The Panther Post
Volume XIII Issue I CeNtral HIgH sCHool NoVember 2010
Grand opening reveals auditorium drama director, is
After two years of con-
excited to, “finally
struction, we have an get in there and
auditorium. do something…
after two years of
ZOE ESTES anticipation.”
photo editor Ed Propst,
The construction of band director, said
the auditorium took about 16 that he likes “having
months, and the grand opening a spot for the arts
was October 16. There was that shows off how
a wide range of performers, good the bands,
from instrumentals, drama, and choirs, and drama
vocal acts, some daiting back to are, and to show the
alumni from the 1970’s. true potential of the
There were alumni groups.”
band and choirs, as well as “When you
student groups. There was also walk in, it’s breath
a desert reception after the taking. Just the
performances were over. There look is amazing,”
will also be a ticket raffle for said Principal
two to see Spider Man 2 the Submitted photo Sylvia Warren.
Musical. It is featuring a 1980 New auditorium equipped with beautiful lightiNg aNd ciNema-like chairs. Performances include
graduate Patrick Page, who the grand opening on
also performed in The Lion auditorium are: 599 seats, of the ark control booth, a
October 16, a band concert
King and Beauty and the Beast catwalks, movable and dressing room, scene shop, and
on October 20, the Central
on Broadway. programmable lights, four trap the ability to record live.
choir on October 27, and the
Some details of the doors, an orchestra pit, state Jeff Witt, choir and
Talmadge choir October 26.
It’s something to be proud of
The school is finally fin- the results of it.
“I think that a new
ished for all to enjoy. school makes kids feel prouder,”
Principal Sylvia Warren said
AMANDA QUINN about how she thinks the school
business manager benefits the students. If you
saw the school three years ago,
Three years ago,
you would hardly recognize it
our school board asked the
today. Warren said, “We have
community of Monmouth-
no classrooms without natural
Independence to pass a bond
light, [and we have a] new
to provide money for a much-
main hallway so kids aren’t Photo by Amanda Quinn
needed new high school.
crowded.” Every classroom we have come a aloNg way siNce two thousaNd aNd eight
A bond is when a
now comes equipped with new
local agency needs funding
“Smartboard” technology to have] our own place,” Warren ceiling. [Also] the new main
and it makes a request from
benefit students and teachers. said about the stadium. hallway. There are so many
the community asking for the
The bond also provided brand Warren was a bit neat things in the school.”
funding. If voting is successful,
new additions to the school, noncommittal about what her The school now is
some amount of property taxes
such as a new auditorium, favorite part of the school was a place of which teachers,
pay off the bond. The bond
stadium and turf field. “I really like the new cafeteria, students, faculty and the
passed, and today we can see
“Our teams [now the auditorium and the new community can be proud.
Page 2
News november 2010
Does it affect you? Shout out to the kids in the blue corduroy
Central’s oldest club Meza, Reporter Ashley Utter, with the
What determines the way supposed to live up to their older sibling’s
you act? standards, or they are supposed to look up KYRSTIN DURAN Sentinel position currently open.
staff writer FFA is actively involved in the
KATE ALMBERG to their older sibling. This can be tough
community; with activities such as canned
on the last born children, causing them to FFA, formally known as “Future
editor-in-chief food drives, wreath making, and lots of
rebel against the “norm.” Farmers of America” now known as “The
petting zoos. FFA is a club revolved around
What is birth order? Birth order Only children mature faster, National FFA Organization”, has been
agriculture and all of its aspects. Anyone
is the rank in sibling arrangement: twins, are perfectionists, and tend to get along offered at Central High school longer than
interested having your voice heard please
first born, second born, middle child and with older people better. They are more any other club.
attend the next meeting. Anyone and
only child. The order you are born may independent, instead of relying on others, “Even longer than ASBEC,” John
everyone may attend. Meetings are held
determine the way you will grow up. and seem to have troubles trusting others Cheney, vice president, grins. The club’s
every third Thursday of every month in the
First born children are said to be easily. officers include President Braedon Black,
lower AG room around 6 p.m.
stubborn, dominant and organized. They Twins are nearly impossible Vice President John Cheney, Secretary
“FFA is more than a club,” remarks
are normally the leaders in a group. First to describe, but are often like first born Emma Miller, Treasurer Luis “Boots”
Cheney, “it’s a lifestyle.”
born children are people pleasers, nurturers, children. Twins can be stubborn, dominant,
and reliable. However with all these good out spoken, and very opinionated. While
traits for first born children, there are also one twin is like the first born, the other
some aggressive traits. First born children twin seems to be most like the middle
tend to be perfectionists, assertive, driven, child. Twins can often suffer from identity
and conventional. crises and depression.
Early middle children are the This has nothing to do with parents
quiet, shy, mysterious, impatient, loner and the way they raise their children. This
type. However late middle children are happens simply due to birth order. Not
more likely to be outgoing, mysterious, every child will have all of these qualities,
friendly, loud, laid back and patient. Middle most likely will have some of them.
children are said to be the toughest to raise, Sources:
because of the “mysterious” trait. http://www.birthorderandpersonality.com/
Last born children tend to be http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth_oder
the goofy, humorous, immature, sensitive,
idealist type. Last born children are
Semi-formal “label” doesn’t faze
students choice on attire
out to eat, and having a date.
