Wednesday, September 22, 2010 VOLUME XXIX, ISSUE I DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL

Walnut Valley Unified School District Appoints Catherine Real as Principal

COLUMN ONEDBHS Experiences Budget Cuts and Furlough Days

Marcel Boubion Asst. Editorial Editor

The Bull’s EyeBLAST FROM THE PAST

Beloved television shows that accompany us in our mundane school year are finally here! Read about

their flashy comebacks.Please see page 9.

REALITY CHECKAfter observing the etiquette of teenagers on campus, The Bull’s Eye has decided to uncover the true colors of

DBHS students. Please see page 8.

ACCESS GRANTEDAre making student grades available to parents online a good idea? Find out what DBHS students have to say

about the Parent Portal. Please see page 4.

VOLLEYIN’Last week, the Lady Brahmas bettered the Lady Cougars and ultimately came out on top. Read about their clash in the gym.

Please see page 12.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

A Principal with principles...The newly appointed principal,Catherine Real, types on her computer in her brand new office. Prisca Kim

WORK: Real went through a paper screening, a short interview, a two-panel interview, and an interview with the superintendent and assistant-superintendents.

Prisca KimStaff Writer

Homecoming to be Held at 300 Anaheim

[Please see “SAVE” on page 2]

Song to Present Dance Showcase in DBHS Theater

Song-a-long...Song members pose in their uniforms for a picture. Lea Chang

SWEET: Tickets will be available in the USB room. Pre-sale tickets began selling on Monday, September 20 and will continue to be on sale until Friday, September 24, in the USB room.

Michelle LeeAsst. Business Manager

PERFORM: Tickets for the showcase will be sold during lunch and can also be purchased from Songleaders. Presale tickets cost $8 and tickets at-the-door cost $10.

Lea ChangAsst. Feature Editor

Available online at http://bullseye.dbhs.org

[Please see “TEACH” on page 2]

[Please see “DANCE” on page 3]

DBHS Welcomes New Teachers and Staff MembersSCHOOL: The teachers were chosen by an interview panel, which included Instructional Dean, Gabriel Aguilar. Their suggestions were then finalized by the Principal, Catherine Real.

Jennifer WangAsst. News Editor

[Please see “RAISE” on page 2]

Five furlough days have been added to Diamond Bar High School’s schedule this year in order to mitigate the effects of the California fiscal crisis that resulted in less funding for the Walnut Valley Unified School District.

The Walnut Valley Educators Association has engaged in a two-year contract that ensures five furlough days during the 2010 to 2011 school year and will result in a 2.7 percent salary cut for teachers. During the second year of the contract, the school is only obligated to four furlough days with the possibility of a fifth.

Originally, a survey was given to teachers towards the end of last year, a majority voted against the furlough days because of the accompanying pay cut. In 2009, surveys

The elections that are going to be held this November for a new Superintendent of Public Instruction may question the longevity of contracts involving furlough days.

Diamond Bar High School will hold its annual Homecoming dance, “Willy Wonka Sugar Shock Strike Out,” at 300 Anaheim on Saturday, October 9, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

“We kind of based [the theme] off things people are in love with, like Willy Wonka. You know, everyone loves candy and chocolate,” commented senior Vivian Cheong, a United Student Body Commissioner of Special Projects.

She added, “We thought of fun activities, creative things, [and] new things people didn’t try.”

The venue will be decorated to have a sweet and sugary atmosphere.

There will be modern lounge seating available for the attendees. The lounge will also include a bar that will serve nonalcoholic drinks to attendees.

In addition, the venue will have large screen projectors that will display live videos of students dancing.

“I hope this [year’s homecoming] will be fun and be memorable for me!” said sophomore Catherine Palanca.

The dance will include an oxygen bar, bowling, caricature artists, two photo booths, several pool tables, and many

other activities for students to enjoy.

Senior Commissioner of Special Projects Karmyna Garcia commented, “There’s going to be a lot of activities to do other than dancing. There’s going to be lots of games and it’s going to be really enjoyable!”

This year’s dance will include a candy buffet by Jackie Sorkin, who was featured in various shows like American Idol and the 2010 Emmy Awards. The candy buffet will be available to guests and will be free of charge.

Foods and desserts such as apple pies, candies, cheesecakes, cookies, and soft drinks will be available for students to purchase during the dance.

“I really want to go this year and I expect much more because it’s my last homecoming,” said senior Jun Kim.

Cheong and Garcia were in charge of this year’s Homecoming dance.

They have been planning the dance since April of the last school year.

Because of the budget cut, there was difficulty in planning the dance. “There were a lot of money restrictions. That was really hard for us, but we ended up fighting it so that was good,” stated Cheong.

Tickets will be available in the USB room during lunch. Pre-sale tickets began selling on Monday, September 20 and will continue to be on sale until Friday, September 24.

Catherine Real, the former assistant principal, was appointed as the principal of Diamond Bar High School after Denis Paul retired this past summer.

Real chose to become the principal because she wanted to contribute to the school by carrying on the leadership.

“I love this school and I want to see it continue to change and grow to meet the needs of today’s students,” stated Real.

In order to receive this position, Real went through a paper screening, a short interview, a two-panel interview, and an interview with the superintendent and assistant-superintendents.

Before becoming the principal, Real was the assistant principal, an instructional dean, a Grade Level Coordinator, and a teacher at DBHS for the past 11 years.

She has taught various levels of French, from French I to Advanced Placement.

“All of these jobs gave me the experience and ‘whole picture’ approach to bring me to this position,” stated Real.

“Our students deserve the best and I'm proud to say that students receive a top-notch

education at Diamond Bar High School, not only in academics, but in the arts, activities, and athletics.

Those four components have always been and will continue to be a huge part of the

Brahma culture,” she described. One of her biggest struggles

as the new principal is to manage the school budget while providing for the school during the current fiscal crisis.

Her main goal this year is to

support the students and staff during the budget cuts.

Real added, “I am extremely proud and honored to be the [fourth] principal of Diamond Bar High School. I couldn't ask for a better job!”

Diamond Bar High School’s Song team will be hosting a showcase of dance and various other talents on Saturday, September 25, in the theater at 7 p.m.

The Song team includes senior Melissa Beltran, junior Lia Murphy, sophomores Elizabeth Garcia, Kristen Kim, Nadia Mejia, Kylie Montoya, Danielle Ritchie, and Kylie Tromp, and freshmen Jade Chen and Hayley Doon. “We

are going to show DBHS what we are made of!” stated Mejia.

Dance numbers will range from group hip-hop to duets. Elijah Kelley from Hairspray will perform, as well as dancers from the Fine Arts Academy of Dance. “This is also a great way to showcase [Fine Arts Academy’s] business,” said Jean Ritchie, the mother of one of the Song members.

Claudette Smith, the Song advisor, and a few of the girls’ parents planned the concert. They have arranged for two other bands, Afterclap and Fluffs, to perform at the event, as well as the Song team from Mount San Antonio College.

“The parents have done a

Diamond Bar High School has hired nine new teachers and two new staff members for this school year.

The nine teachers are Kate Borihane, Matt Brummett, Bill Foley, Adam Fujimoto, Teresa Herbert, Nan Kirkeby, Jill Marquez, Kim Preble, and Carly Russo. Emma Corral and Patti Malatacca are the

two new staff members. Kirkeby and Borihane work in the English Career Education and the Arts Department; Brummett and Fujimoto in the Humanities Division; Foley, Herbert, Marquez, Preble and Russo work in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Department. Corral works for the attendance office and Malatacca works in the front office.

These new staff members replaced those that retired. DBHS Secretary Susan Craig explained, "They hired [approximately] only two new teachers and the rest came from [the Walnut Valley Unified School District].”

Foley started teaching in this district ten years ago at the elementary schools, and after five years, taught at Ron Hockwalt Academy. Here at DBHS, Foley teaches Photography and Internet and Computing Core Certification.

Kirkeby teaches English II and English IV. She has been working in the district since 1994 and started out in Alternative Education. Kirkeby commented, “This year, I look forward to getting to know my students. I intend on attending some of their sports competitions.”

Fujimoto previously taught at Beckman High School in Irvine, Tustin High School in Tustin, and Ron Hockwalt

Academy. He has coached cross country and the high jump in track and field, and taught Economics, Government, Hip Hop, Physical Education, United States History, and World History. Fujimoto is currently teaching U.S History and World History.

The new social science teacher, Marquez, has been teaching for 10 years and has worked at several schools. She is now teaching Economics. “No other school I've taught has had as much pride as DBHS. It's an exciting place to work. The teachers and the students know what a great school this is and

NewsNewsTHE BULL’S EYE2 Wednesday, September 22, 2010

On Target Club Membership Drive Held in the Upper QuadADVERTISE: The various clubs on campus used posters to attract students. A number of members from each club also encouraged students to sign up for their clubs.Michelle LeeAsst. Business Manager

Sign and save...Senior Kaitlyn Cruz promotes her club, Karing 4 Kanines. Michelle Lee

A FRESH STARTThe school year probably felt like it just started, but there is no time for relax. The end of the six-week grading period is coming soon so let’s start the school year with good grades. It’s time to pull it together and get ready for a great

year!End of six-week grading period is on Friday, October 1.

