Chatsworth High School The Clarion June 2008 No Time For State Universities Hiking Their Fees Reading? By Faith Lim hole in their budget. helping students. Financial $276 and students will pay about Staff Writer Beginning next year, Cal problems is like the biggest rea- $3,800 for the term, including State University students will son why kids don’t go to col- the campus-based fees, and the You’re Not Students at California uni- have to pay 10 percent more in lege,” said senior Tommy Wu. graduate fees will rise by $342 versities are going to have to the fall and UC students will “There goes my car. There or more. Alone pay more for their education. have to pay 7.4 percent or go my clothes. Students have to UC undergraduate students According to UC news- more. pay more after we graduate be- will have to pay $490 or more By Katherine Falcon room, UC President Robert “That’s a big rip off be- cause many people get loans,” and the average annual cost will News Editor Dynes said the decision to raise cause I know colleges are com- said Karen Su, a senior. be around $8,000, nor including the tuition was “agonizing but petitive and all that, but they are Undergraduate Cal State housing, books, and other ex- Americans are reading less, necessary” to help fill a gaping more into getting money than University fees will rise by penses. and more importantly, Ameri- cans are reading less well. According to an Associated What Will Press poll released on 2007, one Teachers Protest Budget Cuts in four adults read no books at all in the past year. Last No- Seniors Miss vember, in a National Endow- By Kishi Smith ment for the Arts (NEA) report Staff Writer entitled “To Read or Not to The Most? Read: A question of National Teachers staged a one-hour By Huong Nguyen Consequence,” they came up protest Friday morning to dem- with new statistics. Amongst Editor-In-Chief onstrate their objection to cuts the various changes, they con- to education in the state budget cluded that Americans are read- After four years of high that could cost LAUSD $350 ing less, and that Americans are school, the seniors of the class million next year. reading less well. of 2008 are preparing to gradu- More than 100 teachers, Among 17 year olds, the ate taking with them a diploma, many dressed in red t-shirts, NEA report concluded that the and many memories. gathered at the corner of Lur- percentage of non-readers dou- Sprinting to class just to line and Vintage before march- bled over a 20-year period in make it there before the tardy ing to Desoto Avenue carrying 1984 to 19 percent in 2004. signs saying “Save our schools. bell, hundreds of lunchtimes Reading scores for 12 th grade Stop the budget cuts.” Teachers spent mingling with the friends readers fell drastically from signed into work an hour late, Staff Photo by Kishi Smith that you get to see everyday, 1992 to 2005. which meant giving up an Teachers and staff protested proposed cuts in education by staying and exciting field trips to new Reasons for this decline in hour’s pay. out of class for an hour Friday morning. places are all part of the high interest range from lack of time “As a group, this is the school experience that gradu- to lack of interesting books. only way legally to make a present though due to grad being able to take first period ates are going to miss so much. “Due to an overwhelming in- point,” said Mrs.Aviv. Asked night the night before. off and play basketball. We “I’m going to miss being flux of homework I am unable if she thinks the protest will In the gym many students should have these days more part of a sports team and the to read in my spare time,” said have an affect, she said “not played basketball as the stu- often” entire high school experience in Junior Imelda Hondunougbo. 100 percent but it will do some- dents at the football field sat in Principle Guy said his po- general,” said senior Andy School psychologist Mo- thing.” the bleachers until dismissed to sition wasn’t a matter of agree- jgan Mikail believes that the Ouano. Mrs.Aviv as well as many homeroom. Teachers who did ing or disagreeing but that he main reason for this, like Many seniors have estab- other teachers said that she is not participate in the walkout, didn’t see the purpose. His Hondunougbo said, is a larger lished a regular spot everyday doing this for the probationary substitute teachers, and other main concern was the safety of quantity of homework than that to be with their friends and teachers (including her brother, staff members were in charge the students. “I don’t like any- of which students are able to these are the last couple weeks Mr. Sark) whose jobs are now of watching the students during thing where the students are manage. they will be hanging out there. on the line due to the proposed this time. being affected,” he said. And while some may love “I’m going to miss “’The budget cuts. Students seemed to Guy said there were no the feel of a new book, others Bench’,” said senior Christian When students arrived for enjoy themselves