VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE VI

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Though the official fight for civil liberty is over, discrimination hasnt quite disappeared yet. Read more about racism in education. Please see page 4. ITS NO JOKE Watch out! Pranksters were let loose on the DBHS campus with April Fools jokes up their sleeves. Find out how they pounced! Please see page 8. CANT TOUCH THIS Dr. NakaMats invented a variety of inventions that changed our lives in over three thousand ways. Read about his creations. Please see page 9.

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DIAMOND BAR HIGH SCHOOL

DB Community Foundation Showcases Musicians

DB Friends of the Library to Host Wine Soire

TASTE: Tickets to the event cost $50 per person and $60 at the door. All proceeds will go toward the Diamond Bar Library. Attendees must be at least 21 years old to attend the Soire. Matthew Hapenney Contributing Staff Writer Diamond Bar Friends of the Library will be hosting its 17th annual Wine Soire and Benefit Auction at the Diamond Bar Center on Sunday, April 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. [The Wine Soire is] always a pleasant event where guests can enjoy fine wine and good food, meet old and new friends, enjoy the excitement of participating in live and silent auctions, and through it all, contribute to a very worthwhile cause, said Rick Rogers, president of the Diamond Bar Friends of the Library and cochairperson of the Wine Soire Committee. Approximately 350 to 400 guests are expected to attend. In addition to live and silent auctions, the Soire will have door prizes, a raffle, and wine tasting. This year, attendees will write down their names and addresses on ticket stubs for a chance to win tickets to next years Soire. People look forward to [the Soire] all year long. Attendees come from all over the eastern San Gabriel Valley, and we also have people who regularly attend from places as far away as Long Beach, Irvine, and Los Angeles, explained Rogers. Special guests, such as the mayor and city council members, are invited to attend the event. The organizers also expect dignitaries to attend, including Assemblyman Curt Hagman, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Walnut Unified School District Board President Nancy Lyons, and Los Angeles County Librarian Margaret Todd. The Soire was organized by a core committee of about a dozen volunteers who were actively involved in the preparations and planning of the event. Planning of the event started in October of last year. At the Wine Soire, more than 60 volunteers will help the Friends of the Library run the event. We always put in a lot of effort to make our Wine Soire a fun and memorable event for our guests, commented Dr. Tony Torng, co-chairperson of the Wine Soire Committee. Fifteen local restaurants will be supporting the Wine Soire this year. Some restaurants include Chipotle, Diamond Palace, International Deli, Its a Grind, and Kyala Sushi & Japanese Cuisine. They will serve a variety of food, which will include American, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, and Middle [Please see SAMPLE on page 3]

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BATTER UP The Diamond Bar Brahmas and the Chino Cowboys faced off on the diamond. Find out why the game went into extra innings. Please see page 12.

Jazz it up... Saxophone soloist senior Ryker Cook performs Concerto in E flat for Alto Saxophone with selected DBHS orchestra members. Elizabeth Lee RAISE: The benefit concert was opened to the public. Tickets were $25 per person. Tickets could be purchased through the Mount San Antonio College box office. Elizabeth Lee Asst. News Editor The Diamond Bar Community Foundation hosted its second annual Community Spotlight on the Arts concert in Mount San Antonio Colleges Sophia B. Clarke Theater on Sunday, March 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. [The event] spotlighted some of the most talented musicians in the City of Diamond Bar while raising money for three of the citys music programs, stated Executive Director of the Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization Stuart Pompel. Students from Diamond Bar High School and Diamond Ranch High School performed at the event. All proceeds made from this event will go toward scholarship funds for musicians at DBHS, DRHS, and Pacific Crest. DRHS Wind Ensemble started the concert. The group played Introduction & Fantasia by Rex Mitchell and Declaration Overture by Claude T. Smith. Both of the songs were conducted by the instrumental music director at Diamond Ranch High School, Philip Ruiz. The DRHS String Orchestra performed Fanfare & Celebration by John Caponegro and Incantations by Richard Meyer. This was a concert that was all about the students. I thought [Please see SPOTLIGHT on page 3]

COLUMN ONE

WVUSD Board Discusses Possible Reductions for 2010-2011

Brahma Annual Miss DB Pageant Foundation Raises Held in DBHS Theater Funds for DBHS
MONEY: Educational areas such as technology, fine arts, and athletics will all receive funding from the fundraiser. The highest donator was sophomore Melody Yuan. Andrew John Asst. Sports Editor For some, $25 is a lot of money. But other families can probably donate more than that, commented Craig. To encourage student participation in the fundraiser, prizes were given out to the top contributors. Sophomore Melody Yuan, having donated the most amount of money, is eligible to choose from a Very Important Person parking pass for one semester of any year; diploma presentation, in which the students parents present the student with her diploma, and seating for ten people at the DBHS 2010 Commencement Ceremony; or an iPod Touch. Yuan has yet to decide which prize she will receive. Junior Nimisha Ganesh, the second highest donator, received a $250 Visa gift card. Senior Max Wang and freshman Victoria Huang tied for third and each won a oneyear Southern California Select Annual Disneyland Passport. My parents just wanted to help out the school. They felt that it was in need, so we just helped out in whatever way we could, commented Wang, who collected $500. In total, approximately $22,000 were raised as a result of the fundraiser. All of this money will benefit school programs at DBHS. Every dollar collected will go back to the school, stated Craig.

There will be one fewer dean at each high school. Stipends, which are paid to coaches and assistant coaches, will be reduced by a third from the 2008-2009 school year. Sharon Lin Editorial Editor The Walnut Valley Unified School District Board Members met to discuss the budget cuts and ways to balance finances earlier this month. The district is required to cut $3.3 million from the school budget. This year, the district will be forced to make cuts in extracurricular activities and staffaspects that had already been reduced drastically last school year. As of now, board members have voted to raise kindergarten through fifth grade class sizes to 30 students, cut administrative costs by $600,000, and reduce extracurricular activities by 50 percent. In order for us to operate at this level, we have to cut our teachers, stated Nancy Lyons, the president of the WVUSD School Board. The financial setbacks of the coming school year are predicted to be even greater than the current school year. [Please see CUTS on page 3]

Diamond Bar High Schools Brahma Foundation held a school-wide fundraiser from Monday, March 8 through Monday, March 22 to raise money to help support all school programs. This fundraiser replaced the annual Instructional Technology fundraiser that the school normally holds. Due to the recent budget cuts, Principal Denis Paul made the final decision to replace the fundraiser focused on technology with a fundraiser that will benefit all programs at DBHS. Educational areas such as technology, fine arts, and athletics will all receive funding from the fundraiser. We have needs in many more areas than just technology. The school can spend the money in athletics, the classrooms, and fine arts, said DBHS Secretary Susan Craig. The goal of the fundraiser was to receive $25 from each student, though any amount of money was accepted. Students were not required to donate money.

Shining brighter than diamonds... Torres, Ngyuen, Hernandez, Turner, and Solis (from left to right) smile as the new royal court. Laura Moffitt COMPETE: Miss Diamond Bar Julia Hernandez and her court will attend numerous events including the Diamond Bar Birthday Party, and the Easter Egg Hunt. Laura Moffitt Staff Writer The 43rd annual Miss Diamond Bar Pageant was held on Sunday, March 21, in the Diamond Bar High School Theater, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Julia Hernandez, a senior at Diamond Ranch High School, was selected as this years Miss Diamond Bar. The royal court also includes DBHS princesses, seniors Ivana Ngyuen, Nicole Torres, Stephanie Turner, and junior Chelsea Solis. There were five judges this year from outside of Diamond Bar so they did not know any of the contestants. [The] judges are from all types of professions to provide a wide variety of viewpoints of the contestants, stated pageant board member Scarlett Kwong, who is in charge of running the pageant program and chaperoning the court. Prior to the pageant, each contestant was interviewed by a judge. During the pageant, the contestants were also judged [Please see ROYALTY on page 3]

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On Target
JOKES ON YOU There will be no school tomorrowApril Fools! The unexpected gags are just around the corner, so be on your guard for all those pranksters around you. Better yet, pull a couple pranks of your own, but make sure you watch your every move. And remember, its always the quiet ones. April Fools Day is on Thursday, April 1. SPRING FLING Have you been hoping for a break from those long, boring school days? Well, your prayers have been answered because a minimum day is headed your way with Spring Break following right behind it. This is your chance to hang out with friends, catch up on your sleep, and just relax. It is just what you need to get ready for the last few weeks of school. Minimum day is on Friday, April 2 and Spring Break is from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9. TIME ON YOUR HANDS If there is one thing everyone hates, it is when the morning arrives to mark the start of a new day. Coming soon is another day where we can dream away. The precious extra hours help us get up and smell the flowers. If you are not the sleep-in type, no need to gripe, the extra hours will cause less stress and prevent a crazy mess. Late Start is on Tuesday, April 13. TWO DOWN, ONE TO GO The end of the 12-week grading period is approaching fast! Its the last progress report before the report card so make sure you turn in all your papers. Its your last chance to raise your grade so do well on your upcoming tests and work hard so you can make mom and pop proud! End of the 12-week grading period is on Friday, April 16. SHINE BRIGHT Its that time of year again! Thats right, the Standardized Testing and Reporting Test is here once more, surprise, surprise. Make sure to eat a healthy breakfast, get plenty of sleep, and take as many of those free pencils as you can. Remember, do your best on the test! It is your chance to show what you know. STAR testing is from Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23.

