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CONTENTS
NOVEMBERBER 2011 | ISSUE 56 |
IN THIS ISSUE ...
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Q+A
Simple questions.
Expert answers!
TECHNOLOGY ENTERTAINMENT
5 Ways Apps are Replacing Your BFF HALO Awards
Mindless Behavior
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SPORTS + HEALTH w on ’t g o b ack t o h is old wa ys. As yo ur
ACADEMICS b oy f rien d it is im p ort an t to co mmuni ca te
Football Rivalry
Campus Spotlight :Woodbury
Beating the Thanksgiving Bulge an d f eel com f ort a b le in t h a t co mmuni ca ti o n.
Is Online Research Accurate?
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TECHNOLOGY
ways apps are
REplaCiNg
yOUR
Bff
MAny people will tell you strAight out thAt they cAn’t live without their
phone or thAt the new device they got is their “new best friend.” thAt
stAteMent MAy be becoMing increAsingly true As Apps Are developed thAt
cAn tAkeover duties typicAlly filled by your bff. norMAlly your friends
would be your first stop for things such As Advice, suggestions bAsed on
your personAlity And for rAw truth, but now there’s An App for thAt! five
Apps thAt Might replAce your best friend
#1 gET aDViCE [QpiXl]
When you need some friendly advice you might
normally start calling or texting your list of
friends now you can get that advice from your
phone. shopping for that dress? Trying to sell
a video game? Want to know if you should ask
that girl out? Qpixl makes it easy to tap your
friends for their advice. post a question and pic-
ture from your iphone, emailing toask@Qpixl.
com or right from the Qpixl website to Twitter/
facebook/Tumblr/DailyBooth in a few easy
steps. friends answer and results flow back to
your profile. www.QpiXl.com
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WHEN yOUR fRiENDs CaN’T DO iT yOUR pHONE CaN!
MUsT HaVE apps
#2 TEll yOU WHERE TO #3 gET TO KNOW yOU [16apps]
HaNg OUT [ROaMZ] your friends know all about you. Enter your social media username
a friend recommends things they know you’d be interested in. What if and 16apps will search through your
there was an app that understood what types recent posts to learn all about you. By
of places you like (and dislike)? That could searching for keywords contained inside
filter through the noise on the web and only your Tweets or friend feed messages,
tell you about places that you are interested 16apps can decipher clues about who
in? Roamz does just that. it shows you who you are and then recommend relevant
and what is around you based on where you applications. if there is enough info they
are going and what you are interested in. will find and highlight aspects of your life,
Unlike foursquare it doesn’t require a check- then recommend a list of relevant iphone
in but pulls in data relevant to you after you apps. Cool. www.16apps.com
set up your profile. www.ROaMZ.com
#4 TEll THE TRUTH [agilE #5 gET yOU OUT Of
liE DETECTOR app] TROUBlE [faKE aN EXCUsE]
Everybody thinks they want the truth, the whole truth and nothing in life, we sometimes have to make excuses to get out of a bad date,
but the truth … but can you handle the truth? an awkward moment or a boring situation.
Maybe even better than a friend would, the Where we might normally frantically text
agile lie Detector app uses voice stress a friend to bail us out there is not an app
analysis to judge a speaker’s words in real offering help. fake-an-Excuse (99 cents) is
time. The “lie meter” will indicate just how loaded with more than 45 realistic sounds to
much your friends really like your shoes,
get you off the phone. it’s a real time rescuer
if that guy or girl really likes you or if your
that will help phone addicts to cut down on
brother really didn’t hide your favorite t-shirt.
Reviewer opinion is divided on whether it lives a call that wouldn’t end. Doorbell ringing,
up to the hype, but if it works, really no good police siren, signal breaking up --- all of
can come of this though the iTunes listing these and more can be played to end an
does say “this software is for entertainment unwanted phone call!
purposes only” so i guess have fun! www.agilEMOBilE.com www.EXCEllTECH.com
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SPORTS
FOOTBALL
RIVALRYsports rivalries are always intense and the intensity doesn’t dampen when it comes to high school football. This pressure of competi-
tion is felt by players, coaches, and management, but is perhaps felt strongest by the fans., many of whom continue their passion long
after graduation. Many rivalries span decades, can cause message boards to light up like nothing else, attract tens of thousands of
fans and often bring communities together. Even when no official titles or acclaim are at stake, for some schools winning a rivalry
game can make or break an entire season. California is no stranger to neighborhood rivals drawing standing room crowds.
east los angeles classic - garfield vs. roosevelt - nov 4
A crowd of about 25,000 is expected for the 76th regular-season meeting between Los
Angeles Roosevelt and L.A. Garfield in the East Los Angeles Classic at East Los Angeles
College. The game doubles as the homecoming for both teams and is one of the most
popular and competitive high school games in the nation. These two teams first met in
1925 and remains the longest standing rivarly this side of the Mississippi.