in the gym as problems during the demonstra- see books as more of a burden. school they were greeted with many mingled with other stu- tion. “The students behaved Bustillos. “There are way too many locked hallways and signs on dents and others played basket- themselves, there were no Some seniors take it less books to carry, and I just don’t the doors directing all ninth and ball. As with the football field fights, no arguing, no any- seriously, like Ramez Khzam, have a library in my house or tenth graders to the home side many just talked amongst thing,” he said. who jokingly said, “I am going the time and money to go Bor- football stands and all eleventh themselves and caught up on Mr. Shockley, CHS chap- to miss having homework eve- ders,” said junior Shannon and twelfth graders to the gym. some homework. Junior Noah ter chair of the teachers’ union, ryday.” Brown. Many twelfth graders were not Hershewe stated, “It was fun Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 New media also play a role in how we read, said Mrs. Ball, the school’s librarian. Six Things You Should Know About Money “This generation is more technology-oriented than print- By Kimberly Brandon 12 years, you would have to Uncle Sam always takes don’t have to pay finance oriented,” she said. Staff writer save $880 dollars per month for his share . charges. You should always pay “The typical life of a teen- 35 years to reach that mark. The Just because you make $15 more than the minimum and ager has become a monotonous For you seniors taking your earlier you start saving, the bet- an hour, doesn’t mean you’ll pay your bill on time. Credit Continued on page 4 first steps into adulthood there ter off you’ll be. see that much when you cash card companies charge a $30 are few things more important your paycheck. Between state late fee the moment your pay- than learning how to manage Get to know the 70-20-10 and federal income taxes, So- ment is overdue. In This Edition your money. Here are six tips to rule. cial Security, Medicare and Start planning your re- You might have mad skills help you move past the piggy You spend 70 percent of your other deductions, you’ll proba- tirement now. when it comes to Guitar Hero bank and into the real world of monthly earnings for living ex- bly only take home about 75 You will most likely have 3, but these CHS string slingers personal finance. penses such as rent, food, cell percent of your total pay. Plan to save money for your own are the real deal. See page 2. phone bill, etc., the next 20 per- your budget accordingly. retirement. Chances are you Who wants to be a mil- cent is split between long-term will do this through your em- Parents say they don’t play fa- lionaire? investments and debt, such as Don’t get too comfortable ployer’s 401 k plan. A 401k vorites, but that hasn’t stopped Have you ever imagined credit card bills. For the final 10 with your credit card. allows you to save for retire- the timeless debate over how long would it take to be- percent you put aside 5 percent Having a credit card is a ment while putting off income whether older or younger sib- come a millionaire? If you start for emergencies and 5 percent good way to build your credit taxes until you retire and actu- lings have it better . See page at the age 18 and save $445 dol- for specific goals like vacations, score and is very useful for ally use the money. Many em- 3. lars a month, by the time you’re shopping, and entertainment. emergencies. But if you don’t ployers will match part of your 65 you will be a millionaire, This sort of budget will help use it wisely you may find that contribution. For example, if Junior Leah Streb will head to assuming you made 5 percent you secure yourself financially the debt adds up quickly. You you put in $100, your company Detroit in July to compete in interest each year. But if you for both the short and long should always try to pay off the might put in another $50. The the tae kwon do olympics. See waited until you were 30, just term. balance each month so you Continued on page 4 page 4. Features The Clarion June 2008 Page 2 Chatsworth’s Very Own Guitar Heroes Andrew Wiggins Gabriel Rodgriguez Dennis Weber Jose Pazsoldan Andrew Coelho

What song do you play the What song do you play the What song do you play the What song do you play the What song do you play the best? best? best? best? best? “Better Together” “Welcome Home” “Wash you away” With you, no clue, oh baby. My friend, Goodbye, and a Why do you bring your gui- Why do you bring your guitar Why do you bring your guitar Why do you bring your guitar Strawberry field tar to school? to school? to school? to school? Why do you bring your guitar I go to school, and I have a job Because it makes school less It makes school fun, it kills time To practice, to play, and to get to school? so it leaves no time to play. boring and because I’m a G. and because that’s how I roll. away To express myself and show Who’s your guitar hero? Who’s your guitar hero? Who’s your guitar hero? Who’s your guitar hero? everyone who I am. Jack Johnson and Chad Kroeger Omar Rodriguez Brian Baker Dimebag Darrell Who’s your guitar hero? What song would you use to What song would you use to What song would you use to What song would you use to Eric Clapton charm a girl? charm a girl? charm a girl? charm a girl? What song would you use to “I Will Follow You Into the “Something” –Beatles “Amber” “With You” charm a girl? Dark” - Death Cab For Cutie Acoustic or electric? Acoustic or electric? Acoustic or electric? “With You” Acoustic or electric? Acoustic Acoustic because you can here Both Acoustic or electric? Acoustic every note Both Death Cab Will Possess Your Ears Fewer Teens Getting