ENTERTAIN: The entrance fee for the event was $5 per person. The Leo District 4-L4 raised over $4,000, which went to relief efforts in Haiti and the Orphanages of Thailand, Incorporated. Katie Lee Asst. Editorial Editor

Leo District 4-L4 Presents Fifth Annual Talent Show

Southern Californias Leo District 4-L4 held its fifth annual Leo District 4-L4 Talent Show at the Diamond Bar High School Theater on Saturday, March 13, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The theme of the talent show was unity among diversity. There were a variety of performances showcased by high school Leos within the Leo District 4-L4. [The talent show] really made me realize that you need to [have] more awareness with caring about the rest of the world, said freshman Julie Liang, who attended the talent show. The talent show included Leo performers from Diamond Bar, La Habra, Marina, Sonora, Troy, and Walnut High Schools. All proceeds went to the Haiti relief efforts and the Orphanages of Thailand, an organization that helps Thailands orphans. To see young people get involved with helping ease the disasters is really fulfilling, commented DBHS Leo Club Advisor, Lions Club International member Jack Tanaka. Troy High School Leo Club member, junior Jennifer Wang, received a $100 cash prize for the best performance with her piano rendition of Franz Liszts concert tude Gnomenreigen. Troy High School Leo Club member, junior Kelsey Pundamiera, received a $25 cash prize for the second best performance with her karate demonstration. DBHS Leo Club members, seniors Seema Barua and

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Dance of the dead... Members of the La Habra Leo Club dance to Michael Jacksons Thriller. Katie Lee Sabrina Mamun, received a combined $25 cash prize for the third best performance. Barua sang and Mamun played a piano accompaniment for the song Trolley Wood, by Eisley. I feel that the talent show is the most direct method for the Leos and Lions involved within its production to express our passion for service to the rest of the world, commented senior DBHS Leo Club President and Leo District 4-L4 Activities Coordinator Freddie Peng. Lion District 4-L4 Governor Judy Schnitzer, Lion District 4-L4 1st Vice Governor Norm MacKenzie, and Lion District 4-L4 2nd Vice Governor Ken Sherwood were the judges of the talent show. Leos are not all about volunteering; we also love to have fun and interact with people who share the same love for volunteering, said senior DBHS Leo Club Vice President and Leo District 4-L4 Secretary Katherine Liu. DBHS Leo Club members, seniors Ayesha Motiwalla, Diana Wang, Emily Yu, and sophomore Kelley Kuit, performed a choreographed dance routine. The La Habra Leo Club performed Michael Jacksons Thriller dance. Troy High School Leo Club member, sophomore Daniel Chiou sang and played Part of Your World on the guitar. DBHS senior Jasmine Chai sang Colbie Caillats Fallin for You. Walnut High School Leo Club member, senior Jia Ma, and a Walnut Wushu Club member performed a martial arts demonstration. The successful result was definitely an emotional high point for my presidency this year, stated senior Leo District 4-L4 President Timothy Huang. He added, I am very proud of all the participation we got and all the money we raised for our causes. This talent show really represents who we are as Leos at the core.

Friendly Reminders
Please do not stop or park your cars on Evergreen Springs Drive from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days. Police are handing out tickets to those who do not abide by the traffic laws. To pick up or drop off your student, drive futher down Evergreen Springs. The Sheriffs Department has indicated that it is issuing tickets to jaywalkers on Brea Canyon Road.

Speedy solvers... Math teachers Dorinda Hewit and Kent Neil quiz students at a math competition during Open House on Thursday, March 25. Christine Song

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After several fights for a McDonalds parking spot in Loveland, Colorado, 52-year-old Vernon Brandt was convicted of third degree assault against 85-yearold Richard Albers. The assault began when Brandt blocked the parking spot that Albers had been using every day for 16 years. Prison guards at the So Paulo jail in Brazil found pigeons smuggling cell phones into the prison. Each pigeon brought cell phone parts attached to one of their legs from outside contacts. Inmates used the phones, disassembled them, and then sent them back with the pigeons. Investigators determined the cell phones were used to arrange further criminal activity. In Pennsylvania, police found 55-year-old Donald Wolfe drunk and trying to revive a dead possum. The trooper who first found Wolfe claimed that Wolfe had attempted mouthto-mouth resuscitation. CONDUCT: The Diamond Bar High School Symphony Orchestra visited the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford Univeristy during its four-day trip. are [one of the] top groups in the state that [the CMEA] picked to come and perform for all the state music educators. Right now, we are the shining example, said band director Steve Acciani. The concert began with Piano Concerto by Tchaikovsky played by sophomore piano soloist Austin Chen, and Vocalise Opus 34 Number 14 conducted by senior Henry Liu. Other pieces that were played included Concerto in E flat by senior saxophone soloist Ryker Cook and the Russian Easter Overture Opus 36 played by the entire orchestra. Conducting at the Sacramento Convention Center in front of many other

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A 32-year-old woman from Kentucky gave birth to a baby boy after claiming to be unaware of her pregnancy. She delivered and cut her newborns umbilical cord in her own laundry room. Before arriving at the hospital, she picked up her other son and stopped by her mothers house to show her the baby. A Florida man stole scratch-off lottery tickets from a store. He was arrested the next day for trying to claim the $50 prize from one of the tickets. He was released on $250 bail after being charged with the retail theft of $70 worth of stolen tickets. A 27-year-old Alaska woman was convicted of second degree robbery and misdemeanor theft for stealing televisions from a store. She hired a taxi driver for her getaway. This was one week after she posted bail for a similar crime that involved $6,000 worth of stolen televisions.

Symphony Orchestra Performs in San Francisco

distinguished music groups really put forth the image that the music program at DBHS is all about cultivating the growth, experience, and potential of its students, stated senior conductor Henry Liu. The orchestra departed for the Embassy Suites Hotel near the San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday around noon. The next day, students attended a clinic with Professor Martin Fraile at Stanford University. They also went to the University of California, Berkeley to take an astronomy class later that day. Going to Stanford and Berkeley was fun and worthwhile. It gave us an opportunity to experience college and even talk to other

people in our orchestra that we normally dont talk to, said freshman bass player Cecilia Zhao. After the trip to the two universities, students had a semi-formal dinner at Jennifer Wang Fishermans Wharf and watched Contributing Staff Writer the musical Wicked. [The purpose] of watching Wicked Diamond Bar High was so the students could have Schools symphony orchestra an understanding of other arts performed at the California [besides music] and enjoy the Music Educator Association cultural presentation, stated convention during their fourAcciani. day trip to Sacramento from The orchestra had been Wednesday, March 10 to rehearsing for this performance Saturday, March 13. for approximately two months. The performance was held We are a very well-prepared in the Sacramento Convention group and there is a level Center on Friday, March 12 at of music that we are able to 2:45 p.m. Approximately 100 achieve that is very rare in high people attended the concert schools, commented Acciani. which lasted for an hour. We Continued from page 1 CUTS: The Walnut Valley Unified School District is required to cut $3.3 million from the current school budget. Forty-five full time equivalent elementary school teachers were given notices of their possible layoffs in the middle of March. Teachers who share classes are not considered full time equivalents. High school teachers will not be affected as much as elementary schools because class sizes at high schools are already large and cannot expand much more. District members are also considering creating more furlough days, which are days cuts throughout the district by laying off teachers, reducing the classified staff, raising class sizes, and postponing the purchase of new textbooks. No cuts will be finalized until June 23 of this year. A WVUSD Happy 40th Birthday 5K RunWalk-1K FunRun will be held in May to help raise these funds. Were really fortunate because we have really good parent groups. If the community pulls together, I think its possible [to raise the money], said Lyons. Continued from page 1 SPOTLIGHT: All proceeds made from this event will go toward scholarship funds for musicians at DBHS, DRHS, and Pacific Crest. in which staff members do not work and do not get paid. During the 2010-2011 school year, some teachers will also teach classes they were not in charge of teaching this school year in order to reduce costs. There will be one fewer dean at each high school. Stipends, which are paid to coaches and assistant coaches, will be reduced by a third from the 2008-2009 school year. Ron Hockwalt Academy will still be operating next year, showcased. Soloists such as senior saxaphonist Ryker Cook, sophomore pianists Linhan Sung and Johnny Wang, and freshman flutist Michelle Sung performed. DBHS senior Henry Liu conducted the DBHS Symphony Orchestra through Vocalise Opus 34, Number 12 by Sergei Rachmaninoff. [The concert] was a good representation of how hard support the arts, commented Tye. We have such great talent. I just wanted to highlight [it], explained Jody Roberto, president of the Diamond Bar Community Foundation. The event was planned by Acciani, Pompel, Roberto, and Ruiz. [I hope the event] increased community awareness about the talented youth in our city, commented Pompel. Continued from page 1 TASTE: Wines like cabernet, merlot, pinot noir, zinfandel, and chardonnay will be offered. guests the best experience we can, and by providing a wide selection, we are giving them a great opportunity to taste and compare different varietals from different wineries and from different regions and countries, stated Rogers. Eileen Tillery, the owner of the competition, was one of the main contributors of the event. The selection will include both domestic and imported wines. The Wine Soire is more than just wine. It's also a fun social event where you will meet many of your neighbors from the local community. By participating, you are making a charitable contribution to a great cause, your neighborhood library, commented Rogers. [DBHS] worked, stated Liu. The concert concluded with DBHS sophomore piano soloist Austin Chens performance of Piano Concerto Number 1 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with the accompaniment of the DBHS Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Acciani. The Master of Ceremonies of the event was Diamond Bar Mayor Pro Tem Steve Tye. I think its wonderful to but there will be no principal. Funding for programs such as the International Baccalaureate Program will be reduced. These reductions will result in a decrease in extracurricular activities such as band and football, but extracurricular activities will not be eliminated completely. I think [these cuts] will affect the quality of education. Its really a concern, stated Lyons. Last school year, the district was forced to make