NOVEMBER 4, 2011 7:00P.M. WEINGART STADIUM EAST L.A. COLLEGE
THE COWHIDE GAME - MT. WHITNEY VS. REDWOOD - NOV 11
The Cowhide game is fierce cross-town rivalry game held annually between Redwood
and Mt. Whitney High. Every year, Redwood Rangers and Mt. Whitney Pioneers fight
it out on the field for the Cowhide trophy, an actual cowhide. It has been a tradition be-
tween the two schools since 1955, and is the biggest sporting event in Visalia. People who
never attended either of the rival high schools show up due to the intensity of the game
and environment. It regularly draws a crowd of 9,000+.
NOVEMBER 11 MOUNT WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL VISALIA, CA.
BATTLE FOR THE BELL - EDISON VS. FOUNTAIN VALLEY - NOV 4
The Battle for the Bell between Fountain Valley and Edison High School, is a heated rivalry
with the winner taking home an actual “bell” trophy. It is possibly the fiercest public school
rivalry in Orange County. Edison and Fountain Valley opened three years apart in the
1960s with campus buildings that were strikingly similar. The Chargers upset the more es-
tablished Barons in the first meeting in 1969, and bitterness between the schools intensified
over the years. In most years the 10,000-seat stadium might has barely been large enough to
meet demand. NOVEMBER 7, 2011 7:00 PM - ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
High School game ...
pro level thrills!
check out High school safety and running back,
Kimlon “KJ” Dillon of Apopka, Florida dive an amazing
five yards to score. The boost from the opposing
player? Only makes it more exciting!
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HEALTH
EAT LIKE CRAzY BEFORE THE MEAL
Whoever said that you should not eat all day to save room
for dinner was just plain wrong. Eat a healthy breakfast and BEAT THE
BULGE
lunch; you’re less likely to overeat if you have your hunger
under control. Fill up on salad before dinner and maybe even
bring healthly snacks to munch on throughout the day. It’s a
lot easier to make healthy choices when you’re not starving.
filling up on a delicious and nutritious salad.
Drink water with your meal
Water keeps you hydrated and fills some space in your
5 TIPS FOR A
stomach. If you are hydrated with non-sugary, non caffeinated
HEALTHIER HOLIDAY
beverages, you will feel better, be more alert, find yourself less
hungry and feel more fulfilled by what you do eat. If you
want to be festive, have some carbonated water with a lime
in a fancy glass.
Figure Out What’s Filling
When deciding which dishes to avoid, think filling --
the ones you eat a serving of and think, “Icouldn’t
eat another bite,” but somehow manage to
anyway, such as high-fat casseroles (e.g.,
broccoli and cheese), cream-based
soups, creamed potatoes, potatoes au
gratin, and stuffing with gravy. Chances
are, the more filling, the more fattening.
Don’t stand next to the food
table
Stand on the other side of the room or maybe
in another room altogether. Standing near the
food keeps the focus on eating, and guaranteed if
you stare at a piece of pie long enough YOU WILL
EAT IT. Focus on the company and the social event of
friends and family. Thanksgiving is about what we are
grateful for in our lives, not just the food.
Don’t Sleep it off – Walk It Off
Fight the urge to nap the evening away. Moving more than
usual -- a game of flag football in the front yard or a marathon
of shopping on Black Friday -- will help compensate for any
little indulgences. Try this before and after your meal.
LEFTOVER LUNCH
After-Thanksgiving Leftover Lunch
PER SERVING (1 sandwich):225 calories, 2g fat, 595mg sodium,
24g carbs, 5g fiber, 5.5g sugars, 30g protein
Ingredients:
2 slices light bread
2 tsp. fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 tbsp. cranberry sauce
3 oz. cooked and sliced skinless turkey breast
2 leaves lettuce
Directions: If you like, lightly toast your bread. Spread each slice with
mayo, and spread one slice with cranberry sauce. Lay sliced turkey
on top of the cranberry-smeared slice, place lettuce on top, and finish
the whole thing with the other slice of bread, mayo-side down. EAT!
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LIFESTYLE
I’VE GOT W/ FAMILY SURVIVNG
THANKSGIVING
ISSUES!
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or some families, Thanksgiving is just another my non-PC – grandma who usually talks about her arthritis,
opportunity to eat tons of food, watch parades or dying or is making horribly inappropriate religious jokes, jokes
football and have a good time. For them it’s a non- about the disabled or dropping slurs you didn’t even know
stressful holiday about feeling grateful and spending existed. My super single cousin who bitterly tells everyone that
quality time with each other. I guess every other she’s not married, never going to get married and hates everyone
year, when my family goes to my mom’s for T-Day I’m one of and everything because she’s never going to get married. My
those people. But every other year we go to my Dad’s and it’s let other cousin has seven kids (at 25) and every year invites all
the holiday horror stories begin. seven of their fathers to dinner. Usually at least two or three
actually show up and usually a fight breaks out at some point
Dinners with my dad’s family are held at my Aunt E’s house. over something. And last, but certainly not least is my cousin
My aunt doesn’t like to cook, and can’t cook, but doesn’t seem to who brings a girl every year and every year gets kicked out for
realize that those two things add up to that she shouldn’t cook trying to sneak around with her. My brother and I usually bet
… ever. But not only is the food bad, she won’t let anyone else whether he’ll get caught before or after dinner.
