OuRCity News Issue 3, Volume 4 And the Oscar Goes To... The River City By: Tommy Rickard Blues; Lost Gold such as: Best Picture, Best What is the By: Jordan Pearce best film of 2012? A poll Director, Best Actor in a among students stated that Leading Role and Best Actress their personal favorite was in a Leading Role. Various The railroad tracks Christopher Nolan’s final movies are nominated from separated them; the rivalry fueled their dislike of one and other, who Batman movie, The Dark the year 2012, including: Argo, Django Unchained, Les would have ever thought that our Knight Rises. But, following school would be born from it all. closely behind is Quentin Miserables, Life of Pi, Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook, Zero In 1978 to 1979 James Tarantino’s Django Unchained. Marshall and Washington merged Dark Thirty, Amour and Beasts Both movies are filled together to form what we know with high intensity action of the Southern Wild. as River City High School. In scenes that captured student’s This year at the movies, order to ease the cross town attention and were movies that a fake FBI film was set up, the rivalry one color from each school do what summer blockbusters French Revolution was brought was taken through a vote from are meant to do. These movies to life in a musical, a boy and a the community; Columbia blue which came from James Marshall, were made to entertain and awe tiger traveled the sea, a famous president was brought to life and Gold which came from and that is exactly what struck a Washington, thus our school colors chord in River City students. and slaves fought back against their owners. It was one of the are born. On the other hand, the After 30 years River City most diverse years in film, with Academy of Motion Picture moved to our current campus in Arts and Sciences are picking blockbusters being nominated January 2009, but that’s not all their favorites of 2012 and as well as independent films. that changed. According to an deciding which films will be Lincoln leads the vote with anonymous source, an unofficial recognized at this month’s twelve nominations, with Life meeting took place between Academy Awards. And, of Pi following with eleven one administrator and two staff members that changed the colors unfortunately for River City nominations. Mr. O’Connor, our from its original Columbia Blue students, The Dark Knight and Gold to Navy Blue and Yellow. Rises is nowhere in sight. school’s AP US History teacher, agrees that Lincoln was a great When the actual change The Academy Awards took place is unknown because film but said that “my favorite have been broadcasted to over the years the color was the public since 1929; it is movie of 2012 was actually changed numerous times, but once again, in the Kodak an independent French film a celebratory award show Theatre in Los Angeles, to Navy Blue was consistently used. called Monsieur Lazhar. The Sometimes Columbia Blue and that celebrates the films and celebrate and reward the films film is about this substitute Navy would be together and Gold filmmakers of the previous of 2012. year. On February 24th, the film teacher who takes over this was left out completely. The best movies are An anonymous source at industry will come together nominated in various categories Continued on page 2. Continued on page 4.

Mr. Salcido. Effie Solorzano. Ms. Smith. Patricia Gutierrez. Spanish teacher. Senior. English teacher. Senior. “My wife. The thing about Jessica Alba. She is God. She’s perfect. “Billy Idol? When he was young? “Robert Pattenson because he’s famous people is you don’t know “Oh yeah.” cute.” where they’ve been. If you could kiss anyone in the world, whenever you wanted, but only kiss, who would it be? Issue 3 Ou[RC]ity | February 2013 2 Editorial Policy Editorial Policy OuRCity News is a student publication and Letters to public forum. In accordance with state education code, the editorial staff of OuRCity News shall be responsible for assigning and editing the news, the editor. editorial and feature content of this publication. Editorials reflect the opinion of only the Questions writer. If no byline appears, the editorial reflects the opinion of the Editorial Board. Comments Letters to the Editor will only be or Concerns published if they are signed. Senders may request their names be withheld, or OuRCity News About editorial staff may decide to withhold a name if it deems it appropriate. OuRCity News reserves the Ou[RC]ity right to not publish any letter it receives. Letters Editor-In-Chief: Karina Bueno will be edited for length, clarity and grammar and Layout Editor: Selena Cazares Newspaper ? all letters are subject to laws governing obscenity, Managing Editors: Email: libel, privacy, and disruption of the educational Kelly Custodio buenokarina1 process. All contents of the newspaper are subject Jordan Pearce to the same standard. All letters become the @yahoo.com property of OuRCity News. Shelby Pearce Views of the editors and staff, as well as letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of the administration and/or staff of River disparaging their products, services or methods of City High School. doing business. Advertising accepted by OuRCity News shall not be construed as an endorsement by ***How do you like the new Advertising the school staff, adviser administration or Board of colors on our front page? OuRCity staff has the right to accept, reject, Education. OuRCity News makes no guarantees Email us with your opinion! edit or cancel any advertisement. The staff of as to the quality of a particular service or product. OuRCity News will not accept advertising that Photography Policy incites or encourages illegal activity or is libelous or obscene in the opinion of the editorial board. Published photographs will not be Advertising must offer merchandise or service altered except as necessary in professionally and must refrain from attacking competitors or accepted darkroom and cropping procedures. And the Oscar Goes To... continued RC The Oscar statuette has been in use since H 1929, the first year the Academy Awards started. The statue depicts a knight holding a S crusader’s sword standing on a film reel with five spokes symbolizing the original branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers and Technicians.

