VOLUME XXX, ISSUE VIII

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
TRASH THE BAGS Plastic bags are under the consideration of being banned in the Los Angeles County. Read about why it should be banned. Please see page 4. ASK AWAY Curious about some of the creative prom askings? Flip the pages to read about some of the cutests askings. Please see page 8. NERD HERD The Hideaway Theatre had its grand opening with a comedic piece called The Nerd. Continuing reading to see what it was all about. Please see page 9.

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GOLF GUYS GOT GAME Boys Golf placed second out of 17 schools in the Knabe Cup. Impressed? Turn the pages to read more about it. Please see page 12.

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Car Accidents Occuring Near the School Raise Concern over Safety
On the morning of April 12, a three-car crash occurred on Brea Canyon Road. A 19-yearold female lost control of her pickup, killing a 53-year-old driver. Emily Hwang Staff Writer Gloria Kim Staff Writer Just this school year, there have been seven reported car collisions around campus. This month, two severe car accidents took place near campus. One of the accidents involved DBHS students and the other involved a high school graduate. Although fatal incidents are uncommon, accidents happen occasionally near DBHS, such as on the intersection between Evergreen Springs Drive and Pathfinder Road or between Pathfinder Road and Brea Canyon Road. On the morning of April 12, a three-car crash occurred on Brea Canyon Road. A 19-yearold female lost control of her pickup, killing a 53-year-old driver. The other two passengers were hospitalized with injuries. The same day, a DBHS student was involved in a car collision on Pathfinder Road. The students car was struck by another car as he attempted to make a left turn into the school [Please see CRASHES on page 3]

MOVIE: The top films were chosen to be showcased in the film festival, where the winner for each category was announced. Overall the film was a success and attracted many students. Stephanie Cota Asst. Photo Editor The third annual Doppelganger Film Festival was held last Friday in the Diamond Bar High School theater. Students from Ryan Maines video production classes as well as other DBHS students submitted their videos before March 30 and were judged over Spring Break. The top films were chosen to be showcased in the festival, where the winner for each category was announced. These were the best films weve had in the past three years. Kids are getting better and better every year, Maine states. The winners for Best Commercial were seniors Cassie Amato, Samantha Diaz, and Areeb Razvi for their film promoting and imitating the popular Sun Drop advertisement. The winners for Best Music Video are seniors Jamaal Clayton, Menandro Gelua, Gabe Lopez and Razvi for the video to the popular song The Motto by singer Drake. Senior Clay Boonthanakit and junior Taylor Yada won Best Original Film for their video Sweet Dreams. Senior Billy Chens video Escape won Best Movie Trailor. Razvis

Video Project Winners Receive Recognition at the Film Festival

DANCE: This years venue, the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, is located on Center Court Drive in Cerritos, roughly 25 miles away from the city of Diamond Bar. Justin Park Asst. Editorial Editor Organized and hosted by Prom Committee, Diamond Bar High Schools annual prom dance, Puttin on the Ritz, will take place this Saturday at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. The theme of the prom focuses around the 1920s era, or more predominantly known as the Jazz Age. Several elements pertaining to the time period, including vintage automobiles, swing dancing, and a jazz band, will decorate the venue in an effort to emulate the unique ambiance. The decorations are simple but elegant, Becky Hsu, the president of Class of 2013, stated. This years venue is located on Center Court Drive in Cerritos, roughly 25 miles away from the city of Diamond Bar. The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, which usually caters to music artists, offers a large-sized theater facility that promises to provide a dark and glamorous atmosphere. The vintage element of [Please see PROMENADE on page 2]

Students to be Puttin on the Ritz at Annual Prom Dance

You are the music in me...Students receive the best music video award for their music video The Motto. Stephanie Cota film Apocalyptical Occurrence, starring seniors George Katrib and Alexis Velasco, won Best Short Film. During the Film Festival, the winners in other categories were also announced. The winner for Best Actor was Katrib for his role in Apocalyptical Occurrence. Senior Dora Le won Best Actress for her role in the film Hope, a nominee for the Best Short Film Category. The Best Editing award went to Chen. Razvi won again for Best Cinematography. The film festival was so much fun, it was a total success, Amato explains. She added, We worked really hard on Sun Drop. I forgot to thank Mr. Maine because if it werent for him who taught us and inspired us, we wouldnt have done such a good job. Maine was content with outcome of the Festival, explaining that he was super proud of everyone, including senior Sabrina Bawa who coordinated the event, wrote the scripts, and made the Power Points. Overall the film was a success. Maine explains, The first year was entertaining but the films could have been better. Last year was pretty good, but this year was consistently good. If you truly care about what you do, youll have fun doing it and make it great.

Drama Hosts the Spring Musical

PERFORM: Pre-sale tickets are being sold to students and adults for $12 and $14 respectively. Both ticket prices will be an additional $1 when purchased at the door. Colene Eng Asst. Editorial Editor After months of preparation, Diamond Bar High Schools drama department will perform this years spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof, on April 26 and 27, and May 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. Weve been running the musical over and over since spring break so our hopes for the success of this production are pretty high, choir student Cameron Sung said. This year, the drama department decided to perform the popular book-based play, Fiddler on the Roof, which was written by Joseph Stein. The lyrics of the songs that will be featured in the musical were written by Sheldon Harnick. The play revolves around Tevye, the main character, and his five daughters. Each daughter makes choices and decisions that affect the outcome of the play. Fiddler on the Roof is also about the political structure of Russia and the persecution of the Jews. The audience will be able to observe how [Tevye] matures throughout the play, especially

when [it] comes to old and new traditions, drama teacher Peter Bland elaborated. There are two casts set to perform on the four dates. The Purple Cast will perform on April 26 and May 4 with senior Charlie Luber playing Tevye, junior Liz Menses acting as Lubers wife, and sophomore Tayler Lanning playing the role of the eldest daughter. The Gold Cast, performing on April 27 and May 5, will feature junior Ryan Gatus as the lead role and senior Yasmine Shahbaz as the wife. To get chosen for the cast, actors had to go through a lengthy audition process where they had to demonstrate both singing and acting skills. After the cast was chosen, there was rigorous practice almost every day. [They] had to try out for the entire ensemble, and then audition for a part, Bland said. He continued, The cast was chosen at the end of January and started rehearsal on February 1, Bland said. The spring musical will not only feature students from the drama department, but also students from other performing arts departments, such as choir, dance, and orchestra. Im most excited to be up on stage in our ridiculous [Please see PLAY on page 2]

Selected Senior and Junior Girls Participate in Powder Puff Game

Dominating the red zone...Senior Stevie Thomas makes her run towards the end zone to make a touchdown for the senior team during the game. Diana Romero COMPETE: Class competitions were held between the transitions of each quarter and audience members were treated to a variety of performances during halftime. Angie Zhang Asst. Feature Editor The senior girls team took home the title of champion on April 20 during Diamond Bar High Schools second annual Powder Puff football game. The game was filled with apprehension as the two teams alternatively scored touchdowns. During the fourth quarter, the juniors were leading with a score of 12-21, but the seniors quickly recovered and were able to score a touchdown with 17 seconds left in the game. Furthermore, in the last six seconds, the seniors were able to score yet another touchdown, thus winning the game. This event was organized by the DBHS pep squad to help raise money for the organization and also to help raise awareness for all the girls sports on campus. Sophomores Xing Yen Quek and Candace Rucker opened the event by singing the national anthem. It was then followed with an introduction of the players by teacher Christian Calero, who also provided commentary for the game. Class competitions were held between the transitions of each quarter and All Male Dance Crew and Drumline during halftime performed during halftime. At the end of the game, senior Estella Hummel stated, Honestly, I was scared, but at the end I wanted to cry. It was [an] amazing [game].