bring much of anything and no one wants to hurt her feelings,
so basically we’re stuck eating it. As if the food wasn’t nightmare If you have a challenging family you with either end up throwing
enough, hanging out at Aunt E’s is rough. PBS is the only a violent tantrum (that might land you in a mental hospital) or
station allowed on the television which means no football, no (more than likely) just trying to live through it. Because that’s
movies, not even a parade float! She also doesn’t allow video the thing about holiday events. Unless you plan on changing
games, ipods or cell phones. And there is no place to lie down if your identity, no matter how bad it gets, you end up still having
you are tired or BORED. to do it again. Luckily there are some things that can make it
more pleasant as you just grin and go to your happy place until,
Then there are the people. The obscene number of relatives that thank goodness, it’s over!
attend my aunt’s for T-day is like a cast of characters. There is
1 DO TRY TO USE GRAVY AS CAMOUFLAGE. THE FOOD CAN BE
6 IF A FIGHT BREAKS OUT DO NOT USE SMALLER SIBLINGS AS
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A LITTLE LESS TERRIBLE IF YOU CAN’T SEE IT, OR SMELL IT. A SHIELD OR GRAB THE TURKEY CARVER FOR PROTECTION.
MURDERING A FAMILY MEMBER, EVEN IN SELF-DEFENSE
2 DO NOT EAT UNDERCOOKED TURKEY. STICK A FORK
IN IT, IF IT GOBBLES IT’S UNDERCOOKED. IS ALWAYS A LOSE-LOSE SITUATION.
3 DO NOT SIT NExT TO THE UNCLE THAT TALKS WITH HIS
MOUTH FULL AND WHOSE DENTURES SOMETIMES FALL OUT
7 DON’T TRY TO FEED YOUR VEGETABLES TO THE DOG, HE’S
DOs +
GOT BETTER STUFF TO EAT, LIKE DRY KIBBLE.
4 DO TRY ANYDOWN.YOU’LL SPEND ALL DAY POLITELY YOUR
UNKNOWN DISHES BEFORE LOADING UP
PLATE. IF IT’S BAD
,,,,,,,,, CHOKING IT 8 IF THE FOOD IS REALLY BAD DON’T TRY TO TAKE THE DOG’S
DON’TS 5
KIBBLE (EVEN IF ITS BETTER)
DON’T UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES MENTION TWITTER,
OF T-DAY FACEBOOK OR ANYTHING ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA. YOU WILL
END UP TRYING TO ExPLAIN HOW YOU “KNOW” PEOPLE 9 ,
DO BRING YOUR LAPTOP IPHONE, ETC. SO YOU CAN
ATTEMPT TO SAVE YOURSELF FROM A BOREDOM COMA.
WITH FAM ONLINE AND AT LEAST ONE RELATIVE WILL TELL YOU THAT
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SOME CRAzY PERSON FROM THE INTERNET WILL HUNT DON’T FORGET TO BE THANKFUL FOR YOUR FAMILY. THEY
DOWN YOUR FAMILY AND KILL YOU ALL IN YOUR SLEEP. DO LOVE YOU. NO MATTER HOW CRAzY THEY ARE.
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LIFESTYLE
HOODIE ORIGAMI
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hether you’re considering
things from an
economic standpoint,
environmental one, or
just from the perspective
of plain old “cool” items
being usable for more
than one purpose is
definitely a trend we hope doesn’t go away.
Artist Antonio Scarponi takes that concept to a
new level, transforming a plain average hoodie
in ways only the imagination of a genius could
dream up. He remarks, “A hoodie is not just a
hoodie. In a world full of stuff, smart items
should be transformable, editable. They should
engage the possibility to be transformed into
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ENTERTAINMENT
HEALTH
LET US SEE YOUR
HALO
M
ary J. Blige, Jason Derulo, Heidi
Klum, Serena Williams, Stephen
Moyer, Victoria Justice and Ariel
Winter were among the celebs
who took to the Hollywood Palladium stage to join
host Nick Cannon for the first-ever TeenNick HALO
SERENA WILLIAMS
ADELE TAYLOR [16]
Williamstown, NJ (paired w/ Jason Derulo) -
An avid and enthusiastic reader, Adele grew
Awards live event. The third annual TeenNick HALO up understanding the value of literacy. After
Awards will premier Sunday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. (ET/ learning that one in five adults can’t read,
she created Adele’s Literacy Library, with the
PT), on Nick at Nite. Conceived, hosted and execu- LADY GAGA goal of promoting literacy among people of
tive-produced by Cannon, the awards show recognizes all ages. Adele is honored by Jason Derulo
and celebrates real teens who are “Helping and Leading who supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation
among other charitable efforts.
Others” (HALO).