The word “Semi-Formal” is merely Some students went to the
a suggestion when choosing your extreme of making a facebook.com
attire for an event. protest page saying, “Join this page
if you want a real homecoming.
There has been much talk This year they are planning on
over this year’s homecoming having it after the football game,
dance, mostly because this year’s casual, and all for the reason of it
dance had a label, “Semi-Formal.” being two dollars cheaper.” It had
What exactly is this? According to 116 “Likes”.
yourdictionary.com, the word semi- Nautical Nights was the
formal is “Designating or requiring theme for homecoming, with flags
attire that is less than strictly formal in the bathroom, as well as sea-
but not informal.” ASBEC’s Bella looking background for formal
Arevalo said , “It has always been pictures. The dance lasted from 9:30
semiformal. People just make it to midnight. Refreshments were
what they want it.” served, as well as Los Primos taco
This year, the events prior to truck who served tacos through-
homecoming weren’t any different. out the dance and for those who
Homecoming week started off attended the dance received a ticket
on Monday, with the activity of for a free taco.
powder-puff volleyball, Tuesday Junior, Juan Mendoza
was the bonfire, Wednesday was the says, “It was an amazing night.
senior girl’s victory of powder-puff Everything looked really cool. I photo by kate almberg
football, Thursday was the amazing didn’t get to eat my taco though.”
race and Friday the homecoming
game and dance.
Sophomore, Megan Marchand
says, “Decorations were amazing,
Will students be able to use
The “Semi-Formal” phrase
at first was not popular with
well done. The selection of music
was all right, some songs I didn’t
the courtyards at school?
that died. If the courtyards had been opened
students. Most figured none would know, at all. It was an okay dance,
be dressing up, therefore taking with some minor flaws. But hey, no Open or closed? and used, replacing plants wouldn’t happen
the enjoyment of having a formal one is perfect.” Austin Endres because they might have died due to use
homecoming: dressing up, going staff writer rather than unhealthy plants, improper
planting or plant care.
There are many changes to this There are garbage cans inside
school this year. One is that courtyards some of the courtyards, which make them
throughout the school are locked off and look like they will be open at lunch. Warren
students cannot access them. said, “We plan to open them but we’re not
“We need to decide still what to sure when. We will need to figure it out.”
use them for,” said Principal Sylvia Warren Some students have wondered
about the courtyards. what the courtyards are for if students
Warren also explained that no one cannot get inside. Warren said, “All but
can have access to the courtyards until the one classroom has direct access to light
contractor has checked them off as being now. Studies have shown that students do
completed. Some work still needed to be better in well lit areas. [The courtyards]
completed, such as replacing some plants allow light to come into the school.”
Page 3 Features November 2010
One of Central’s bright new faces
Our new Japanese Central. He said, “The kids are
teacher great fun to be around.”
He thinks that the
school is beautiful that the main
ERICK AGUIRRE hall is great it. It also has a great
photographer solar power system.
His favorite part of
While students were the new school is that it’s very
out enjoying their summer a spacious. “New teacher, new
new teacher came to Central. school. It’s good, everything
His name is Inoue Hidetaka and new.”
he is the new Japanese teacher. Teaching here is
Hidetaka taught before coming different from Japan
to Central . “It’s very strict in
“I taught in Japan, Japan and also a lot of rules.
then moved to New York and Over here it’s a lot freer. Also,
studied at NYU. I took French the students have more energy Photo by Kate Almberg
and I got a masters in interactive here.”
communications. I also taught Hidetaka has a few Mr. Hdetaka has made a smooth adjustment to central
employees business … for my words of advice for students. Clubs and Activities Get Involved!
business.” Hidetaka stayed in “Don’t give up, keep trying,
New York for 20 years then kind of like the class motto: KENDRA POWER to be part of a foreign language
came out here. fall down seven times, get up assistant business club should get involved
He feels welcome at eight.” manager in Spanish Club, advised
High school: Good or bad
by Laister. There is also an
Want to make high
International Club which is
school fun and get involved?
of activities,” said advised by Adil Abounadi and
Then join a club! Getting
Crutsinger. Model United Nations of which
New Freshman are involved in school other than
There were several Mike Thissell is in charge.
enjoying newfound joys other varied responses, “There’s
just going class time makes the
If none of those seem
of highschool. experience so much more fun.
a lot of nice teachers,” said Ana like the club for you, look into
Central has many great
Gatherum. these: Future Business Leaders
clubs and activities going on all
AMANDA QUINN Both Ashleigh Barry of America (FBLA), advisor
the time, you just need to know
business manager and Dustin Puffpaff had to- David Huhn; Future Farmers
which one is best for you.
the-point responses with just of America (FFA), advised by
Students who want
Is high school better “Volleyball,” from Barry, and Kurt Neville; and Gay Straight
to get involved with the
or worse than middle school? “It’s fun,” from Puffpaff. Alliance (GSA) advised by
community, not just school,
The majority of responses from Apparently high Rachel Duncan.
should join Community Service
freshman were positive ones. school is looking pretty good to No matter what your
club advised by Amanda
“[The] bad part is the the class of 2014. interest, if you just look, there
Laister.
language,” JaNay Jefferies is something fun out there for
Those who would love
said. Kody Kantola responded everyone.
with “The girls are better.”