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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YUMMY DOWN YOUR TUMMY Allow your tastebuds to indulge in delicious goodness! Another food truck festival is coming to town. Hang out with your friends as you munch on delicious gourmet food. The trucks will include Don Chow's Tacos, Slammin' Sliders, the Slummin' Gourmet, and Sweet E's Bake Shop. All you need to bring is your hungry stomach and full wallet! The food festival will definitely reenergize you for the last couple weeks of school. Food Truck Festival is on Saturday, April 28. KEEP CALM AND DANCE ON Polish up those dancing shoes! The annual prom is back again, and this year you will be "Puttin' On The Ritz." Find that perfect dress or tuxedo and be prepared to enjoy the entire night. Get ready to glam up with your friends and dance the night away. Be prepared for what may be the most memorable night of your life as you dance the night away! Prom is on Saturday, April 28 A SERVICE NEVER FORGOTTEN Memorial Day is just around the corner! Take this opportunity to honor and thank those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. On this day, also known as Decoration Day, you can observe the power of silence and the power of words as people gather together to pray for the men and women who have saved our country. Memorial Day is on Monday, May 28. TIME TO SAY GOODBYE Get ready to say your goodbyes to Diamond Bar High School! Another year has come and gone in a flash. Just survive those upcoming exams and finals. before you know it, you'll be out with friends relaxing all day long. Just think of those nice, summer days filled with sleep, food, and fun to get you through the year. Make these last couple of weeks worthwhile! Last day of school is on Thursday, May 31. PLAY, from page 1 costumes and putting on four nights of wonderful shows, commented Sung. All departments have worked together to ensure successful performances for . Im looking for a very polished, complete production which will move the audience PROMENADE, from page 1 the theme and the modern aura of the venue complement each other well, Debbie Pan, the historian of Class of 2013, commented. Two dance floors will be set up inside the facility. The main dance floor will provide modern-day music, whereas the secondary dance floor will provide a genre of music from the 1920s. Other recreational stations, including a photo booth, video flip book booth, and a pool table, will also be available to the attendants. Both the interior and outdoor surroundings will be decorated based on the colors of the theme: red, black, and gold. The color red was chosen to honor the senior class. This is seniors night to remember, Hsu said. The Prom ticket sales began in early April and ended today. The price, ranging from $80 to $180 depending on date purchased and the attendants possession of the Activity Card, will cover the admission to the dance as well as unlimited access to a wide selection of food and desserts. Every step of the way has been carefully planned, even something as small as the lighting of the venue, Hsu shared. She added, The seniors this year will be finishing high school with a bang. through all the emotions this play generates, said Bland. Pre-sale tickets are being sold to students and adults for $12 and $14 respectively. Both ticket prices will be an additional $1 when purchased in front of the theater on the nights of the performance.

Passion for playing...The Symptom rocks out to Cup of Fire with a energy-filled performance while entertaining the audience surrounding the area. Xing Yen Quek

The Symptom Wins Battle of the Bands Competition during Lunch

MUSIC: A total of ten bands participated in this years event. Each performance attracted a crowd of students who occasionally participated with the performing bands. Vivian Tang Staff Writer Diamond Bar High Schools annual Battle of the Bands competition attracted students to the upper quad during lunch on April 17 to April 20. After four days of competing, the Symptom was awarded the title of 2012 Battle of the Bands winner. The band was composed of four freshmen Heywood Chu, Howard Chu, Jesse Medrano, and Richard Martinez. I think it was an amazing experience where everyone got a chance to just have some fun together, Howard Chu stated. All bands were rewarded for their effort and performances with a luncheon hosted by USB. The grand prize winner was given a trophy and was promoted on the school campus by USB. Commissioner of Social Activities junior Lauren Pak stated, The turnout was great and [the competition] was an eye opening experience for all of the students at Diamond Bar to be recognized for their unique talents. It also unified and connected the students and teachers at DBHS. A total of ten bands participated in this years event. Each performance attracted a crowd of students who occasionally participated with the performing bands. Every band involved had friends come and watch. Everybody was introduced to the event even though [the students] did not really know about the rock [genre], Pak shared. Approximately three to four bands performed each day during the preliminaries on Tuesday to Thursday. After the judges listened to all ten bands showcase their talents, the top two bands, the Symptom and Nutmeg, were given the opportunity to battle it out in the finals on Friday. Both [bands] were incredibly rocking. Both bands rocked and the lead singers were epic and really got [the audience] involved, Christian Calero, a teacher participant commented. The panel of judges was composed of five teachers and a guest judge that varied each day. The five judges that were present for the whole week were teachers Daniel Gordon, Dave Desmond, Lauren Osajima, Matthew Brummett, and Tony Tietz. The guest judges included Carly Russo, Emily Clark, and Shari De Cambra.The ten bands were judged based on a point system style rubric according

Children Gather at Pantera Students Create and Join Environmental Club Park for Egg Hunting
HOP: The event, which began promptly at 10 a.m., was cosponsored by Diamond Bar Breakfast Lions Club and Chairman Jack Tanaka. The events admission was free. Katlyn Lee Contributing Staff Writer In order to bring city residents and their children together for the holiday, the city held its 29th annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 7 at Pantera Park. Its fun, really fun. I like how there are divisions for different ages, so kids can be safe. Weve been coming every year since [my son] was very young, Debbie Saunders commented. She continued, Although we never have found a special egg, [the egg hunt] is great, parent Debbie Saunders commented. Leo Club volunteers from Diamond Bar High School and Chaparral Middle School helped set up and monitor the event. The main park area was organized into six separate areas, each representing a different age group. Children who were too young to participate in the hunt on their own were in the parentassisted area. There were also five special eggs placed in each hunt area. Participants who collected a special egg received a prize, such as a chocolate bunny or an Easter basket.As Leo members, it was our job to spread eggs in each area. We also had to check that participants were in the designated areas without parents trying to interfere. I think both Leo Clubs had to show some leadership, be confident, and work as a team. I really enjoyed [the experience], DBHS volunteer freshman Kathryn Yip said. The event, which began at 10 a.m., was co-sponsored by Diamond Bar Breakfast Lions Club and Chairman Jack Tanaka. The events admission was free. Before the egg hunt started, Fire Explorers Post 19 served a pancake breakfast for $6. As a fundraiser, Miss Diamond Bar Alex Miller and her court sold $1 Opportunity Drawing tickets to visitors for a chance to win a stuffed animal. Pictures with the Easter bunny were available for purchase in a nearby building. Event mascots, called Peeps also walked around and posed for pictures with the children. After the event, Mayor Ling Ling Chang commented, This should actually be called Easter Egg Dash because it goes so fast. She added, Weve been amazed by the enthusiasm and how quickly the kids get the eggs. We are very pleased that our residents participate every year, and have received very good responses. GREEN: Members collect recyclables, create in-home recycling centers, and usevisual representations to promote conservation of natural resources. Shikha Sharma Contributing Staff Writer A recently formed Diamond Bar High School organization, the Environmental Club, has been making efforts to make the school and city eco-friendly. The main focus of the club this year is to achieve Green Your School Challenge sponsored by DoSomething, a club that allows students to gain access to ways they can help their community. Determined to have a greener school, the club participates in park cleanups, activities that encourage eco-friendliness, and seeks scholarships to donate to nonprofit organizations. With the few people in the group, the impact is understated. Regardless of the size of the club, members strive to get the word out there. Junior Carolina Sanchez shared, Protecting the environment for future generations is essential because the earth is everyone's home and we need to take action now before it's too late. We all have a duty to preserve nature's beauty and resources. Members perform tasks such as collecting recyclables from a public space, creating in-home recycling centers, recycling magazines, and using visual representations such as shirts, posters, and flyers to promote further conservation of natural resources. The club tries to publicize possible tasks that students can do to help out their environment. Taking APES has helped me become more aware of the problems in the environment, so I joined the Environmental Club

to specific categories which included audience reaction, creativity, instrumental, lyrics, originality, overall performance, and stage presence. It was surprising how many people were passionate about the event. I did not expect the event [to turn out so well], Pak said. All contestants had to fill out an application before given the chance to participate in the contest. The competition was open to bands whose members were DBHS students of any grade level. The last step before being contestants was to have their song lyrics approved with USB. The use of profanity during the bands performances would result in a disqualification. Its always exciting to see how much talent we have on campus and I great enjoy watching the student performances, Clark commented.

to help make small changes in our community, Debbie Pan stated. By doing this challenge, members of the club try to not only make the school and community more aware of ways they can be more ecofriendly, but also compete with other schools for scholarships. The scholarships will help the organizations and also help the club expand and spread their influence. Future endeavors of the club include reducing paper usage by making use of more electronic ways of doing homework and grading. This further implements the usage of recycling bins and continues to create more ways for insuring a ecofriendly atmosphere. Some of these projects include beach cleanups and electronic waste drives, in which students can do their part in reducing their carbon footprints.