During the star-studded evening, Blige rocked the stage
performing her new single, “25/8” with Nuttin’ But
Stringz and closed the show with “The Living Proof ”
– Sixteen-year-old Adele Taylor was surprised with a
HALO Award, given a grant for her cause and sere-
naded by Derulo who dedicated his hit song, “It Girl,”
to her in recognition of her commitment to promoting
literacy. Taylor and the four existing teen honorees
also each received a baton-shaped HALO award and
scholarship fund from superstar presenters including
Klum (2011 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Ambassador),
Williams (UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador), Moyer jASON DERULO
(Facing the Atlantic), Justice (Girl Up Champion) and
Winter (GLSEN), as well as other special surprises on
stage. MARY j. BLIGE
jAMES O’DWYER [19]
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (paired with Taylor
Swift) – James started Magnolia Disaster
Relief, an aid program that targets small
towns hit the hardest by tornadoes by de-
livering food, water, clothing, furniture
,etc. James’s HALO match is Taylor Swift
who, among her many endeavors, raises
money and awareness to benefit those af-
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LIFESTYLE
ENTERTAINMENT
KYLE WEISS [18]
Danville, Calif. – A huge soccer
fan, Kyle and his brother started
FUNDaFIELD, an organization
that fundraises to build soccer
fields in developing countries in
Africa. Kyle’s HALO match is
David Beckham, who campaigns
and fundraises for programs SHANOAH WASHINGTON [18]
involving soccer for children St. Petersburg, Fla. (paired with Jessica Biel) She created
around the world. Sista2Sista, a mentoring program which aims to motivate
young girls through the development of self-esteem, hon-
esty, self-discipline and positive thinking. Shanoah’s HALO
- match is Jessica Biel who works with Girl Up, a United Na-
tions Foundation campaign that rallies girls in the U.S. to
r help give girls in developing countries a better future.
e
n EMILY-ANNE RIGAL [17]
Williamsburg, Va. – As a young overweight girl, Emily-
Anne was bullied so harshly she was forced to switch
schools. She created WeStopHate.org, a teen-run You-
Tube channel and website, which helps combat bully-
ing by motivating teens to share their own stories of
triumph and give tips to others on how they too can
prevail. Her HALO match, Lady Gaga, campaigns for
anti-bullying laws, encouraging teens to be themselves.
HOST NICK CANNON
DAVID BECKHAM
VICTORIA jUSTICE
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ENTERTAINMENT
DLESS
MIN R
BEHAVIO
by April Cabanilla
M
indless Behavior is a dynamic
group of young men armed with
limitless talent, drive, energy
and a fearless passion for music
and performing. Barely into their
teens, the quartet’s energetic fusion of pop,
hip hop, and R&B quite simply had the potential
to transform the entire musical landscape as
we know it. Comprised of – Prodigy, Roc Royal,
Ray Ray and Princeton – Mindless Behavior
employs an insane sleek and futuristic
fashion style, epic dance moves, and global-
ready pop songs. Their sound resonates with
lush harmonies and messages that speak to
listeners of all ages.
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ENTERTAINMENT
My most embarrassing
moment was when I
accidentally shouted
out the wrong city in a
show! Lol... Oops
- PRINCETON
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ENTERTAINMENT
CH: What is the most memorable we do some promo, then 3 to 5 hours of
moment in your careers thus far? rehearsal and vocal lessons, then if we’re Ray Ray: At first none of my friends really
lucky a show that night! It’s non-stop. believed I was in this group now they all
Prodigy: Meeting Janet Jackson, that was a come around extra excited it’s cool. I love
dream come true she’s an icon and really Prodigy: Oh yeah and we stop to eat in my friends.
beautiful. I love her and Michael so much. between all that. Lol!
She also gave great advice. Roc Royal: While I was training for the group
CH: How do you juggle school? I was never home to play football anymore
Ray Ray: My most memorable moment with my friends in the neighborhood and
was meeting the Smith Family. Will Smith Ray Ray: We have a tutor and we do at first they were a little upset because they
was so gracious and humble I learned a lot 3 hours every morning and 2 hours of didn’t really understand what I was doing,
from him that day. homework before bed. but now they get it and they support me
100%.
Princeton: My most memorable moment CH: What have you learned about being
was meeting Johnny Depp he’s an incredible in the music business? Princeton: My family is really excited
actor. I’ve always wanted to meet him. and happy for me, they try to keep my
Princeton: That you must stay grounded life at home as normal as possible,
CH: Where any of you nervous about and keep working hard no matter what, but they admit they love seeing the
joining a boy group? and the fans come first. reaction of the fans when we go out...
So it’s cool! :)
Princeton: I was nervous at first but then Ray Ray: We also learned that your never
once I got to know everybody it was so fun, permanent in any situation so you have to CH: Can you share a most
now we’re all like family. continue to fight for your place. And just embarrassing moment?
have fun with it.
Ray Ray: I was nervous the first day Ray Ray: My most embarrassing
because the other three guys had already CH: How do you all have fun? moment was tripping over Roc’s foot and
been together but then once we started falling on stage in the middle of the show
talking and hanging out it was great. All Roc Royal: We go to arcades, amusement on the Janet tour. And I heard she watched
my nerves went away. parks or the movies when we have time and the show that night which made it even
sometimes we just hang out at the mall. more embarrassing.