READY FOR THE PSAT?

All you sophomores and juniors know just how important the SAT is! Prepare yourself with the Practice SAT to boost your confidence for when you take the real thing. This is the only chance for juniors to obtain National Merit Scholarship, so be sure to work hard! Don’t miss this

chance!PSAT is on Saturday, October 16.

YUMMY FOR THE TUMMY Are you tired of the lunch you eat everyday? No worries, All Club Food Fair is here! Now there’s more food you can choose from! It will be a unique way to satisfy your hunger. So make sure to bring extra cash to school because you

never know what you might find!All Club Food Fair is on Wednesday, October 13.

Diamond Bar High School held its annual Club Membership Drive from Tuesday, September 7, to Friday, September 17, in the upper quad during lunch.

The purpose of the Club Membership Drive was to introduce various clubs in DBHS to students and encourage student involvement.

“It’s a really good way

SAVE: Furloughs are only one idea among budget reductions. Continued from page 1

for incoming freshmen and different classes to see clubs on campus,” sophomore Lauren Pak commented. She added, “Clubs are great way to get involved and find things that relate to you.”

Many clubs and organizations had representatives promoting their clubs throughout the week. The clubs could choose to promote either the first week or the second week.

The upper quad was set up with tables by each organization. Clubs had posters that attracted students to join.

Junior Sabrina Bawa, the President of HOTTI, commented, “We’re going to be raising money with our events through ‘Fashion for Compassion’, a fashion show with our HOTTIs modeling clothes.” They will sell those clothes and donate that money to different charities.

Leo Club members wore their club shirts during the promotion. They looked for new members and welcome last year’s members. “[Students] develop to become very caring and compassionate people and Leo club offers them that opportunity,” stated Jack

Tanaka, the advisor of DBHS Leo Club.

During Club Promotion Week, Key Club had a poster display board with pictures on it to show past experiences of the club. “Key Club is an international organization. It’s an oldest and largest service program for high school students. We do things like community service events,

service projects, and donations for people in need,” said senior Julie Wu the President of Key Club.

Through the annual Club Junior Luna Bai commented, “[Club membership drive] is a great idea. It’s a time when everyone come and look what they like and see what they want to join.”

RAISE: In the spring of the previous school year, the program had been cut due to budget cuts.Continued from page 1

TEACH: Corral and Malatacca are the two new staff members.Continued from page 1

wonderful job supporting the program,” said Smith.

In the spring of 2010, Song was removed due to budget cuts. The administration

brought the team back after Song parents came up with ways to fundraise for program. All proceeds of the event will go towards Song. The team is

also selling athletic calendars to fundraise.

Smith commented, “I'm anticipating things will turn out well.”

showed that out of 412 members of the WVEA, 244 were not willing to take any furlough days that would directly impact the number of certificated reductions. Out of 407 members, 346 were not willing to take days without pay in order to save extracurricular activities. When furlough days were introduced again in May, they were rejected. However, after the district began handing out pink slips to teachers that indicated that the Walnut Valley Unified School District was no longer obligated to re-hire those teachers for the upcoming school year, the teachers union voted in favor of the furlough days.

According to WVEA’s proposed budget reductions, a three-day certificated furlough would save the district an estimated $879,348. Furloughs are only one idea among a list of budget reductions that will help save money for the schools. Other ideas include

the reduction of Diamond Bar High’s security positions, a six month trial that would save the district $35,000, and the closure of an entire elementary school, saving up to $1 million. These proposals were made in 2009 to meet the required $10.3 million in cuts that needed to be made.

These cuts are not going without a response from the opposing party. The House of Representatives passed a $26 billion “Jobs Bill” on August 10. The bill will save an estimated 160,000 jobs. “Our members will stand united and say to the District Administration and Board Members, ‘No more!’’ wrote the president of WVEA Johann K. Aaron on the WVEA website.

Furlough days have been implemented in order to keep Walnut Valley’s class sizes and staff size the same by getting rid of pink slips, however, WVEA will continue to look for alternative ways to save money for schools.

everyone seems determined to keep it this way,” said Marquez.

This year is Borihane's fourth year teaching at the district. She is now teaching English IV and English in the Pathways Communications Academy. "I am looking forward to attending as many sporting, theatrical, and musical events as possible. I am always so amazed by how talented our Walnut Valley students are," stated Borihane.

Brummett was a student teacher and a soccer coach at Fountain Valley High School. He is now teaching Modern World History, Modern American History, and coaching the girls soccer team. "I look forward to seeing my students grow as learners,” said Brummett. He added, “We have a great group of girls that are working very

hard to make this season a great one.”

Hebert has taught at West Covina High School and is now teaching Chemistry and the assistant coach for cross country. “This school year I look forward to Cross Country going to CIF,” commented Hebert.

Russo previously taught at Mountain View High School, North High School, and Rialto High School. This is her sixth year teaching science. “I love the camaraderie of the students and staff at DBHS,” stated Russo.

Craig commented,” So far all of the new teachers are doing a great job. It’s hard when you’re coming in new to a school as large as DBHS, but the veteran teachers can always be depended upon to help new teachers ‘find their groove’."

NewsNews THE BULL’S EYE Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3

news bits

FIX: The construct ion on Diamond Bar’s road medians in order to increase safety along Diamond Bar Boulevard and Pathfinder Road cost the city $89,937.50.

Laura MoffittAsst. Feature Theme Editor

City Undergoes Renovations

One Step at a Time...City finishes construction on Pathfinder Road. Stephanie Cota

According to British health authorities, a chef in London found a dead rat inside a catering-sized can of baked beans when he opened it up. The rat crawled into the can during the canning process and was sealed in the can. Authorities have not yet revealed the manufacture's name.

A teenage boy was caught buying marijuana when he accidentally texted a sheriff in Clark County in Helena, Montana. A hired detective then pretended to be the drug dealer and scheduled a meeting with the boy at a store. When the detective spotted the boy, he showed the boy his badge and the boy fainted. No citations were issued, however, when the parents of the boy got involved.

Jeff Adamski of Michigan was picking sweet corn in a

field when two women ran up to him and told him they saw an alligator. With a four-foot bar he found in his truck, he killed the alligator for the safety of others. He then stored the dead alligator in his home's freezer.

A British airplane from Ryanair Airlines was on its way to Poland when it had to make an emergency landing in Germany when a 56-year-old lady accidentally spilled a cup of hot tea on herself. At the airport, the plane left her and she received treatments for her burn.

Tour guide Anna Haase from Berlin thought it would be interesting to show tourists a new type of sightseeing. Her job is to take tourists to see the capital’s most renowned toilets. During the tour, she tells visitors the history of the toilet’s development and shows them the toilets.

Construction on the center medians along Pathfinder Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard began on Wednesday, August 11 and ended last week. Kasa Construction executed the project.

Construction on Pathfinder was focused on large yellow dots, referred to as "Texas dots", located in the road median to prevent left turns from properties on the south side of Pathfinder Road. Because of how close the medians were to the freeway, a landscaped median project was able to prevent these turns while still being eligible for the Highway Safety Improvement Program. The work included construction of a landscaped median island on Pathfinder Boulevard, which featured irrigation systems, river rock, shrubs, and tree plantings.

The construction was completed as a measure to increase vehicular safety along Pathfinder due to the illegal left turns being made over

the Texas Dots. By building a median island vehicles will be permanently deterred from making the illegal left turn.

Project Manager Erwin Ching commented, “The construction on the median will make it safer for residents that drive through Pathfinder everyday.”

The construction on Diamond Bar Boulevard aimed to realign the road medians. These adjustments improve the line of sight for vehicles making left turns from Diamond Bar Boulevard.

Junior Alejandro Alvarado commented, “I think that it was a good idea for [Diamond Bar] to make Diamond Bar look better and it’s a good thing that it prevents u-turns out of the plaza.”

The project cost a total of $89,937.50. The money for it came from a federal grant received under the HSIP. These federal grants have become more available in the past 18 months and are the reason many Southern Californian cities are renovating their roads.

Further city renovations will be similar to this renovation. Project Manager Erwin Ching stated, “Due to fund availability, most of the improvements in the city will tend to focus on maintenance of existing roadways [and medians].”

DANCE: The venue for homecoming this year will have large screen projectors that will display live videos of students dancing. Continued from page 1

Tickets will cost $76 for a couple with two activity cards, $81 for a couple with one activity card, $86 for a couple with no activity cards, $41 for a single with an activity card, and $43 for a single without an activity card.

Regularly-priced tickets will be sold from Monday, September 27, to Wednesday, October 6.