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The Hideaway Theatre is Officially Open for Drama Productions in the Next School Year
RENOVATION: In the next school year, the drama department aims to have four performances in the theater. The four performances will make up a season of drama productions. Holly Liu Asst. News Editor The drama department hosted the first drama performance in the Hideaway Theatre on April 11, with the premier of The Nerd, a comedic production. The Hideaway Theatre is a black box theater which is a small intimate theater that can fit approximately 30-40 people, stated Peter Bland, the Drama Department Director. After years of anticipation, the drama room, room 276, has been converted into the Hideaway Theatre. The theater is called a black box theater, which is a , usually, small room with black walls, a flat floor, and special lighting for the stage. It is designed to be very simple, allowing the actors to be the highlight of the set instead of the background. This allows the audience to Student safety on the roads has been a concern, but these recent occurrences have raised the schools desire to make a greater effort to ensure the safety of the students and staff. I think there are a lot of different things we can do. Some things we have and some

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Hanging out black stage...Room 276, the Hideaway Theatre, is now a black box theater that is perfect for simple performances with a small audience. Xing Yen Quek CRASHES, from page 1 entrance. Many of the accidents have happened before and after school. We are always concerned with student safety, whether its on campus or off campus, related to pedestrians or drivers, Principal Catherine Real stated. When an accident occurs, we immediately analyze whether the issue was something that we could remedy on campus. Recent car collisions involve both DBHS students and nonstudents. I want to avoid accidents [happening] because Im concerned for student, parent, and staff safety. Student safety is my number one concern, Real stated. Traffic Sergeant Marc Saunders and Deputy Mark St. Amant suggest that DBHS students ride the bus, carpool, or even walk to school to secure students safety. More cars on the road conclude in more accidents. The accidents then can cause major traffic on the streets, Deputy St. Amant stated. Speeding and texting while driving are among the many reasons that vehicle collisions happen near the school.

be very up-close and personal with the actors who are only several feet away. The audience can see even the smallest actions of the actors, Bland said. The acting style in a black box theater is similar to acting with a camera because of how much detail the audience can observe. The set [for each production] needs to be kept as simple as possible. We also want to keep the cost for the set design low, Bland commented. He continued, Through the plays, we want to earn a little profit so it can go back into the theater for improvements such as better lighting. In the next school year, the drama department aims to have four performances in the theater. The four performances will make up a season of drama productions. This [theater] is something I have been thinking about for 12 years, which is how long I have been working here. But I have been actively pursuing this theater for four to five years. This has been a long time coming, Bland explained. things we have yet to try, Real stated. Police officials want to provide designated enforcement. There will be a higher police presence around Brea Canyon Road, Evergreen Springs Drive, and Pathfinder Road.

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In Pennsylvania, a 600-pound man found himself trapped inside his home when he tried to leave for the hospital. To rescue him, firefighters wearing a Hazmat suit used many types of equipment such as a chainsaw and a pulley system to pull him out. After the man was placed on a flatbed truck, he was immediately taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Santos Romans stepson took 50 packets of heroin out of Roman's jacket and brought it to show-and-tell at school. The drugs were worth $500, and Roman was placed on a $100,000 bail. He was arrested on risk of injury to a minor, and he was also arrested for drug charges. Abi Sidaways three-yearold son discovered a hand grenade during an Easter egg hunt. After Sidaway had identified the object as a bomb, she notified the police and led the children away from the scene. The Armys Explosives Ordinance Disposal team carefully destroyed the grenade. Katherine Oyedoh, about 37-weeks pregnant, was on an airplane when her water broke. An Obstetrician/ Gynecologist from Stockbridge, Georgia, Dr. Patrick Ojukwu, volunteered to deliver the baby. The equipments were sterilized in vodka, and vodka-cleansed shoelaces were used to cut the umbilical cord. At the time, the father, Greg Oyedoh, was at home in California. Thirteen-year-old Jeremy Wuitschick, riding the school bus to school, steered the bus to a curb when he noticed the bus driver having seizures. He began to perform chest compressions on the driver. Police arrived at the scene, and the driver was sent to the hospital. In Vietnam, traffic policeman Second Lieutenant Nguyen Manh Pan tried to issue a ticket to bus driver Phung Hong Phuong, but Phuong refused to pull over. The policeman was forced to leap in front of the bus and cling onto the windshield wipers. Policemen and villagers chased after the bus. Once Phuong was caught, he was arrested for acting against public officials. Starbucks has been using cochineal, a red dye made from a variety of crushed bugs in some of their items. The company said that they used this dye due to customers complaining about Starbucks need to use natural ingredients. However, vegetarian customers have voiced their complaints about using bugs in their food. Now, Starbucks is planning to use lycopene, a tomato-based red dye, instead. In South Carolina, a mother and daughter ordered a sweet tea from McDonalds. When they took the drink home, the two realized it was not sweet and added their own sweetener. Once they opened the caps of the drinks, they found phlegm in both of the drinks. The employee that gave them their drinks was charged with unlawful tampering with food.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

$4.5 Million to a Cowardly Criminal

Angie Zhang Asst. Feature Editor It is a commonly accepted notion that the police are here to protect the general public and enforce the law. Sometimes, shots must be fired in order to apprehend a criminal and protect innocent bystanders that are near the scene. Although this was exactly what police officers Julio Benevides and Mario Flores did, a jury has decided that the officers were to blame for rendering gang member Robert Contreras near quadriplegic and has agreed to a $4.5 million settlement payout to the criminal. Contreras was one of the perpetrators in a driveby shooting that took place in September 2005 who had attempted to escape when pursued by police. Benevides and Flores stated that they shot him multiple times in the side and back after they saw Contreras turning toward them with a suspicious looking object in his hand. Contreras was then sentenced to seven years in the state prison. Immediately after he was released on parole last year, Contreras filed a lawsuit against the city for the officers use of excessive force and a violation of his civil rights. T h e shots fired by the police were purely actions of self-defense. No one could have known that Contreras was actually holding a cellphone, especially since he was armed with a gun and had been shooting at victims just moments before. Harming Contreras was necessary to protect the public. The officers should be thanked and rewarded for their actions, not blamed for paralyzing a cowardly criminal who is now greedily demanding money from the city. Should Contreras be awarded with the money, the city would only be in more danger than before. He would become an unpredictable gang member who earned $4.5 million overnight. It is highly doubtful that Contreras will be reformed a f t e r spending time in jail and he will most likely return to his gang related activities, albeit, with millions of dollars to fund it. The circumstances of the trial also deserve much attention, as it has been reported that the judge did not allow the jurors to hear several pieces of vital

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information that would have affected their decisions. For example, the jurors were not informed that Contreras was a member of a gang, according to records obtained by The Times. Without this essential information, jurors did not have a complete and thorough view of the situation, allowing them to unknowingly reward a dangerous criminal. The city should not have to suffer for the justified actions of Benevides and Flores because of the biased decision of an incompetent judge. Fortunately, on April 11, the Los Angeles City Council decided to reject the $4.5 million payout to Contreras. However, the council must now face the new danger of paying even more money, as the jury may decide to order the city to give even more to the gang member. If they fail to make the right decision, the city shall have to suffer an even larger shortage of money, on top of a dwindling police force.