By Belen Espinoza memorable one, are the lyrics about trying to commune with Staff Writer written by the band’s leading Jack Kerouac (American poet Their Tunes From CD’s man, Ben Gibbard. and novelist who wrote several By Perri Eriksen popular every day. Contradicting its title, The single “I Will Possess works including the famous and Staff Writer Compared to CD’s, on “Narrow Stairs,” the new Death Your Heart,” discusses the story well-known autobiographical Itunes you can buy one song at Cab for Cutie album features a of a well-intentioned man who book “On the Road”) who Are hard copies on their a time if you wish, and don’t very wide selection of tunes can potentially become a creepy stayed in the same cabin to way out? More and more teen- have to purchase the whole CD. that are just perfect to chill to stalker. The song begins with write “Big Sur.” agers are giving in to the easy That way if you don’t like cer- on a hot summer day. quite a long intro and a progres- solution when it comes to get- tain songs, it’s possible to avoid The album features songs sion of melody until it finally The song “Cath” has one of ting new music. According to a them and not pay for them all to such as “No Sunlight,” “You reaches its peak and releases the the most catchy intros and me- research group, 48 percent of get the few you like. “I think Can Do Better Than Me,” first verse. The intro may seem lodic tunes on the album. The teenagers didn’t buy CD’s in downloading is easier, you “Cath,” and their single “I Will kind of long but the song itself song tells the story of a woman 2007, which was up from 38 don’t have to go and get the Possess Your Heart.” is worth waiting for. All of who makes the mistake of mar- percent in 2006. CD, you might not find it and The album, just like any Death Cab’s songs tell a poetic rying a man she doesn’t love. Because of the quick devel- the prices are high,” John said. other one of the Death Cab al- story worth listening to. The album has a lot to tell opment in new ways to get your There are those that would bums, discusses the subjects of According to the pitchfork and some catchy tunes. If you hands on music, CD’s are get- want the music in their hands, love, fear, and regret. However, media website, Gibbard says want to hear more, you should ting older and almost forgotten get the artwork, stories or what- what makes this album a that “Bixby Canyon Bridge” is go out and buy this amazing cd. these days. “I think how tech- ever it is that comes with the nology is going now it’s inevi- CD, because it’s a part of the table,” Senior Simone John whole music experience. said. There are a lot of different But, not wanting to buy or Seniors Make Their College Choices reasons why teenagers don’t not having money to pay for the bother buying them anymore music is a big factor in the de- By Belen Espinoza of math at Georgetown, and primary school of choice. “I and part of it is being broke or cline in the popularity of CD’s. Features Editor two years of engineering at Co- chose UCLA because it is local, they basically just don’t care Sophomore Andrew Nguyen lumbia University.” the community seems to be about CD’s anymore. downloads, and downloads Many seniors have now Distinct from her sister, very energetic and welcoming.” “I don’t buy CD’s, I have only. “As long as I don’t pay received their college admission senior Marshallyn Nelson got Campus contributions and aca- an iPod, it really wouldn’t mat- for it,” he said. acceptances and made decisions accepted to University of Ari- demics are also a plus. “The ter to me if they stopped selling that will most definitely shape zona, Arizona state, UC River- campus has a lot to offer the CD’s” sophomore Krystal their future lives. side, UC Merced, UC Santa students with its learning facili- Zepeda said. Simone John and Choosing which college to Cruz, and Howard. Not wanting ties and excellent teachers,” she Seniors sophomore Britny Elias on the attend is not an easy decision to to be completely separated from said. Continued from page 1 other hand, still buy CD’s and make. There are many factors her sister Marshallyn chose do not have the illegal to consider such as the cost, Howard, which is located in D. Others are not too positive Protest downloading program scholarship opportunities, aca- C. as well. There were of about