class with problems while also stated that “my personal favorite huge Daniel-Day Lewis fan”. history at these awards, such as: dealing with problems in his film of 2012 was Django. The One thing is for sure American Beauty, Schindler’s life. It was a very touching and acting in it was just fantastic; at this year’s Oscar’s; River List, Forrest Gump, The emotional film, that’s why I Christopher Waltz did a great City’s favorite movie, The Dark Godfather and Titanic. What liked it so much. But, Lincoln I job. I love how Tarantino turned Knight Rises, has been snubbed film will join these this year at loved as well. I feel that Steven this time period into a film by the Academy. But, maybe the Academy Awards? Spielberg really is improving in that pays tribute to Spaghetti this year’s awards will inform Tune in to see the making a film that’s historically Westerns. I know it may have students of what other great winners at the Academy Awards, accurate while also making it disrespected some people but, in movies have been released in which air on Sunday, February entertaining”. my opinion, it was still a great the year of 2012 that deserved 24th at 4pm. In contrast, our school’s film. But, I really hope Lincoln to be recognized by the public. Film and Lit teacher, Mr. Ferris wins Best Picture because I’m a Classic films have made Issue 3 Ou[RC]ity | February 2013 3 A Step Towards Equality Obama’s inauguration makes history By: Sarina Phoung During this time frame, artin Luther M gays were unable to enter many King Jr. Day marked the second establishments and the places that inauguration of President Barack allowed them in faced a number of Obama, our 45th President of the police raids, such as the Stonewall United States. A historical event Inn, where gay residents and occurred during President Barack activist groups violently protested. Obama’s inaugural speech, when This occurrence gained he reflected upon the struggle of a form of civil rights for the equality for homosexualilty. gay community, which included Within his speech, he established places where they made many appeals to the citizens could be open about their sexual of America; the statement that orientation without any fear or brought great attention was, “…Our harm. journey is not complete until our The mention of the gay brothers and sisters are treated Stonewall Riot is significant like anyone else under the law – for Photo by: CNN News President Barack Obama delivered his second inauguration speech inwashington, during in this case because it was an if we are truly created equal, then the ceremonial swearing-in on January 21st, 2012. important event that impacted the surely the love we commit to one gay liberation movement. The another must be equal as well...” “…Our journey is not complete until relationship between the Stonewall Throughout history our gay brothers and sisters are treated Riots of 1969 and the gay rights there have been mentions before movement occurring today about the fight for gay rights by like anyone else under the law – for if we demonstrates President Obama’s a president, but President Obama are truly created equal, then surely the strive for change and equality made history by being the first to across the nation. use the term gay, in regards to gay love we commit to one another must be Ms. Forman, the adviser rights, in an inaugural speech. This equal as well...” of River City’s Gay/Straight mark in history suggests President term of presidency and having him to make a liberal appeal.” Alliance Club, said, “It encourages Obama’s increase of awareness in delivered this inaugural speech, President Obama a personal connection with the favor of gay rights and same-sex President Obama has become more approached his call for equality community… [It enhances the idea marriage. outspoken on the behalf of his by mentioning a historical that,] regardless what you believe, Being in his second own beliefs. The various questions reference concerning the fight for you should always be protected in regards to what caused him gay rights—the 1969 Stonewall under government.” to become the first president, in Riots, which was a series of history, to use gay in an inaugural violent demonstrations by a gay address remain unanswered, but community against a police raid, in River City’s AP US History teacher, New York. Mr. O’Connor, said, “I think what In the 1960’s, the struggle he is trying to do is appeal to the for women’s equality and African majority of people who voted for American rights took precedent 68% of River City students him—I think it makes sense for over the movement for gay rights. ...compaired to the 32% preferred Columbia blue and The River City Blues; Lost Gold continued... of students who like the yellow... colors we have now. RCHS said, “You should ask Coach King about that as he emailed the that no one really cares that the staff recently about a meeting held gold became yellow.” prior to coming over to the new Sources at RCHS have RCHS site here on Raider Lane said that financial difficulties where the principal (at the time) are the reason for not changing thought we should switch to Navy the color back immediately to Blue to signal a fresh, new start at Columbia Blue and Gold. An our new facility.” River City, James Marshall, Washington alumni shirts are available at the Student example is band uniforms which The source continued, Store for $15. costs $80,000 for every color When contacted, Jamie Raider logo we should use for all “The changes had already been change. King replied, “Thank you for clubs and sports. Anthony Lein, the gradually happening at that point Dave Brooks, the tennis considering me for the article, but choir teacher at River City attended though, especially when coaches coach at River City said, “The I would really like to stay out the an after school meeting to discuss ordered whatever shade of blue school colors are Columbia Blue whole issue of the school colors.” the unofficial color change. they wanted for their teams with and Gold, end of story. That’s The issue of the school Lien said, “I sent the email no oversight by administrators at what was voted upon at the time colors came to the attention of the asking what Raider head we should either RCHS or higher-up at the and decided upon when River City current administration when an use. It’s interesting to feel the heat District Office level.” came into being in 1978.” email was sent asking what official via email and in this room. It seems Issue 3 Ou[RC]ity | February 2013 4