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Ban the Bags

Justin Park Asst. Editorial Editor From televising commercials to endorsing new environmental laws, the United States government has been at the very forefront of driving and bringing the eco-friendly movement to its citizens. Granted, the countrys endeavor to salvage the world from its imminent environmental destruction is meritorious conduct that must continue. What must be stopped, however, is the governments unacceptable negligence of the biggest environmental menace currently existent: plastic bags. The city of Los Angeles must set an example by no longer delaying in banning singleuse plastic bags distributed by stores, therefore preventing the endangered environment from further devastation. Plastic bags pose threats that are far greater than one may expect. A single light and cheap plastic bag represents everything perilous to the environmentit is not biodegradable, it is made of petrochemicals that introduce toxic elements to the food chain, and it kills 267 different species of marine life every year. Plastic bags contribute largely to the massive garbage patch floating in the Pacific Ocean as the second most prevalent trash item found on beaches. Approximately 380 billion plastic bags are used in the U.S. every year, and only one to two percent of those bags end up recycled. Calling it dangerous is clearly an understatement for plastic bags, and the government must no longer stand idly as this threat increases. The most practical solution to this problematic issue is simple and executable. The plastic bags are most prevalent in local stores, where the workers distribute countless number of single-use plastic bags daily at checkout stands. Ideally, prohibiting those stores from issuing unlimited plastic bags to their consumers would significantly reduce the number of plastic bags disposed. This solution has been proposed numerous times for the city of Los Angeles, but has been inexplicably delayed and neglected for the past three years by the City Councils Energy and Environment Committee. The committee must realize that the most prevalent and real threat to the environment is growing rampant, and that it must act quickly by approving the ban. Ceasing the distribution of plastic bags would undoubtedly provoke an unsatisfied response from those who enjoy the convenience they have to offer. After all, plastic bags are arguably the simplest and most effective way to carry a bundle of items. However, Americans are introduced with more opportunities to wean themselves from using environmentally hazardous materials every yearit is more than possible to adapt to a new society free of plastic bags. Many major stores have now opted to provide sturdy and biodegradable paper bags. Corporations are presenting resourceful and fashionable tote bags that shoppers could reuse indefinitely. Some eco-friendly grocery chains like Fresh and Easy are offering free canvas bags to its customers. With many alternatives available, there is no excuse why the ban should be not implemented immediately. Other countries like Japan, Ireland, and Bangladesh have already recognized the problem and established a nationwide law officially forbidding the stores use of plastic bags. In contrary to many beliefs, their citizens have adapted appropriately to the change, and the nations as whole were able to observe the gradual improvement in their environment. This should serve as an indication that LA County should no longer waste its time as well. A plastic-free world is imminent, and it only takes one simple law to make it a tangible reality.

Should Contreras be awarded with the money, the city would only be in more danger than before...

No More Useless Medical Exams

Austin Kong A&E Editor treatment. These tests include the scanning of a patients lower back after slight pain occurs and cardiac stress tests for patients with infections but show no symptoms. In fact, a 2010 survey shows that, 44 percent of 40-year-old to 60-yearold men were given a heart screening when they were labeled as either unlikely or very unlikely to have a heart disease. T h e s e tests are rarely effective, and more often than not, they are unnecessary and only add to the hospital bill. Not only that, but a recent study has also shown that some tests that are thought to be beneficial are actually

As Obamas health care reform continues to propagate throughout the country, more and more middle class Americans are given the opportunity to have health insurance. This reform has become a landmark in the presidents legacy, but its success has been hindered by doctors and the medical industry. Day by day, Americans undergo trivial procedures and tests that do nothing but drive up health insurance rates. The medical industry needs to stop taking advantage of ignorant patients and start looking toward serving them. R e c e n t l y, n i n e m a j o r physician groups in America have made a list of a total of 45 unnecessary tests and procedures that hospitals and doctors put their patients through as their standard protocol for

Day by day, Americans undergo trivial procedures and tests that do nothing...

counterproductive and have an adverse effect on patients, causing them to spend more money to fix the damage that was done. One example would be the use of stents, which can be used by doctors to clear a blocked artery in the brain so that the patient would be less likely to suffer a stroke. However, the very patients that were given this treatment ended up in hospitals from strokes twice as many times as people who never received the treatment. When complications do occur because of a treatment, the patients not only need to pay for the treatment that harmed them, but also for the other procedures that

they have to undergo to reverse the effects that they received. Money is being flushed out to the medicine industry when it could be going to research toward advancements in biomedical engineering. This list of useless medical procedures is the first step to fixing this problem. As the more and more medical groups begin to tackle this problem, patients need to do their part as well. Patients need to be more informed and educated so that they would be able to recognize any unnecessary treatment and examinations that their physicians recommend to them. Unnecessary health exams need to be filtered out of America. Providing quality and affordable health insurance to every citizen in America is a goal that has yet to be achieved. By reducing the money that is being wasted, the United States will improve its economy and the lives of its citizens.

Diamond Bar High School encourages students to discuss solutions with their peers and to overcome any conflict presented to them. The schools zero tolerance for fighting policy, however, suggests that when someone is forced into an altercation with another student, self-defense is not an option. It is obvious that students who resort to fighting should be punished, but many students are not intimidated by the punishments schools have to offer. In these cases it is extremely unfortunate for other students who find themselves in situations where not only is self-defense a punishable act but one that is also equivalent to starting a fight. Zero tolerance is trending among high schools as a means to discourage students from getting involved in issues related to drugs, alcohol, and fighting. But when students are caught in a fight, circumstances do not factor into the punishment often enough, nor do they hold enough weight. The general understanding is that if a school has zero tolerance for fighting, then both students in the altercation would be less likely to resort to aggressive behavior in order to solve their problems and avoid physical confrontation. Not only is this idealistic, but it is also a lazy approach to dealing with conflicts among students. With this policy DBHS is neglecting students who make a genuine effort to avoid fights but are assaulted by someone who will easily risk punishment in order to get in a fight. The school

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administration also asserts that in any situation a conflict rises, a student is expected to run away and find an adult who can help them resolve the dispute, but even this is glaringly unrealistic. Students should not be forced to sacrifice their rights to protect themselves, should it be necessary. In the real world, American citizens are encouraged to defend themselves if they are assaulted. In many cases those who execute violence as a means to protect themselves from harm are freed from punishment, and rightfully so. However, the no tolerance for fighting causes students to hesitate when placed in a threatening situation, which can lead to extensive injury. Districts should give schools the right to evaluate the situation and assess an appropriate punishment for a students action. Instead, most Grade Level Coordinators are likely to have a punishment prepared for their students before they are given a chance to speak and explain the incident in detail. And while conversation with students involved in fights may help to diffuse conflicts from arising again, it should also be used to give students a chance to plead their own case. Students should be taught to walk away from fights at any chance they are given, but after someone has been singled out and the first punches have been thrown, circumstances change and so should the punishments.

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Out of the Box

The Hunger Games pits children against each other for success and survival... Sounds a lot like here if you ask me. Justin Park

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The only lottery I ever wanted to win was to get into Summer School... and I still didnt get it. Anonymous
The Editorial Board invites The Bulls Eye readers to submit original commentary based on current events. All submitted work should be in accordance with the Editorial Policy in the staff box. Selected entries will be published in a subsequent issue of The Bulls Eye. Ever since the establishment of the Thirteen Colonies, religion had played a significant role in the American politics. Religious elements, especially those of Christianity, are quite prevalent in many aspects of the U.S. government, particularly in the presidential elections. In this years election, America has seen its first Mormon candidate, Republican Mitt Romney. Many Americans have deemed this candidate inappropriate for the position, given that the U.S. is built on such strong Christian-affiliated foundations. Is this a justified statement? Should the religion of a candidate be considered as a factor in choosing the next President?