Both Nick Quinn
and Alex Mack agree that off
campus lunch is the best part.
Kimberly Tarnasky and Kasey
Crutsinger like that there is
more freedom.
“You don’t have to
stay in one little area,
you can go wherever,”
said Tarnasky. “[There Photo by Amanda Quinn
are] more choices
Freshman enjoying their lunch
Page 4 Features November 2010
Figure Out...
Raina Smith
ZOE ESTES
photo editor
This new student loves texting and Titanic.
Where did you go to school What kind of music do you
before? like?
“Kings Valley Charter School.” “That’s a tough one. Honestly,
Photo by Amanda Quinn
Do you like it here? I’ll listen to anything.”
NEW SOPHOMORE! “Yes!” Do you text?
Andrew Weems
What is your favorite part? “I do. Like a mad man. Ha-ha”
“That there are a lot more What is your favorite color?
people.” “Today it’s green, yesterday it
JASMINE SILVAS Least favorite thing about it was yellow.”
assistant editor here? Favorite band?
“It gets kind of crowded.” “MGMT and Ratatat”
Students are glad to have Andrew back What is the strangest talent Favorite subject?
AW: Last time I went out of you have? “Math.”
PP: Where did you used to state was this summer. “I can flip my tongue… I don’t Favorite food?
live? PP: Describe your dream really have and besides that.” “Chicken nuggets or tacos.”
AW:I lived in Utah. vacation. Monmouth or Independence? Favorite season?
PP: What’s the hardest thing AW: My dream vacation “Independence! I guess.” “Spring, when it’s turning into
about being the “New Kid” would be hanging out with What animal do you think summer.”
AW: The hardest thing for me the Monster, Rockstar and you’re most like? Birthday?
is getting used to the school Redbull energy drink athletes “I got told I reminded someone “July 16, 1996.”
and the curriculum. and celebrities. of a bunny once. I’d probably Old childhood toy?
PP: What was the last dream PP: What’s your favorite say a dolphin though.” “Bratz, all the way. Ha-ha”
you had? quote? Where do you want to go for Favorite movie?
AW: The last dream I had AW: “Give all that you got spring break? “Titanic. I can never stop the
was about me making a game without giving yourself the “Hawaii, for sure.” tears.”
winning shot at the state window to fail, this is total
champs for it all at the buzzer. victory.”- Andrew Weems
PP: What is the best thing that PP: Beavers or Ducks?
has happened to you so far AW: I like both, but when
this year? civil war comes its all about
AW: The best thing that has the beavers.
happened to me so far this PP: One food that completely
year was taking Maria Nunez grosses you out.
to homecoming and asking a AW: The one and only food
real big question.(hint hint) that completely grosses me
PP: What’s your favorite out are Lima Beans.
flavor of kool-aid? PP: If you were an animal,
AW: My favorite flavor of what animal would you be?
Kool-Aid is black cherry. AW: I would be a German
PP: What was the last movie shepard so I could become a
you watched? cop dog.
AW: The last movie I watched PP: Do you like hot sauce?
was the latest Nightmare on AW: I love hot sauce and all
Elm Street. spicy things. I put hot sauce
PP: When was the last time Ms. Smith loves Titanic Photo by Amanda Quinn
on everything, especially and texting
you went out of state? burritos.
Page 5
Features October 2010
...New Student Edition!
Jordin Jones Hannah Lawrence
This new junior says he isn’t afraid of anything! This senior has made a smooth
adjustment to our west coast lifestyle.
AUSTIN ENDRES
staff writer JASMINE SILVAS
assistant editor
Panther Post: Where did you PP: What’s your favorite
once live? flavor of toothpaste?
Hannah Lawrence: Lexington, HL: Spearmint.
Kentucky. PP: Favorite age you’ve been
PP: Do you play sports? so far?
HL: I played softball, HL: It’s my golden year
basketball and track. I have this year which is 18 so I’m
done a lot of different sports diggin’ this one so far!
since I was a youngin’. PP: What’s your favorite ring
PP: What’s the hardest thing tone?
about being a “New Kid”? HL: Soulja boy, super man
HL: Some people don’t that…
understand my accent so I PP: Jerking or Dougie?
Panther Post: “So, where P.P. What is your favorite
have to repeat myself a lot, HL: Dougie ‘cause that’s
did you live before you type of animal?” but I’m picking up the west really big in the south.
came to Central?” J.J. “Liger” coast lingo quickly! PP: If you had to choose
Jordin Jones: “Vancouver, P.P. “How many siblings PP: What’s something most between a million dollars, or
in Washington.” do you have?” people don’t know about you? to be able to fly which would
HL: I want to change the you chose? (Why?)