Continued from page 1 ROYALTY: Contestants had the chance to earn a scholarship. on their on-stage interviews, swimsuits, formal gowns, and responses to the final questions. Contestants participation in pre-pageant events, such as the Diamond Bar State of the City and Car Wash Fundraiser, was a factor in determining the finalists. Contestants were required to attend weekly training classes to learn how to interview, model, and put on makeup. They also had to learn an opening dance for the pageant. [The pageant has] helped me communicate better with people and better understand people, commented Hernandez. The contestants have the opportunity to earn a scholarship, based on their participation through city events over their term. As Miss Diamond Bar or Diamond Bar Princess, you have the opportunity of a lifetime to serve the beautiful city of Diamond Bar, not only meet but work alongside the City Council, the Chamber of Commerce, and many community leaders in the various events. The interview and communication skills obtained from the prepageant training help all of the contestants in advancing in their schooling and career choices, commented Kwong.

we did a good job making them seen by the community, stated DBHS instrumental music director Steve Acciani. Solos performed before intermission included performances by DRHS flutist Jody Chen, DRHS pianist Tim Peterson, and DBHS piano soloist sophomore Shawn Wright. Following intermission, students from DBHS were

Eastern dishes. Wines, such as cabernet, merlot, pinot noir, zinfandel, and chardonnay, were donated to the Soire from Jerry Meads New World International Wine Competition. We try to provide our guests with a broad selection of wines to sample and compare. We want to give our

How to save a life... Juniors Bethany Sun and Coco Wang and senior Jessica Chen (from left to right) sign in junior Jay Choi during the annual Blood Drive hosted by the American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 24. Justin Kong

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Editorial
Eye of the Editors
I dont think there is racism, but there are a lot of stereotypes. Katie Jagodka, Sophomore

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Last month, at the University of California, San Diego, students gathered for a day of parades, protests, and demonstrations against the acts of racism that had taken place in the past few weeks. After the latest racist actthe hanging of a noose in the librarymany students were struck with feelings of fear and insecurity in an environment where they were supposed to feel safe. An array of other racially-motivated occurrences in schools has endangered the security of thousands of students around the country. These threats against racial equality leave students unsure of the schools role as a haven for all races and ethnicities. From a glance at the timeline to the right, it is evident that racial prejudice affects all ethnic groups, regardless of social class or student group. All students, from football players to the general student body, are potential victims of racist hate crimes. The very existence of hate crimes driven by racial tensions serves as a sharp reminder for all that racism still prevails and that its deep roots in society have yet to be completely eradicated. In order to reach a point of true racial equality in society, more schools should follow in the footsteps of Cambridge Rindge and Latin, a public high school in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school offered a class on race and racism, taught by Lawrence Blum, a professor at the University of Massachusetts, who found that most high school students are interested in discussing race-related issues in an open and honest way. This willingness to learn about the aspects of different ethnic groups and to explore opinions that cross racial lines gives hope that racial equality can be achieved.

I have seen the false judgement of others through their appearance. [Some] assume Muslims are terrorists just because they are Muslim. Brendon Liu, Freshman

I definitely believe there is racism beacuse we continue to discriminate on how people act or on racial background. Karina Ortiz, Junior

People take racism as a joke and they dont think it affects anybody when it really does. Kevin Lee, Senior

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Katie Lee Asst. Editorial Editor Privacy is not only a virtue, but an inalienable right that prevents abusive government spying, dictatorship, and even school districts unjust decisions. The Lower Merion School District of Ardmore, Pennsylvania, however, has shockingly ignored these essential privacy rights. In the recent class-action lawsuit case of Blake J. Robbins v. Lower Merion School District filed last month, a Harrington High School official wrongly and unjustifiably confronted a student for what the official thought was drug dealing. The official presented Robbins with pictures that were illegally taken by a web camera in one of the many MacBook laptops that were given out to the students. Not only does the district not have the right to spy on its students, but it does not have the right to punish its students for what is done in privacy. It is alarming to discover that the district was able to activate the web cameras at any time with neither the students knowledge nor their parents consent. In addition to violating the students rights, the covert cameras violate wiretapping, electronic communications, and computer fraud laws such as the Wire and Electronic Communications Interception and Interception of Oral Communications Act. The district fails to realize the seriousness of its actions. Any personal information regarding private life should not be used against one especially when, in this case, the district is at fault. The district insists that the web cameras primary and only usage was to prevent burglaries of the schools laptops, but the district went too far with its unlawful control of the laptops. The student claims that the

district has interpreted the pictures incorrectly as drug dealing when it really was not. But no matter what the student may have been seen doing in his own home, it is not right for the district to be punishing the students for private behavior. In neither the distorted promotion of the laptops nor the contracts that the students signed did the district mention anything about the remotelyactivated web cameras. Even more reprehensible is that when students reported a problem with the green activating light of their web cameras that would flicker on and off, the district claimed that it was nothing but a technical glitch. The districts spying capabilities were outrageous enough but its deception with false information worsens the case. Moreover, this faulty move highly discredits the districts poorly-executed plan to provide

each student a MacBook for instant and certain access of the Internet and school resources. If the district wanted to use the web cameras to prevent theft, then it should have held meetings regarding the topic, notified students and parents, and asked students and parents to sign a waiver allowing the district to do so. None of these precautionary measures, however, were taken by the district. Technology has its benefits for our youth, but the usage of the web cameras by Lower Merion School District is unlawful. The district must be forced to deactivate the web cameras and apologize for its unwarranted actions. Districts are neither meant to spy on students nor to take their inalienable rights from them. No matter how technologically advanced our society becomes, we cannot tolerate an infringement of our privacy rights.

Shake No More
Sharon Lin Editorial Editor During Michelle Bachelets presidency, she attempted to revive the Chilean economy by spending excessively. Despite the fact that Bachelet recently left office with 84 percent popularity, her careless spending in the last term of her presidency has created an extremely vulnerable country that will not easily be able to recover from the 8.8 magnitude earthquake and the tsunami that struck the country late last month. T h e reason why her approval ratings have been so high is because she gave the people what they wanted. She extended pensions, demanded universal healthcare, increased the number of government-funded day care centers, and lowered mortgage rates. Those who benefitted from these changes grew to love Bachelet, but it took large sums of money to put all these plans into action. As president, Bachelet did not take Chiles financial future into account, contributing to the current financial problems that the country has been plagued with, compounded by the two natural disasters. Instead of striving to please every citizen, Bachelet should have sought to conserve Chiles finances. It has been two decades since Chile has elected a conservative president. Sebastian Pinera, the new conservative Chilean president, will be capable of leading the country to recovery with his traditional methods and financial views. Pinera started off at a disadvantage with the older citizens of the country, who

One Rotten Apple

Andrew John Asst. Sports Editor Apple Incorporated, a distinguished electronics c o m p a n y, i s o n e r u t h l e s s corporation. Throughout its history, this technical powerhouse has wrapped itself in multiple disputes regarding patents and copyright infringements in order to maintain its dominance in the different industries with which it is involved. However, Apple needs to start learning that it cannot be the leading force in every possible industry. While Apple believes that it is promoting its own products by impugning other companies in lawsuits, it is actually sabotaging its own image through this disrespectful conduct. Apples involvement in litigations is not anything new for the company. In 1988, Apple sued Microsoft, the major electronics manufacturer that produced the popular personal computer, for apparently violating patents on visual display. Apple lost this

case, but continued to be wary of possible competition. Apple then confidently entered the realm of mobile communication with the release of the iPhone. Its success helped to further inflate Apples growing ego. Now, Apple has the mentality

that it can simply file suit against any other company that presents even the slightest bit of challenge. Recently, High Tech Computer Corporation produced the iPhones biggest threat, the

Nexus One. Naturally, Apple did not want to see a potentially more successful product from another company, so it sued HTCon the claim that the Nexus One had copied the iPhones technology, including the iPhones revolutionary touch-screen interface. There is currently little substantial evidence to support Apples c l a i m , h o w e v e r, because the Nexus Ones technology is, in fact, quite different from that of the iPhone. The Nexus One, for example, has a significantly slower video refresh processor, but it is far superior in its integration of voice and text usage and command. Considering the obvious differences between the iPod and the Nexus One, it is safe to say that Apple only sued HTC because the Nexus One posed a serious threat. Although Apple believes

that by suing other companies for apparently copying its technology, it is establishing itself as the innovator in all areas, it is actually hurting its own reputation. A powerful company should be able to show that it is superior solely by manufacturing better products, not by defaming other companies as mere imitators. Apple started out by simply making better products, but it has recently concentrated too heavily on hurting other companies. Apple seems to be overly paranoid with the possibility of competition. It is no doubt a major entity in the business world, but it has overdone itself with lawsuits. The company needs to realize that it cannot sue other companies for the sake of its popularity. A prominent company like Apple should learn to respect opposition and focus on improving itself instead of belittling others. If Apple hopes to continue to be successful, it needs to literally mind its own business.