They will cost $81 for a couple with two activity cards, $86 for a couple with one activity card, $91 for a couple

without any activity cards, $43 for a single with an activity card, and $46 for a single without an activity card.

Date passes will be due by Wednesday, September 29.

Refunds for already purchased tickets will be due by

Friday, October 1.“I want everyone to have a

great time,” commented Petria Gonzales, the advisor of USB.

She added, “It’s going to be a successful event that we put on for the students of Diamond Bar. Hope it’ll be fun!”

EditorialTHE BULL’S EYE4 Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Editorial

A recent publication of the ratings of elementary school teachers in the Los Angeles Times has stirred up tensions from teachers, parents, and the community as a whole. The teacher’s ability, or lack thereof, is not accurate when rated based on student’s standardized test scores. It is not only irresponsible of the LA Times to publish such inaccurate information, but also foolish to believe that these ratings will actually better education.

Due to the plethora of issues brought up by the ranking system, such as only basing the ranking on the standardized test scores, the newspaper included a “value-added” approach. “Value-added” is a term that refers to the increase in learning that occurs over a course of time. For example, the LA Times looked

Con: LA Times Ranks TeachersColene EngStaff Writer

at students’ previous test scores from preceding classes taught by different teachers and adjusted the rank accordingly. If their percentile were to increase, then the teacher would earn more points. This inaccurate system, however, is susceptible to many faults because there are many other factors that could affect the percentile, such as grouping more advanced students in one honor class, which would produce higher test results. Therefore, the unlucky teacher that has the class with the more challenging students would end up with a lower ranking position.

T h e “ v a l u e - a d d e d ” components do little to mitigate the major concern that there are too many elements excluded from the ratings. Standardized test scores are just one numerical value covering the school year, but it is a major factor of the ratings by the LA Times. This is

not a fool-proof way to evaluate teachers and their standings. Inevitably, students will stumble once in a while, and if they falter during the standardized test, the poor score will negatively reflect on the teacher. The LA Times needs to recognize that one test should not be used to explain an entire year’s worth of coursework.

Furthermore, by publicizing the database, many teachers’ reputations are unnecessarily jeopardized. A lower ranking could easily negatively impact a parent’s opinion of the educator. If a teacher’s ranking on the list is lower, parents are more likely to deem him or her as “less effective.” This picture of a teacher’s competence, however, is incomplete. Parents will not be able to see other characteristics of teachers such as the way they treat their students. They will only be concerned about the status and position of the teachers. The

inaccurate statistics can result in parents pulling their children out of certain classes, which would indirectly serve as a punishment to teachers who may not actually be at fault. In order for parents not to be misled, they must understand that the list is acting as a lie of omission.

The ranking system is prone to error. It lists teachers under two categories: good and bad; but it fails to recognize that education cannot be restricted to these two amb iguous classifications. It is difficult to limit the list to such vague terms because various mediums need to be accounted for. The idea of ranking teachers is not a bad one, but the way the LA Times has gone about it is vulnerable to many misunderstandings by the community. Until ratings can be based on the complete factors of education, the LA Times should not publish the fallacious list for public criticism.

This year, Diamond Bar High School, along with the rest of the Walnut Valley Unified School District, began using a program called the Aeries Parent Portal, a new feature of the Aeries grading system. With this program, parents are able to view their child’s overall grades, and students are able to see their performance in all their classes. Teachers using the program have the ability to update grades in their grade books and have them available online. Though it does pose a few complications for students, such as too much parental concern, the system helps connect teachers with their students and their students’ parents, making it a convenient grading program and a welcomed change for schoolteachers, parents, and students alike.

The Aeries Parent Portal program increases a parent’s awareness of his or her child’s grades. Some s tudents complain that their parents overreact to small differences in their grades, such as those due to an incomplete or missing homework assignment. Instead of requesting teachers to print out grades, which can be delayed for days or weeks at a time, students can simply check their up-to-date grades online. Moreover, concerned parents who choose to contact teachers can do so sooner and help their child with classes immediately. This way, parents can schedule conferences and keep in touch with teachers, establishing a good parent-teacher relationship.

With the uniform use of the Aeries grading system, student attendance, grades, and medical data can easily be found by any staff member of the school or by the student and his or her parents. Instead of calling the office staff, users can utilize the Aeries Parent Portal to quickly access important student information. Despite student claims that this new program gives parents too much power, the Parent Portal’s thorough records help parents play a more active role in their child’s academic career. In this case, the new Aeries system encourages parent involvement by allowing them to gain insight into their child’s health. Since students spend much of their time in school, parents will be able to monitor their children’s health even when away from home. The Aeries Parent Portal offers an accessible and useful method for acquiring student reports, encouraging stronger student-parent relationships.

By using the Aeries Parent Portal, parents, students, and teachers can easily access pertinent student information. Parents can be more aware of their child’s academic growth without sacrificing time and effort. Students can now view grades and can instead keep track of their progress online. Teachers and parents can now help improve the learning process. The Aeries Parent Portal has obvious benefits that outweigh its drawbacks and proves to be an efficient and handy grading program for DBHS.

Eye of the Editor

“I don’t really like that my parents can always see my grades. Its just another way to get in trouble with their parents”

—Yadira Cruz,Senior

“I think it’s helpful because it shows my parents my improvement.” —Bobby Mehesha,

Freshman

“I think it’s a better way for our parents to see our grades, even though I don’t want them too.”

—Lizzy McCabe,Junior

“I think it’s good because it forces me to try harder knowing that my parents have the ability to see my grades at any time.”

—Devon Marantz, Sophomore

“It’s good for my parents because they can check up on me but it sucks for me because it stresses me out.”

—Jazmin Lopez, Sophomore

“I don’t really mind that my parents can see my grades because I always get good grades.”

—Peter Phan, Freshman

The University of California, I rv ine has recent ly made the decision to modify the suspension duration of the UCI Muslim Student Union, a UCI campus organization. The new arrangements trim the original suspension duration from one year to one academic quarter and double the probational length from one year to two. The UCI board’s chosen reduction was a balance point between rescinding and maintaining the ban. The wise decision effectively remedied the dispute as it sought to avert potential protests or subversions and avoid negative criticism from those who believed the ban to be excessive.

The original suspension emerged from student disruption that occurred a year ago when members of the group purposely disrupted a campus speech by Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren and then, against campus policy, protested due to personal disagreement. Although there were documents found that p roved the inc iden t was premeditated and coordinated by the MSU, the organization continues to insist that there was no such involvement—that their members acted alone and that they are victims of injustice. However, this is not the first of the MSU’s questionable activities, as they have been repeat offenders; they have directly funded radicals in the Gaza Strip and have been quoted for anti-Semitism on multiple occasions. In light of these activities, UCI has made the right choice in suspending MSU despite the campus group’s continuous application of the tattered victim card in the face of hard evidence. Shortening the suspension only serves to prevent the group from circumventing it.

Although some have claimed that the advent of this event arose from the nation’s escalating of anti-Muslim malignance, this

malignance—whether or not it is existent—is not relevant, as the ordeal has slowly developed into a debate of civil discourse and freedom of speech. Not only had the group disrupted the talks of a Jewish speaker, they have also enjoyed a double standard by inviting a number of Muslim speakers to the school. MSU has been known to stifle open discussion and debates with repeated attempts to silence Jewish voices throughout the campus. MSU has claimed that their rights were being invaded, but using the banner of free speech as a means to harass those who feel differently and have dissimilar beliefs is certainly a perversion of the First Amendment. UCI’s no-nonsense intolerance of uncivil behavior is exemplary, and it is commendable that if any group were to partake in such activities, they are expected to receive the same consequence. UCI’s decision serves to affirm that the First Amendment is a nonnegotiable value and that the MSU has no right to control what students hear and do not hear.

UCI has been a critical platform for Jewish and Muslim students where anti-Semitic behavior persists in forms such as the defacing of religious symbols and the vandalizing of the Holocaust memorial. In 2005, the United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights had investigated UCI students for discrimination against Jewish students and had discovered that, although Muslim students had engaged in offensive behavior, the majority of such behavior stemmed from opposition to Israeli policies. Although Jewish students had originally felt threatened by such behavior, the UCI administration’s serious surveillance of MSU’s repeated and severe disrespect for campus policies is hoped to mark the beginnings of more peaceful and civil interactions between Muslim and Jewish students at the school.

CY TanAsst. Editorial Editor

A Justified Ban

The Los Angeles Times has recently come under fire for publishing a database on how effective—or ineffective—6,000 elementary school teachers are at their jobs. The United Teachers Los Angeles issued a statement that denounced the publication of the ratings as “the height of journalistic irresponsibility.” Although some teachers have requested this information in order to improve their teaching methods, they do have a problem with this data being publicized on the LA Times website. However, if beneficial education reform is to be achieved, the teachers union’s responsibility is to put the welfare of its students as a priority and not object to the publication of teacher information that can remedy any education discrepancies.