CH: Do you guys always get along or have
you ever had any drama filled moments? CH: What are some must have items for Roc Royal: During the Justin
the road? Bieber tour I ripped my pants
Roc Royal: We’re like brothers so we may right down the middle and
argue over small things like video games, Princeton: My iPod, and my stuffed animal had to finish out the show
but we never have big fights. We’ve learned Burrito he brings me good luck so I keep with my boxers showing... I
to respect each other very early. We have a him around... was so embarrassed.
good team around us too.
Prodigy: My iPod and my wallet Princeton: My most
CH: For those who have not bought your embarrassing moment was
new album, how would you describe it? Roc Royal: My iPod and my PSP have to when I accidentally shouted
have the MADDEN 12 on the road. out the wrong city in a show!
Princeton: #1 Girl is a journey through all Lol... Oops
of our lives telling stories in a fun energetic Ray Ray: My iPod, my wallet, my art book
way that kids can relate too, because we’ve and art supplies. Prodigy: My most
all gone through something that you hear embarrassing moment was
on the album. And the beats are great to CH: How do your parents and family in Baltimore during the BET
dance to members & peers react to your success? tour our protools froze at the
beginning of our show and we
CH: What is a day in the life of Mindless Prodigy: Our families are very supportive had to just stand on stage in
Behavior? they always one to the shows and buy all silence, and even though the
of our Mindless t-shirts and everything. fans kept cheering it was still
Princeton: A typical day for us is started They make it easier to be away from home embarrassing... Lol it’s funny
by getting up early to go to the gym, then 3 because they are so understanding and now though
hours of school, depending on the schedule supportive.
now on on the scream tour! [nokia Theater - downtown l.a. november 13]
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I was nervous the first day because
the other three guys had already been
together but then once we started talking
and hanging out it was great. All my
nerves went away.
- RAY RAY
* Photo by Meeno, courtesy of Interscope Records
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unless otherwise noted all Mindless Behavior Photo Credit, Smallz & Raskind, courtesy of Interscope Records.
ENTERTAINMENT
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kristina
korban
Native to Kiev, Ukraine, Kristina Korban might be the new poster-girl for the EuroDance move-
ment. Her debut features an energy dance sound equally suited to dancing fiercely around
your room as to setting the club ablaze; as long as you’re moving. And perhaps movement
is what its all about for Kristina Korban; moving to the U.S., moving through college (she is
completing her BA in Public Relations at Pepperdine University), moving through modeling, film
and now music careers and all without signs of slowing. Double K sat down with CH to share
her next moves.
CH: For those that do not know how would you earlier about my desires and acted on it.
describe your music?
KK: You know, I myself sometimes have difficultly CH: Where your parents supportive of your
describing my sound. I guess genre wise its house/ decision?
dance/pop, but I want to try numerous things and KK: My mom always wanted me to be an
make each and every record special and unique. I entertainer, but my dad wanted me to do the
have somewhat of an indecisive personality, very classical thing and get an education followed by a
indecisive, so I like to jump from sound to sound. nine-to-five job, or take over his business. I guess
My goal with my music is make people have a good that’s why I didn’t think I could do it. I wanted to
time. I want them to get up, dance, and get those make them happy. But once I started getting into
endorphins flowing. recording for real, even my dad changed his mind
and since then they have full-heartedly supported
CH: You are huge in the Ukraine. What made you me. I love them for that, they are the best parents in
want to take on the U.S? the world. I couldn’t have been dealt a better card in
KK: I have spent most of my life in the U.S. traveling the family department.
back and forth for various reasons. I consider both
countries my home and see perks in both nations. CH: How do your peers react to your fame?
The entertainment industry in the U.S is the big fish KK: My true friends are genuinely supportive and
of world entertainment and I suppose I wanted a happy for me. Haters will be haters and there is
challenge. Making it in the U.S allows me to share nothing I can do about it. I never really talk about
my talents with the multitude of cultures. any of this unless they ask because I want to be
as normal as possible. I don’t think being famous
CH: What is a day in the life of Kristina Korban? makes you any more special than others. At the end
KK: Hmm lets see. I walk my dog three times a day, of the day we are all made the same, feel the same,
then my day includes a work out which is either and share the same home. I love my friends.
running or a dance class. This is followed by a vocal
lesson, maybe a meeting or two, rehearsal when CH: What did you study in college?
necessary, sometime graphic design work, event KK: I studied Public Relations at Pepperdine
attendance when needed, phone call with mother University in Malibu. I wanted to study something
most likely more than once a day, oh and of course that would ultimately allow me to work anywhere.