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Heart Strong, Hard Fought, Harbaugh Super Bowl XLVII By: Shelby Pearce is no amateur in the game he played amateur to the game of football for the 49ers ending in a 28-6 lead quarterback at the University of after graduating high school he for the Ravens the 49ers where t’s the ultimate family I Michigan also finishing third for went on to lay as a defensive back fast losing momentum. After feud but not really; this year’s the Heisman trophy after college for the university of Miami. coming back from Half Time a super bowl won’t be known as Jim played as a quarterback in the He then went on to be the little glitch in the game happened Baltimore vs. San Francisco but NFL for 14 years playing on teams assistant coach at Western Michigan to be a 30min power outage the Harbaugh vs.Harbaugh. It was like the Baltimore Ravens, a Diego University, Morehead state 49ers came back scoring multiple the amazing coaching skills and Chargers and Indianapolis Colts. University, University of Cincinnati touchdowns. determination of each team that After playing for 14 years he went and then Indiana University and After missing a brought together what is being on to become the assistant coach then hired as a head coach at touchdown pass in the end zone called a “Harbowl” for the football program at Western Western University. He was then and losing the ball the Ravens took The San Francisco 49ers Kentucky University serving under hired into the NFL to be a variety of their opportunity when they saw are no newbie’s to the Super Bowl his dad. things like an, special teams coach it and came back to win with the having played in 5 super bowl From there Jim went on to and defensive end coach for the score ending as 34-31 Ravens. games and winning all of them be the head coach of the Oakland Philadelphia Eagles, before settling After a long hard fought will take on the Baltimore Ravens Raiders, University of San Diego, down as the head coach of the game the 49ers left with hopes for who have only been in and gained Stanford and finally settling down Baltimore Ravens. next year and being better than victory in one Super Bowl though with 49ers. On February 3rd, 2013 the ever but once a 49ers fan always a they won it some wonder if the Jim’s Brother John 49ers and Ravens battled it out in 49ers fan. 49ers have the upper hand in the Harbaugh current head coach of the the fight to be called super bowl situation . Jim Issue 3 Ou[RC]ity | February 2013 5 College Looms Ahead for Seniors By: Karina Bueno into their future.” Senior portraits. Senior Bianca Celiz, senior, has trip. Yearbooks. Parting with old applied to 5 different colleges and friends. College. It’s the time for has been dealt with the stress first bittersweet lasts and life-altering hand. “My advice would be to fill decisions to be made. The most out applications firsthand and don’t anxiety prone decision seniors wait last minute to submit them. will make in their last year of high And don’t be afraid to ask people school is where to apply for college for help.” and actually go for it. She applied to Sac State, Around this time, seniors Azusa Pacific, UCLA, UC Davis, have already begun applying for and Stanford and has already financial aid and most college received conditional acceptances application deadlines have from Sac State and Azusa, which is already passed. The amount of a private school in the bay area. stress that seniors undergo while Her ideal plan would be attending filling out the online paperwork is college for a medical degree. monumental. But there are a few Bianca Celiz, senior, holds up her certificicates of contiditonal acceptance ‘My little brother was tricks to ridding yourself of all the from Sac State and Azusa Pacific. born two months premature and stress that comes with college. was diagnosed with esophageal First and foremost, Second are the dates. social security, demographics, and atresia and seeing what he went research your colleges. This November 1st, is the opening SAT scores to help you along with through and how the medical process should be started at the day for applications for most your application. staff treated him as a first priority. beginning of your junior year so colleges, some may have different Ms. Tutt, an AVID teacher They have a positive impact on a there is less pressure for next year. submission dates and deadlines. here at River City, has immersed stranger’s life and I want to do the Know what area you want Check the school website for herself into the college atmosphere same.” to major in and what fits in your confirmation. for years to help incoming Choosing between financial range. Decide whether to November 30th is freshmen continue their education colleges is also one of the many live on campus or commute there. the deadline for most college long after they’ve left her class. stressing life decisions seniors must Know whether or not you applications to be submitted. “Take AP and Honors make before their freshman year would like to attend a community Getting these applications classes. There’s no better way to of college. “Every school I applied college and receive your GED or completed and submitted will be prepare yourself for the difficult to has a good medical program so go for the four year college straight a huge relief and weight lifted off curriculum like taking AP your once the acceptances come in, it’s after high school. These details your shoulders. junior year.” going to be difficult to choose.” will come in handy when preparing Make sure to have “I strive for my students to “I’ll probably just do eenie college. personal information including have the ability to confidently walk meenie Minnie moe.” What’s Their Perspective? By: Freshta Haidari special, and expensive, gift for with some really over There are many their girlfriend. priced flowers and a box types of guys at River City, but And to them, it doesn’t make it of chocolates. BUT, the when it comes to Valentine’s easier when they say they don’t fact that I am not dating Day, they come into four want anything. anyone makes it just types of guys; first is the guy Also, depending on another day,” Thomas who loves giving gifts to the gift, it can make or break a Snytkin, a sophomore their girlfriend and love the relationship. here at River City states. celebrations. “It’s just as possible Thomas is in the group of Second is the guy who for a boy to strengthen a guys who are single, but reluctantly gives gifts to his relationship through a positive would go the whole nine girlfriend and don’t really like and thoughtful gift as it is yards– if he had one. Valentine’s Day. Then there’s to hurt it by giving a lazy Some guys are the guy who don’t give gifts at ‘good for one back rub’ hand very romantic and would all and couldn’t care less about written coupon that was clearly like to go out with their Valentine’s Day. And last but scribbled out two minutes girlfriend and take them definitely least are the forever before your date,” advice wisely to a nice place while alones. given by Nathan Krohn from others just sit at home and According to thewatchdogonline. watch television and try thewatchdogonline, men say “If I was in love, then to stay isolated. It’s just that Valentine’s Day isn’t one of it would be a great day for me another day to that of the their favorite holidays because to drive to my girlfriend’s house male gender. of the pressure to buy the most Issue 3 Issue 5 Ou[RC]ity | February 2013 012 6

