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El Camino Fundamental High School William Shakespeare = Marshall Mathers 4300 El Camino Avenue There is a gulf of similarities (his legal name). Shakespeare, being said Macklemore, and many more. Shake- (give or take a few), that many of his Sacramento, CA 95821 between the “greatest poet of all time” with certainty, had these same thoughts. speare was the first uneducated man to words were already being used as slang Shakespeare and the hip hop/rap artist Why else would he write in multiple rise up into the theater to create plays that terms in society at that time, and his writ- named Eminem. One that is easily found verses in separate plays about charac- delight the common men. He has inspired ing simply put those words on record. A Editor in Chief is the usage of words to create a different ters that have feelings of depression and many writers and playwrights since his point to be recognized also is that Eminem Madison Morita intonation than how the dictionary would meaninglessness (namely Romeo, Hamlet, death in 1616. also uses slang term in almost every single describe. For example, in his song “Like Othello, etc.)? On another note, these two game- one of his songs. In fact, the urban dic- News Editors Toy Soldiers,” Eminem raps the line “I Both Shakespeare and Eminem write changers have been infamous for their tionary app on his smartphone is probably Kayla Barkell don’t want any of my people hurt or mur- for the common man. According to one poor grammar usage. Although both his most used app. Hannah Finegold dered.” Instead of distinctly pronouncing of Eminem’s facebook pages, he is well- went through standard grammar courses, All in all, the similarities between every word, he blurs them together to liked because he writes lyrics that appeal Eminem and Shakespeare demonstrate the modern rapper and the classic play- Opinion Editor make “hurt or murdered” seem more like to people’s emotions and everyday life either a more elevated form of the English wright are undeniable. But it is always Megan Archer a double rhyme in that particular line. experiences. Shakespeare was highly language or a very loose form of the a matter of opinion. Obviously there are On a similar note, Shakespeare would acclaimed in Lord Chamberlain’s men English language. For example, Shake- multiple differences--namely the rumor in speare, despite his enrollment at a gram- Sports Editor remain in Iambic Pentameter and using for creating tragedies that appealed to the which Shakespeare’s sexual orientation is the line “It surpriseth me that they are feelings of the average man. It is said mar school, uses fragment sentences quite questioned versus the blatant homophobia Jared Anderson beat; killed.” of Shakespeare’s plays that they had a frequently. And Eminem, even though he in the hip hop/rap world--through which AnotherEDITORIAL easily identifiable similar- had public schooling as everybody else in “packed house at every show.” Obviously a person could prove that Eminem and Feature Editor ity would be the similarities of how their this is hard to imagine, but his writing the United States does, uses run-ons and Shakespeare are nothing alike. How- Annie West lives play out. In the life of Shakespeare, truly did appeal to the commons. lines that do not hold any relevance to the ever, this editor thinks that history has a he had a time when there was no record Actually, the greatest similarity song’s subject. It could be demonstrated tendency to repeat itself, whether it be Entertainment Editor of his life, loosely termed “The Lost between the two is that they were the that those irrelevant lines are unclear through similar people or similar events. Antonia Rose Years.” These were his late teens and first of their kind. Eminem was the first sentence structures and, by doing so, find And history has indeed repeated itself most of his twenties. Quite similarly, white rapper to build success up from the it grammatically incorrect. through the lives of Marshall Mathers and Also it could be argued that even Photographer Eminem refers to a time in his life where ground. He has inspired many rappers William Shakespeare. nobody cared about Marshall Mathers since his come-up, including 50 Cent, though Shakespeare created 1700 words Tyler Richardson