Pro: Religion in Election

Colene Eng Asst. Editorial Editor With the 2012 presidential e l e c t i o n w e l l u n d e r w a y, many of the candidates have emphasized their own religious views as a part of their campaign. The United States of America was founded on the ideals of religion, and it is imperative for voters to remember that many of our countrys frequently discussed controversies are religiously affiliated. With this in mind, the religious views of the presidential candidates need to be taken into consideration. When the next presidential candidate is elected into the Oval Office, it is not likely that he will leave his religious preference at the door. Instead, it is very safe to assume that his religious beliefs will considerably affect his political decisions toward a variety of issues. Because the president has the power to make decisions that will affect the nation as a whole, voters must be more knowledgeable about each presidential candidate and his respective religion. Gay marriage has been one of the most discussed controversies in the field of politics among both religious and non-religious people. While mainstream Christians discourage homosexuality, there have been countless polls by media outlets such as CNN that show more than half of the Americans are in support of same-sex marriage. According to the Bible, homosexuality is going against Gods word and will. It is obvious that this popular religion, which constitutes 78.4 percent of American adults, plays a big role in the mentality of many citizens. The nine presidential candidates who were running for the GOP nomination professed t h e i r C h r i s t i a n a ff i l i a t i o n . Furthermore, many have spoken out against homosexuality, most notably Mitt Romney who explicitly stated that a marriage was meant to be between a man and a woman. This immense controversy has been the main point in many presidential debates. It is easy to see how religion affects the views and the beliefs of both the presidential candidates and the voters themselves. Abortion was also one of the main topics in the presidential debates that have strong ties with religion. Like homosexuality,

Christians condemn abortion as they are essentially pro-life. Republican candidate, Rick Santorum, has made headlines for pushing his Christian views in both commercials and debates. Santorum has answered to every issue with a Christian-affiliated answer saying that immoral ways of life, such as abortion and homosexual marriages, are against Gods word. With such radical ideas, such as juxtaposing same-sex marriage to beastiality and pedophilia, voters must consider that if candidates like Santorum are elected, it is highly likely that his or her opinions will be reflected in the decisions made of America. Religion will always play a part in the U.S. government, especially in the presidential elections. Because it would be nearly impossible for voters to completely ignore the candidates views on such big controversies, it is important that the voters become more aware of each stance that the candidate is takingwhether it be religiously affected or not. Voters must take into consideration the candidates religion when casting their vote as it will undoubtedly affect the next presidents public policy.

Con: Religion in Election

Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor Church and state were deemed to be two separate entities in the Constitution. Somewhere along the way, however, this clear distinction was blurred in the voter s eyes. Especially with the 2012 presidential election, we are seeing an increase in voters using a candidates religious affiliation as their primary reason to vote. Politicians, particularly Republicans like Rick Perry, have used religion as a pivotal point of their campaigns. Rick Perrys Strong advertisement featured most prominently Perrys pride as a Christian and made no real arguments for his political stance. He attempted to appeal to the religious voters in order to gain easy supporters. Perry even declared that President Obama had a War on Religion, and he is not the only one; Republican candidates everywhere including Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney have labeled Obama as an antagonist to religion. While most were aware America had a war on drugs, no one has ever heard Obama attack religion. Politicians are simply slinging mud at each other using religion as their chief resource for insults and verbal abuse. Republicans have also led voters to believe that Obama has violated his Christian roots by endorsing gay marriage, but this argument is completely ridiculous. Obama has left the decision of legalizing gay marriage to the individual states and has not used his power as president to pressure state legislatures. The Republicans have simply used Christianity as a ploy to gain more votes and damage Obamas reputation. Not only is this borderline sacrilegious, but it is also politically unethical. Using religion as a means to campaign is as cheap and immature as seizing a persons vulnerability and holding it hostage. Unfortunately, this scheme is working and the Republicans have garnered much support. Vo t e r s a r e m i s t a k e n l y associating religion with political skill believing that the God the candidate worships influences how they will be as president. They will be greatly disappointed when they find their Christian candidate woefully inept and unqualified for the presidency.

The ability to lead a nation has nothing to do with religious affiliation. America has seen great Protestant presidents and it has seen bad ones. America has seen great Christian presidents and its seen bad ones. There is no common trend or predictable pattern. There is no link between religion and political competence. Therefore, there is no reason that religion should play a role in the election process. Voting based on religious faith transforms the Presidential election into a popularity contest that has the maturity level equivalent to that of a high school prom court voting. But for some reason, the average American citizen cannot understand this obvious reasoning. Because of this, the electoral process has been tarnished, and a great travesty has been done to our government. Religion should not be a factor in elections; it should be the candidates platform and competence as a politician. People should not be voting for the candidates simply based on religion. No ones vote should come this easy.

Mooching Millionaire Moola

Lea Chang Feature Editor According to the results from a recent and completely valid study, it is 120 times more likely to win the lottery than it is to sight Bigfoot roaming the streets of New York. It is also 200,000 times more likely to hit the jackpot than it is to die of cardiac arrest at 1 pm on a Saturday while holding Beethovens 10th Symphony in your hand. Since the odds are so obviously in favor of winning the grand prize, people are constantly flocking to the nearest convenience stores or gas stations to buy lottery tickets, while visions of red sports cars and 20-story houses dance through their heads. I cannot blame them for being so obsessed with winning the lotteryI mean, look at the success story of William Post, the winner of $16.2 million in the Pennsylvania lottery. During his three-month period of wealth, he was able to truly enjoy himself; he bought a twinengine plane even though he did not have a pilots license, a mansion, and a Pontiac Firebird, which he later shot into out of rage with a rifle, for his sixth wife. Sure, he was sued by his ex-girlfriend for part of his winnings, and later, his brother contracted a hit man to assassinate Post in order to inherit some of the jackpot. However, every cloud has a silver liningin fact, Post

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support and food stamps for the rest of his years. He truly got to experience the best of both worlds, which I am sure any one of you would die to experience. Lottery winners are truly fortunate in that they get to fee are a few million dollars in the form of extravagant presents. And some say you cannot buy money with friends or that there are things that money alone cannot afford those sayings so could not be any further from the truth! As anyone who has every hit the jackpot has clearly shown us through rapid rise to popularity, the power of money is truly limitless. The lottery is comparable to a fairy godmother. It can give us the money to grant our greatest desires and let us escape from small television sets, cars with good gas mileage, houses without pools, and other ugly aspects of reality. Despite what people who refuse to dream might say, the colossal sum of money at the end of the rainbow is worth trying for. Everyone has such a good chance of winning (it is only 3 million times more likely to die in an asteroid collision that might occur in 2029), and anyone might be the lucky winner who gets the opportunity to live a dream. So, I encourage everybody to try their luck with the next lottery. Who knows, we might witness another William Post come to life.

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managed to prove he was still the luckiest man on earth by successfully surviving the murder attempt! He then decided his rich and glamorous life was too overrated, so he voluntarily landed himself in half a million dollars debt by spending more than his winnings actually earned him. He lived on government

experience not only material wealth, but riches in terms of love and friendship as well. Conveniently enough, most of these blessed people are suddenly flooded by new best friends and love interests after they acquire millions of dollars. All that these new relationships require as a sort of maintenance

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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MJ CAFE AND TEAHOUSE Restaurant Review
a friendly waiter. The menu consisted of familiar Taiwanese meals found in other restaurants, such as sauted beef with rice and pork katsu with rice. There were also sections for sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. After much contemplation, I picked the sh katsu and sea salt green tea. The sea salt green tea arrived within minutes. I took a sip and barely tasted a hint of salt. In other words, it tasted like normal green tea and was nothing out of the ordinary. When my sh katsu arrived, I noticed that it came with rice, a sauce similar to mayonnaise, and three little side dishes. I rst tried my sh katsu and was disappointedthe fish was so thin that I was only able to taste t h e b a t t e r. However, the rest of the meal was delicious. W h i l e enjoying my meal, I looked around to see incredibly large vases of unique drinks. I decided to give the drink section of the menu a second chance and ordered the strawberry slush with boba. It turned out to be a disappointment as well, as it was much too sweet. Aside from the food, I found that the restaurant itself was a great place to spend time with friends. The interior design reminded me of the restaurants in Taiwan and the waiters were helpful and patient. Although my first visit to MJ Cafe was not the best, I am still open to the idea of eating there again and giving the restaurant a second chance because of the continuous compliments I hear from others. The food from MJ Cafe was nothing spectacular, but it wasnt terrible either. The only unique aspect of the restaurant that I could see worth commenting on was the offering of incredibly large and diverse drinks.

