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Volume 5 Issue 2 February 2017 ΤΗΕ ΤΙΤΑΝ ΣϹΗΟ THE STUDENT PUBLICATION OF GRAND TERRACE HIGH SCHOOL Teen Dating through the IN THIS ISSUE: Decades: From Personal to Mujahid Ahmad P5 Lily Bishop P6 Digital and Public Bill Beloro P6 Kanitha Buntoum P7 Gen X and John Brannon P7 Melissa Estadilla P7 Before Eliyah Flores P6 Susan Danilewicz P9 Yesterday Kiana Douglas P3 Luis Garcia P5 Eybin Heraz P3 Karla Huesca P8 Valerie Jimenez P3 Alexis Johnson P4 Daniel Johnson P8 Joey Lopez P3 Roni Rea Lopez P6 Christy Lucero-Chase P10 The students portrayed are intentionally depicting a scene and are not actual representations. Alyssa Martinez P6 Jacob Miranda P3 Yesenia Morrison P6 Gracelyn Nichols P3 Morgan Parsons P6 Kassandra Pedroza P3 Kelsey Pablo P3 Tamara Ramsden P3 Robert Ransdell P7 Shomari Sterling P8 Kyremina Youssef P8 Softball, Wrestling, Volleyball, and Soc- Millennials Today cer news on pages 5 and 6! Find who the Band What it Means for You Standouts are on Story By Jillian Deuel and Kylee Sanchez on Page 8 page 7! Volume 5, Issue 2 Opinion P a g e 2 The State of the Presidency Trump is What the Nation Needed By Angie Sanchez (2018), Editor in Chief By Eybin Heraz (2020), Contributor As of Jan. 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump is officially the There are lots of reasons why I like Donald J. Trump. No. I'm 45th President of the United States. Though the cam- not a racist and have immigrant parents. It may seem weird that paigning and debates may be over, the controversy re- I'd support Trump. But in an election between “Crooked Hillary” mains aflame. Now, there are protests all over the na- and Trump , I saw the latter as the clear and better option. tion, most due to the unorthodoxy of Donald Trump’s His business background and hundreds of successful compa- already consistent use of executive orders. He is fero- nies shows he is a real money man and will get things done on ciously undoing previous work while simultaneously put- time and under budget, like he's done many times before in his ting new ones in effect without intervention. own business. Also, I find that his credibility was higher than oth- Trump ran on a bold and dangerous platform which is er candidates. Many people say he speaks his mind too much why many supported him. They were persuaded by his and has no filter. But I see a man who wears his heart on his affirmative and persuasive nature. This is also why so sleeve. What you see is what you get. I'd rather have that than many were dubious of him coupled by his terrifying prom- someone who is probably a liar, any day. ises, with the most prevalent being the seemingly perse- America is in debt. It's about time we had a real business man cution of different groups in the U.S. in office. In addition, after the election and while being sworn in, It has been a mere two weeks since Trump’s inaugura- he turned over control of all his business holdings, and flat out tion and he has taken the meaning of “executive orders” rejected a presidential salary. He gave his sons control to his to a new level. Trump’s inaugural address had much talk businesses so that he wouldn’t make biased decisions to favor of populism, but his current actions fail to demonstrate himself. He denied the salary for the same reason. He didn't that. His racist, misogynist, and bigot ways have started want to be influenced by money or personal gain, which in my to show by his signing of putting forth of what is being eyes shows how much he truly loves this country. called the “Muslim Ban,” “The Wall,” Keystone XL Pipe- Many people call Trump a racist, fascist, or a misogynist. line, and Mexico City Policy. Refugees, immigrants, envi- Most of these claims can be disputed or are wrong. Trump’s ronmentalists, Native Americans, and soon-to-be moth- message has never been about Mexicans or other minorities. Its ers have and will continue to be affected. about illegal immigrants. He simply wants to keep Americans These actions defy his purpose of bringing the people safe, which should be the president's priority. together. These social injustices have not gone unnoticed When it comes to being a so called fascist, it is usually about and the American people are gaining momentum as his opinions on the LGBT community. But, his opinion on gay Trump ruthlessly continues to sign new policies. The peo- marriage is completely pro. He stated that he is fine with the ple are uniting but not in ways Trump hoped. idea, and has no interest in changing it. Moreover, people are second-guessing