looking back. “I’m not Continued from page 1 Limewire. “I buy CD’s but demics, and so on. course other reasons for choos- going to miss anything except sometimes my friends just give Senior Diane Nelson, who ing the school such as, “ It has a stated that Friday’s protest was me the music, everybody is so for my chill senior schedule. got accepted to Georgetown, nationally ranked business a “last resort.” mad about the gas prices now, High school wasn’t memorable UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, school and it is a historically Shockley added that “In if people knew how big of an enough for me. Even middle Penn State, and Emory, has de- black college. Student teacher four to ten years we won’t have impact illegal downloading has school held more memories,” cided to further her education at ratios are small and provide for enough teachers to educate all on the economy they would said Tyler Reifert. Georgetown located in D.C. a better learning environment.” groups of people if we keep think twice about the gas” John She said she chose the school After having visited the school, cutting budgets and laying off said. Despite all of the different because, “I like the campus, it’s Marshallyn said, “The campus teachers.” Even though some kids perspectives, all seniors can really beautiful, and it’s a pres- is nice and has great living op- The district had tried un- still support buying the music, agree that the people make high tigious school that will help me tions as well as internship op- successfully to stop the protest and stay away from illegal school so great. “I’m going to get places.” Aside from the en- portunities for sophomores, and in court. Superintendent David downloading, it doesn’t mean miss seeing people in the halls vironment, another contribution the teachers are cool.” Brewer said he opposed the they don’t download. Itunes is that helped make her decision Having got accepted to UC walkout because he was wor- everyday, even if it’s just to say one of the leading downloading and caught her attention was, “ Santa Barbara, UCLA, and UC ried about student safety and hi. I’m also going to miss being programs that charges money The 3:2 program which allows Berkeley, senior Jocelyne Watts the loss of classroom time right so close to my friends,” said for songs and is getting more me to be able to take three years chose UCLA, which was her before final exams. senior Samantha Montgomery. Editorials The Clarion June 2008 Page 3 Sibling Rivalry Younger Siblings Have It Tough Older Siblings Say They By Andrew Park, Have It Even Tougher Lini Mestar and Sangeeta Prabhakar By Belen Espinoza and younger siblings, criticism from Staff Writers Kimberly Brandon parents can be toward either Staff Writers sibling. Report card time is For those of you when parents tend to criticize who live at home with Being an older sibling is their children. Sometimes the an older sibling, you not an easy task. Older siblings eldest sibling is the child being must be thinking, experience pressure and criti- criticized due to the fact that he “Why couldn’t I be cism from their parents due to or she is not “performing” as first?” From the com- the fact that they are supposed well as his or her younger sib- paring to the scolding, to be good role models. ling. the younger sibling Many times the older sib- Aside from the so-called always seems to have ling takes responsibility for a standard set by the older sib- it harder. You’re al- majority of their younger lings that the younger complain ways compared with brother or sister’s behavior. about, in a way the older ones the older ones with the Sometimes when siblings fight, open the doors for their brothers occasional, “When a majority of the punishing is and sisters. Sometimes the your brother/sister was placed upon the older child be- younger siblings get to partici- your age…” and it’s cause as our parents would say, pate in certain events that the getting old. The Illustration from PBSKids.org “You should know better than older siblings never could have younger sibling seems to be fighting. You are too old done at their brother or sister’s to deal with so much to be acting like a child.” age. more pressure from the parents. low them to do certain things your parents’ lame excuses of Other times, when younger Older siblings have it Think of your family as a just to see the final result with- “It still works!” or “It’s not siblings lie and blame their harder because they make deci- jigsaw puzzle. With the older out the traditional “What if.” If THAT old.” But we want the older siblings, it is unjust that sions that are not always the sibling and the parents, the the outcome is positive, then good stuff! the older siblings suffer due to rights ones, whereas the young- pieces seem to all fit together. the parent will do the same for Considering that you’re the their brother or sister’s lack of est siblings can learn from their But as the younger one, you’re the younger sibling. However, “baby” of the family, your