P.P.: Why did you J.J. “Four”
world, leave it a better place HL: To fly so I could know
move?” P.P. “What are you afraid then when I came in it, and what it’s like to be a bird and
J.J. “My mom.” of?” that I believe in Jesus Christ. not have a care in the world,
P.P. “How do you like J.J. “Nothing” PP: What color are your capture all my dreams. Wow...
going to school here at P.P. “Who is your best toenails, usually? that was corny, but true
HL: Red or pink. PP: What’s a word you say a
Central School District?” friend?”
PP: Who is the last baby you lot?
J.J. “I like it here a lot J.J. “Everyone, but held? HL: Dip, it means take a ride
because I have more ninty-eight percent of the HL: The child I baby sat in the car.
family.” freshman” PP: Who has the prettiest eyes PP: What’s your ideal pizza?
P.P “What is your favorite P.P “What is the most you know of? HL: Mushrooms and cheese.
HL: My daddy’s.
thing to do in your spare terrifying thing you have
time?” ever done?”
J.J. “Play football with J.J. “Nothing I do is
my brother.” terrifying to me!”
P.P. “Do you have a p.p. “What is your
favorite song?” favorite class at school?
J.J. “Nope.” Why?
P.P. “Do you have any J.J. “ Mr Jordans Global
special talents?” Studies class. A lot of my
J.J. “Um, *laughs* I’m a friends are in it, and there
good ballerina.” are no freshman to bother
P.P. “What is your me.”
favorite color?” Soulja Boy is Hannah’s Photo by Kyrstin Duran
J.J. “Blue” favorite ringtone
Page 6 OpiniOns November 2010
Barack Obama, a president of almost two
years, still causes much debate
A man of many words, Obama have other plans for the Obama has done much, much
and many actions, the troops? more.
44th Before announcing his Instead of saying
plan to remove troops from you dislike Obama, and
President of Iraq, he mentioned personalizing his actions,
the United States: putting more troops into consider not what he has done
B a r a c k Afghanistan. This would raise for you, but what he is doing
Obama. Many people the amount of troops from for our country. Ask yourself
still question what a huge number of and others “Has Obama made
exactly he has done, 17,000 to even more. the future easier or harder for
and wonder if he will Health insurance was future generations?” Then think
do anything more. not as easy to get, as it is now. about security in Afghanistan
President Health insurance is now easier and health insurance that is
Obama to get and keep after leaving easier to come by.
sprung into or changing jobs, thanks to our Sources: http://www.
action president. A $900 billion plan birthorderandpersonality.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth_
a l m o s t over 10 years has been set into order
immediately after motion, making sure people Letters
Photo by Kirsten Duran
being sworn in on are insured. Whether you are The Panther Post would like to
Kate shows her patriotic side January 20th, 2009, jobless or changing jobs, it is encourage students, faculty,
while posing with a flag making his plan to now easier to have insurance. administrators, and commu-
remove troops from Obama has done nity members to submit letters,
What does the future Iraq within the next multiple things, some which comics, and other materials. All
hold for the United couple of years. are very controversial and are submissions will be considered.
Recently it has been still being debated whether Submissions must be signed by
States? set into motion that Obama they were good or bad ideas. the author and must be 200
will extract American troops Whether or not you like words or fewer. We reserve the
KATELYNN from Iraq. In 18 months from Obama, he has done enough to right to edit for space, clarity,
ALMBERG February 27, 2009 combat where he cannot be called lazy. language, spelling, grammar,
editor-in-chief operations will be finished. I have only listed the topics that etc.
Does President have heard the most comments.
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Assistant Editor: Jasmine
Silvas
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November 2010 OpiniOns Page 7
Grinds my gears
Slamming doors Excuses
Rap music Weenies
Tapping Wanna be gangsters
Fights Rockband drums while
Ignorance tring to sleep
Fake plants Freshmen off campus
Weird Asian food lunch
Homework
Deadlines
photo by Amanda Quinn
Scene kids
EVEN THOUGH FRESHMAN HAVE OFF CAMPUS LUNCH
THEY STILL DECIDE TO EAT WITH UPPER CLASS Like a G6
MEN. Clingy people
Mullets
One lunch … B.O.
frustrating but reasonable Dramatic people
Hard math
As many of you know Steve Ilg Talkative people
It’s not fair that the got cut and Shane Cyphers and
freshmen have off Jeff Witt are working here only Birds that fly really low
campus lunch but there part time. People who chew like
isn’t very much we can Two lunches requires cows
do about it. more teacher supervision and
because we don’t have them
here we can only have one How do you feel about the
BAYLEA WEST
graphics editor
lunch. Principal Silvia Warren
would rather have two lunches new school?
because the freshman would get
Students share their opinions.
Do you sophomores the one-on-one attention that
and juniors remember the days they deserve after the transition ERICK AGUIRRE
of our freshman year? Stuck from middle school to high photographer
in the cafeteria, no where to school.
go. Forced to sit in a room So is it fair that they The other day we went around school and asked a few students
resembling a prison cell. Eating get what we didn’t? Is it really about how they felt about the new school
the food that was chosen for us, fair that they get the privileges PP: “How do you feel about the new school?”
not making our own decisions. that we only dreamed of our Ivan Godinez-10: “feels pretty new.”