Website Editor Annie Lin Popular British actors edging out Americans among US teens Staff Writers Matthew Bollinger, Bailey Church, Tressa Tressa Furry stuff I watch is mostly older stuff.” Staff Writer Furry, James Harrell, Al’Zenee Hayes-Scott, When it comes to TV shows, the Kasey Hegelein, Kyra Johnson, Brooke Keser, “The name’s Bond. James United States boasts the thrilling zombie Allison McAdoo, Connor Morita, Parker Bond.” “May the Force be with you.” show “The Walking Dead”, and sitcoms Randall, Ethan Titus, The Americans and the British have their like “Family Guy” and “The Big Bang Yuliy Tsymbal fair share of memories quotes from un- Theory.” America is also notable for com- forgettable movies. Movies like the Star petitive shows and reality TV, such as The Advisor Wars franchise and the James Bond 007 Voice and The Amazing Race. British TV Ms. Ari Santillanes films have transcended through time, but showcases shows such as “Doctor Who” an argument has sparked out of it: which and “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”, both is better, American entertainment, or popular TV shows. All are well-loved, but British? what makes them so different? The British Invasion, describing “It seems like the British are a lot a swarm of British rock n’ roll bands

more creative with that they come up with. Graphic by: INTERNET sweeping America in the early 1960s, Of course, like the Americans with Britain, brought legendary bands like the Beatles the British could be just as curious about and the Rolling Stones to the US, con- America,” said Junior Taylor Haskin. tributing to the intrigue of everything When asked to choose between the British for those in the States. In this American and the British, Freshman Han- Channing Tatum and Robert Pattinson are American/British rivals. generation, bands like One Direction and nah Smith replied, “British because the light-hearted than our British stereotypes. British filmmakers and TV producers Coldplay dominate radio airwaves and accents, of course! Also, the no commer- The British’s love for dark comedy at- hold themselves to different, dare I say, represent the UK. The US is responsible cial breaks in their TV shows is really nice, tributes to their constant use of innuendo, higher standards, and American television for popular artists like Lady Gaga and and because British TV always has really satire, sarcasm, and the just plain absurd. doesn’t really fulfill that,” said Smith. OneRepublic. But who reigns supreme good quality, either its really funny or re- Editorial Policy The question that remains is will Brit- Whatever one prefers, the Ameri- and wins the hearts of many? ally dramatic or both! Their artists have a ish entertainment ever be as popular as cans and the Brits will continue to please “I prefer the American, because I good sense of how to make their music fun The Eagle Eye is published American entertainment, and vice versa? their respective audiences, whether it’s by grew up with it, and everyone I know to listen to.” approximately every month by the “British television is actually very The Hangover or Monty Python and the likes it as well, so it’s kind of every- To truly distinguish something as students in the journalism class at El popular in America right now, having Holy Grail. So, sit back, relax with some where in my life,” said Sophomore American or British, many turn to their Camino Fundamental High School. something new and different has a certain popcorn, and soak in some good films and Sebastian Jones. “American entertain- respective sense of humor. Americans tend The goals of The Eagle Eye are to attraction, American television won’t shows, no matter the region. ment seems more modern than British, to prefer the slapstick type, more physical serve as a model of expression for really get big in Britain I think because student viewpoints and to educate, but that might be just because the British comedy. Our humor is credited to be more accurately inform, and to entertain readers. Content is determined by the staff and does not necessarily Becoming “Mister and Missus”: reflect the opinions or policies of El Camino Fundamental High School’s EC Students Can’t faculty, administration, advisor or is taking his name going out of student body. Students are protected in their Function Without exercises of press freedom by the Now that phones have internet style? First Ammendment to the Con- access that runs faster than the blink last name as their husband helps them feel stitution of the United States and Phones of an eye, social networking sites have Al’Zenee Hayes-Scott more like a family. California Education Code 48907. Bailey Church migrated to the daily use of the cell Staff Writer Cons to taking his name include when Unsigned editorials reflect the Staff Writer phones, it is much easier to get dis- When people are getting married people get married they’re doing just that majority opinion of the editorial tracted from your daily responsibilities they are up to their eyes in planning -- getting married -- not becoming a new board. Signed editorials and col- It seems like everywhere a person like homework, workouts, and family. but there is one thing that is difficult to person. Changing their last name may umns reflect the views of the writer. goes, there is a teenage girl with a Star- Not to mention, phones in general have decide on. Last names! Does the wife feel like a loss of self or a loss of identity. Letters to the editor and guest bucks double-shot mocha frappuccino been banned while driving, unless you take his