FOOD! Everyone needs a good PR specialist. Now I am
able to use my skills to help my family businesses,
CH: If you could have a collaboration with anyone my own entrepreneurial ambitions and my music
in the industry who would it be and why? career, which is a major bonus. I love when people
KK: David Guetta, I’ve just been the biggest fan for tell me I have insightful ideas.
the longest time. I don’t think he has ever produced a
bad track. He has his signature sound, which never CH: Who are your musical idols?
fails to make my heart want to explode with joy and KK: AH! OMG this is so hard to pinpoint. I have
green skittles. such varied taste and almost want to say that I
love everyone! But to name a few..MJ is a given,
CH: What has been your biggest hurdle in the Madonna, Coldplay, Moby, Britney, and Beyonce. I
industry thus far? am obsessed with house music so I have plenty of
KK: My biggest hurdle was myself. I didn’t think favorites from that area as well: Avicii, Tiesto, David
that this was feasible option for my career path. All Guetta, Deadmau5, Calvin Harris, and Kaskade.
through high school and college I dreamed that this It’s amazing how house can instantly put my mind
could be my path but I didn’t believe that it was even on the right path. The thing that I despise about it
something I should consider. So I spent so much time though is how much raves influence drug use. Its
diverting myself from this righteous road. I don’t horrible and I hate to hear how many young people
regret it by any means, but I kind of wish I spoke up get hurt. DON’T DO DRUGS!!!
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CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT:
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CAMPUS
QUESTION
High School Students ASk
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how did you decide
your major?
“I thought about what job I
wanted and picked a major
that went along with it”
- Kristen [San Diego State]
Located in Burbank, CA, different departments, including Iron Man II, Schindler’s List
Woodbury is a small, private the School of Architecture and and other movies. That was my
“I went to a college fair liberal arts and professional the School of Media, Culture favorite.”
and got to meet people from university that spans across & Design. For students who
a beautiful 22-acre campus. dream of a big career in the “Everyone was really friendly.
some of the departments ... The school is home to 1,500+ entertainment business, I talked to a girl and she told
they inspired me” graduates and undergraduate Woodbury is situated in the me about her major and where
-kevin [famu] students. Although small, heart of Burbank, surrounded she grew up,” He explained. “I
the university boasts many by studios for companies like saw that she overcame all of her
of the same perks as a larger Disney, NBC, and Warner challenges and was still able to
“lol ... my parents told me to school, including a school Bros. Woodbury University go to college.”
newspaper, Greek life, and also offers a ‘First Tier’
go pre-med or else!” intramural sports, while Master’s program, according “The trip actually inspired me
- michael [usc] still providing students with to US News & World Report, because it showed me that
an intimate, hands-on where students can receive a college is a reality,” says Senior
educational experience within Master’s degree in Architecture, Bijounne Walker. “The reason
“I researched a lot online. the classroom. The only thing Business Administration, or why I want to go to college is
i picked my school because missing, as one student put it, Organizational Leadership. because I want a good future – I
they were strong in what i was that the school lacked an want something good out of life.
official football and basketball “The best part was going to the If I have a daughter, if I have any
wanted to major in ” team. Graphic Design building,” said kids, I want them to be able to
- ALISHA [uc berkley ] Christian Lopez, 12th grader, go to college too.”
Woodbury is home to several “We got to see the posters for
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Our dependence on the Internet is taking a toll on our researching ability: A recent two-year study by the
Ethnographic Research in Illinois Academic Libraries Project has found that students are so accustomed to using
search engines as a research tool that they can no longer perform sophisticated searches. What’s the problem?
A search engine doesn’t always give back the correct answer — the Internet shares a plethora of information,
and thereby serves as an invaluable resource, but not all the information is reliable. Add to this the concept of
“confirmation bias,” the tendency to seek out the information that confirms our existing opinions and ignore the
stuff that contradicts us, and we’ve got a recipe for ignorance on our hands. When researching, be it for school,
work, or personal knowledge, think critically and gather good information. Here’s how to start
Generally speaking, major news outlets and Checking these facts are pretty simple in the search engine age
newspapers are reliable sources — just Google the statistic or quote and see what pops up. For
Websites for major news outlets (CNN, NBC) and newspapers statistics, always try to find the original study or poll that shares the
(New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal) numbers — sometimes even the most popular statistics are urban
must uphold journalistic standards and ethics. In general, the legends and commonly quoted throughout the Internet. For news
information you receive from these outlets is researched, multi- outlet quotes (i.e., “The Wall Street Journal states…), try finding
sourced, and more credible than non-journalistic sources. What’s the exact article that is being paraphrased or referenced. Until you
more, because many large news organizations chase the same do, consider the statement/fact invalid.
stories, you can often verify information by checking out a
competitor’s website.
try to find the original source for statistics & polls
Why? Because if asked the right way, any poll can give a pollster
the answer they want. Finding the original source will let you
Wikipedia is not a reliable resource see the sample size, date of the poll, and phrasing of questions. If
Everyone’s crowd-sourced reference offers a wonderful entry into you’re doing research for the purpose of writing, then try to find
the resource process because of its narrative structure and endless
reliable websites that will share statistics — for instance, check out
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footnotes, but nothing you read here should be considered fact
If you’re looking at statistics when researching a product or for
until confirmed with another source. Anyone can make changes
on the virtual encyclopedia, which means you get more than personal reasons, then be wary of studies. Often, bold statements
one perspective, but it makes the information potentially flawed, that say that 90-percent of consumers feel a certain way only
incorrect, and biased. If you do use Wikipedia as a resource, follow involve testing only ten consumers.