According to the Los Angeles teachers union, the release of

Pro: LA Times Ranks TeachersChristine SongAsst. Business Manager

this information is “misleading” because it fails to consider all the deciding factors in a child’s education. However, the factors that the teachers union refers to are unimportant because the “value-added” scores in the the publication rank teachers according to their students’ achievements in the classroom. If only a few students were falling below their expected level of achievement, it accounts for other possible factors. On the other hand, if the majority of the class is scoring below its expected level of achievements, it can be reasonably inferred that the problem results from ineffective teaching. Instead of falling back on the possibility that there may be ulterior factors affecting a student’s performance, the teachers union needs to confront the problem seriously and prioritize the education of its students over the reputation of its teachers.

Grading systems are used

by the school board to measure the teachers’ progress and see what they need to do in order to accommodate their students. The L.A. County school district did not utilize this system and, as a result, denied teachers access to useful information. Educational reformers argue that a newspaper should not have needed to release records about the teachers’ performance. Several teachers of the L.A. County school district, however, agree that the release of this data could help provide insightful feedback and spur debate for education reform.

The teachers union is worried that this information will push parents to try to move their children into the classes of higher ranked teachers. This, however, will encourage both teachers and the school district to improve the educational system. By publicizing the information, teachers will feel even more compelled to improve their

rankings and, in turn, search for innovative ways to better their students’ scores. The school district, while under heavy public criticism, will be forced to reform and improve instruction. The consequences of incorporating this system are far too great for the teachers and the school board to not take action. This kind of pressure is necessary to create an effective educational system.

The LA Times was on the right track towards beneficial educational reform when they released the teachers’ rankings. There are few, if any, justifiable negative outcomes from the publication of this data. Although some teachers may oppose this new system because they find it harmful to their careers, it is vital that information such as this be released so that an educational reform that will decisively develop schools and districts for the better can take place.

Editorial THE BULL’S EYE

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Sports Editor Andrew John

Asst. Sports Editors Rachel Halpert

Photo Editor Justin Kong

Asst. Photo Editor Diana Romero

Business Manager Eric Lee

Asst. Buisness Managers Michelle Lee Christine Song

Editorial Cartoonist Katie Lee

Staff Writers Winston Cho Stephanie Cota Colene Eng Prisca Kim Holly Liu

Advisor Chelsea Grunseth

Diamond Bar High School21400 E. Pathfinder Rd.Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Editors-in-Chief Andrew John Elizabeth Lee

News Editor Elizabeth Lee

Asst. News Editors Eric Lee Jennifer Wang

Editorial Editors Katie Lee Sharon Lin

Asst. Editorial Editor Marcel Boubion CY Tan

Feature Theme Editor Justin Kong

Asst. Feature Theme Editors Ruby Hwang LauraMoffitt

A & E Editor Kevin Kang

Asst. A & E Editor Austin Kong

Feature Editor Ashley Ahn

Asst. Feature Editor Lea Chang

THE BULL’S EYE STAFF

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Out of the Box

The Editorial Board invites The Bull’s Eye readers to submit original commentary based on current events. All submitted work should be in accordance with the Editorial Policy in the staff box. Selected entries will be published in a subsequent issue of The Bull’s Eye.

Blazing Trails of Satire

The internet is an amazing invention. On it, there is a plethora of vital and useful knowledge, but most importantly, there is a spectacular website called Twitter. This social networking site is a necessity in today’s society—unless, of course, you prefer to be isolated to the desolate hills of the Mojave and left to wither. Luckily, the administration at Diamond Bar High School is not one to be left in such a desert. In fact, thanks to the administration, we are relaxing in the oasis of social networks.

On June 24, 2009, DBHS tweeted one of the most memorable tweets in social networking history: “Hope everyone is having a great summer!” There is absolutely no doubt that this tweet made history as one of the Best First Tweets Ever. Not only was this tweet creative to a fault, but it was also very considerate for wishing every one of DBHS’ 56 devoted followers a great summer. Without this tweet, those 56 fol lowers would have been lost their whole summer. It is tweets like this one that will uplift the spirits of all the followers and help them succeed in school.

Last week, DBHS tweeted

Tweet, Like, Text, and LearnDiana RomeroAsst. Photo Editor

yet another memorable tweet: “Look out everyone! There has been an accident in the hallway between the D and E buildings. Please consider taking alternate routes.” By helping students avoid the heavy traffic,Twitteris truly a hero. Never mind that students should not have their cell phones out during passing

period—such a minor offense is of no importance when compared to this outrageously helpful tweet. The alarming situation between the D and E buildings would have scared students senseless. Luckily, Twitter was there to save the day once again.

Twitter is an important asset to our academic lives here at DBHS. It teaches one how to

properly post and read updates on Twitter on an hourly basis and teaches the art of getting into people’s business.

A n o t h e r i m p o r t a n t contribution made by DBHS is the DBHS Facebook page. This is probably one of the smartest decisions ever made, along with the creation of a Twitter account.

Wi th we l l over 2,000 p e o p l e who have “liked” the fan page, it is clearly as impor tan t t o D B H S students as textbooks a r e . I t encourages students to read and a n a l y z e w o r d s — a technique t h a t i s necessary

for a successful future. These two instruments of

communication, however, are still not enough. The websites can get so congested that the server can easily crash and burn, leading to students having nervous breakdowns. A new means of communication is needed. Not only should students stay connected to

these sites, but mandatory text messages should also be simultaneously sent to every single staff member and student attending DBHS. Now that is pure genius. If you are one of those lucky students who do not have a cell phone, you might as well wear an enormous neon sign that reads, “I have no life,” because you will no doubt be left to wither in the Mojave Desert.

Be honest with yourself—you are secretly dying to know what DBHS has to say every single hour of the day. The ability to receive updates on cellular phones is a necessity that every student must take advantage of. For that reason, DBHS must make the idea of a text messaging system a reality. Social networking sites are a great way to communicate, but a text messaging system will be much more intimate, and therefore, much better. It is a way for DBHS to connect directly with students and to play a part in their daily lives.

The use of such modern inventions is what keeps DBHS on top of the world. DBHS must protect its title as a top school of today’s new world. So, do your school a huge favor and follow DBHS on Twitter, Like it on Facebook, and keep hoping that this texting system will soon be a reality.

Person 1: Did you know Nigeria had a major 6-year oil spill?Person 2: No...Person 1: My point exactly.

—Rachel Chen

Two years ago, President Barack Obama’s presidential campaign was centered on the slogan, “Yes We Can”, and a promise to end combat in Iraq. A couple weeks ago, Obama announced that he would be fulfilling thispromiseduringhisoval officeaddressbybringingour troops home. Obama announced the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom and spoke vaguely about what was to come for America. The speech presented a cost effective way to pull our troops out of the war and bring unity to our country by presenting a necessary focus on our economy.

While combat is over in Iraq, the American presence there will not be removed just yet. Some troops are scheduled to stay behind in Iraq to advise the Iraqi troops who are taking over in combat for their own freedom until the terms set by our security agreement made in 2008 expire in 2011. After nearlyadecadeoffightingthisWar on Terror, many do not want to leave the front lines of this war until Al Qaeda is no longer a threat. As ideal as this may seem, America cannot bring complete freedom and a stable government to Iraq. We

have already helped this once autocratic nation ease into democracy. Last year, Iraq held its first presidential election,an obvious sign that we have helped Iraq. A new government in Iraq is slowly establishing itself, which means that America hasfulfilleditsobligation.

Though we have successfully filtered Al Qaeda influencefrom the Iraqi government, the Obama administration recognizes that if this terrorist group is to be controlled, an American presence is needed in Afghanistan. America cannot fight terrorismif itspresence isnot where it needs to be–Iraq no longer needs American force to instill democracy and fight terrorism. But this doesnot mean that there are no threats to our national security and while Afghanistan still has terrorist problems, we need to act. Obama is correct to recognize the problems that are occurring in Afghanistan; we need to discuss our presence there or we will not be able to successfully end this war on terrorism.

Although we still have these oversea affairs, it is necessary for our nation to focus on more relevant economic problems. Without the extra burden of an oversea front on terror, America will be able to concentrate on

our domestic issues and revive our country’s economy. Obama was quick to act on this and has been pushing for a $50 million spending bill that will give a helping hand to our stagnant economy. This is the same type of spending that many hold responsible for bringing America out of the Great Depression and will hopefully have the same effect on our current economic crisis.

Not only will these procedures help build a better economy, but it is the right step toamoreunifiedcountry.Over

A New Focus for AmericaMarcel BoubionAsst. Editorial Editor

the last decade, the war in Iraq has created a division among many Americans, but now that Obama has taken necessary procedurestofulfillhispromise,Americans may be unifiedonce again. And rather than glorifying the war as a mission accomplished, the White House is quick tomove on; efficientlymaking and fulfilling morepromises, which will create a stronger unity in the U.S. Pulling our troops from the front lines of Iraq is thefirststep toabettereconomy and more effective national security efforts.