par- honesty. older brother or sister’s mis- the last piece of the puzzle. You if things go wrong ents want to keep you young When it comes to school, takes. have to fit into that last empty (drunkenness, pregnancy, over- forever. A common case for even though the eldest siblings space or the puzzle’s ruined. dose) then your parents may many households is driving. tend to set the bar for their You can’t just be pounded into reconsider letting that last puz- Your parents may have allowed that hole, though; you have to zle piece go. What our parents or even pushed your older sib- be perfectly shaped. Sure, the do not understand is that we’re ling to learn to drive at a certain Students Weigh In older sibling has to set the first siblings, not the same exact age but once the “baby” reaches By Kishi Smith “It’s harder on the younger sib- standards, but as the younger people with the same exact mis- that time of his or her life, they Staff Writer ling because your parents base one, you have to either match takes. In fact, most of us learn say, “Can’t you wait one more what you can do on your older or, in most cases, exceed his or from our siblings’ wrongdoings year?” Waiting one more year No matter if you are the old- siblings’ experiences.” her achievements. and apply the lesson to our own will only lead to another year est or the youngest child in the Oscar Cortez, 9th Youngest Some people think that in lives. and then another. As younger family you always feel that your the terms of going out the older In terms of materials and siblings, we can’t wait our sibling(s) have it better. These “I don’t like [being the oldest] sibling has less freedom. That’s possessions, why is it that the whole lives. It seems as if we are some student’s feelings on because my sister gets away with contradictory. For most, parents younger one always gets the don’t have the same opportuni- who have it worse. everything and my parents al- would be more lenient with the “hand-me-downs”? The older ties as our older siblings. ways blame me.” older sibling, feeling that they sibling will most likely get the With your parents pushing “My parents feel I’m more trust- Holly Weaver, 11th Oldest should experiment with the first newer car or the latest iPod of you so hard, it’s your turn to worthy because I’m the oldest so child. For example, late-night his/her choice. And finally, take up the challenge because in I have more responsibilities. “If your older sibling(s) went to partying is a common issue be- when it comes down to the the end it only makes you They also rely on me more and I college and graduated and are tween child and parent. With point where you might want stronger. So as the younger sib- have harsher punishments.” doing well now then you are ex- this experimental mindset for your own swag, you’re stuck ling, try to fit yourself into your Juan Cruz, 11th Oldest pected to do the same or better.” the first child, parents may al- with the year-old model with parents’ puzzle. Saj Motley, 11th Youngest Presidential Candidates’ Call For Clarion Staff Action Regarding Immigration Adviser: Mr. Lehr Editor in Chief: Huong Nguyen Features Editor: Belen Espinoza The past several editions of the cans should have had in the first News Editor: Katherine Falcon Clarion have featured the front- place for its government by Editorial Editor: Kishi Smith running presidential making sure that the border is Barack Sports Editor: Desiree Ramirez candidates’ positions on secured. Hw intends to do this Obama: Copy Editors: Belen Espinoza, Andrew Park important issues. This month’s by first recognizing all the Obama’s Design and Layout Editor: Huong Nguyen issue is immigration. Previous DECLINE IN READING problems and solutions such as plan to Staff Writers: Kimberly Brandon, Perri Eriksen, Katherine Fal- issues covered the war in Iraq, ensuring a flexible labor market www.eitb24.com secure the con, Faith Lim, Lini Mestar, Sangeeta Prabhakar, Andrew Park, education, and global warming. which would provide jobs for border Kishi Smith They can be found on the talented hardworking Ameri- includes increasing human se- school website (www. cans. curity and technology around Clarion’s Editorial Policy chatsworthhs.org). McCain also plans to built the border. The goal of The Clarion is to provide relevant and reliable strong allies in Latin America John McCain: news to students and staff at Chatsworth High School. All stories and Mexico and assimilate our He also believes that the Blaming the are produced by students in the journalism and school newspaper current immigrant population “dysfunctional immigration bu- federal govern- classes unless otherwise stated. The paper is subject to review by into our society. He also real- reaucracy” needs to be im- ment for fail- school administrators before publication. The newspaper is funded izes that America will always proved while simultaneously by the school and private advertisers. ing to protect be the “shining city upon a hill” preventing employers from hir- The opinions expressed in the editorials are those of the the border, that the less fortunate will yearn ing illegal immigrants. In addi- individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the McCain vows to be a part of for better oppor- tion, Obama feels that we need staff as a whole. that as presi- tunities, but strongly believes to help Mexico grow economi- We hold ourselves accountable for the accuracy and fair- www. dent, he will that more effort must go into cally to ensure more opportuni- ness of our work. If factual errors are brought to our attention we voanews.com restore the securing the border. ties for its citizens. will correct them in the next edition. trust Ameri- Sports, Etc. The Clarion June 2008 Page 4