the footnotes until you find a legitimate source for the fact. If it
doesn’t have a source, don’t use it. Note to students: Never cite
Wikipedia in a paper. Your professor’s head will explode. Always look for a second source
If you can find a second reliable source that backs up your
information, then consider the information reliable. Note: Blogs,
Twitter feeds of middle school students, and anonymous websites
IF a website quotes a major news outlet or statistic, do not count as a “reliable” source. Yes, they may be right, but for
check the fact. the sake of research, they don’t count.
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TRUE
STORIES REVEALED: "my parents are illegal"
Sleeping at night waS difficult for me and my little brotherS, we would
alwayS Sleep cloSe and we would hug each other, to feel Safe.
by Joyselene Fajardo
W
Mexico, made me feel confused with a lot of questions and I wondered why my
hen I was a little girl, one thing I loved was doing activities parents had do go a different way than we did. Why couldn’t they come through
with my family like playing soccer and swimming. I grew the line with us? I thought the people who were in charge of the border were being
up having everything I could possibly think of. I had a unfair to my family. A feeling that only got worse when a few years later my dad
loving mother, father, and three brothers. For me, my was deported.
family was like how I used to play with my Teddy bears;
we were always together and we would protect our honey, My dad’s deportation brought a lot of depression and stress. I missed my dad and
which, for us was our home and lives. Then I found out about the immigration wished for him to be with us again. My family was falling apart.I would blame the
status about my parents, who are both from Mexico. Suddenly all the goals I had immigration because they took something that for me was so valuable. Eventually
growing up turned into dreams. my mom decided to go back to Mexico and I went with her. But when I got there I
got a taste of what it feels like to be in a country and not have papers. I didn’t have
At first I thought it was really fun having parents from another country, because I Mexican citizenship so I didn’t get to study over there. I realized everything was
got to travel back and forth to visit my extended family. My mom and dad would hard to get. People had to work the whole day in the field in order to eat at least
come along with us, but I never understood why we all had to go separate ways a tortilla, beans, and rice. It was difficult to live, and have at least 20 pesos in your
once we were there. I remember once someone I didn’t even know picked us up pocket (close to $2.00). I remember I said I wanted to work in the tomato fields so I
at the border, and we had to say that they were our parents. The border officers could feel what others felt. It was hard because these fields were mountainous and I
would questions, like “Where were you born?” and they would ask us if we knew had to carry two big plastic buckets full of tomatoes. One hot day, I fainted and my
the people we were driving in with. We would always have to memorize their brothers had to work in my line. We worked from 6 in the morning until 7 at night.
names to avoid mistakes. Once we got to San Diego, we would stay over at their I was really tired. My face was burnt, and my feet were killing me. My hands were
houses, and they would say that our parents were on their way. I would stay calm, as green as a tree leaf, greener then Shrek. After this experience, I didn’t want my
because I had to as the oldest. I had to make sure my brothers didn’t worry or cry. mom to end up like that. My mom decided to leave the US permanently. It was hard
The couple was nice, they would tell us that everything was going to be okay, and trying to think about how I needed to get used to living in Mexico.
that our parents were busy. I felt calmed but, I was scared because we didn’t know
them, and we thought our parents didn’t want us . I needed to see my parents in I didn’t study over there. I didn’t have Mexican citizenship, and I realize that
order for me to make sure it was okay like they said. Sleeping at night was difficult everything was hard to get. Not having a Mexican Citizenship was like a Mexican
for me and my little brothers, we would always sleep close and we would hug each not having Legal papers. I then realized and felt what Hispanic and Latinos felt
other, to feel safe. without papers and having all the oppurtunites as us with papers.
After a year in Mexico I moved back to California. Now I dream of being an
In the days that followed we wouldn’t eat or play because we thought our parents immigration lawyer so that maybe I can help my family to unite like we used to
had given us away. Whenever my parents would come back I remember they were be when we were that big teddy-bear family. My parents were sad and happy I had
dirty with dirty clothing. When I asked what happened my dad said, “estavamos chosen to come back and I felt sad leaving them behind. To this day I cry when
trabajand”, which means “we were working”. After my dad’s response I felt confused I think about them. It’s hard to not have your parents because you need their love
because I didn’t know if that was a good sign or bad, but I felt better having them and care. But they are my motivation to reach for my dreams. I wonder why there
standing in front of me and my brothers; safe. My brothers would run to them are so many laws and I can’t stand watching other families separating and little
and we would all tell our parents we loved them. By the next day everything was kids without their parents, and I know it happens all around me. I wish people
back to normal. We were back to a regular routine, playing outside, having carne understood that the The people who that the people who immigrate here to the
asada; like nothing ever happened. But a part of me still saved all the feelings and US, come with a dream and we’re not all criminals, drug dealers or gangsters.
emotions I felt inside me when we were at the strangers’ house. Sometimes I tell my friends to take advantage that they have their parents here,
close to them because when they’re not next to you that’s when you start realizing
Later, my mom explained it all to me. I learned that my mom and dad had problems that you love them and that you truly miss them. My experience has helped me
with their records. She told me that when they travel to Mexico and want to come become a strong young woman, now that I don’t live with my aunt, mom or dad
back, they have to go all around and walk for miles and hours and would have to it’s hard because I don’t have any more family members here, but everything I do
do this every time they wanted to go back to their home towns. Knowing that my makes me Powerful, and makes me want to over achieve myself and become an
parents were going to have to go through the same process every time they go to example for all my family.