George W. Bush, the former president of the United States of America, dealt with some of the worst disasters that have ever hit American soil. In turn, he received heavy criticism—especially for how he handled the Hurricane Katrina disaster. However, compared to Bush’s responses, Obama’s response to the oil spill is even less effective and less helpful.

According to a recent poll conducted by Cable News Network, 54 percent of American c i t izens say Bush helped hurricane victims more than Obama is helping oil spill victims. Obama’s poor response to the oil spillisreflectedintheseresults.After all, Obama dismissed the spill as a small problem and did not care to devote the nation’s resources to cleaning it.

When the hurricane struck, Bush immediately returned to his officefromavacationacoupleofdays early. Bush made sure to try and bring relief to the victims of the disaster as soon as he could. He ordered helicopter pilots and coast guard drivers to move in right after the hurricane passed.

C o m p a r e d t o B u s h ’ s aggressive mobility of rescue to hurricane victims, Obama is complacently leaving it to British Petroleum to clean up the spill. Instead, Obama should be sending assistance to local governments and suspending Env i ronmenta l Pro tect ion Agency regulations so that water collected from skimmers can be released back into the gulf.

In response to the hurricane, Bush created a task force in cooperation with 14 federal agencies to coordinate the federal government’s plans. Bush also sent in National Guard troops to Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida to help clean up the mess immediately after the local government requested assistance. Obama has yet to send anywhere near the amount of federal employees to the disaster site of the BP oil spill.

To bring help to the victims, Bush worked cooperatively with state governments to better alleviate the effects of the hurricane, something Obama has clearly failed to do.

Furthermore, while Bush had no control over the occurrence of Hurricane Katrina, Obama could have easily prevented the oil spill fromhappeninginthefirstplace.The costliest mistake he made

Winston ChoStaff Writer

Disaster Response

In Gone with the Wind, “furlough” meant a break from war, nowadays, it means a break from school.”

—DBHS teacher

was allowing BP to explore for oil when he was fully aware that BP has, by far, the worst safety record among oil companies with a total of 760 violations.

Polls show that 52 percent of Americans disapprove of how Obama is handling the oil spill, which means that more than half of America feels that he is not handling the situation as well as he should be, and rightfully so. For instance, his meeting with BP should have been scheduled as soon as possible, but he waited nearly two months to make the call. After the oil spill, Obama immaturely blamed BP executives for the oil spill in Senate meetings instead of taking necessary action by suggesting a solution and helping the oil spill victims like Bush did with Katrina.

When Hurricane Katrina hit, Bush lifted the Jones Act, which allowed the enlistment of foreign countries to bring relief to the victims quicker. If Obama does suspend the Jones Act, the cleanup time would be cut in half and Obama could bring in the S.S. A-Whale, an American oil tanker capable of cleaning 500,000 barrels of oil a day. Unlike Bush, who worked hard to send in more help to Katrina victims, Obama is leaving the majority of the spill problems in the hands of BP. Because the federal government is not helping as much as it should be, the cleanup is less effective.

Overall, Bush did a more efficient job than Obama has with handling their respective disasters. Obama’s actions reflect his timid nature, whichneeds to change in order for the spill to be cleaned with speed and quality.

For the last test of politeness, I chose to use something more tempting: money. I had experienced both rude and polite reactions, and I was ready to decide on my fi nal verdict. Planting a dollar at the top of my back pocket, I walked quickly so that the dollar would slip out. When I felt the dollar fl y away, I anticipated a student to fi nd the dollar and keep it. There were three girls behind me and I could tell that they had found the dollar and knew it was mine. One of the girls tapped my shoulder and returned the dollar. I thanked her in a surprised manner and walked away.

Inception Deception

Feature8 Wednesday, September 22, 2010 THE BULL’S EYE Feature

Girl: Don’t touch me! I’m squeezie-phobic!

Boy: Kogi Truck?! I love Kogi Truck! Even though I’ve never had it.. Boy 1: Dude, you are so

intelligent.Boy 2: What does intelligent mean?

Boy 1: Your shirt is so white.Boy 2: Your face is so white. Oh, wait, sorry dude that was racist.

Girl: Do you enjoy throwing tater tots at me?Boy: Actually, yes I do.

Girl: I eat corn. And corn is a fruit, and fruits are good for you.

Every month, we will bring you some of the most ridiculous, hilarious, fl at-out idiotic, and sometimes insightful things we hear around campus. So beware—we’ll be listening.

Girl: Can I have a Chai iced tea...but not iced?

Girl 1: Text me back!Girl 2: Okay!Boy: You told me you lost your phone.

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Austin Kong Asst. A&E Editor

Girl: I have a tendency to bite people if they stick their hand out while they’re walking. I did it all last year.

Group: DAYTON! DAYTON! DAYTON!

Boy to Girl: You’re natural?!

Boy: Do you think I’m cool?Girl: Yeah, but no one else does.

Boy: Am I in Asia?

Inception was released on July 16, 2010, and since then, it has been the center of all the buzz in the movie world. The idea of this movie came from Christopher Nolan, who wrote and directed the fi lm.

The plot of Inception is based on the “dream world” and many other concepts that Nolan created with it. The dream world is the world that one dreams of when they sleep. Inception is a term used to describe the act of implanting an idea into another person’s mind. This has to happen without their brain knowing that the idea came from another person. Although it is assumed to be impossible because the brain always knows the origins of its ideas, there have been a few cases where it has actually worked.

Entering into a dream is not diffi cult, but surviving is a different story. The one who is dreaming can bend and twist

the “dream world” however they want. Extractors are people who professionalize in stealing other people’s thoughts using the dream world. The order for the extractors to survive and pull off their jobs safely, t h e y n e e d somebody to take control of the dream wor ld . The i m a g i n a r y people that make up the dream world are part of the dreamer’s subconscious and when the subconscious realizes that somebody is in their dream, they try to kill them. Think of it as the body trying to remove a parasite, only this time, it is in their thoughts. People who specialize in controlling the

dream world and preventing this from happening are called architects. The more the architect bends the world, the closer the subconscious comes to this

realization. As a result, the architect must be smart and mentally stable.

O n c e somebody d ies w h i l e d r e a m sharing, they either wake up or go into a state of infinite subconscious called Limbo. There are many ways people can go into Limbo. One of these ways

is when somebody dies in a dream while they are heavily sedated in the real world. People can spend decades in Limbo. The only method to exiting limbo is for the person to kill themselves or ride a “kick.” A kick is the sensation of falling that could

be used to wake somebody up. Sometimes, people may spend so much time in Limbo that they begin to accept the fact that Limbo has become their real world. They become delirious and could spend the rest of their lives dreaming, until they die in the real world.

Time in the dream world is also different from time in the real world. Time is based on the number of levels deep they are in a dream. For example, when people dream within a dream, they are in the second level with each level being twenty times slower than the level before. For example, fi ve minutes in the real world would be twenty minutes in the fi rst level. Unfortunately in limbo, time is distorted and there is no way of measuring it.

The concept of Inception is the result of one man’s genius. Nolan created complex ideas that will continue to blow away his audience again and again.

Downright PoliteThe founder of TOMS Shoes,

Blake Mycoskie, has started a revolution of entrepreneurship with his world-renown shoe company. With his slogan “One for One”, Mycoskie’s mission is to give a pair of TOMS to a child without shoes for every pair that is sold. Through his mission, Mycoskie has opened eyes with his compassion and humanism.

Mycoskie was fi rst inspired with this idea when he visited Argent ina. There, he saw numerous barefoot children with sores on their feet and decided it was time he do something about it. When he arrived back to the brand’s headquarters in Santa Monica, Mycoskie set out to start a business that would help those unable to afford shoes. As of September 2010, TOMS has gifted over one million pairs of shoes to the less fortunate in 25 countries.

With TOMS shoes being g iven away g loba l l y, the company immediately started garnering more recognition. In 2007, TOMS Shoes received

the People’s Design Award and in 2009, Hillary Clinton honored Mycoskie with an Award for Corporate Excellence.

Despite the success, the TOMS project has not always been flawless. According to Mycoskie, “[The major obstacle] was defi nitely production.” Having a seam in the front of the shoe is one of TOMS’s most distinctive attribute. The seam in front did not originate from Mycoskie, but from farmers in Argentina who have been wearing shoes of this design for quite some time. Mycoskie simply enhanced it by putting a rubber sole on it, adding arch support, and using softer material. W i t h their mission, TOMS has started to inspire other companies with their “One for One” movement.

Mycoskie hopes that his company will be able to inspire and educate others about the simplicity of life: “TOMS has taught me to cherish experiences and enjoy the simplicity of life, and has brought me so much more happiness.”

Boy to teacher: First of all, you can’t catch me bacuse I’m the gingerbread man.

Girl 1: Spain and Portugal look really Hispanic.Girl 2: That’s cause they are Hispanic...