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cramming
Jasmine Hsu Contributing Staff Writer At one point or another, students will find themselves completely unable to understand the material on an upcoming test and will desperately search for help to ace that exam. A situation like this only calls for one solution: cramming. O b v i o u s l y, i t i s n e a r l y impossible to learn all of the material on a test in one night, so it is important to focus only on the main ideas. Reading through entire chapters on a time limit is unlikely to happen, so study guides will be very handy during cram sessions. A study guide is pretty much the test in disguise and contains all of the important points in the chapters. Therefore, memorizing everything on those worksheets is an almost surere way to be better prepared for the upcoming test. The next thing that students need to be concerned about during cram sessions is time. Because time is limited, it is imperative that all distractions be eliminated. No matter how painful, students must log out of their Facebook accounts and turn their phones off. Although he might not be aware of it, the average student wastes more than half an hour on social networking sites each day. By getting rid of all distractions, students can be solely focused on studying. Although cramming is not an ideal way to study for a test, it is denitely the most effective lastresort solution. Hopefully, after following these tips, students can use their cramming time efficiently to avoid that F the next day.

Claire Huang Asst. A&E Editor

Senior Column
Rachel Halpert Sports Editor Freshman year: High school is going to be so much fun. Look at all those cute senior boys. And he actually talked to me yesterday and now were texting! But dont tell anyone. Sophomore year: Eww, those freshmen think they are so cool. We were denitely not that annoying last year. Aww, they are so cute! (Why cant I have that?) Junior year: No, sorry I cant, I have to study. Im trying to go to college! Thats rude, you really shouldnt judge people like that. Senior year: Its really none of our business if they broke up or not. I dont care, Im not going to see these people next year anyway. Now that high school is coming to a close, Im noticing all the changes Ive gone through. I cant recall the initial turning point, but something made me alter my outlook on people, high school, and life as a whole. I began to realize how petty and insignificant most of our problems are. That observation made me want to be a more understanding and tolerant person while eliminating all the unnecessary stress from my life. I stopped caring about what one person said about another or trying to act the way I thought I was supposed to. And discovering the type of person I am and focusing on achieving longterm success helped me grow out of my insecurities and escape the connement of the high school world. However, I can honestly say I often felt lost because I couldnt nd a particular group of friends to be a part of. But now, I realize how special it is to have such diverse friends who come from different cultures and share different interests. Their multitude of accomplishments in academics, athletics, and activities make me so proud to be their friend. I want to thank the Journalism program for giving me a home the past four years. I undoubtedly have the most memories with my Journalism family, and it has helped me develop into the person I am. Along with my involvement with the Sports section, I also want to thank Davies and his athletic program for helping me recognize my love for sports as a whole. Not many people can say they have been to at least one of each sporting event (excluding golf). There are a few people who remain above all and made a huge impact on my time at DBHS. As the greatest mentor I have ever had, Ms. Chen has taught me the value of education and vocabulary but I was most inuenced by her display of true selflessness. My best friend, Dani Selfridge, is physically and emotionally the strongest person I know. I appreciate her sense of humor, carefree nature, wisdom, and judge of character. Lastly, Danielle Foley, my best friend of fteen years, has been at my side throughout this whole journey and I dont know where Id be without her. I admire each of their individual qualities and hope to incorporate their strengths into my character as I leave high school.

Since its grand opening in Hacienda Heights, MJ Caf, with its delicious Taiwanese cuisine and large boba drinks, has been all the rage. Hungry and curious, I visited the restaurant in eager anticipation. O n c e I stepped inside, I immediately noticed the busy, but inviting atmosphere. As I was observing the restaurant, a waitress rushed to the front and found a seat for us and a menu made of papers stapled together was placed on the table by

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quality, but when I started using Instagram myself, I quickly realized that the pictures were deceitful. All that Instagram users do is take plain pictures that anyone can take and add a shading effect, or a fancy frame, and jump to the conclusion that their photos are artsy and professional. Users make it seem as if they spend a lot of time to create the high quality pictures, but thats a lie. Sharing pictures on Instagram literally takes less than a minute. People blow this app out of proportion and make it seem like anyone who uses Instagram is a skilled photographer. Everyones pictures look exactly the same, but users see themselves as talented Instagram-ers.

Every month, we will bring you some of the most ridiculous, hilarious, at-out idiotic, and sometimes insightful things we hear around campus. So bewarewell be listening. Girl 1: You hair smells good! What shampoo do you use? Girl 2: I didnt take a shower yesterday... Student: Im part Thai because my cousin married a Thai woman. Girl 1: Give me a hinge. Girl 2: A hinge? Girl 1: Yeah. Girl 2: You mean a hint?!

Prisca Kim Asst. News Editor Click, snap, ash, upload! Everywhere on the Internet, Instagram previews ood Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook, which recently purchased Instagram for a billion dollars. It is the epitome of ubiquity. Instagram is a photo sharing medium in which users can instantly take photographs, edit them, and share these pictures. As a dedicated member of the twittersphere and a crazed Facebook creeper, I constantly see updates followed by Instagram links, revealing a photo with enhanced qualities. At rst, I thought most pictures were professional and of high

Its a Promise
Colene Eng Asst. Editorial Editor

People unceasingly seek more Instagram followers, hoping to gain fame and popularity for their simple pictures. They publicize themselves by linking their accounts to Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter. Most share photos solely for the sake of receiving likes and comments. Instagram started out as a basic app on iPhones and similar Apple products, but it has recently been released to the Android market. When snooty iPhone users discovered that this app was no longer unique to their phones, they started using a similar exclusive iPhone app called Pic Stitch. As Instagrams popularity increases, the truth about the simplicity of Instagram is revealed.

With prom only three days away, it is unfortunately too late to buy tickets to this extraordinary dance. In order to match such a memorable event, students in Diamond Bar High School thought of equally extraordinary ways to ask that special someone. Take a look at three of the most creative ways that people were asked.

Senior Clay Boonthanakit made his last prom asking a memorable one by entering junior Taylor Yadas English class while blasting an instrumental version of Mercy by Duffy. As he sang his own lyrics, he began jumping on the tables and chairs in the classroom. Boonthanakit then proceeded to kneel down on one knee at the end of the song while asking Yada to prom. Understandably, Yada was stunned and embarrassed, but gleefully accepted the proposal. Boonthanakits asking is sure to be one of the most imaginative ways to invite one very lucky girl to spend the night dancing away.

This asking is denitely a sweet oneliterally. As junior Iris Yam sat down to eat lunch, four friends wearing Disney character headbands went up to her while holding a massive sign saying, I am going to prom but all I have is candy. So would you like to be myhunny? After reading the sign out loud, junior Jonathan Seun walked towards Yam and handed her owers and a candy-lled glass jar with the word Hunny painted on it. Yam replied with an equally sweet, Yes.

Junior Melody Chen is arguably Diamond Bar High Schools best tennis player, so senior TJ Kim decided to incorporate the sport into his asking. In rst period, Chen received a tennis ball with a P written on it. The R and the O were also given to her during the next two periods. However, during fourth period, instead of receiving the predictable M, Chen was given a tennis ball with the letter B. Underneath the ball, there was a paper that said PROBlem? with a troll face. Chen then proceeded to follow the instructions on the paper and found her friend, junior Joey Choi, at lunch. As Choi led Chen to the prom asking, Kim then gave her the M ball while his friends held up a poster saying Are you from tennis? Cause youre the only 10-I-See! With Chens delighted Yes! Kim proved that it would pay off to know that special someones hobbies.

