen, people and more school 3/17 Granada presenting the check. 3/18 Taft Girls soccer for weSPARK spirit.” Swim Favorite movie: The Green 3/15 Kennedy BY KRISTIE SHU Street Hooligans Sports Editor Favorite ice cream fl avor: Boys golf Girls soccer ended their sea- to make T-shirts, which they wore 3/10 El Camino son with an impressive win-loss on game days and sold to other Rainbow sherbert 3/17 Granada record, but they were victorious Cleveland sports teams as well. in more ways than one this year. Word of mouth eventually caused Hobby: The art of bearding The team was all smiles as they the fundraising to extend to both Track presented a fi ve hundred dollar faculty members and the entire Pet peeve: “People standing 3/19 Kennedy check to Nancy Allen, the pro- student population, and its suc- gram director of the organization cess began to increase rapidly; in in the middle of halls when I’m weSPARK (wespark.org), a sup- total, 110 shirts were sold. Baseball port group for families of people “[Breast cancer] is an epi- trying to walk through.” 3/17 Crespi diagnosed with breast cancer. demic and we tried to do what Allen informed the team that al- we could,” Sassen said of her I can’t live without... “My math 3/18 San Fernando though fi ve hundred dollars might team’s efforts. As to why she and 3/24 Narbonne not seem like a large amount, it Schwindler chose weSPARK of group -- Tal, Reah, and Briana.” would undoubtedly have a great all organizations, she explained, impact on the patients. “We wanted to do something lo- Softball Senior Co-captain Sarah Sas- cal and wanted our money to go 3/10 Lincoln sen was thrilled by the amount directly to people already affected of money the team was able to by [the disease].” 3/17 Granada raise. This is the fi rst time that girls “We went into it expecting soccer has involved itself in rais- Boys tennis to raise maybe two hundred, so ing money and awareness for such it was a very pleasant surprise,” a cause, and Sassen hopes that it 3/15 Reseda Sassen noted. will not be the last. 3/22 Granada Becoming involved with “I hope [next year’s team and 3/25 Birmingham those affected by breast cancer captains] do something to help the was a joint idea between Sassen community and leave a legacy for and the Senior Co-captain, Am- Cleveland girls soccer,” she ex- ber Schwindler. The team opted pressed.