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Ashley AhnFeature Editor

Lea ChangAsst. Feature Editor

A Man With SolePrisca KimStaff Writer

Colene EngStaff Writer

Teacher: Have a nice weekend. Don’t do drugs!

Polite. A six letter word, two syllables. Defi nition: showing good manners toward others. Question: does it exist at our school? Here at Diamond Bar High School, it would appear that all students are polite, but this may or may not be true. To fi nd out how polite or rude the students at DBHS truly are, I set up three experiments to see how polite students reacted when they were not being watched. Are the people here polite enough to help a stranger at school if they drop their books, need help with the door, or lose a dollar? Let’s fi nd out!

After realizing how rude people were, I was slightly discouraged and disappointed with the students at our school. Next, I decided to fi nd out whether or not people would hold the door open for me. As I was making my way towards my sixth period, I was determined to test someone’s politeness at the door. When class ended, I stacked my chair and packed my things slowly. I wanted to wait for a small crowd to leave so that I could test the level of politeness of my classmates. As I exited, a peer who I did not know opened the door for me and waited until I had left to close it.

Craving a heart attack? Then you have come to the right place! The L.A. County Fair offers a plethora of deep fried and super sized treats to accommodate your taste buds. With a variety of foods ranging from deep fried peanut butter and jelly to chocolate covered bacon, the choice is yours to make. For you health nuts out there, the fair also offers yogurt, smoothies, fruits, and salads. The foods are a tad pricey so be prepared!

The Los Angeles County Fair is open from September 4 to October 3. The Bull’s Eye sent two staff members to explore, and they brought back interesting stories for Diamond Bar High School students. From a body exhibit to delicious fried foods, there is always something to do at the fair.

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The L.A. County Fair has graciously made sure to provide concerts and shows. A multitude of artists will be performing at the fair – from famous singers like Selena Gomez and the Scene to oldies such as The Stylistics & Friends. Quest Crew, from America’s Best Dance Crew, will be having a special performance on the 26th, followed by a meet and greet. There are also multiple competitions open to the public.

“Our Body: The Universe Within” is a special exhibit made in collaboration with various hospitals. This is the fi rst time “Our Body” has been featured at the L.A. County Fair. Only doctors and scientists have the opportunity to see these displays fi rsthand, but this attraction allows anybody to explore the human body. Another attraction at the fair is Esmeralda’s Traveling Circus where men and women can be seen swinging through the air.

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For my fi rst experiment, I wanted to see if people were polite enough to help me when I dropped my books on the fl oor “by accident.” During passing period, I decided to drop my books in a crowded hallway. Though I was a little scared, I dropped them making sure they made a loud sound. As I kneeled down to retrieve my items, most students did not even notice and continued to walk by. After collecting all but one book, a male student picked up the book and handed it to me. In the two minutes that I struggled, only one person out of the crowd had been polite.

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place prior to the events of the main trilogy and the story of Master Chief. The story i s a b o u t a n Earthlike colony that serves as a military base cal led Reach. Before the story of Reach, most of the human race had been destroyed and Reach served as one of the l a s t h u m a n c o l o n i e s l e f t fighting against the Covenant, a terrorizing Alien race.

Halo: Reach offers gamers a new type of gameplay that sets it apart from its predecessors. The creators took away the dual-wield ability, but greatly improved the balance between different weapons to ensure fair play. Another feature they

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than plot. There is no apparent plot in the movie besides kil l ing zombies. Character development and plot holes were ignored when creating the fi lm. The dialogue and acting in the fi lm were the same as its predecessors, horrible and stale.

The only positive aspect of the film is the action. Despite the poor plot, the zombie slayings and explosions had me on the edge of my seat. When it was time for the “last level” between A l i c e a n d t h e gargantuan axe-wielding zombie, Anderson took full advantage of the potent ia l act ion wi th masses of blood, explosions and weapons. All in all, the action in

Afterlife is better than the other aspects of the fi lm.

With everything said and done, Resident Evil: Afterlife will be on top of the box offi ce because of its anticipation. However its lack of acting, c h a r a c t e r d e v e l o p m e n t , dialogue, and plot will never get the fi lm to the Oscars.

just another zombie movie. The only reason why someone would want to watch it is if they wanted to watch zombies die in every possible way, or if he or she is a fan of the game. The director, Paul W.S. Anderson, forgets that he is making a movie, not a video game. The movie is also full of strange conveniences such as

the champion swimmer showing up when they need to dive down to the armory and the huge beast that appears to raid the prison. Watchers are even more confused because it is not shown how the zombie gets there and who it works for.

Anderson also seems to care more about special effects

Winston ChoStaff Writer

The Resident Evil franchise is back with its fourth installment, Resident Evil: Afterlife. The movie features zombie-killing action, but it had me wishing for just the same, the afterlife.

The movie shows Alice, played by Milla Jovovich, and h e r c l o n e s trying to once again destroy t h e o n e s r e s p o n s i b l e for the biblical apoca lypse , the Umbrella C o r p o r a t i o n led by Albert Wesker, played b y S h a w n West. Af ter e x p l o r i n g a town in Alaska a n d f i n d i n g her old friend Claire, played by Ali Redfi eld, Alice and Claire try to fi nd other survivors. Once they arrive in Los Angeles, they soon discover a group of people untouched by the virus. She then attempts to lead them out of the prison they are trapped in to Arcadia, a haven free of infection.

Resident Evil: Afterlife is

Another regular day... Alice will make them zombies pay. Courtesy of www.blastr.com

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Stephanie CotaStaff Writer

He focuses on his dislike of capitalism and war and he also demonstrates his political views through witty messages and occasional satirical dialogue. His style and technique are often likened to that of Blek le Rat, a French graffi ti artist who became famous for similar work a decade before Banksy.

Major mot ivat ions for Banksy were the advertisements and billboards found throughout cities. Banksy felt he needed to respond to the signs that were “telling you what to do” by painting on walls and buildings to show the world he has something

to see.Banksy’s real name has yet

to be discovered and he does not choose sell his artwork done on canvas, while others do so for him. Much of his work can be found in London, England; Sydney, Australia; and here in Los Angeles. Though he is not a prominent artist, more people continue to learn of his work and immediately come to admire his art.

Banksy, an unknown graffi ti artist, is known for painting cities with his talented, satirical, and even political work on building, walls, streets, and bridges. His art become widely known although he insists on staying out of the spotlight.

Banksy started his work in the early 1990s and continues working today. Although he began freehand art as a hobby, he soon realized stencils were much more effi cient and became famous for his stencil graffi ti art.

Many of his pieces are found in books he published such as Wall and Piece, a compilation made in 2005. One famous art piece found in Los Angeles is of a policeman holding a pink balloon dog with a mussel on a leash. This can be found near 4th Street and La Brea Avenue on a wall with a warning sign that says “Guard on Duty.”

His art is generally humorous but also slightly gruesome.

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In the street you will see... Banksy’s amazing graffi ti. Courtesy of www.highsnobiety.com

Austin KongAsst. A&E Editor

2010 has been filled with game sequels and there are still more hyped sequels yet to be released. The two of the most notable sequels of this year are Halo: Reach and Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty.

The sequel to one of highest grossing games of all time, Starcraft, released on July 27, has already made over $100 million and is projected to make over one billion dollars over the next few years. The sequel contains new updated battle features and units that fans have been anticipating patiently for twelve years. The creators of this game, Blizzard®, have also updated the game’s online competit ive play option so gamers can play against anyone in the world with ease.

Halo: Reach is the sixth installment of Microsoft’s® highest grossing game series and was released on September 14. This time, the story takes

added were new abilities such as sprinting, jetpack, “armor lock”, and holograms that the players can equip themselves with. Halo:Reach received a lot of hype before its release and had around one million players in its beta stages.

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Halo does not mark the end of game releases for this year. More sequels will be released that are also popular and part of a large franchise. With all the game releases this year, gamers can only begin to wonder what is in store for them in the future.

The beginnings of Master Chief... In Halo: Reach. Courtesy of www.crenk.com

Ruby HwangAsst. Feature Theme Editor

to bring her family together for a family portrait.

The Of f ice w i l l a i r on September 23 on the National Broadcasting Company. The Offi ce is a mock documentary television show about workers at a Pennsylvania branch of the

fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Viewers can expect to see more office nonsense as Dwight and Jim, played by Rainn Wilson and John Krasinski respectively, fi ght for the position of the co-manager of Dunder

Fall is here and that means television will be busier than ever. Many of America’s favorite shows have already begun, but there are plenty more to come as networks continue to release new and returning television shows.

On September 22, the American B r o a d c a s t i n g Company will air its second season of Modern Family, a s i tcom about three families with i n t e r c o n n e c t e d lives. In the next season of Modern Family, the Delgado, Dunphy, and Pritchett families will guarantee more laughable antics. The show concluded its fi rst season with Claire Dunphy, played by Julie Bowen, making a failed attempt

Back Fo’ ShowMiffl in. It has also been confi rmed that Amy Ryan, who plays Holly Flax, will return to the show as the ex-girlfriend of Michael Scott, played by Steve Carell. The Office ended its sixth season with Dunder Miffl in being merged with Sabre and news that Steve

Carell will permanently leave the show.