Pineras ability to seize the opportunity and to act logically under pressure and criticism foreshadows a bright future for Chile.

viewed him as another dictator. Instead of allowing this to weaken his authority, Pinera stood forth and quickly took control of reconstruction programs in an attempt to ease the damage from the earthquake while also establishing a strong foundation as the Chilean president. The disaster could have easily created a terrible presidency for Pinera, but he seized the opportunity to highlight his competence. Instead of consoling earthquake victims emotionally on television, like Bachelet did, Pinera began reconstruction. His ability to act so logically under such pressure and criticism foreshadows a bright future for Chile. W i t h P i n e r a s hands-on state of mind, Chile could very well be directed back onto the track of recovering from not only the earthquake, but also the economic recession the world is facing. It seemed that Bachelet was looking for someone to blame rather than looking for a solution. She dismissed the head of the Chilean Navys Oceanography Service for not sending in warnings of the coming tsunami but did little to help the country recover from the disaster. Under Bachelet, rescue efforts were extremely slow and arrived only after lootings had occurred. Pinera, on the other hand, wasted no time and began directing relief efforts, trying to find a quick and sustainable solution to the devastation, even as a president-elect. Frustrated with the economic damages that the earthquake has inflicted, Pinera rightfully criticized the former president for her unnecessary spending. As a conservative president, Pinera will no doubt spend carefully and rebuild the country financially.

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Out of the Box Oh! So the healthcare bill passed! HELLO SOCIALISM! Joseph Olivier

Really picture perfect. Nice-lookin schools, pretty lawns, painted faades, and best part is the no extracurricular activities money, large class sizes, and no teachers. Nothing better. Atosa Ghassemi
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Pro: Job Stimulus Bill Signed

Stephanie Cota Contributing Staff Writer With the economy in its recession, many businesses have been unsuccessful and have even been forced to shut down. This has rapidly increased the rate of unemployment in a shockingly short amount of time. Consequently, on March 18, President Barack Obama signed the Hiring Initiative to Restore Employment Act, an $18 billion bill to stimulate and maintain job growth throughout the nation. This plan will provide about $5 billion for road and bridge construction and $13 billion toward tax cuts, consisting of a $1,000 tax credit for businesses that hire and also keep new employees for at least a year. The already weakened economy is in dire need of repair; HIRE will fulfill this need. The plan will grant a six percent tax exemption if a company hires more employees. With this, businesses will have more funds to hire, pumping money into the economy. The money that the businesses would normally be paying in taxes would go to new employees that the companies will hire within the next year. Because the businesses will be saving money, they will be able to afford a larger workforceincreasing job opportunities for unemployed Americans as a result. With a larger workforce, goods can be produced and distributed at a faster rate, saving companies both time and money. Along with this, about $5 billion will be going toward construction to provide more employment opportunities. In 2009, Obama had proposed the Stimulus Package, a similar plan meant to create more jobs. However, last years plan, composed of $787 billion, was meant to repair the economy by encouraging bank loans. This plan was unsuccessful and did not accomplish its purpose

This year s adopted plan is definitely a more practical strategy that will be much more proficient than last years and will no doubt undo the mishaps of the economy.

A third reason the new bill will be successful is that businesses will be given tax breaks by the bill for hiring new workers, increasing the chance of employment. This bill will be much more proficient and qualified than last years and will no doubt undo the mishaps of the economy. Some argue that such money does not need to be spent right now and that the Stimulus Package from last year needs more time to work. Although this may be logical, HIRE is much simpler and can attain its goal more effectively. This years plan is more efficient and has a practical strategy. If a company hires more people, it will save in taxes, leaving more money to pay for employees. Employees will then be earning enough money to purchase basic because banks refused to give necessities at the least. With out the loans. Instead, the additional spending, comes a banks used the money for their better economy. The domino own selfish gain to benefit their effect will eventually result in already successful bankers. the turn of our currently flailing Fortunately, this years adopted economy. plan is clearer and more precise This bill is more ambitious on its method of obtaining its and is a big improvement from economic goal for multiple the Stimulus Package. It will reasons. One would be that give more opportunities for this years plan has less money employment and has guaranteed involved and what a business a definite growth in prosperity. It saves comes in the form of its tax is a completely focused endeavor cuts. Secondly, the new plan will to put Americans back to work eliminate the process of acquiring and keep them there, which is loans because businesses will most definitely what the United gain more money without the States needs to once again be banking industrys interference. prosperous.

Con: Job Stimulus Bill Signed

CY Tan Contributing Staff Writer for every $60,000 in investment. Furthermore, the acts standards for qualified employees are so specific, that the underemployed and many of the unemployed simply will not be covered at all. Even at most, the bill only guarantees 250,000 jobs when 8.7 billion Americans are unemployed and millions more are underemployed. Additionally,

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stimulus package that gave outrageous amounts of money to corporations that mismanaged In another desperate their funding. Additionally, measure to mitigate the nations billions were spent on special unemployment crisis, Obama has interest groups and corporate approved the Hiring Incentives to bonuses. In light of this big Restore Employment Act, an spending, it becomes even $18 billion short-term stimulus more frustratingly unclear why a package with $13 billion intended bipartisan Congress had chosen for creating jobs. However, the to resort to mediocre penny costly bipartisan support that pinching when millions of jobs sanctioned the act has resulted in are at stake. financial compromises that have Democratic Senate impeded the packages ability Majority Leader Harry to adequately aid Americans. Reid had irresponsibly Although it may be a step in the paralyzed the original by right direction for the nations idle downsizing the budget workforce, $13 billion certainly to a meager $18 billion will not go the distance, especially by cutting general tax when compared with last years breaks and extensions ineffectual $800 billion stimulus that would have helped package which had projected Americans more broadly. results nowhere near predicted. The result has been yet Congress needs to determine how another irresponsible to put American dollars back in mandate that cannot be American pockets by insightfully compromised effectively. expanding expenditures where The acts dilution has it matters most instead of only made it another mirroring last years financial the act fails to address tax part of the blizzard of bad policy misappropriation. exemptions for independent proposals, higher taxes, health The act entails plans that contractors that switch to care mandates, and ineffective inadequately create jobs through employees and vice versa. The spending plaguing the country. minor tax exemptions and acts financial impotency fails to Undeniably, this currently construction projects by building benefit the bulk of unemployed inadequate act needs to expand schools, highways, and bridges. Americans and, as a result, its services and funds to truly However, the construction sector irresponsibly urges the private tackle the nations financial scarcely encompasses the sector to make dangerous risks troubles. In light of the millions majority of those out of work and in hiring employees it cannot of Americans that are out of will not effectively cater to the afford. work, $18 billion is the same as unemployed. This act absurdly In addition to being unable throwing a glass of water at a expects small businesses in to encompass the millions forest fire. Although Congress the private sector to invest in grounded outside the workforce, may say that it is trying to resolve long-term human capital only the legislation becomes even Americas damaged economy to get around 6.2% percent at more ridiculously inadequate through resolving the job crisis, most in tax exemptions and when compared to last years money certainly speaks louder $1,000 maximum in tax credit overblown $787 billion dollar than words.

The overblown stimulus package is ridiculously inadequate and unable to encompass the millions grounded outside the workforce due to the acts financial impotency.

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Web Threat
Jennifer Wang Contributing Staff Writer I never gave much thought to cyber bullying and the impact it has on teenagers and kids. It was not until I bumped into an old friend of mine that I realized how serious the threats and harassments were. Cyber bullying can range from tormenting to humiliating others over the Internet or through a phone. Sometimes, all it takes is an anonymous text stating Everyone thinks you should die. The friend I ran into last year was an eighth grader attending Oak Middle School. She shared her experience of being cyber bullied when we were chatting online. My friend had a few boy friends at school. At rst they got along well until she started mocking one of the guys for getting dumped by his girlfriend. Although she realized what harm she had done and apologized afterwards, none of them forgave her. That was when the bullying began. She showed me a blog that one of them posted online saying some of the most ridiculous things about her, half of which were not even true. One of the things they said was that she was an ugly and fat girl who had Attention Decit Disorder. People at her school even read the blog for amusement. The hateful messages and online posts lasted for a few months. Though they eventually stopped, the few months of bullying caused her to lose condence in herself. I believe the main reason why many teenagers bully people through technology is because it is easier over the Internet and over the phone because of the anonymity it provides. To make themselves feel superior, they strive to make others miserable. Bullying over the web can be a very convenient and sneaky way to attack others even though bullies could be arrested and tried in court. The only reason why many people are not caught is because there are way too many cyber bullies out there. I do not think anyone should be afraid of cyber bullies. Yes, these bullies can be pretty good at intimidating others, but then again, if you simply ignore the bully, it could save you a lot of trouble.

Gag With Swag

Ashley Ahn Asst. Feature Editor What is that holiday that allows people to act like a whole bunch of little kids again? April Fools Day. Everyone reacts differently when targeted as a victim, but thankfully, there are still a handful of people out there who know the meaning of a good humored joke. As I set off with the Journalism staff behind me, our goal was to successfully trick someone into thinking that time had stopped. After many failures and revisions of the plan, the day ended in a successful prank, but most importantly, with a big laugh.

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Step 1: Plan
Planning is the most important part of any prank. With a plan in my mind and a marker in my hand, I began to draw a blueprint of the prank on the white board. One person would lure in the victim towards the hiding pranksters who would be waiting for the victim to walk by. When the victim walked by, everyone would surround the person from all angles and freeze simultaneously. After a few minutes, everyone would unfreeze and carry on like nothing had happened.