name? Does he take his wife’s If they are the last person in their family comments are encouraged and must in one hand, and a bedazzled iPhone have a Bluetooth device that can be used name? Hyphate it and what if both of when that last name, they not want their be signed, although anonymity can in the other. About 5.7 million people while both hands remain on the steering your names are hyphenated? They can legacy to die, or they might not want to be granted on a case by case basis. in the U.S own an iPhone of the fourth wheel at all times. “My phone (on a 1-10 pull their hair out thinking about it. The give it up themselves. The editorial board reviews the generation or higher and about 3.1 mil- scale, 10 being most important), is about tradition is that the wife would take her Some people don’t care as long as they letters to the editor, advertising and lion own a Samsung Galaxy SIII! a 7. It’s pretty important”,says Aurning. husbands name. But it is the twenty-first have the person they want to spend the rest guest commentaries and reserves These days, it seems like an aver- Sophomore Tate Davis says, “It’s about century. Is this tradition fading, or is it of their lives with. And to others it means the right to edit and refuse material. age smartphone owner couldn’t func- a 4.5”, but that is just because he doesn’t here to stay? alot. A last name could have a lot of senti- Reasons can include length, clarity, tion on a daily basis. Research shows own a smartphone, but owns an iPod “I feel it should be a choice, we need mental value and you don’t want to change libel, obscenity, and material disrup- that a middle-aged female who does not Touch instead. Some people, if using to embrace the freedom we have. “ Said it for another. tion of the educational process at El use their smartphone for a week will their smartphone too much, can de- Senior Devin Hanson. “My views are that women should Camino Fundamental High School be more likely to forget about appoint- velop an addiction resembling nicotine According to recent surveys found take their husbands name if they want to, or violation of copyright laws. ments, important times, and events, addiction, causing them to go through on weddings.about.com, somewhere or keep their own if they don’t. Everyone Advertisements and letters to while a female of the same age without withdrawal-like symptoms. between 60 to 80 percent of brides take deserves to have a choice and figure out the editor shall not be construed as a smartphone to arrange their daily In the ‘80s, it was the pager. In their husbands last name when their get together as a couple what works for them. I an endorsement by the staff. schedule will be more likely to meet the early ‘90s, it was the age of the 10 married. But some people don’t want to would take my significant other’s last name those dates, times, and events. pound bag phone with a seemingly end- be traditional. if I got married I like the tradition of it.” Sophomore Emily Aurning says, less antenna. In the early 2000’s, you “My wife personally had a cooler Stated Ms Sayler, a English teacher at El “Although it would be tough, I could were cool if you owned a rugged flip last name than mine so she hyphenated Camino. Something on go a solid week without my iPhone”, phone with a camera connected to it. her middle name to keep her last name” Another opinion people have besides which is two more days than the UC Now, our generation has come up with a said economics and American Govern- changing their last names or his chang- your mind? Berkley study found out. The average way to keep you connected with pictures ment teacher Mr Miller. ing is hyphenating your name together, person also spends about 4-6 hours a and tweets, no matter where you are in Pros to taking his name include: or the bride sometimes hyphenates her day on their phone. name while her husband leaves his as is or Contact the Eagle the world. What will be next? Will it be If they’re planning on having children Even though Freshman McKenzie the age of bendable screens, a high- they’ll find life is a lot when going on vice versa. But no matter what the couple King doesn’t have a smart phone, she decides to do with their names their are Eye Staff powered pocket rocket with the power trips, dealing with schools, and even says, “I usually spend the time on my to connect you to family member across dealing with other parents if their eas- spending their lives together making each phone taking selfies and using Twitter, other smile and laugh and feel loved. And at: the globe just by telling your phone to ily recognizable as being a family, if Facebook, and Instagram”. This is very do so? Only time will tell. they don’t like their own last name, this at the end of the day last names are just a similar to Emily’s cellular activity. step into the world of marriage and a fam- [email protected] provides an easy excuse for a change many brides find that having the same ily.