NBC will also release the second season of Community on September 23. Community is a comedy about students at Greendale Community Co l lege . The f i r s t season lef t off wi th lawyer-turned-student Jeff Winger having to choose between Allison and Britta on the last day

of school. Comical drama is sure to ensue on this coming season of Community.

Networks are fi lling up with more and more shows to choose from. The hardest thing to do will be keeping up with all of them.

Get ready to clap... Your favorite family is back. Courtesy of www.trueslant.com

Holly LiuStaff Writer

scans have been introduced that are slightly similar to those in the movie Minority Report. The camera scan fi gures out the approximate number of people that are actually looking at the

advertisement and also estimates the average age and gender of the group.

The Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation have been working on these cameras for several years and released them in January 2009. Their purpose is to evaluate the public’s response to specif ic commercials. These cameras display advertisements that are best suited for the gender and age of the group. To accomplish this, an image detection software distinguishes whether or not the person actually

notices the advertisement. A face recognition software is used

Technology has dramatically improved over the years, but it is interesting to see the same

technology used in more creative ways. In Japan, trial camera

CAMSCANto characterize the passerby, but NTT assures that it does not record private information.

T h i s i n n o v a t i v e f a c e r e c o g n i t i o n s o f t w a r e i s a d v a n t a g e o u s f o r m a n y companies. Instead of giving a general advertisement for a product, the companies can expand and reach more specifi c audiences. With more personalized ads, companies can attract more customers and boost their business. When companies incorporate this new way of advertising, they can analyze how people respond to the commercials and improve the advertisement.

W i th th i s techno logy, advertisements will become more interactive with the viewer which makes their day more interesting. Once trials are done in Japan, we will be able to witness this wonderful new technology at work all over the world!

Say hi to the cam... The new passerby scan. Courtesy of www.gizmodo.com

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The Diamond Bar girls golf team beat the Wilson Wildcats in a 275-205 victory on Wednesday, September 15, at the Royal Vista Golf Course.

Senior co-captain Maggie Yang and sophomore Kristie Yang each hit 40. Junior co-captain Carly Simpson had the best score of the match with 39 strokes. “I played well. I had two birdies,” said Simpson.

Though putting was very diffi cult for Diamond Bar at the Royal Vista greens, the team cruised over Wilson while setting a new best score for the Lady Brahmas at that course. “We shot badly today, but we still broke the school record for the lowest score at this golf course,” said coach Tony McCabe.

Although Wilson practices at the Royal Vista golf course, the Brahmas pulled off an overwhelming victory, winning by 70 strokes. Despite its record-breaking performance, the Diamond Bar team felt they

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Girls Golf Brings Record to 5-0

could have shot better. “We played them last week and beat them so we expected a win. Golf is pretty mathematical, and our math looked pretty good going into the match,” stated McCabe.

After the win, the Lady Brahmas improved their overall record to 5-0. “We are off to the best start in Diamond Bar history. The San Clemente and Ayala tournaments are coming up, and [it] will be a big test to

see where we are,” commented M c C a b e . T h e s e tournaments will prove that the Lady Brahmas are good enough to repeat as champions.

The Diamond Bar team also placed fi rst in the Rosary tournament on Saturday, September 7, after losing in the tournament for the past fi ve years.

The Diamond Bar girls golf team has won each match since the start of the season. The momentum the team carries will help in upcoming tournaments. The team’s next match is today against Ayala at the Los Serranos Golf Course.

Rachel HalpertAsst. Sports Editor

Only a few years ago, Gary Brown was catching fl y balls in the outfi elds of Diamond Bar High School like any other student. But now he will soon be hitting line drives as a professional Major League Baseball player for the San Francisco Giants.

Brown s i g n e d as a fi rst-round pick with the Giants in the 2010 First-Year P l a y e r d r a f t ; he was the 24th select ion overall. He rece i ved a $1.45 m i l l i o n s i g n i n g bonus.

H e h a d quite the promising b a s e b a l l c a r e e r as a D iamond Bar Brahma. He played three years on varsity under coach Rich Gonzalez. As a sophomore, Brown maintained a .333 batting average and made the All-Sierra League second team in his fi rst year on varsity. The next season, with the help of three homeruns and a .480 batting average, he qualifi ed for the Sierra League fi rst team. In his last season as a Brahma, he hit four homeruns and had an astounding .612 batting average, earning him the privilege of being named the Sierra League Most Valuable Player and having his jersey number, 22, retired from the Diamond Bar High School athletic program.

In addition to playing baseball, Brown was also a two-time All-Sierra League soccer player. Despite his rigorous athletic schedule, he still excelled in his academics. He earned the Scholar Athlete of the Year award in 2007 as a senior and also made the Principal’s Honor Roll every semester at DBHS.

After graduating high s c h o o l , B r o w n cont inued his baseball career for the next three years at the Cal i forn ia S t a t e University, Fu l le r ton . As a freshman, he started 55 games throughout the season. After a successful y e a r , Brown was nambed the Big West Conference Honorable M e n t i o n

as a utility player. He played in all 63 games his second year. During the 2009 season, he held the team’s longest hitting streak at 17 games. He had the third-most stolen bases in the Big West, with 23. His seven triples led the Big West, put him amongst the top in the country and tied the school record. Unfortunately, his 2010 season ended abruptly on May 16, due to injury.

Brown’s tremendous skill, intensity, and dedication have given him this wonderful opportunity for his future. The Diamond Bar community is proud of all of his success and wishes him the best in the Major Leagues.

Winston Cho Staff Writer

Rachel HalpertAsst. Sports Editor

Athlete of the Month: Monika Kozan

“We are off to the best start

in Diamond Bar history.”

As the captain of the girls tennis team,

a viola

player, and a diligent student, Monika Kozan is a valuable asset to Diamond Bar High School.

Kozan, a four-year varsity player, began playing tennis at the age of seven when her father introduced her to the sport. She has continued playing since then because she enjoys the sport and considers it good exercise. She likes meeting new people from the team, and she has become good friends with her teammates over the past four years.

Her brother, Philip, was also a DBHS varsity tennis player until graduating in 2010. Philip was the captain of the boys team

example, work hard, show [the team] what good tennis is about, be focused, and be successful,” said Kozan.

Kozan earned her spot on varsity during her fi rst season, and she has countless accomplishments since then t o prove her

v a l u e t o

t h e team. This year she is part of the number one doubles team. She won the doubles league championship and reached the California Interscholastic Federation Individual Quarterfi nals in doubles as a freshman. Additionally, Kozan won the singles league championship the following season. She was ranked in the top 100 in the under-eighteen juniors division.

“I’ve learned how to be disciplined and stay on task. I know about hard work and what it takes to be successful,” said Kozan.

Along with her already

athletic career, she still manages to take three Advanced Placement courses in her

senior year. Her favorite subject is Spanish;

she is even taking Spanish V AP this year. Aside from tennis and school,

she plays the viola in the o r c h e s t r a . She has b e e n p l a y i n g s i n c e the sixth grade.

“I enjoy [playing the

viola] a lot; it gives me a new perspective on

music,” stated Kozan.

After high school, she plans to go to a local college and continue to play tennis.

Kozan is an amazing Brahma student-

athlete whose commitment to the sport she loves as

w e l l as her academics makes her a solid role model.

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and the league’s Most Valuable Player this past season. He is a convenient and perfect hitting

partner whenever she practices.

P l a y i n g tennis demands high emotional stability. Kozan experiences a lot of pressure from h e r

t e a m and family,

who hold high expectations of her to win. Before matches, she must get into the right

mindset. “I relax.

Sometimes I get nervous, so I must

focus, sit apart from others, and think

about what I’m going to do and how I’m going to hit the ball to my opponent,” c o m m e n t e d

Kozan.Kozan is well aware of her

responsibilities as the team captain. “[I must] set a good

Martin.Martin added that the team

is taking it one game at a time, and he hopes to do some fine tuning regarding their playing.

“We have gained a lot of experience from being so young last year, and now we feel strong about this season,” said senior captain Nathan Penticoff. “We feel like this will be the year we change the way people [have seen our] team.”

The Brahmas are excited to be participating in the Hacienda League. “It is great [to be in the league]; we get to play teams that are a lot closer and teams that we have played before. We have some natural rivalries that will make for great games,” stated Martin.

In their following game on Friday, September 17, the Brahmas won another game, this time against Don Lugo High School, 24-17.

“We made plays when we needed to on defense and a couple turnovers that were nice. The defense played very well,” commented Martin, regarding their most recent victory.

After this win, the Brahmas’ record was 3-0. DBHS hopes to continue its winning streak when they face off against Brea Olinda on September 24 at home.

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Diamond Bar Defeats Wildcats win the game, thereby winning the match.