Amanda Woods, Happy Valentine’s Day! Ty Love, Chaz Cooper You will always be my little darling ♥ Love, Brianna Edadiz Gabby Curry Your hella pretty and really funny I can’t keep my eyes off you ;) Mr. Ionescu, Love, Anonymous I’m bummed that your prep changed and you can’t visit me Mrs. Smith, Eric Beall, Thank you for always Gabby Fairbanks, anymore. I miss you. Keep in touch. Hey Eric, being there to support me and #Forever Alone Ku Ku Sushi sometime? push me when I didn’t want to Kachoo do whatever you be pushed. Happy Valentine’s want to do but I want to be Love, Mr. Hoermann. Day! I love you. with you. Love, Valeria Salcedo Love, Anonymous. Robert Aiello Cameron Robinson I love you my ugly! I think you are a major cutie! But you Love, Ana Leon never notice me L Love, Anonymous

Sarah Edd, Hey hon, I know you’re going to be Love, Sarah Grace ♥ embarrassed by this, but hey it’s my job! Anyway I’m glad I’m in love with my best friend, love you Sarah! Tommy Rickard Andrew Pich, It will be our two year anniversary in May! This man has been the best because he’s been there for me through it all. I love you more than anything Andrew! xoxo Sophie Ouk

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Gina Chahal, Gina, you’re just so amazing! You’ve helped me through the darkest parts of my Ty life! I love you so much! You will always be my little Love, Bloom darling ♥ Love, Brianna Edadiz

Gabby Curry, You’re my number one for Allen to Ariana Grande, sure, not JoJo. Love you. Happy 5 year anniversary Ariana! Your Mr. Ionescu, Love, Abijah Williams Jenny Craig diet must be working, cause I’m bummed that your prep you’re as slim as a twig. Happy valentines! Hope you have a grand-day. Woops, that changed and you can’t visit me was a little clever. anymore. I miss you. Keep in touch. Sushi sometime? Cameron Robinson I think you are a major cutie! But you Love, Mr. Hoermann. never notice me L Love, Anonymous

Cameron Robinson I think you are a major cutie! But you never notice me L Love, Anonymous

Sarah Edd, Hey hon, I know you’re going to be embarrassed by this, but hey it’s my job! Julie Hernandez, Anyway I’m glad I’m in love with my Happy Valentines Princess :) best friend, love you Sarah! All I need in this world to make me happy is Tommy Rickard YOU! cx Love, Lito

Julie Flores Niulie 4 lyfe. Allonsy! Expeliamus! Real or not real? Donde esta la bibloiteca. Bazinga! Liz Lemon. Bob Loblaw Law Blog! Lobby law bombs. Red vines. What the hell can’t they do. Love, Melissa, Bianca, Regina, Karina FOR THE LOVE OF VALENTINE Issue 3 Ou[RC]ity | February 2013 8 Kings May Leave their Hometown of Sacramento By: Michael Briscoe