Step 2: Target
Choosing the right target is almost as important as planning the actual prank. Walking around the school during fth period, we all spread out to nd any stragglers still walking about. After testing out our prank on a handful of people, all attempts eventually ended in failure. It was getting late into the period when we spotted Junior, Nadine Sarieldin, walking out of the girls restroom. Everyone slunk back into position and I knew this time, the prank would be a success.

Step 3: Go
With the perfect target in place, it was all systems go. It was all or nothing. The decoy person was doing a good job in convincing Nadine that they needed a picture of her walking for the yearbook when we all came slinking out of our hiding places behind the pillars. Everybody slowly started walking with her until the decoy person said the magic phrase, What are all these people doing? That was the moment we simultaneously froze. It was difcult to keep a straight face, but we managed.

Step 4: Laugh
After we unfroze from our positions, we all turned to look at Nadines face. It was priceless, a look of utter confusion and shock, just what we were going for. Now, it was time to do what we had all been waiting to do, laugh. Laughing is the best part of pulling a prank and the best reward anyone could ever ask for, especially when the prankee is laughing with the prankster. The joke was all in good fun and having it end in a success, made it all the more victorious.

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Infamous
It is almost as though we dont care about what goes on in the world anymore. Many of us Just a few days ago, I was have no interest in what happens listening to a conversation among outside of the flickering TV my friends about one of MTVs screen. When we are watching relatively newer shows, Jersey The Bachelor, we could care less Shore. One of my friends could about the Middle East and its rattle off all the stars names and problems. What we really want to recount what had happened in know is why Jake didnt choose the last episode. But she could Tenley and if he and Vienna are not, for the life of her, tell me who going through with the marriage. had received the Best Actress This is not necessarily a bad Oscar at the Academy Awards. thing. We know about Jersey It was Sandra Bullock for The Shore because watching it is Blind Side, by the way. These fun. We watch Jon and Kate days, it is becoming increasingly Plus 8 because it is fun. We do common for not search the not-sofor sad news talented to because gain fame q u i t e relatively frankly, it is quickly, and depressing. ridiculously Personally, easily. All I would they really much rather have to do is hear that have eight somebody children b r o k e and a reality Orange you glad... You didnt get Snookis T V s h o w, punched in the face? nose or that Courtesy of mediabistro.com the balloon or hide their son in family hid the attic and send local police one of their children over hearing chasing a hot air balloon all that another earthquake killed over the city. They could even thousands on the other side of possibly compete with other the world. Still, our taste for women on a dating show to reality shows only encourages win the ever so handsome the steady increase of instant and rich bachelors heart. The celebrities. Maybe we just need possibilities for instant celebrity to start becoming more aware of status are simply endless. other, possibly more important It is undoubtedly partly our things. responsibility that they become But although these shows so famous so quickly in the and recipients of quick fame rst place. Raise your hand if are fairly ridiculous, they have you have heard about Snookis their perks. With each plaininfamous punch in the face Jane launched to fame, we are from Jersey Shore. Okay, now supplied a good weeks worth raise your hand if you knew that of gossip and entertainment. If since the year 2000, almost 300 these newly crowned celebrities children have been killed while manage to be scandalous taking part in terrorist attacks. enough, maybe even two. Lea Chang Contributing Staff Writer

Justin Kong Feature Theme Editor Crispy, toasty, tender, and oven-baked to a golden brown all packaged neatly in a box. Anyone who has recently eaten a Dominos pizza will nd new avors that will leave him or her truly speechless. A 2009 consumer survey by Brand Keys ranked Dominos last for taste, tied with Chuck E. Cheeses. Thankfully, this gave Dominos the motivation it needed to scrap its traditional 50 year-old pizza recipe for a new recipe consisting of garlic crusts, sweeter tomato sauces, and higher-quality cheeses. Now

satisfying our taste buds. I ordered pizza from Dominos through its quick online-ordering service. There was no doubt that the pizza itself was absolutetly and deliciously mouth-watering.

H o w e v e r, D o m i n o s s t i l l contains a huge aw within its new system: customer service. Although the site states that delivery time is 25-35 minutes, I was still left waiting for my pizza for more than an hour after I had placed my order. It took three separate phone calls for Dominos to nally come to my gated community and ask me to walk outside and pick up my pizza outside my gate. Now once-again-popular, Dominos ranks rst for its taste, but denitely not for its customer service. New recipe or not, bad customer service is intolerable and I know that a certain pizza chain is not getting my tip.

Taking it One Stitch at a Time

I feel like I never have time to go shopping anymore, Althea Harper tells me from across the table as she sips from her Starbucks coffee. At the young age of 26, Althea has made her mark on the fashion industry as the runner-up of Project Runway season six. From Fashion Week to interviews, she rarely has time to herself, but she loves every second of being a designer and entrepreneur. I never dressed up in high school [but] I was always drawn by people and it was just logical to put clothes on them, says Harper. Growing up in Ohio, Harper was not at the center of the fashion world. I always make sure [my clothes] are wearable and that the prices arent exuberant because in Ohio, its just not practical to spend $20,000 on a dress, says Harper. Sharon Lin Editorial Editor H a r p e r a t t e n d e d t h e Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion University of Cincinnati School Week and the Fall 2010 Fashion of Design, Art, Architecture and Week. Her online store, available Planning in addition to Central at www.altheaharper.com, will also be launching Saint Martins in on April 1 of this London. From year. I would her experience in say [my line] is colleges and Project contemporary Runway, it is safe sportswear. Its to say that Harper body-conscious. is no stranger to criticism. Its part Its a very of the industry, she strong collection says, when I was focusing on in college, I didnt futurism and always get great shapes that reviews. Whenever contour the body, you do something says Harper. She creative, others finds inspiration may not see what in everything from youre trying to put books, places out. she visits, people A L T H E A she meets, and HARPER, her own even buildings line, premiered in September she passes by. The late Alexander McQueen 2009 and has shown at the also left a huge impression on Harper. Before she became a contestant on Project Runway, Harper worked as an intern for McQueen. I was most inspired by and learned the most from [him]. Its very rare to have your expectations surpassed when you look up to someone as your idol and then meet them. Hes one of the few individuals who did that for me, says Harper. With her big achievements come even bigger plans. Harper plans on expanding her business and getting more sales and major department store counts. She wants to expand her collection to menswear, accessories, shoes, and more. [Menswear] is hard because theres a lot of tailoring, but I want to do a menswear look in the future. I want to expand to all different areas, says Harper. Im nowhere near the place I want to be, remarks Harper.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Ruby Hwang Staff Writer

Though it provides good clean humor, this film seems to be lacking in the characteristics Diary of a Wimpy Kid, that describe a successful movie the cinematic adaption of the in the film industry. It is proof that bestselling novel of the same a movie does not need alcohol name, is a or violence to humorous, be deemed a if not slightly good movie. clichd tale A very of middle interesting school woes aspect of the and triumphs. film is the From firstincorporation time crushes of stick figure to pathetic images from attempts at the novel as a fist-fight, a reflection of this movie Heffleys mind. reflects the It gives the life of a typical film a childish middle school charm that student in a would have surprisingly been lacking relatable way. otherwise. It must W h i l e first be noted Diary of a that when Wimpy Kid is Turn the pages... Of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid. watching Courtesy of www.weblogs.baltimoresun.com an excellent this movie, movie, it is also a childs sense of humor is being a child and becoming a similar to other typical comingnecessary to find the movie teenager. The audience follows of-age stories; the boy starts out funny in the least. With that said, Heffley as he makes desperate immature, but learns the true even as a high school student attempts to become popular in meaning of life and friendship. far past his or her tweenage his middle school. Unfortunately, Nonetheless, Diary of a Wimpy years, one will find him or herself his plans backfire when he is Kid is not only a great film for laughing along with the children shunned after supposedly eating young children, but it is also a in the audience, reminiscing a a moldy piece of cheese from the wonderful way for teens and time when popularity contests playground floor. adults to remember their past. and cooties were all too real. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a silly coming-of-age story of adorably egotistical seventh-grader Greg Heffley, who is stuck between the awkward years between

THEBUZZ Afrobeat
Katie Lee Asst. Editorial Editor Believe it or not, Nigeria has its own epic Michael Jackson; however, instead of King of Pop, Nigerias Michael Jackson is the King of Jazz. His name is Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Kuti is the founder of the awe-inspiring music genre, Afrobeatconsisting of jazz, funk, traditional African sounds, which has mostly been an underground work of art. However, the world has begun to acknowledge Kutis work through the new Broadway show called Fela! Brought to audiences by Shawn Jay-Z Carter and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, the Broadway show exhibits his decadent life and music through its glamorous colors, alluring music, and beautiful, exotic dances. Stephen Hendels musical production of Fela! features Kuti, his Afrobeat music, a book by Jim Lewis, and the direction and choreography of Tony Award winner, Bill T. Jones. The new Broadway show will only add to the immense legacy Kuti left before his death in 1997. The amazing Broadway show brings light to Kutis many accomplishments, enlightening perception, musical innovations, and even the preserving personality of his aspirations for political reform in Nigeria. Just as well-renowned artistsDiana Ross, Josh Groban, and Alicia Keyswere left thrilled and excited, it is rare for an audience m e m b e r to leave the theatre unsatisfied. W i t h new, exciting rhythms and extending instrumental approaches, K u t i s determination and strong personality has always shown through his 20 to 30-minutelong songs, insightful lyrics, and heated live Making it is no easy feat... Except for Afrobeat. performances. Courtesy of www.apedek.wordpress.com Just as Kuti was unique in his political a new, unheard genre. He aspects, he was also unique in marked his ineffable impact in the his way of recording his music. styles of music that broadened Kuti would never perform a song the boundaries of modernonce it had been recorded. This day hip-hop and even helped fact greatens the unforgettable shape the upcoming American nature of his music. mainstream music. Kuti is both Kutis dynamic idiosyncrasies a legendary preserver of the truly enriched music with new old Nigerian traditions of music and unique sounds in the and an extravagant reformist, Afrobeat genre. The compelling introducing his, personal addition music cleverly served as the of Afrobeat. The Fela! Broadway voice of the Nigerian people, show is a brilliant showcase of both politically and spiritually. Kutis hard work that will expose Kuti masterfully incorporated his astounding plights in music the traditional styles of African and life for the entire world to sounds while still bringing out acknowledge.