The entire match displayed the Lady Brahmas’ teamwork, and it was clear the team had good communication. The team seldom let the ball go out of bounds. “We had good ball

control,” stated coach Becky Bevans.

One player that stood out during the match was sophomore Tatum Lockett, the youngest in the team. Both players and coaches agree that she was a key player in the Brahmas’ success, scoring several points with her four

kills, five digs, and one ace. Bevans explained that Tatum had “stepped up” by scoring points with numerous serves and kills. “I thought I did well. I even played middle for the first time which was exciting,” commented Lockett. There

were also nine kills made by junior Francesca Essilfie, the most made throughout the match. Junior Amanda Siedler also significantly helped in the game with her digs, saving Diamond Bar on several occasions.

“One person does not win the game. We are not six

The Diamond Bar High School varsity girls tennis team won 13-5 in its match against the West Covina High School Bulldogs on Thursday, September 16. The victory improved the team’s overall record to 4-0 and its league record to 2-0.

Coming off of a remarkable 18-0 win against Los Altos on Tuesday, September 14, the Brahmas started the match by winning all three doubles matches 6-0 in the first round. By the end of the day, senior co-captain Monika Kozan and her partner, s o p h o m o r e Joycelyn Chen, won 6-0 in all three of their matches. “I feel accomplished and happy that I was able to work well with my partner,” commented Chen.

Normally, doubles matches are a weakness for the Lady Brahmas. However, the doubles side proved to be the strongest aspect of the match. Junior Jocelyn Lee and sophomore Padmaja Krishnan also bagled 6-0 in their second match. Later, they battled in their final match to win 6-4. The third doubles team, junior co-captain Dehavelyn Shavers and freshman Evelyn Wang, won their second match 6-1. Their substitutes, seniors Annie Zeng and Stephanie Takeuchi, finished up the final doubles matches with a 6-4 win. “We played hard and had great teamwork,” stated D. Shavers.

Though the outcomes were less successful, the singles

The season started out strong for Diamond Bar High School’s varsity girls volleyball team on Thursday, September 16, in its match against the Wilson High S c h o o l W i l d c a t s . The team won the match in three games with scores of 25-10, another 25-10, and a close 27-25, respectively.

T h e t e a m dom ina ted in the first two games, a l m o s t always a few points ahead W i l s o n . H o w e v e r , both teams a l t e r n a t e d in taking the lead in the third game. A l t h o u g h most of the team’s expectations of the match were met, the Brahmas made several hitting errors in the final game. Near the end of the third game, the score was tied at 24-24, leaving only two more points for either team to win. The next point went to the Wildcats to take the lead 24-25. However, the Brahmas made a comeback, scoring the next three points to

Tennis Wins Again

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The Diamond Bar High School Brahmas faced off against the Glen A. Wilson W i l d c a t s in an away game on F r i d a y , September 10. DBHS won the game 48-27.

T h e B r a h m a s started off the game with a field goal. Wilson a n s w e r e d b a c k with two interceptions and two touchdowns, t h o u g h m i s s i n g one of the extra point a t t e m p t s . H o w e v e r , in the beginning of the second q u a r t e r , B r a h m a senior Josh V i l o r i a scored a touchdown, and junior George Katrib followed with two touchdowns and an interception. The Wildcats scored another touchdown in the second quarter, making the game 24-20, with the Brahmas leading at the half.

DBHS kept up their game in the third quarter with a field goal by junior Brian Julius, followed by a touchdown for

The Wildcats with 1:40 left in the quarter, tying the game at 27-27. In the fourth quarter, Katrib scored a touchdown and made an interception, and senior Derrek Tamanaha recovered a

fumble. The Brahmas missed a field goal attempt with 3:26 seconds left in the fourth quarter, leaving the Brahmas’ lead at 34-27. Junior Davis Morgan was able to continue DBHS’ streak of success with a recovered fumble, and Viloria scored another touchdown with 1:25 seconds left. Junior Brandon Sanchez then scored a touchdown with only 1:11 seconds left on the

Brahma Football Shows Promiseplaced eighth out of the sixteen competing schools. The varsity boys improved two minutes overall from their time at the previous year’s invitational. Leading the varsity team was junior James McCreary who finished 17th overall with a time of 16:23. Trailing closely behind was junior James Powell with a time of 16:38 and senior Alexander Harvey with a time of 16:48. Senior Nico Jauregui then came in fourth at 17:00. Fifth to finish was sophomore Zachary Unger at 17:44, and

senior Hoon Sang Park finished off the day for the Brahmas with a time of 18:10.

M o s t of the boys varsity team beat their PR’s from the start of last

year, which bodes well for the upcoming year.

“It was the first race of the season, and I think we did very well although the conditions were not ideal,” stated McCreary. “I believe we will do very well in our new league and do better than we have in past years.”

The Brahmas started the year off on a positive note by improving immensely from the year before. Coach Brian Wiencek has high expectations for the upcoming year.

“As a team we ran great, considerably faster than last year. Hopefully, this is a sign of good things to come,” commented the coach. The next meet, the Dana Hills Invitational, will be on Saturday, September 25, at Dana Point.

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Diamond Bar High School cross country team’s first meet of the year was the Cal Poly Bronco Invitaional on September 11. The course consisted mostly of grass, dirt, and mud, but both the girls and boys varsity teams overcame the rough terrain. The two teams placed eighth among the sixteen competing schools.

The girls team improved seven minutes overall compared to its performance at last year’s i n v i t a t i o n a l . S o p h o m o r e Kelly Kuo led the Lady Brahmas by finishing in 17th place with a time of 20:18. Finishing in second place was junior Marisa Jung at 21:54, closely followed by sophomore Annemarie Branks at 21:56. In fourth came sophomore Casey Lam with a time of 22:01. Fifth for Diamond Bar was junior Katie Jagodka with 22:21 and, with a time of 23:38, junior Ann Chan finished it up for the Lady Brahmas.

Jagodka felt optimistic about the outcome of the rigorous race. “I think we did pretty well as a team, considering the course. Most of our returners got personal records on the course, and we have new runners with a lot of potential,” commented Jagodka. Having a team of all sophomores and juniors, the young girls team still has time to improve.

Equally successful this meet, the varsity boys team also

DB Takes Eighthclock, setting the final score of 48-27, in favor of the Brahmas.

“We gave it our all in the fourth quarter and it really paid off,” said Katrib. DBHS successfully drove the ball

down the field and converted their drives to touchdowns. Throughout the game, the team forced multiple defensive turnovers and blocked a field goal attempt partway into the first half, a key play in the game.

“The [boys] are playing together. They are very unselfish and really believe in themselves and that leads to wins,” commented coach John

“As a team we ran considerably faster

than last year. Hopefully this is a

sign of good things to come.”

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individuals. We are one team,” commented senior co-captain Rachel Scott.

The Wildcats put up a good fight in the third match which the Lady Brahmas even acknowledged, but Diamond Bar ultimately proved to be

the stronger team. Their p r a c t i c e paid off, for the girls e x p l a i n e d that there has been much improvement since the summer. “Our defense got a lot better this year,” e x p l a i n e d junior co-c a p t a i n K a t h l e e n Torres, who made four kills, six digs, and two aces. . Senior Gabby M o m a h h e p e d p r e v e n t Wilson from scoring by b l o c k i n g three shots.

The Lady B r a h m a s expect a

successful season this year. Both the coach and the players feel that it is exciting to be in a new league and to play against new schools. They are also eager to beat some teams that have defeated Diamond Bar in the past. The varsity team’s next game will be away tomorrow against rival Diamond Ranch.

matches were far more intense. West Covina’s number one singles player, sophomore Alexis Valenzuela, came up victorious in her three matches against sophomore Melody Chen, junior Erika Alcantara, and senior Michelle Lee. However, Alcantara and M. Lee both won 6-4 in their first matches.

Senior Ava Chang substituted in the second round and defeated her opponent 6-1. In her final match, however, controversy struck as she and her opponent argued over the

score. They often c o m p r o m i s e d when Chang could have led in the set. She ultimately lost the match 3-6. “The match would have been closer if it had been played fairly,” commented Chang. Senior co-

captain Michelle Su substituted for Alcantara and, after a hard-fought match, finished the day with a 6-4 win.

This year’s team is a lot more experienced than those of previous years. The Brahmas hope to finish first in league and advance far into the California Interscholastic Federation. After the change in leagues, the girls are optimistic for this season. “The competition is not as strong this year, but it teaches us patience,” said the coach. “This team has a lot of fundamental skills with a strong approach and outlook on the game.”

The Lady Brahmas hope to continue their success in today’s home match against Sunny Hills.

“This team has a lot of

fundamental skills with a

strong outlook on the game.”

Going for the kill... Sophomore Tatum Lockett demonstrates her varsity potential with a kill-attempt in the second game. Diana Romero

Breaking ankles ... Senior Josh Viloria avoids Wilson’s lunging defensive players during a key run. Diana Romero