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Claire Huang Asst. A&E Editor

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

technician. (I understand youre hungry, but yes, it was that loud and irritating.) Producing a fine drama This is not to say the play in does not necessarily require a itself lacked quality. The acting fancy stage. Whether it is as was quite superb; it was above grand and glamorous as the my expectations set for a high Opera House or as small school production. and dull as a high school The fact that they auditorium (or in this were performing in case, a reconstructed front of a mere 30 classroom), it is the people in a converted substance of the play that classroom did not genuinely entertains and seem to bother the enlightens the audience. cast at all. Ranging With that being said, it from a tactless social is with sincere gratitude outcast to a placid and admiration when young architect, I say that The Nerd, the wide spectrum Diamond Bar High of characters in this Schools latest theatrical play was terrifically comedy and also the first displayed by each production of Hideaway and every cast Theater, serves as a true Geting birthday greetings from friends...Willum member. In fact, testament to this notion. checks his voicemail. Diana Romero Id like to especially Written by playwright applaud Jessica Larry Shue, The Nerd details enjoyable production. The Barrios for her indelible delivery the life of a 34-year-old architect Nerd fell prey to a few regretful of her quirky, offbeat character. named Willum, played by shortcomings, mainly due to the (Her impression of an orphaned freshman Matthew Aquino, compact nature of the stage. bunny was absolutely hysterical.) reuniting with Ricky, played by Scene transition was rough, All in all, witnessing a great senior Jessica Barrios. Ricky as the stage crew rearranged production come alive in a is an ex-GI who saved Willum the props so openly under the classroom was an invaluable during the Vietnam War, but bright stage light. Also, the play experience. Its compelling disappeared in Willums life only involved one fixed setting, actors and unconventional quickly after. Revelations which is, quite frankly, a little stagecraft truly leavened the follow as Willum and his friends dry and boring. Not to mention appeal of The Nerd. Needless discover that Ricky is nothing the constant crackling sound to say, it was two hours well like the venerable war hero of candy bars by the stage spent.
Justin Park Asst. Editorial Editor

The Nerd

Feeling the Way to the Future

they romanticized about, but a nerdy oaf whose stupidity and absence of social sense bring absolute chaos. First and foremost, it must be clearly established that The Nerd was not the most

With the huge amount of technological advancements in communication nowadays, it is hard to believe that a specific device aiding people with hearing and sight impairments has not been invented yet. However, thanks to a new gadget, communication will be made easier for those with visual impaiments. The Mobile Lorm Glove is a device which translates lorm into text messages, or text messages to lorm. With the glove, the blind can finally be included in the text messaging fad of modern society. A prototype of this device was created by the Design Research Lab in the University of Arts Berlin. Without the device, the speaker using lorm would stroke the listeners hands with patterns that correspond to different letters and punctuation

marks. Lorm is otherwise known as the most common alphabet used by people with hearing and sight impairments. This would require physical contact between the speaker and listener. However, with this gadget, the speaker will be able to use textile pressure sensors on the palm to stroke the different patterns into the glove. This then sends the corresponding letters to the speakers cell phone in the form of a text message. Once the listener wearing the Lorm Glove receives the text, light vibrations give off tactile patterns so that the user will be able to understand the messages. With the Mobile Lorm Glove, blind users would finally be able to text, e-mail, and chat. This invention opens the door for further advancements in technology which would benefit people with sight impairments by improving aspects in their education, contribution in social network, and communication.

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Marcel Boubion Editorial Editor
In middle school I remember making a pact with my friends. We promised each other that we would not change and we would not split up. Little did we know, that was nearly impossiblebut we at least made a good effort. As it turned out, high school is the perfect time for change to take place. Over the course of the last four years, I have accomplished and have been exposed to things that I would have never imagined before I stepped onto this campus for the first time. Currently, I am getting ready to part ways with the staff of The Bulls Eye, preparing for our schools spring musical performances, studying for AP tests, and anticipating my senior promAnd none of these things are happening the way I thought they would. I am graduating with new friends and countless new experiences; most of which I am still surprised that I even had. For the most part, I can thank my friends and family for that. In Journalism, tradition is a huge factor of how things are done. We learn to keep the things that are the most successful and modify the restI have learned to apply this mindset to my own life. Over the past four years I made friend. High School definitely spits of friends into different groups, and even though Im in contact with nearly everyone I knew in middle school that I would be lying to myself if I said that I would stick with my friends from four years ago. In this last year alone, I have made new friends and began focusing on self-improvement. Everything I do is affecting the person that I am becoming and fortunately, I am proud of my decisions. Still, no matter how proud I am of the way I am finishing high school, graduating is going to be hard to swallow. I am constantly amazed that so many people are anxious to get out of high school, because I do not think I will ever be forced to make so many friends again in my life. For the last 4 years I have seen a lot of the same faces and every so often I see someone new. These are the people that I grew up with and became friends withit is going to be a difficult goodbye. When I think about my last days on campus, I cannot help but hear Vitamin C playing in the background with images of my friends getting ready to part ways with our second home. A lot of people are saying that graduation is an indescribable feeling and although I am not there quite yet, I might describe it like this: consider every friend you have made so far and every one that you have lost, every teacher that you have ever had, every late night you have spent on homework (or on Facebook avoiding homework), every school dance, every school football game, consider every experience you have ever had in high school and realize that we are getting ready to let go of all of it. That rush of uncertainty and excitement is the feeling I get when I think about graduating. Once we let go, however, we can begin to make room for new experiences and a new era in our livesso thank you Diamond Bar High for preparing me as best you could for the next step.

Google Drives
a series of lasers and radars with thousands of detailed maps based on information provided by Google Street View to reach each destination. Additionally, cameras and sensors are placed inside, on top of, and around the body of the vehicle including all four wheels. The system is programmed to drive at the legal speed limit and uses the sensors to maintain its distance from neighboring cars. The accuracy of the system is expected to improve energy and space efficiency while reducing the amount of traffic-related accidents. This ingenious equipment made headlines in early April 2012 after it successfully chauffeured a blind man in a driving test and even through a Taco Bell drive-thru. The subject, Steve Mahan, was very inspired to drive despite only having five percent of his vision. An autonomous vehicle would benefit those like Mahan who otherwise would not be able to commute. Where this would change my life is to give me the independence and the flexibility to go the places I both want to go and need to go, Mahan said. In this specific occurrence, the automated system was connected to a Toyota Prius, however, tests have reportedly been done on over seven other models and across 200,000 miles in California with minimal

Mobile Lorms most recent finding...removes the deaf and blinds constraints and bindings. Courtesy of http://phatminh.com

Rachel Halpert Sports Editor Google Inc. is known for its influence on the internet with its popular search engine and growing number of useful applications and extensions. Specializing in everything from computers to cell phones, Google features the widelyused Android mobile phone and tablet software. In recent years, Google has expanded its technology and engineering into new territory to develop a system that will soon revolutionize the automobile industry with its futuristic Google Driverless Car project. The system functions through

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human interference. Even more impressively, Google Driverless cars have yet to be involved in any accident while in self-driving mode. Nevada became the first state to pass autonomous vehicle laws last year. Several more states, including California, are on board to prepare new legislations regarding these cars. However, legislatures will still have to negotiate many more laws regarding liability and safety issues. Yet despite the number of unanswered questions that remain, Google Driverless Cars are expected to be ready for all consumers and on the road in upcoming years and possibly by the end of 2012.