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Dr. NakaMake
but says he feels younger than ever. Dr. NakaMats has had the inventors touch since he was a child. He created his first invention, which was a gravity adjuster for a model plane, at the age of five. Before long, he began creating invention after invention. In 1947, he created the floppy disk and in 1950 he created the karaoke machine. Just recently, Dr. NakaMats invented a chair called the Cerebrex which he claims makes the user smarter. Dr. NakaMats asserts that by sitting in the chair for twenty minutes, every function of the human body will work more efficiently and sitting in the chair daily will enhance the results. Although it may sound

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Dilworth is unique in her selection of paint. First of all, she uses bright colors, such as pink and green, in order for her art to buys new paint. Instead, she goes out and collects leftover paint from organizations and websites such as Build it Green

Thomas Edison and the word inventor go hand in h a n d ; h o w e v e r, E d i s o n s position as one of the worlds foremost inventors is soon to be replaced. Known as the Edison of Japan, Dr. NakaMats has long surpassed Edisons 1093 patents with his own total of 3325, a number that continues to grow everyday. In fact, with the invention of the floppy disk, karaoke machine, the compact disc, and the digital watch, Dr. NakaMats may very well be the most successful inventor of all time. Dr. NakaMats is about to celebrate his 81st birthday,

unlikely, Dr. NakaMats himself sits in it to increase his brain productivity. However, the chair is not responsible for the ideas of his inventions; the majority of Dr. NakaMats ideas come to him when he is in a pool. Dr. NakaMats believes that oxygen hinders the brain and therefore dives into a pool to think of ideas, which he records on his waterproof Plexiglas writing pad, which he also invented. Dr. NakaMats inventions are changing the world, and luckily for us, his invention count is still rising. He himself stated that he intends to live until he is 144 years old, so expect more inventions to be released, including a lifelongevity machine.

Magical Touch
Austin Kong Contributing Staff Writer Just when we thought that electronic devices could not become any more convenient, scientists have begun developing Skinput, a new gadget that could revolutionize the electronic world. Developers at Microsoft Research and Carnegie Mellon University are in the midst of creating software that will turn your arm into a touch screen. Although the final product is expected to be presented in April at the Computer Human Interaction meeting in Atlanta, a prototype has already been made and was presented through a video posted on Youtube. Skinput is an armband that projects images onto any part of your arm. The band detects sounds that are projected within the arm when the user taps on any part of their arm or flicks their fingers. The developers have discovered that the different parts of the human arm produce different acoustics and vibrations. Researchers used this to create a sensor that can recognize them and project the results onto an arm.

Use the magic touch... With Skinputs new technology. Courtesy of www.drop-d.ie.com

Most artists who draw publically in cities do so because they want to inspire pedestrians who pass by to look at their works on building walls or sidewalks. Molly Dilworth of New York City, however, has a bigger audience in mind: the world. Because she wants her paintings to be seen from outer space, she paints on rooftops. Dilworth began painting rooftops about a year ago, when she was inspired by Google Earth. Google Earth is a program that creates a virtual three-dimensional image of the Earth by Looking at art... From up above. combining geographical data and satellite images. Since be more visible from space. She then, Dilworth has painted three is also selective in where she large rooftops in New York City. gets her paint; she never actually

a small ladder to her 40,000 square foot canvas, which is just the rooftop itself, lays down a general design in her mind, and starts. To be able to cover such a large area, Dilworth often utilizes rollers instead of the conventional paintbrush. Dilworth hopes that someday people will feel a powerful connection with her art, although the only way through which most people will be able to view it is digitally on Google Earth. Unfortunately, Google Earth notified Dilworth that it could be months or even years before the satellite images are updated to include her painted rooftops. Until then, however, Courtesy of www.ps1.org Dilworth plans on continuing and www.craigslist.com. her work so when the day Her method of painting is finally comes, she can send her original as well. She climbs message to space.

This device can be linked to most electronics including the iPod. The user can choose songs and adjust volumes simply by tapping on their forearm. It also works while the user is walking or running, so it provides a more efficient way of monitoring music while exercising. Skinput can also connect to all cellular phones. The user can type in the phone numbers by tapping on a projection on their palm. Another surprising feature is its ability to play simply video games such as Tetris. The games screen is projected onto the users palm, and they tap their fingers to rotate and move the blocks. Skinputs rate of responding correctly is around 89-95.5%, which is equivalent to an iPhone keyboards success rate. This proves its reliability, which is important when gaming or when in a hurry. Electronics have evolved through time and have come a very long way. Only twenty or so years ago, the idea of a device responding and running by touch was inconceivable. Now, in the near future we will have Skinput which will revolutionize the way we use electronics.

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Kpaduwa were among the most notable throwers that day in discus and shotput. Grigorian threw 52 feet for shotput and On Thursday, March 25 the 137 feet and 3.25 inches discus. Diamond Bar track and field Kpaduwa threw 33 feet for team competed at an away meet shotput and 98 feet and four against Chino High School. inches for discus. The boys varsity The jumpers athletes proved also did very victorious with a well. Sophomore score of 92-37. The Morgan Davis took girls however, did first in long jump, not manage to pull while sophomore ahead and lost with Kevin Chen took a score of 51-76. first in triple jump. The conditions I think our jump were harsh, but team did fantastic. the team had to We swept the compete regardless entire event. of the strong wind Morgan Davis did and chilly weather. really well.[Senior] Head sprints coach Jefferey Chung Miki Fukusumi said, jumped a high There was a really nineteen. Then big wind coming in [senior] Clayton and it was getting Wang jumped a really cold. They all high nineteen. pushed themselves We swept the very hard and we entire event, and just had a lot of work Taking last strides... Sophomore James Powelly and junior Alex Harvey race toward their we to do. finish to place first and second, respectively. Courtesy of Diana Ramero ultimately swept the meet, Despite the field events. The girls also did commented senior jumps captain weather, junior Josh Yang led coach Marc Natividad. The likelihood of the varsity well and placed first in two out Freddie Peng. In addition, junior his 4x100 relay team to first, capturing an early lead for the girls win, however, was in doubt of the four field events they Frank Kalinowski took first in boys. The varsity boys win was throughout the meet. The girls competed in. Senior James pole vault with a jump of ten inevitable after the hurdles. would win an event and Chino Grigorian and junior Ifeoma feet six inches. I was extremely Austin Kong Contributing Staff Writer would answer back. Eventually, Chino began to pull ahead with no response from the lady Brahmas. The team excelled in field events. The boys managed to capture first in every one of the

Track Starts Season Well against Chino

Hurdles gave the Brahmas 18 out of the 92 points they had overall. The hurdlers are doing awesome. They swept Chino at pretty much all levels. A lot of personal records were set by our team, commented hurdles

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Softball Loses to Los Altos by Small Margin

Boys Golf Beats Ayala

captain Gavin Duarte shot a 36, and senior Josh Park shot a 35, which was one under par. Freshman Jason Chen shot a 40. Another golfer who played well was Kevin Liang, who shot five over par, with 41. Both Chen and Liang greatly contributed to the outcome of the game. T h e boys had to work hard to defeat the Bulldogs. Although they won, the Brahmas could not say it was a completely easy game. Our league is a competitive team and Ayala is one of those teams, said Watkins. I was never worried. I had a

happy. We got three personal records, said pole vault coach Robert Ignacio. The coaches were especially impressed by how well the sophomores performed. Actually the fourth fastest guy in hurdles right now [is sophomore Frankie Martinez] Thats huge! Youve got a sophomore, [Morgan] who jumped twenty feet and a half, said head coach Neil Desai. [The hurdlers] had a lot of sophomores that are really stepping up and are giving the juniors and seniors a run for their money, stated Natividad. Overall, it was a great track meet. Many members of the team continued to impress their coaches. Seeing how well the athletes performed, the coaches are confident that there will be many of them that will advance to California Interscholastic Federation even though it is still early in the season. There are going to be kids going to CIF. There is no doubt in my mind. Off the top of my head, I can think of four kids. Well see what happens, commented Desai. The team is looking forward to their next meet which will be tomorrow, April 1 at Ayala.