The prison cell we freshman year? The cafeteria PP: “What part do you like best?”
were forced to sit in is not being would be less crowded with Ivan Godinez-10: “The bathrooms, automatic toilets makes me
used to hold the new freshman two lunches and the freshman feel at home.”
this year. They have the as Warren stated, would get PP: “How do you feel about the new school?”
freedom, in which we didn’t, to more one-on-one time that is Dania Mejia-10: “Spacious.”
go off campus and make their needed for them to adapt to the PP: “How do you feel about the new school?”
own decisions about what they high school environment. Edwin Godinez-12: “Great.”
want to eat. Although having one PP: “What is your favorite part of the new school?”
We upperclassmen lunch is very frustrating, the Blanca Villa-10: “My favorite part of the school is the auditorium
might not think that this is school doesn’t really have a because that turned out to be real nice.”
fair, which is understandable, choice with all the budget cuts PP: “How do you feel about the new school?”
because personally I don’t think going on. With that, I think Rahevn Peter Clark-10: “I think it’s ok.”
it’s fair either. The only reason we can all understand what is PP: “What is your favorite part of the new school?”
that the freshman can eat with happening and just go with it. Rahevn Peter Clark-10: “It has more choices of food during
us is because of the budget cuts. lunch.”
Page 8 In Dep
Why do we carve pumpkins?
and created Halloween. Pumpkins
Gooey insides and were used instead of turnips or
pumpkin seed suprises. gourds, because they were softer
MCKENZEE SEIFERT and more readily available in North
production manager America. Also, ironically, we now
re- create the coming of ‘evil
The tradition of pumpkin sprits’ by dressing our children up
carving dates back well before the as demons and ghouls and handing
1900’s. However, it didn’t start as out candy ‘treats’ to them.
the tradition of Halloween. Towards the end of the
Vegetable carving as 20th century pumpkin carving
lanterns started in the early 1800’s became a popular canvas for artists
in Britain and Ireland. These of all ages. It is not unlikely to
lanterns, usually carved from see streets lined with glowing
turnips and gourds, were left on pumpkins on Halloween and
door steps to help ward off evil throughout the month of October.
spirits. Villagers would also leave Pumpkin painting is also a growing
‘treats’ in hopes the evil spirits tradition for children whose
would pass over their property and parents don’t allow them to carve.
livestock without harming them. Celebrity portraits, silly faces and
In 1866 North Americans frightening creatures are popping
put their own spin on this tradition up all over town.
Origins of Halloween
Halloween, scary or has it close, and the barrier between
slowly become scary? life and death was thinnest on
Halloween.
Many plants and animals
AUSTIN ENDRES begin to die in October. Their
staff writer remains were thrown into a fire and
the living walked between fires to
Halloween, a holiday
be cleansed of the nearby death.
Many people tried to look
Review: Extreme Home Makeover,
where children dress up in costumes
of their favorite superheros, TV
like the spirits and dead that they remodeled haunted house edition
were told came to haunt them on
characters and mythical creatures Halloween. This led to the costumes
of all sorts. No one can deny being used on Halloween. Seven out of five stars, attractions, the rooms weren’t
that the holiday is fun, but few entertaining but not that as dark, making this a good
Throughout the years the
people seem to know what it is attraction if you aren’t a fan of
costumes became more and more scary. the dark. Nightmare Factory
celebrating. for celebration instead of culture.
Halloween’s beginnings also has many different themed
Now Halloween is more
are the Celtic festival Samhain. JASMINE SILVAS rooms. My favorite being the
of a holiday that is just for fun
Samhain means “summer’s end.” instead of the historic day it once assistant editor dead prom, if you’re attending this
This signified the darker half of the prom, you won’t miss the dancing
was… but be careful because you
year was beginning. This darker Going into this attraction, I was animatronics swaying to the eerie
can never know what is lurking
half beginning was a supposedly terrified. Zombies, clowns and music.
outside on a dark night.
because the dead were coming dead looking people lurk around I had a bit more
the ticket lines giving you a taste expectations as far as the scare
of what awaits insides. Staff factor. Don’t get me wrong, it was
members Kendra Power and Lucas very entertaining, but other than
Cockcroft accompanied me on people jumping out at you I didn’t
this trip, giving me some sort of find it that scary. Entertainment
comfort. That comfort vanished as wise, I would go back again.
soon as our V.I.P tickets gave us There will be two bonus
front of the line entrance as I held dates in case you couldn’t make it
onto my friends. before Halloween, on November 6
Unlike most haunted and 7.
Depth Page 9
Recipe of the month pan with parchment paper,
Jazzlyn Wilder
leaving a 2-inch overhang on
copy editor
two sides. Butter paper.
Halloween Blondies In a large bowl, whisk
Ingredients together butter and sugars
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted until smooth. Whisk in eggs
butter, melted, plus more, and vanilla. Add flour and
room temperature, for pan salt; stir just until moistened.