Baseball Championship Caps Spring Sport Season By Kishi Smith and Girls varsity swim said Coach Flores. Although the Desiree Ramirez team placed 13 th in team was unsuccessful this year Staff Writers city overall, and their as they ended the season 0-5, relay team placed Coach Flores hopes for better This season was everything ninth. The boys var- next year. the coaches and players hoped sity team was not as Senior Leah Flowers went for and more. Not only did the successful, but the to state though, competing in team make it to Dodger’s Sta- boys frosh/soph man- long jump and high hurdles and dium but clinched, for a second aged to place sixth in junior Julian Leiro placed sec- year in a row, a championship city. One individual ond in city in high hurdles. trophy. placed 12 th in city for Players to watch next year Even without the grand the 50 free style event. are freshman Ryan Flowers and personnel the team had last Coach Yee men- sophomore Kevin Jaramilla. year, they had a very successful tioned that the players Coach Flores stated, “Although season, ending 11-1 in league, to watch for next year we are losing a lot of seniors, 29-5 overall, and becoming the are juniors Christian many juniors are returning next CIF City Champions beating Cody and Mario year and we hope to have a Narbonne 7-2. Guzman. competitive season.” Coach Meusborn felt that Photo courtesy of Olivia Patterson the team handled themselves Baseball players celebrate after earning the title of city champions for the sec- Softball – The Golf – Boys golf did very with confidence and were ready ond year in a row at Dodger Stadium. varsity softball team well this year as they went un- to play. Meusborn said, “It was was full of “ups and defeated in league play. The the best game the team played downs this year, but team was also City 5-A League all year and what better day to varsity volleyball team “fell are all said by Sheriff to be the ended well,” said Coach Creps. Champions and won the City 5- have it then in the champion- short of expectations” said leaders of next year’s team. The team ended up losing in the A league tournament. ship game.” Coach Sheriff as they ended up Coach Sheriff is stepping second round of playoffs to Sophomore James Holley Senior Matt Moreno said losing in the second round of down as the head coach due to Westchester. and juniors Kenji Iwamizu and that ending this year with a playoffs to Birmingham in what family reasons. He stated, “We Next year the team is said Robert Campbell were all sent championship was a great way was said to be a hard-fought are currently searching for a by Coach Creps to be strong as to compete in city competition to end his last year at Chats- battle. coach who will continue the they have many returning play- but no other championships worth. Moreno stated that the Charles Ahn and Andy rich tradition of success.” ers and a lot coming up that will were brought home. season overall was, “Amazing, Trivino, both 12 th graders, help. Sophomore Kevin Fitz- really a lot of fun.” ended up making All City. Swim – “The season The players to watch next patrick and freshman Pat Next year the team has Coach Sheriff says that al- turned out really good, every- year are said to be juniors An- Phoosomboon competed in in- many returning players with, “a though 13 of the 15 players on one was successful,” said drea Contreras and Heather Lee vitational competition on June lot of experience,” says Meus- varsity are graduating he feels Coach Yee. The team had and sophomores Nichole Toven 6. born as he adds that his expec- that the team next year, who many students [about 80 per- and Cheyenne Coyle. For next year, Coach tations for next year are the will be made up of this year’s cent] who were not used to Parker expects the team to be same as all the other years, an- juniors, will still be very com- competitive swim at the begin- Track – Track’s season moving up to the top level of other championship. petitive. ning of the season, but im- was not so much a walk in the competition, 6-A. Coach Parker Daniel Rochin, Joshua proved on their skill and man- park as they have “The toughest said, “It’s the level where really Volleyball – The boy’s Abraham, and Michael Robert aged to make it to city. competition in their league,” good golfers play.”