Last year the Sacramento Kings were on the brink of being sold and sent to Virginia Beach. Luckily, the plan fell through and they stayed another year. But in the year of 2013, the Maloofs have already agreed to a deal to sell the Kings to Chris Kings in the Western Hansen and Steve Ballmer Conference Finals and and move the team to Seattle. went on to win the NBA Steve Ballmer is currently championship. the CEO of Microsoft and That year was the Chris Hansen is an American farthest that the Kings ever Journalist. made it in the playoffs Even though the deal is before. agreed on, Mayor Kevin Sacramento Kings fans hold up a sign saying that “it’s our town and our team” “The Kings are a Johnson wants to keep the potential team to be good in Kings in Sacramento for the Stern to discuss the situation and early 2000’s everybody loved the future. They have tons fans and has recently lined plead his case on why the Kings them. There were a lot of good of young guys who are good up 20 minority investors that should stay. Commissioner memories with the Kings and and all they need is a coach are each investing 1 million Stern has guaranteed that Mayor that’s why nobody wants the that can guide the team in the dollars to keep the Kings in Johnson will have the chance to Kings to leave Sacramento.” right direction. It sucks now Sacramento. address the Board of Governors The Kings, when that they are leaving. It’s kind Also the NBA Board in April before the deal is voted they were a championship of like the Supersonics when of Governors have to agree on. contending team in 2001 had a they drafted Kevin Durant with the deal in order to go River City High School record of 61-21, a tremendous and Russell Westbrook and through and during the NBA booster member December record that was best in NBA now they are the best team All-Star Break, Mayor Kevin Brinsfield said, “the Kings history. Even though the Kings in the NBA as the Oklahoma Johnson will be meeting with are attached to Sacramento. had home court advantage the City Thunder,” said Leo the NBA commissioner David When they were good in the Lakers beat the Sacramento Martinez. River City is Stepping Up its Game By: Roselynn Berry River City’s sports switching leagues is because of to win our current league for teams are on the verge of the size of the schools, and the football and soccer. “With these changing leagues. distance that has to be traveled. teams, we have a good shot at The change was What will the winning league.” expected to become official realignment mean for the sports Michael Briscoe, a last Friday. The realignment is teams? basketball player, claims that R expected to take effect for the According to Coach these new teams will be easier 2013-2014 season. Stolpe, our competition will be because they have played those River City will be “pretty similar.” teams in the past and they joining Tri-County Conference. However, Ms. “weren’t very good.” This league includes Inderkum, C Dornan, River City’s athletic River City’s rivalries Natomas, Pioneer, River Valley, director, said “everybody will will be changing. No longer will Woodland, and Yuba City. be stepping up their game.” RC be facing Galt in soccer. River City now plays Seemingly happy with the Jordin Sanchez, a senior softball H Galt, Liberty Ranch, Eldorado, realignment she says, “you can’t player, said players will miss Union High, and Cosumnes be better unless you play up.” the battles with Vista Del Lago, Oaks, and other schools. “We’re going to kill Union Mine, and Liberty Ranch. Realignment happens them, “says Gabriel Stoltz, a every four to eight years. Mr. S soccer player here at River City, Stolpe, the coach of the football confident about