1 cup packed light-brown Transfer batter to prepared
sugar pan and smooth top. Arrange
1/2 cup granulated sugar candies in rows (in whatever
2 large eggs pattern you desire) on top of
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla dough.
extract Bake until top of cake is
2 cups all-purpose flour golden brown and a toothpick
(spooned and leveled) inserted in center comes
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
1/4 cup each orange, yellow, Set pan on a wire rack and
and brown candy-coated let cool completely. Using
chocolates (Either M&Ms or parchment overhang, lift
Reese’s Pieces) cake from pan and transfer
Directions to a cutting board; cut into
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. squares. (To store, keep in
Brush an 8-inch square an airtight container at room
baking pan with butter; line temperature, up to 2 days.)
Halloween treats for everyone
Treats have changed, but Halloween
r, they’re still tasty treats. So now that
n everything has to be store -
bought if it is being handed out
KENDRA POWER on Halloween, what are the best
n’t assistant business manager candies to give out?
od In 2009 the most popular
of chocolate candies given out to trick-
ory What’s one of the best parts of or-treaters were Miniature Snickers
ed Halloween? The candy, of course! followed closely by Reese’s Peanut
he In the old days people Butter Cups. People who would
his would give out homemade goodies rather not have chocolate should try
ng to trick-or-treaters, like candy Halloween shaped gummy candies
rie apples and popcorn balls, but now, or traditional candies like candy
AND 7!!! unfortunately, that is not so safe. corn, or any candy that is decorated
ore
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SPORTS PAGE 10
Football season
looks promising
The team has high hopes of the time considering how
well they usually do.
of making it to state.
The quarterback and coach
agreed on their goals for this
AMANDA QUINN season, both saying that the photo by Kendra Power
Business Manager team goal is to play in December COACH PROTIVA GIVES A TEAM TALK DURING A RECENT MATCH.
and win the state championship.
“Our toughest
opponent is our next game.” A
typical football coach response
This season is different from
last, “Like any other season
we have players who fill in
Girls soccer team
from Shane Hedrick, about who
he thinks will be his toughest
opponent this season. He is
for graduation. [There were]
18 seniors on the 2009 team,”
Coach Hedrick said.
showing strength
always focused on the next Omlid agrees that this year”. [The girls] support each
game. season is definitely different other; have positive attitudes
Quarterback Tanner Omlid, from last. “We don’t have as Team makes and good work rates”. The
junior, gives his opinion on what big of an offensive line, or a Improvements. team has made improvements
he thinks the teams strengths star athlete,” he says. Despite from last year while “we have
and weaknesses are,“Our losing players from last year, KENDRA POWER 11 returning varsity players”
strengths are we are well- the team is doing really well The team although has
Assistant Business
rounded, our weakness is [that] with a *6-1 record this season, some challenges there are not
we lose when we don’t focus.” with high hopes of playing in
Manager enough players “the JV team
The team is pretty focused most the championship. only has 2 subs and varsity only
“We really started the 3” “We have had some injuries
season where we left off last that has hurt us a little”. When
year. We have scored a school’s asked who the teams toughest
record for the girl’s team with opponents are Karen responded
6 goals in one game. We have “Philomath is always a strong
scored more goals than last team, but Cascade, Taft and
year and won the first game we Stayton will all be tough but we
played this year”. Said Karen can beat them”.
Protiva, the head coach of the “We are playing good
girls varsity soccer team on how soccer and growing as a team.
has this season been different The team is very positive with
from last year. “We played our each other and they make
photo by Amanda Quinn first game energetically and won coaching a joy” concluded
PANTHER DEFENSE HAS BEEN SOLID SO FAR THIS YEAR. 4-3, we lost to this team 0-5 last Protiva.
November 2010 SportS Page 11
Volleyball finishes the season 3rd in league
The girls cheer afTer They score! Photo by Jazzlyn Wilder girls geT in posisTion waiTing for a Photo by Jazzlyn Wilder
chance To score.
Not what they wanted, attempt to become the Oregon vious years, leading to some Boys soccer kicks
but it’s pretty darn good. West league champions. changes in what could predict- back into action
After graduating three ex- ed about league standings.
perienced varsity players, the “We will just have to see how Kick, kick, GOAL!
team has changed from last it [league standings] turns out,”
year. Junior captain Emily Ke- said Kenyon. KATE ALMBERG
JAZZLYN WILDER nyon said, “[That the team has] The Lady Panthers have “a editor-in-chief
copy editor improved a ton. When we play bunch of potential.” However, Boys soccer has many
up where we should be, we are they fell short of their dreams goals for the season. A big goal
Improving from a rocky start a different team.” of winning league. They con- on Adil Abounadi’s mind is to
to their season, the Central vol- Central’s league has made cluded their seasonn 6-4 for improve their team play.
leyball team was driven in their some adjustments from pre- league. “Stayton” is the team,
Adil Abounadi is most looking
Cross country season almost over forward to play. He also said
Stayton will be their toughest
It’s more then just nior, Quinn Lindley are very Some of the things competition.
running... anxious for the meet. that they are working hard to The boys soccer team
“Qualifying for the state has improve are health related. are all very hard workers says
nothing to do with the teams Staying healthy and running Abounadi. Their hard working
ZOE ESTES win/lose record over the season. faster as a team being one of attitude is one of their many
photo editor It only matters how you run at them. “To get the seven runners strengths.
districts to qualify for state… on the boy’s varsity team to run Something they need
With the cross country season unlike other sports.” closer together,” said Lindley. to work on is “Playing as a
almost over, districts are just said Simkins. Simkins says the team team consistently.”
around the corner. The last race this year has a “family-like at- Adil Abounadi said
before districts is October 20, The highest goal is to mosphere,” and is supportive of the thing he is most looking
at Elmira. get both the boys and the girls each other, always working on forward to is going deep into
Coach Brad Simkins, and se- teams to go to state. pushing to do the best it can. the playoffs.