Money Junior Makes Tae Kwon Do Olympics Continued form page 1 This Sunday

By Sangeeta Prabhakar important thing is to start sav- Is The Day Staff Writer bowed out so that ing as soon as possible. she could register Thieves don’t just steal For Dad While many teens spend for the senior na- wallets . their weekends at the mall or tional qualifier. There are many different By Kimberly Brandon partying, junior Leah Streb is Streb had gotten to ways you could prevent having Staff Writer busy sparring with girls almost registration 10 min- your identity stolen. You could a foot taller than she is. utes before deadline start off by getting a shredder to Have you ever wondered For the past few months and did well at the shred all of your bills or impor- what would be a perfect gift to Streb has been training hard for senior qualifier, re- tant documents you won’t be give to your father on Fathers’ her dream to qualify for the jun- ceiving third place. needing anymore. You don’t day? No need to worry, I have ior national or senior national The top four for want to throw your mail in the organized the perfect day your tae kwon do Olympics and on juniors go to the jun- trash because there are people father will never forget. First April 12 th it became reality. She ior national Olym- who dig threw trash cans every you start the day off with mak- went to a national qualifier in pics and the top four day. Try not to give your social ing him breakfast in bed. Try to Fresno and placed second for for seniors go to the security number or credit card make him feel like a king, and juniors and third for seniors. senior national number over the phone unless then take him golfing, a sport Olympics. Streb is So this Fourth of July weekend Photo courtesy of Leah Streb it’s absolutely mandatory. Also, that he will enjoy. Lunch at she will be in Detroit for the tae qualified for both. you should check your credit Olive Garden is great to satisfy Junior Leah Streb competes in a tae kwon do “I am really ex- kwon do Olympics. match report once or twice a year by his afternoon hunger. After “I was very nervous because cited to go because going to annualcreditreport. lunch you would want to take it was a different weight class For the junior qualifier she it’s my last year to com. There you can check the him to get a spa massage so he than how I fought but in the end won her first fight 6-2 and be able to do the junior Olym- status of your credit account, could relax and feel stress free. I did fine,” she said of her knocked out her second oppo- pics, since I recently turned identity theft, and errors that As the day dies down you qualifying competition. nent, but for the third one she seventeen,” she said. you can correct. take him home where your mom has put together this big surprise party with friends and continued from page 1 Decline in reading family that will blow off his socks. Try to make a poem or routine hardly balancing school way, books, when uploaded to making it part of extra credit for the Internet. letter you could recite to him at and free time wasted away in the Internet, keep their purpose. certain classes, are some of the The book has been and the party to let him know how the Internet,” said sophomore Teenagers may not buy the ways they’ve come up with. may still be a great item for much you really appreciate all Sally Herrera. printed novel but they read it many. Such a great thing would the hard work he has done. Although the decline in online. Other teachers, however, be a shame to disappear, as Ball Then, give him the biggest bear book reading is troubling, the Yet some teachers are are looking for ways to adapt to sadly says, “I would hate to see hug you could possibly give to increase of technology is not a desperately looking for ways to teenagers’ new pastimes. These books go away. It takes a little him. bad exchange. To most, the es- get teenagers back into books. teachers opt for online text- time to find a book you want to At the end of the day he sence of books is not to be Offering them material that is books and courses. Instead of read, but once you read it, its will remember all of the great stored in a shelf, but to inform of interest to them, listing the having to carry a heavy load of magic.” things you have done to make and entertain the public. In this benefits gained from books, and books, students can make use of his day so perfect.