the realignment. and wrestling teams, said the He thinks that River City is in main reason River City is a tough league and it is hard Issue 3 Ou[RC]ity | February 2013 9 Increase in Racism in Sports By: Gabriel Stoltz that there was a lot of trash acism in sports R talking and that racist has been a problem in the comments were pretty past but it seems as if it isn’t common when it came to fading away. trash talking during our Other than speeches RCHS Soccer games” said an and signs posted to stop anonymous freshman at River racism, sports clubs, City. Another freshman, Mark associations and video Michele said “I have played a games have all been trying to lot of sports and sometimes, advertise equality in new and one of the challenges of better ways. a game is to respect your EA FIFA 11 and 12 opponent even if he doesn’t have advertised equality in respect you”. their video game without Even though Racism interrupting the consumers is highly discouraged in all experience by posting it in fan impedes the game from and the game itself can be high schools, some students every soccer game in FIFA playing by racist actions. The ruined by racism. within neighboring high 11 and 12 by posting it on the fan will be given a life time Racism has even schools have been involved side lines while you play. ban from the stadium where been known to take part at in racist actions during sports The FIFA Federation the game was played. River City sports games games against RCHS. Even has discussed this problem All though the FIFA such as Soccer, Football and if Racism is not happening and has ordered a rule put in Federation only applies Basketball games. Some on the field, Racism can place to discourage fans and to Soccer, other rules are students at River City have happen off the field too with players to make racist slurs pending in other sports taken racist insults first frustrated fans, upset couches or actions by banning players associations and federations. hand. and parents and drained up to five games if a racial The love for game “I can remember referees. joke or comment and if a Stretching Towards a New Season By: Ashlynn Dodd

Softball is a sport on February 4th, 5th and 6th. that takes a lot of effort, The average number of girls patience and knowledge in coming out to tryouts was order to play the game. Spring 35-40 girls every day. is the time when softball starts Coach Javier is but conditioning starts earlier planning on only keeping on January 14th. between 12-14 girls for both Coach Javier expects varsity and junior varsity. the girls to come prepared “I’m planning on cutting with their running shoes and roughly about 15 girls,” ready to get in shape before Girl’s from River City run drills to earn a spot on the team said Javier. “I think we’re the season starts. going to have a good, strong Conditiong was open had prepared for them which field. “For conditioning, I season, I think we have a for anyone who was willing to were “Disneyland’s” which is accomplished everything I good possibility of making put in the effort and not slack a drill the coach had come up wanted too. I would have liked playoffs.” off. It started off with the girls with. It includes bleachers and to have more girls come out Come support our stretching and getting their running a mile. for the conditioning part but RCHS softball team, and let bodies warmed up. If they talked or everything went well,” said them show you a heck of a Then after the interrupted the coach while the varsity head coach, Javier season! stretches they did their he was talking you had to Martinez. running drills that the coach run an extra lap around the Try outs were held Issue 3 Ou[RC]ity | February 2013 10