the voting sys- One of the biggest reasons I like Trump are his views on the tem. After all, Trump lost the popular vote by nearly 2.9 War on Terror. He is very aggressive and transparent about ter- million votes which quickly escalated to the questioning rorists, perhaps a little too aggressive. But, at least, you know of the electoral college. For now, people of all ages, eth- things will change. His plan includes bombing runs on oil re- nicities, and sexes are executing their right to petition; serves, disrupting the monetary influence of radical groups and the Women’s March on Washington gathered the largest bleeding their economy and completely destroying their ability to numbers since the 1960s and soon spread to other parts of the country. produce weapons. Now you see, there are many reasons I like It is imperative that the American people not only hold Donald Trump. But, I like him the most because he's not Trump accountable for his actions but his spiteful words. “Crooked Hillary.” As so commonly shown in his tweets, he does not take time to consider the possible effects or repercussions The titan echo Established in 2012 they may have. In several cases they have been used Vol. 5 No.2 against him, and it is baffling how he has gotten away Editor-in-Chief Angie Sanchez with it. Campus Editor Jillian Deuel Photo/Sports Editor Rodri Smith Growing up with Barack Obama as president, I and so Staff Writers Jack Garrison, Lillyana Rodriguez, Kylee many others my age had a role model to look up to, and Sanchez, Raeleene Wilbur, Isabel Zaragoza it is saddening to say that Trump will not be that person Faculty Advisor Victor Morales for children now. He is unfit for the presidency for the The Titan Echo is published periodically by the Journalism class of Grand Terrace lack of political (or even military) experience. He is unfit High School, 21810 Main Street, Grand Terrace, CA 92313. Opinions expressed for the presidency for a lack of compassion. He is unfit in the Titan Echo are those of the reporter and not necessarily those of the facul- ty, administration, school board, or school district and are not to be construed to for the presidency for a lack of common sense. Being endorse or promote activities reported upon. president should not be about obtaining power but be- All photos of school related activities are taken by staff photographers unless coming a leader of the people, by the people, and for the otherwise indicated. Some stories were originally published in the Titan Echo people. Web site and are republished here. The Titan Echo welcomes letters to the editor but they will be printed according to space availability and may be edited for content. Please submit all letters to [email protected]. P a g e 3 Campus February 2017 Meet the Faces Behind the Voices of the Titan Charge By Jillian Deuel (2019), Cam- addition of Kiana’s co-host the entire school listen to “Everyone knows who I am pus Editor Joey. Douglass was one of the you speak is something that without me knowing them,” TITAN TOWN- Most mornings, personalities last year, and many people get nervous just Lopez said. the vibrant voices of Joey chose Lopez to be her new thinking about. However, the The goal of “The Charge” Lopez (2018) and Kiana partner after he was reported- task is not so daunting for is to inform students about Douglass (2017) keep stu- ly spotted in the school talent Douglass and Lopez. important announcements dents up to date on im- show, she stated. Both agreed that they had while at the same time portant announcements The two agreed that interest never been nervous while providing entertainment. through the bulletin, “The in the bulletin last year could doing the announcements, So far, Joey and Kiana are Charge.” have been higher, and sought except for when they had to doing just that. They report- Although their cheerful to make it more exciting and do it by themselves. ed that they have received voices are easily recogniza- appealing for both staff and “It’s just like talking on the positive feedback from both ble, what it’s like to be a students. phone,” Douglass stated. teachers and students. voice behind the scenes of “Personally, I think it’s a With the job comes recogni- “They give a positive vibe The Charge personalities is healthy change. It's more alive tion from many students and and people are entertained, left to the imagination. and has brought the school staff around campus. Accord- whether they laugh with us This year, the morning morale up,” Lopez said. ing to Lopez, people often get or at us,” Douglass said.