NFL MOCK DRAFT

Kevin Acciani Asst. Sports Editor The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and it seems as if everyone is making their own prediction of who will be picked where. Here is my own personal prediction of which players from their respective colleges will be chosen where: 1. St. Louis Rams- Sam Bradford: Quarterback, Oklahoma. Bradford may not be the best player in the draft but a quarterback is a better value at number one. 2. Detroit Lions- Ndamukong Suh: Defensive Tackle, Nebraska. There is some discussion of who is the best player in the draft, but Suh played so well that he has the edge over Gerald McCoy. 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Gerald McCoy: Defensive Tackle, Oklahoma 4. Washington RedskinsRussell Okung: Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma State 5. Kansas City ChiefsEric Berry: Safety, Tennessee 6. Seattle SeahawksJimmy Clausen: Quarterback, Notre Dame 7. Cleveland BrownsJoe Haden: Cornerback, Florida 8. Oakland RaidersBruce Campbell: Offensive Tackle, Maryland 9. Buffalo Bills- Anthony Davis: Offensive Tackle, Rutgers 10. Jacksonville JaguarsTim Tebow: Quarterback, Florida 11. Denver Broncos- Dez Bryant: Wide Reciever, Oklahoma State 12. Miami Dolphins- Sergio Kindle: Linebacker, Texas 13. San Francisco 49ersBrian Bulaga: Offensive Tackle, Iowa 14. Seattle Seahawks- C.J. Spiller: Running Back, Clemson 15. New York Giants- Rolando McClain: Linebacker, Alabama 16. Tennessee Titans- Jason Pierre-Paul: Defensive End, South Florida 17. San Francisco 49ersDerrick Morgan: Defensive End, Georgia Tech 18. Pittsburgh SteelersMike Iupati: Guard, Idaho 19. Atlanta Falcons- Brandon Graham: Defensive End, Michigan 20. Houston Texans- Jahvid Best: Running Back, California 21. Cincinnati BengalsGolden Tate: Wide Reciever, Notre Dame 22. New England PatriotsBrandon Spikes: Linebacker, Florida 23. Green Bay PackersMaurkice Pouncey: Center, Florida 24. Philadelphia EaglesRicky Sapp: Linebacker, Clemson 25. Baltimore Ravens- Kyle Wilson: Cornerback, Boise State 26. Arizona Cardinals- Colt McCoy: Quarterback, Texas 27. Dallas Cowboys- Trent Williams: OT, Oklahoma 28. San Diego ChargersJonathan Dwyer: Runningback, Georgia Tech 29. New York Jets- Arrelious Benn: Wide Reciever, Illinois 30. Minnesota VikingsDevin McCourty: Cornerback, Rutgers 31. Baltimore Colts- Dan Williams: Defensive Tackle, Tennessee 32. New Orleans SaintsSean Witherspoon: Linebacker, Missouri Dont take my word on this, however. It is nearly impossible to predict who any team will pick (especially the Raiders). In the end, it really is just a guessing game.

Nicole Ongpoy Staff Writer Despite the slightly windy conditions, the Brahmas golf team pulled off another win as they beat the Ayala High School Bulldogs 189-205 on Thursday, March 25, improving their league record to 2-0. The varsity [golfers] were consistent players, said coach Ty Watkins. The golfers were able to continue their two-match winning streak. I think we played pretty well. We had pretty good scoring throughout the match, and almost all of the guys beat [Ayalas players], which is a pretty good win. Our league is really good this year, stated senior captain Paul Dresser. Dresser also said that junior Keith Sakata has been considered to have improved the most by shooting a score of 35 par, since he had shot a 43 in the previous match. Senior

The varsity softball team played a strong game on Thursday, March 25 against the Los Altos Eagles, but lost by one run with a final score of 4-3, bringing the Brahmas overall record to 4-3. Even though the team beat Bell Gardens 23-0 in their last game, the Brahmas faced more difficulties this game.This years team has no seniors and no captains yet, but they have still played strong and united this season. Diamond Bar started out very slowly. Los Altos scored two runs in the first inning to take an early lead. In the third inning, t h e Brahmas scored one run in an attempt to catch up. I n the fifth inning, both Los Altos and Diamond B a r scored two runs each, but Los Altos was still in the lead. Neither team was able to score any more runs in the last two innings, leaving the score at 4-3. Junior Stephany LaRosa hit an incredible solo homerun that almost cleared into the freeway, as described by assistant coach Amanda Klimczak. [The homerun] was a game changer. Sophomore Liz Rubalcava also contributed many key hits as well as a lot of strong defense. Freshman pitcher Dani Wilson pitched through all seven innings even though she started out very unsteadily; she later calmed down and played a great game, pitching very fast balls. According To Klimczak,

Overall, we played well; we were just missing a few components that would get us a win rather than just a close game

Wilson does not pitch like a freshman and has the potential to be a varsity pitcher due to her experience. A big weakness that both sophomore Julie Walters and Klimzcak believe the team had was a lack of communication; the Brahmas were more like spectators on the field rather than team players. Walters also believed that the team did not have enough warm up time before the game and not enough intensity during the game. The Brahmas came upon a stumbling block when Rubalcava hit what should have been a double, but was not called due to an obstruction at first base. This play put the team in more danger of losing the game. Nobody was intense and [that play] caused our downfall, commented Walters. Offensively, the team struck out four times. However, one of their b i g g e s t strengths was their ability to adapt to the plate adjustments. Although they lost their game, the team is still striving to improve on their weaknesses and work harder. Overall, we played well; [the team was] just missing a few components that would get us a win rather than just a close game, stated Klimzcak. Even though they lost the game, Klimzcak thinks that the team is growing and learning from their problems. She believes that the team will do better and hopes to go to playoffs or place highly or win in the Sierra League. Their first league game will be on Wednesday, April 14, and their next game will be tomorrow, April 1, against Cyprus High School at Cyprus at 3:30.

I think we played pretty well. We had pretty good scoring throughout the match, and almost all of the guys beat [Ayalas players]...

lot of confidence in the guys. But I think its going to be tough when we play against them again over at Los Serranos, Watkins stated. T h e Brahmas hope to continue t h e i r winning streak in their next m a t c h tomorrow, April 1, against Damien H i g h School. We will make it our main focus to beat [Damien] this year. Last year we went 1-1 against them and they are always a tough match, Dresser said. The competition will be held at the Mountain Meadows Golf Course in Pomona.

Athlete of the Month: Sandra Chang

Sharon Lin Editorial Editor Senior Sandra Chang may seem like an average Diamond Bar High School student, but she is much more than meets the eye. Underneath the modest exterior, Chang is a truly amazing student athlete. My parents say that I look like the obedient type, but when people actually get to know me, they find out that Im really crazy, confessed Chang. Crazy is right. Crazy is exactly what it takes to juggle four Advanced Placement classes, badminton, piano, and karate while maintaining a solid grade point average in her senior year of high school. Chang has been playing badminton ever since sophomore year, playing piano since kindergarten, and taking karate lessons since first grade. Even more surprising is that she claims to not be stressed. Despite the various activities Chang participates in on a daily basis, she is still a dedicated badminton player in her second year of varsity. An activity she first began as a way to skip Chinese school, badminton has now become a key component in Changs life. Badminton i s something to look forward to at the end of the day. Its the best thing in my life right now, raved Chang. Her favorite part of badminton is when shes playing in a game and can hear her friends cheer for her. The encouragement from others and the atmosphere make it a great experience, said Chang. One of her accomplishments is placing third i n league finals in her first year of varsity. She considers her greatest accomplishment sticking with piano for 12 years despite her initial dislike for h e r lessons. Now, after passing the advanced level of the Certificate of Merit for piano, Chang is working toward achieving her Senior Medallion for piano testing. In addition to her badminton and piano achievements, she is also a proud owner of a first degree black belt in karate. Her competitive attitude may also play a part in her successful high school career. She states, The people I compete with inspire me because I always want to be better than them so it makes me work harder. Though badminton is her favorite part of school, her favorite class is Spanish because the teacher is crazy awesome, as she put it. In the fall, Chang hopes to study business at the University of Southern California. Overall, Chang describes herself as happy and advises others to have fun and do what [they] like, but always strive to accomplish more.

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Brahmas Defeat Cowboys 2-1

Rachel Halpert Asst. Sports Editor Crowe stranded at third base. In the bottom of the second inning, Mathews struck out the side looking, including Cordova, to end the inning. I felt good out there and Im really happy with my performance today, commented Mathews. However, Chino was first Cavazos threw out a baserunner at third base, helping to contain the Cowboys in the seventh inning. The score was still tied 1-1 after seven innings of regulation as the Brahmas came up to bat at the top of the order in the eighth. After two singles, a passed ball, and a walk, Torrez

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Megan Quiamas Staff Writer The varsity swim girls and boys had an away game against Chino High School on Wednesday, March 24. The team put forth their best effort, as many swimmers broke personal times and out-swam the Cowboys, winning the meet. The varsity girls team received a score of 113 and the varsity boys finished with a score of 128. All four levels did very well today. [The swimmers] performed at a very high level, winning a majority of the races, commented assistant c o a c h Patrick Murphy. From t h e beginning of the meet, the varsity swim team got off to a fast start against the Cowboys. Several sophomores on the varsity stood out by winning first place in their events. Sophomore Brianna Hom placed first in the 100 yards breaststroke, at a time of 1:14. In the 100 yards butterfly event, sophomore Sean Kao placed first with a time of 53 seconds, missing the school record by 0.02 seconds. Our sophmores are talented and work hard in practice, trying to become better, commented Hom. At the meet, sophomore Chris Katoh took first in the 200 yards freestyle with a time of 1:48. He is being considered for a spot in the California Interscholastic Federation playoffs in the 200 yards freestyle. Sophomore Bennett Yuan was another to receive first place in his event, the 100 yards breaststroke, with a time of 1:02. Our team did very well today. In each race [the swimmers] had a