ConcertBy: Mason Rex Life there hours early just to be the Some people didn’t “said a disappointed Guillermo hether you go W first in line to get in. “Our group go just to see Of Mice & Men. Carias, freshman at River City. for the music or just to have usually walks downtown in the There were four bands that At one point in Of Mice fun concerts usually are very morning hang around there a bit. opened for them that included and Men’s performance front memberable and thrilling. Then walk to the venue and get Woe Is Me, Texas In July, man Austin Carlile commanded Kids gather at music venues there by 3:00 assuring our spot Volumes, and Capture the everyone to form a wall of to see shows and “mosh”, in line,” Dakota Wayne a usual Crown. death. A wall of death is where moshing being an activity concert attender stated. Many people at the everyone in the room gets to one where people get in a circle and “The craziest show I show believe Capture the Crown side of the room and charges start ramming into each other have ever been to was Chelsea was lip synching and they were each other when the music starts and sometimes hit each other Grin. I was so close to the unhappy with their performance. playing. because of the intensity of the front I could touch the security “I lost any respect I had left for By the end of the music. guards that were catching crowd that band, lip synching is the night everyone one was blown I go with a group of surfers. I was moshing so hard worst thing you can do, and it away with Of Mice and Men’s about ten friends and we just when someone stepped on the just shows they have no talent, performance. mosh and have a good time.” back of my shoe it fell off. Said Darren Rapp, junior at While I was trying to pick it up River City. I got elbowed on my side, it hurt There are two main so much but I carried on through music venues in the Sacramento the rest of the night,” said an area; The Ace of Spades and the anonymous diehard fan. Boardwalk. Most of the bigger Even local bands with and world-known bands play members that attend River City at The Ace of Spades. People play live shows. One local band can go to various stores to buy that started here at River City tickets such as Dimple Records goes by the name of Within and The Beat. These Casket Walls, often plays Most concert tickets at at the Boardwalk from time to the Ace of Spades cost around time. 15-20 dollars per show, unless Bands are always underground bands are showing, trying to sell their merchandise then at the most it’s 10. at shows. There is always a “When you go see booth where fans can buy their hardcore bands like Chelsea albums, and apparel. Grin, or Motionless in White, On Monday, January kids just go crazy in the mosh 14th hundreds of kids gathered pit. I’ve seen a girl go home to see a very popular band crying because she got hit in perform; Of Mice & Men. the face by someone and was “I can’t begin to explain the bleeding,” said William Rex a carnage that happened that senior at River City. night, kids where moshing Shows usually start at and flailing around there fist 6:00 PM and end around 12:00 it crazy,” said one fan that AM. Many diehard fans get attended the show. Issue 3 Ou[RC]ity |February 2013 11 No More Stress for the CAHSEE Test By: Abijah Williams

Every April, created to show a student’s Tips to reduce your stress! sophomores in high schools academic understanding of across California will be the basics they’ve learned so taking the CAHSEE test. The far.

CAHSEE, California High The purpose for this STOP STRIVING FOR PERFECTION- There is nothing wrong with wanting you to do School Exit Exam, is a test test to ensure students will your best, but don’t force yourself to complete that students must take and graduate with grade level unreachable goals, be realistic. pass to graduate from high skills in reading, writing and school. math. If the student doesn’t Students are first pass, they have to retake the Laugh more- introduced to the test test. smiling and laughing reduces their sophomore year. If During the 2012– your stress students fail, they have the 2013 school year, students Express your feelings- opportunity to take the test in grades ten, eleven, and Talk to someone about how two times in their junior year twelve, are eligible to take you are feeling, this will most and up to five times in the the CAHSEE. likely make you feel better. senior year. The school doesn’t Wanting to pass wait long to receive the test Eat healthier- the test as soon as possible results, they approximately the food you eat affects you causes stress upon the wait seven to eight weeks. greater than you think what you students. For more information about eat can cause changes in your Even with all of the CAHSEE test go to mood. the chances of retaking it, California department of Don’t over commit- students still stress knowing education website. Don’t over schedule yourself, that their graduation depends plan out carefully. on it. Some students like Avoid people who stress you out- Don’t surround yourself with people Jordan Criswell, experience who are already stressing that will make major migraines, ulcers, your situation worse, causing you to unnecessary pain and worry worry more. as the test date approaches. This assignment Set aside relaxation time- will test students for basic Give yourself a break, put some type subjects that are taught in to the side to do something you like. order to receive a diploma. The California test was

David Simmons. Max Fike. Mark Uy Joseph Stommel Senior. Senior. Campus Aid Senior. “I would choose Tom Hanson “I’d be Scott Pilgrim cause “The Rock. I swear we were “I think C3PO because he wor- from 500 Days of Summer he’s just awesome.” seperated at birth.” ries about the smallest things.” because he doesn’t give up on love.” If you could choose any character from any movie, who would it be?