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SportS Page 12
New turf benefits
student, athletes NFL 2010
need, and what could harm or LUCUS COCKCROFT predictions.
damage it that students should staff writer The Green Bay Pack-
MARCOS PRADO ers led by their quarterback
be aware of?
graphics assistant Aaron Rodger and there dan-
Cirino: “No food or drink out
“The NFL starts with a gerous passing attack. They
on the turf. Something we have
Eli Cirino, PE teacher, already noticed are gum and bang.” will be taking on the Colts, led
Adi Abounadi, soccer seeds. Those need to be picked by future hall-of-fame quarter-
out by hand. Sugary drinks NFL, the gridiron grit, back Peyton Manning. They are
coach, and Shane also very dangerous and have a
stain and grooming the rubber the poundin’, bruisin’, hittin’,
Hedrick, athletic director, prolific passing attack.
pellets takes a lot of work. presicion. The NFL is built
provided answers to “Also, bikes and around being a true team sport In this year Super
questions about the new animals off the turf, it does it no and for 91 years has been going Bowl I think this game will
turf. good and creates more work.” strong. be very, very close, but I give
PP: Why was turf chosen over This new season is no Aaron Rodger and Green Bay
PP: How do you feel the new grass? different and it’s full of upcom- Packers the edge because of his
turf has improved CHS? Abounadi: “The stadium ing stars who have helped their many receiving options as well
Cirino: “First of all, we can be can be used all year long by teams to early success. Matt the good Green Bay Packer’s
out all day, everyday. Last spring football, soccer (boys and forte has helped the bears to defense. The Colts will put up a
we only got out seven days the girls), Talmadge sports, and PE a 3-0 start, and Jamal Charles battle though. Peyton Manning
whole year. We’ve been out 17 classes.” and Dexter McCluster who is a very productive quarterback
times this year already. PP: What are the differences/ have helped the chiefs to a 3-0 and very efficient, but he just
“Also, it’s more open results you have seen sence the record has well. Both these doesn’t have the same number
to individuals and the moral of new turf has been added? teams could be future playoff of targets as Aaron Rodgers
the school has gone up. The Abounadi: “Many teams are hopefuls, but let’s start with the does.
amount of pride we see at the able to practice and play games
games has gone up. There late into the evening. Later in Sports Calender
are more people involved, and the fall season, we will be able compliled by
there’s a lot more opportunity. to practice on the turf when
“Last, there has been grass fields are muddy and ERICK AGUIRRE 6- BSC Round 11/9 1st Round
an increase of people coming unsafe. GCS Round-32
photographer
to the games to support the “Also, turf is a good Volleyball 1st Round State
teams.” surface to teach soccer because Playoff
PP: How were funds raised to it is a constant surface.” 13-BSC Quarterfinal
afford the turf and how much? Hedrick: “The turf allows
November Varsity GSC Quarterfinal
Hedrick: “The athletic teams, us to schedule PE classes Games 20-BSC finals
boosters and community raised daily between Central and GSC finals Liberty H.S. Hills-
$100,000 dollars through Talmadge. 2- BSC @ Newport boro
friends and alumni of Central Also, allows teams to 5-Football Conference Playoff 26-27 -Football Semifinals
High School.” practice and play games daily
PP: What upkeep does the turf regardless of rain.”
photo by Marcos Prado
Field turns into turf, pride turns up in games.
November 2010
Features Page 13
A look back at homecoming week
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ENTERTAINMENT NOVEMBER 2010
Do you know what kindle is?
Tired of reading from a so sharp and and get it in a or don’t feel like packing that
natural, it’s as minute. Unlike extra book in your backpack,
book? Kindle is calling
if it were “ink Wi-Fi, never or having the fuss of extra
your name. on paper.” do you have to weight on your shoulders,
MARCOS PRADO Kindle never walk around Kindle’s paperback size lets
graphics assistant becomes hot trying to find a you travel light. Because there
or overheated, hotspot. are a large number of e-books
Have you ever tried making it I n to choose from, it’s easy to buy
reading a book online or on easy on the addition to and download books. Priced
your I-Pad? For most people, fingertips. books, Kindle at $139.00, it holds distinct
the glare of the screen drives Kindle receives advantage over Sony’s Reader
them crazy. Lucky for them, d e l i v e r s newspaper for its features. The staff of
photo from amazon.com
Amazon designed Kindle to content using and magazine Amazon rate Kindle 3 out of 5
KINDLE HAS MANY READING CHOICES
provide an exceptional reading its own wireless subscriptions stars.