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ChanceknOW-it-all see a movie. Its some really cool movies out this month. If you didn’t see
Paranormal Activity 3 for Halloween check it out now, they say it is one
who’S who and what’S what in muSic, of the scariest movies out this season and it grossed over 54 million at
the box office. Another movie is Puss n Boots, the same cat that brought
faShion + pop culture you laughs in Shrek, now has his own movie. Other movies to check out
this month are Happy Feet Two, The Twilight Saga: Breaking
mOntHly tHEmE: givE tHanks
Dawn pt 1, A Very Harold & Kumar 3D
This is the month for giving. With Thanksgiving just weeks away it is a
Christmas The Greening of Whitney
nice time to give. Try going through your kitchen cabinets and finding
Brown and the Muppets.
can goods to give to the local church, or old clothing that you are no
longer wearing. A good idea is to go to one of the local shelters and help
Check me out in December to
feed the homeless for the holidays. You can also check out a celebrity
get the lastest and the greatest in
fundraising event like “Toyz in the Hood” hosted by DJ Goonie, where
Trendy Topics.
local recording artist come out and perform to help raise toys for families
in need.
CElEbrity bdays
11/4 P Diddy
WHat’s HOt:
11/5 Kevin Jonas
What’s hot now is Holiday Christmas albums. Justin Bieber will be
11/11Leonardo DiCaprio
dropping his first Christmas cd this month title, “Under the Mistle Toe”
11/23 Miley Cyrus
you can also check out Glee “The Christmas Album” and for some of
11/23 ‘Snooki’ Polizzi
you mature folks (or maybe as a gift for the parentals) the Jazz artist
11/28 Trey Songz
Dave Koz has a Christmas cd titled “Ultimate Christmas”. I also here that
Disney is coming out with a Christmas Cd with various artists so keep
your eyes open for it. Entertainment: With the holidays coming up there
are a lot of things to do while on winter break. One thing is to get out and
Horoscopes
Scorpio Oct24-Nov 22 Taurus Apr 21- May 21
If your friends don’t need you to be at a certain event, it might Little luxuries will make you swoon today. Soft sheets, a vase
not be a bad idea to cancel your plans and stay in. You’ll feel full of scraggly wildflowers -- it doesn’t take much. Select
much more energetic if you can restrict your activities to a a companion and have a confidential talk as you wander
certain radius. through a public rose garden.
Sagittarius Nov 23-Dec22 Gemini May 22- Jun 21
Like a ship’s captain on an ocean voyage, your attention to You have a nose for the truth like nobody else. You may not
miniscule details will really pay off further down the line. be able to understand the language, but you know when
Maps and charts are important, but don’t forget the limes to someone’s lying to you. Do your research, and the story will
ward off scurvy! come together.
Capricorn Dec 23-Jan 20 Cancer Jun 22-Jul 22
You don’t need to be suspicious of other people but you do You’ll get the bare minimum of work done today, but you’ll
need to use a bit more caution than usual. Instead of opening have plenty of time to socialize with friends. Touch base with
up your home after you offered them a hug, take things one an acquaintance, swap stories with a distant friend or have a
step at a time.. great time-sharing food and laughs.
Aquarius Jan21- Feb 19 Leo Jul 23-Aug 21
Work slowly today, paying more attention to getting things You have an amazing head for details and an enthusiasm for
right than getting things done. The stress will lift like a cloud making things look good. Be sure to delegate responsibility
of gnats when you realize you won’t have to look over your if you find yourself getting too overwhelmed with minutia.
work again when you’re finished.
Virgo Aug22-Sep23
Pisces Feb20- Mar 20 Like rough wool on a baby’s skin, anything even slightly
Teamwork is essential today, especially if it involves friends unpleasant you come into contact with today will feel
who are really counting on your support. Nothing will make completely intolerable. Cocooning yourself in privacy may
you feel more worthwhile than hitting on a solution that your be the only satisfactory solution.
friend would never have thought of.
Libra Sep 24- Oct 23
Aries Mar 21-Apr 20 You’ll suddenly have a handle on the big picture today. Now,
Getting things across to a parent may be a challenge. Your every step you take brings you closer to your goal. Excellent
household is crisscrossed with different wavelengths that work
never quite sync up. Put off major conversations for later, and
in the meantime, write detailed notes.
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