THE BULLS EYE

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losing a key player due to an injury. Senior Chester Pak punctured his knee by sliding After a long, hard-fought into a pole on Saturday March battle, the varsity baseball team 13 against Katella High School. won 2-1 in their away game on The team is relieved; he was Friday, March 26. The Brahmas cleared to play again on Monday beat the Chino High School March 29. We are missing his Cowboys in nine innings of play. bat at the top of the lineup, glove Both teams went into the game in the outfield, and his leadership undefeated in the dugout, and competing commented for the first Mathews. place spot C r o w e in the Sierra has taken his League. The place as leadvictory puts off batter in the the Brahmas lineup. It gets on top with a the job done league record so I love it. Im of 3-0. comfortable A n y b a t t i n g victory is a wherever, good victory, mentioned stated head Crowe when coach Eric asked about S h i b l e y. the subject. Sometimes He went 3-4 its better to in the game be lucky than improving good. his on-base It was percentage the ultimate to .688 and pitchers his slugging duel as each percentage starting pitcher to .844. I did was able to what I could to effectively get a victory. shut down his With the Sliding to victory...Senior Matt Jean slides into home for the go-ahead and winning run in the top of o p p o n e n t s the ninth. Brahmas 3-0 Courtesy of Diana Romero offense. The record to lead Cowboys junior Alec Cordova to score thanks to a triple and came up with the bases loaded. the Sierra League, the team a questionable needs to focus a little more, was 3-0 going into the game and a fielders choice in the third However, received a no-decision. Diamond inning. The Brahmas responded checked-swing call and double [and there will be] a lot of good Bars junior Kenny Mathews with Mathews scoring from play left the Brahmas scoreless things to come, said Shibley. earned the win, making him second on senior Robby in the inning. Youre rarely The teams in this league are 4-0 for the season with a 1.17 Torrezs run-scoring single to going to win a call with an usually always close every year, Earned Run Average. Earned right field to tie the game at umpire, noted Shibley. The and this year is no exception. Run Average is the average one apiece. Diamond Bar got Cowboys also left the bases Besides a strong pitching amount of runs, excluding another chance at scoring in loaded in the eighth inning. performance, the team also had Senior Matt Jean earned a near-perfect defensive game. errors, given up by a pitcher the top of the fifth. Crowe hit a over seven innings. Cordova line-drive to deep left field but a walk to start the ninth inning. The Brahmas will work on their struck out eight Brahmas sophomore Henry Omana was Then he advanced to second offensive execution, as the and Mathews had a total of thrown out at home plate for the on a wild-pitch and third on team often left men on base Omanas sacrifice bunt. A or was unable to drive in key fourteen strikeouts. Mathews third out. international experience and Sophomore catcher grounder to shortstop by junior runs. composure were key factors in Taylor Cavazos was able to Josh Viloria scored Jean for the The Brahmas hope to the Brahmas success. help the Brahmas defensively go-ahead run for Diamond Bar. continue their success in league The Brahmas have played play in their next game today at Diamond Bar began the throughout the entire game. game by leaving senior Jeff One significant play was when well the last two games despite Damien High School at 3:15.

Swim to Victory

[The school] has a young, butgood, mature team. The boys got much stronger and indepth

strong lead and held it until the end, said Yuan. Yuan has also been considered for CIF for his 100 yards breaststroke and backstroke. Currently, many swimmers including Katoh and Yuan are being considered for CIF in five different events and one relay. [The school] has a young, but [] good, mature team. The boys got much stronger and in-depth since last year said Murphy. Overall, the team has been doing great. Im pleased with [the teams] current state and [I am] expecting greater things to come, stated coach Eric Schubel. Im very excited to see what this team can and will do as we go forward. T h e Brahmas a l s o defeated t h e Cowboys in the relays. Juniors Ryan Ma and Yuan, as well as senior captain Matt Han and Kao placed first in the 200 yards medley relay with a time of 1:45. Ma, Kao, Yuan and Katoh also placed first in the 400 yards free relay. Varsity swimmer junior Caiten Busch did not race at the meet because she felt ill. Sophomore Brittany Ting won a close second place in the 200 yard individual medley as Buschs substitute at a time of 2:46. Brittany was really nice to take my spot on such short notice, and she did very well almost placing first, commented Busch. The Brahmas still have more meets to compete in and the team is looking towards a successful season. The Brahmas next meet will be held today, against Ayala High School at Walnut High School starting at 3:15.

Badminton Defeats Wilson Brahmas Handle Huskies

Andrew John Asst. Sports Editor The varsity badminton team defeated Wilson High School 16-5 on Thursday, March 25. This win puts the Brahmas in an excellent position for league championship. We havent beaten Wilson in four years. In league, this puts us as the clear favorite, said head coach Kemp Wells. Wilson is generally Diamond Bars toughest competitor. It has won league for the past four years, and, last year, it was the California Interscholastic Federation champion in its division. By beating the team by such a large margin this year, the DBHS team has demonstrated that it is especially strong this season. The Brahmas did generally well in all areas against Wilson, although it did give up a few points. Senior captains Narita Chueknlung and Ryan Sin led the charge by winning both of their matches in mixed doubles. The number two doubles team consisting of seniors Sandra Chang and captain Mark Chiang won their first mixed doubles match as well, but they lost to Wilsons top mixed doubles team. Juniors Alexa Markovich and Luke Chiang lost in their third place mixed doubles game. The DBHS players had more success in the regular doubles. Chuenklung and freshman Samantha Li played well in their girls doubles matches, defeating both the number one and number two girl pairs from Wilson. However, the team of senior Eunice Chee and Markovich lost both of their matches. The boys had constant success in their doubles matches, as they won all the points in boys doubles. The number one boys double team, two singles matches. Wells feels that the team played very well, considering that they played against Wilson, but he still feels that there is room for improvement. Overall they did well. There were a couple points I thought we could have won but we didnt. Of the five points we gave up, I thought we could have won four, commented Wells. We have a tendency to get nervous in tense games, and its difficult to simulate that [tension] in practice. Playing against someone who is better, especially in tournaments, improves [ones] ability to play under pressure. But 16-5 is still a very good score. If we can improve in our ability to play under pressure, were going to be a very tough team. Seeing how well it played against its toughest competition in league, the team feels very positive about its future, in both league and CIF. Were pretty confident. Were pretty set. From this point on the worst thing we could do is tie for first, commented Chiang. There are four teams in our division that are clearly better than the others, and were one of those four, stated Wells, regarding CIF. The team plays its next match away against West Covina High School tomorrow, Thursday, April 1. Seniors Austin Chen and Terry Mork dominated each game, receiving scores of 6-0, 6-1 and 6-1. Senior Teddy Zanias and Diamond Bar High Schools junior Derek Fu also won their varsity boys tennis team first match, but junior Vincent competed at Chino Hills High Pun substituted for Zanias. Pun School on Friday, March 26. After won the remaining two games participating in three matches 7-6 and 6-1 with Fu, battling for three consecutive days, the through a tie-breaker in one tennis team was able to keep match. Junior its momentum Calvin Li and and defeated sophomore the Huskies, Jonathan Chen 16-2. also won two of [ T h e their matches team] plays in 6-1 and 6-2, the moment. r e s p e c t i v e l y. We dont think In the second about the game, junior games before Kayee Liu, one or after, just other player about the ball, normally on JV, commented substituted for senior captain Li and won 7-5. Philip Kozan. One of F r o m the best things the start, the of today was B r a h m a s rotating players started off between varsity strongly as all and JV. [This single matches match gave JV] won 6-0 in their first games. Setting Up...Seniors Austin Chen and Terry Mork work a chance to have varsity In Kozans together to save a point. Courtesy of Diana Romero early experience, last round, sophomore Oscar Chen, who game Yuan played, but lost 4-6. said coach David Hamel. With Today was more like a so many JV players playing at had stepped up from junior varsity, substituted in and won a stepping stone. The matches a high level in varsity matches, tremendous match, as he broke were one step to doing better, the team has a bright future. The team is hoping to win out of a tie breaker against said Tom, This whole thing is arguably Chino Hills best player. like a race, and our finish line Sierra League and move on to In addition, sophomore is [California Interscholastic CIF this year. They are hoping to once again be successful in Naoki Hisamoto, another Federation]. The doubles teams swept todays away match against the usual JV player, filled in for senior captain Derek Toms the Chino Hills doubles. Ayala Bulldogs at 3:15. Megan Quiamas Staff Writer first and third game, but in the second game Tom bageled his opponent. In the first game, Hisamoto defeated his opponent 6-0, but in the third game he lost 2-6. Sophomore Steward Yang substituted for junior Dennis Yuan in the first and second round and dominated his opponent 6-0, but in the last

But 16-5 is still a very good score. If we can improve in our ability to play under pressure, were going to be a very tough team
composed of Chiang and senior Lloyd Baik, won both of its matches. The number two team, comprised of juniors Luke Chiang and Alvin Ma, also won all of its doubles matches. Nevertheless, most points came to Diamond Bar in the singles matches. Li did incredibly well, bageling both of her opponents in her four 11-0 wins. As number two in girls singles, Chang also won both of her matches. Sin won both of his games as well, but junior Kevin Lin won only one of his