experience. delivery and delivers Source: http://
Amazon calls it system called Whispernet. them wirelessly each morning. ireaderreview.com/
“electronic paper” because With Whispernet, a reader can If you’re on your way
reading on a Kindle’s screen is be anywhere, think of a book, to Salem and forgot your book,
What do your doodles reveal about you?
the page may also mean that determining doodle meanings. generally mean you are a
So many doodles for so you need your own personal Large doodles tend happy person who may like to
many reasons. space. to be drawn by people who daydream. However stormy
Doodles at the top of may consider themselves to cloud shapes may indicate
MCKENZEE SEIFERT the page are considered a show be withdrawn. One the other feeling unhappy or struggling
productionw manager of confidence and that you hand small doodles are shown with something.
have a large number of ideas to be drawn by people who Egg shapes tend to
bouncing around in your head. are organized and tend to keep symbolize a new beginning or
Psychologists have Doodling right next to the title things neat. the need to settle down into
been analyzing dreams for of your paper can mean that Circles represent the a safe, stable place. Animal
centuries. It is commonly you have more to say than what need for peace and togetherness shapes can also say a lot about
believed all dreams have is on the paper. in a relationship or life how a person feels: strong
meanings brought on by the The most common ineglneral. Squares, boxes (Elephant) or feeling the need
thoughts in the subconscious location for doodles is the left and three dimensional doodles to be free (Bird).
part of the brain. had side of the paper. These suggest the person is practical, Eyes are another
Doodles, not unlike doodles usually mean you are organized and logical. popular doodle that can say
dreams, have been seen having fond memories from Fluffy cloud shapes a lot about how a person’s
throughout history, the oldest the past or possibly homesick feeling. Big eyes show
dating back 4500 years ago for something or someone. outgoing personalities, while
to cave man days. Recently The right side doodles are drawing small eyes may mean
psychologists have been thought to mean you have one is more reserved. Drawing
analyzing doodles just like an urge to express yourself, a closed eye may show a refusal
dreams. or communicate your secret to acknowledge something
So what do your thoughts. The right side is not inside.
doodles say about you? a common spot for doodling. Regardless of their
Researchers believe there is a More left handed people use meaning doodles are fun and
signfience not only in what you the right side of the paper for an excellent way for artistic
are doodling, but where on the doodling. The location of the expression. Beware if you
page you doodle. If you doodle doodle isn’t the only thing leave a page of doodles behind.
in the center on the page it may researchers use to determine The person who finds them
mean that you are in need of what doodles mean. Size shape, might get a glimpse into your
attention. Using the center of design and color are also used in subconscious.
Page 15 Features November 2010
Album review of the month Music of the Month
The venue in Salem
is the Wasteland
find something in your range of
From rave music to taste, unless you’re still stuck
up on “Bad Romance” by Lady
death metal, this place Gaga.
has it all. With a low admission
price (massive support to the
DAKOTAH RIVERS local music scene, 5 dollars
photographer goes a lot farther than you
think), the actual music, the fun,
and the scene all aside, you’re
Although the name getting the experience. When
suggests a cheesy 80’s wannabe you’re 40 years old you’re
funk rock that is Maroon 5’s hardcore statement, don’t let it going to be able to say “Yeah,
signature style. The next song fool you. The Wasteland venue I guess I was there” as apposed
that really caught my attention in downtown Salem is a legit to saying “Jeez, I wish I did
Maroon 5 continues to was ‘Never Gonna Leave This stage for awkward acoustic nerds that just once.” As distasteful
please fans. Bed’ with lyrics about his trust trying to make it and crunked as it sounds, you know, and
issues and his want to control up rave kids with Kanye glasses can’t deny, the best times come
everything in his life. The and Dragonball Z hair freaking
LUCAS COCKCROFT out when you’re drenched in
next song that really made me out on their keyboards. You’ll sweat.
staff writer interested in this album was
‘Hands All Over’ the title track. how to fiNd the wastelaNd
The C.D. starts off It hooked me with its cool synth
with the lead single ‘Misery’ hook, and some ‘sensual’ lyrics.
So all and all Maroon 5’s latest 730 froNt street salem, oregoN 97301
which sounds just like every
Maroon 5 single… meaning C.D will sell millions of copies (503) 851-5763
it’s great and addicting. Adam and only solidify them has one www.myspace.com/imsomNiacwastelaNd
Levine’s voice is perfect for the of music’s best.
Entertainment calendar of November
11/09 – Call of Duty (video game)
Black Ops (video game) 11/17 - Watch Modern
11/11 - watch My Family ABC at 9 pm
compiled by
Generation on ABC at 8 11/18 - Zumba Fitness
JAZZLYN WILDER
pm (video game)
copy editor
11/12 - Unstoppable 11/19 - Harry Potter and
(movie) the Deathly Hallows pt 1
11/15 - watch The Event (movie)
11/01 – Kate Nash on NBC at 9 pm 11/23 - Nicki Minaj -
concert at the Wonder Nicki miNaj’s album, piNk
11/16 - Rihanna- Loud Pink Friday (album) friday, is scheduled to
Ballroom (album), Harry Potter 11/24 - Tangled (movie) release oN November 11,
11/05 – Due Date (movie) and the Deathly Hallows 2010.
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