Taking I.T. to a New Dimension

Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor It seems like an invention out of a cool science fiction movie, and internet netizens can hardly believe their eyes. A Japanese company recently unveiled its prototype for a media vehicle at a recent Information Technology exhibition in Tokyo, leaving technology zealots desperate for information. The media vehicle, as it has been dubbed, allows users to experience a virtual reality. It was created by the great minds at Iwata-Yano Laboratory at the University of Tsubaka and was featured at the Digital Contents Expo recently. It has foreshadowed a significant change in the video game industry as gaming companies seek to outdo one another in an attempt to bring a more authentic experience to the home. The contraption is shaped like a human-sized capsule with bends at the hips and the knees. The top pops open to allow riders into its cock-pit like seat. The vehicle moves about on five wheels to provide a more realistic feel when gaming and sports a spherical display. It has been publicized as being extremely spacious inside of the capsule with plenty of legroom. But, the vehicle can only accommodate individuals that are less than 60 kilos, approximately 132 pounds. This severely limits the capabilities and the appeal of the machine, but it has still led to much excitement among video game enthusiasts. Video game fans have stated that the media vehicle is reminiscent of famous sci-fi franchises like Ghost in the Shell and Akira. The media vehicle fulfills their wildest gaming dreams. Many Youtube videos have popped up showing off the new invention. News of the contraption has been found all across

Take a step into the media machine...and enter a world thats like a dream. Courtesy of http://gizmodo.com

the web on various blogs and sites. The invention has been featured prominently on sites like Gizmodo and TechCrunch, both of which are renowned for bringing the biggest and most recent gaming news to fans everywhere. Japan has always been the center for new technology and new games. It is the home of both Nintendo and Sony, two of the biggest names in video games. And so it comes to no ones surprise that this most recent invention has its home in the technologically advanced country. Japan has yet to release much information about the new product. Details such as availability and pricing have yet to be found, leading disappointed consumers to assume it will not be entering the market any time soon. Excited video game buffs, however, remain in eager anticipation over any tidbit of news that may be released.

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DB Tennis Clinches Hacienda League Title

Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor The Diamond Bar High School boys tennis team defeated the Rowland High School Raiders 13-5 on April 20. The away victory stretched the teams overall record to 14-1 clinching the Hacienda League title. The team remains undefeated in league play. The Raiders consistently contend for a league title every year. Theyre the only team that can take the league title from us, said senior captain Stewart Yang before the match. This game was crucial to DBHS as it would determine who would take the league title. Its one of the most important games of our league. If we beat them, we have the league title, said senior Justin Ma explaining the significance of the victory. The team showed signs of nerves prior to the game, however, Yang feels that the pressure did not negatively affect the performance of the team. It affect[ed] my teammates in a good way. The level of their intensity [was] raised, said Yang. The team started off on the wrong foot as several of its matches ended in defeat. Senior Naoki Hisamoto, still nursing an season, you cant learn without losing, commented Hisamoto on the defeat. The game ended with a score of 8-10. T h i s unfortunate loss was preceded by a smashing victory against D i a m o n d Ranch High School on April 17. The final score was 17-1 and it solidified D B H S reputation as one of the strongest tennis teams in the Hacienda League. While the team still has another game against Walnut, the team looks forward to the California Interscholastic Federation. I think weve Rallying for the point...Sophomore Minsong Hsu (right) and Kenny Sakata (Ieft) work together to win the set. trained hard. Justin Park I think weve We cant sit on a losing mindset. up his loss with a 6-2 win. season, but was not a league prepared well. We need to do We have to focus on our next Subsequent wins followed match. It definitely wasnt a our best every game and if we matches. Singles player, junior leading the team to a victory. good feeling. Even though we do, I think well do fairly well, Justin Yang also lost his first The victory was significant can hope to have an undefeated explained Hamel. injury, lost his first match with a disappointing score of 1-6, but he remained hopeful saying, We just have to play through it. round with a score of 2-6. The team managed to pull through and took control of the game. J. Yang followed in earning redemption after a disappointing loss to Troy High School on April 18. The loss to Troy was the first loss of the

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Top 16 in 2012

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Draft

Austin Kong A&E Editor After an exciting 20112012 National Football League season, football fans across America are looking forward to the next big step towards next years season the draft. Here are my picks for the first half of round one of this years draft: Pick #1- Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB (Stanford) It was a very long and arduous season for the Colts without Peyton Manning. The Colts released their adored quarterback on March 7 of this year (later signed with the Denver Broncos), and need to pick his successor.. The Colts will draft Andrew Luck. Luck has superior football knowledge than RGIII and has run a prostyle offense in Stanford. The Colts are lucky to have the opportunity to draft the best quarterback out of college since John Elway, Andrew Luck. Pick #2Washington Redskins (traded up from St. Louis Rams): Robert Griffin III, QB (Baylor) After an impressive display at the NFL Combine, Robert Griffin III sealed his spot as the second pick in this years draft. The Washington Redskins paid a hefty price to move up to the number two spot, but it was definitely worth it. The only problem is that he has yet to play in a pro-style offense and Mike Shanahan is not particularly easy on QBs that need time to adjust to his offense. Pick #3Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT (USC) The Vikings need to provide Christian Ponder with better protection. Matt Kalil will solve the teams offensive line problems as he is the best O-lineman in this years draft. Pick #4Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB (Alabama) Pick #5- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Clairborne, CB (LSU) Pick #6- Saint Louis Rams: Justin Blackmon, WR (Oklahoma State) Saint Louis needs weapons for Sam Bradford. Pick #7- Jacksonville Jaguars: Melvin Ingram, DE (South Carolina) Pick #8- Miami Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill, QB (Texas A&M) Lets face it; Miami has not had a proper quarterback since Dan Marino. Tannehill can either become the savior of South Beach, or another big bust. Pick #9Carolina Panthers: Fletcher Cox, DT (Mississippi State) Pick #10- Buffalo Bills: Riley Reiff, OT (Iowa) Pick #11- Kansas City Chiefs:Luke Kuechly, ILB (Boston College) Pick #12Seattle Seahawks: Quinton Coples, DE (North Carolina) Seattle needs help on defense. Pick #13Arizona Cardinals: David DeCastro, OG (Stanford) Last season the teams o-line gave up 54 sacks. Pick #14- Dallas Cowboys: Mark Barron, S (Alabama) The Cowboys have problems with their secondary. Pick #15- Philadelphia Eagles: Michael Brockers, DE (LSU) Pick #16- New York Jets: Courtney Upshaw, LB (Alabama)

Andrew Choi Joseph Park Contributing Staff Writers

Bearcats Beat Brahmas

Athlete of the Month: Julie Walters

Sarah Cho Asst. A&E Editor Senior Julie Walters is a familiar name in high school softball as shes one of the strongest competitors in the Hacienda League. Shes represented Diamond Bar High School terrifically the four years she has played on DBHS varsity team. She is a talented player that is also popular among her teammates for being a hard working team player. Bulls Eye: So, how long have you played softball? Julie Walters: Ive been playing since I was four years old. I even lied to play because the age limit was actually five years old. Softball has always been a part of my life because my sister whose four years older played softball also. My first word was actually ball. Softball is in my blood. BE: How long have you played softball at Diamond Bar? JW: Ive been on the Varsity team since my freshman year. Ive played first base since my freshman year also. BE: How were your past seasons at DBHS? JW: Well, last year was a big turn around from the year before. My Sophomore year we were 0-10. And last year we ended up taking League. It was cool because no one expected us to be good. We went from losing every match to winning League. BE: How is this season? JW: Were 3-1 in league so were doing pretty well. But, I actually got hit in the head during practice with a bat recently. I had to get stitches and I had a concussion. It was an accident, but I couldnt play in the next game. It was the first game I hadnt started since freshman year so it was hard. But, I was so glad to see the team come together and all the support they gave me. Every girl on the team called to check in on me that night. BE: Why do you love softball so much? JW: Its competitive and Im a super competitive person. Also, I love the team. I moved here from Seattle when I was a Freshman and my team became my family. BE: What recognition have you received as a softball player, any awards? JW: I was in Academic All League every year and Second Team All League at first base in the Hacienda League. My Sophomore year, my teammates voted me the Best Teammate and my Junior year, I was voted Most Inspirational. BE: How were your grades when you were attending DBHS? JW: I had 7 AP classes and unweighted my GPA was 3.89. BE: Have you decided on what college youll be attending next year? JW: Im attending Loyola Marymount University on an academic scholarship. BE: Are you excited for college? JW: Im very excited because of my scholarship and I have honors upon entrance. Its in LA which is great because its close to home and I love the weather. BE: Will you be continuing softball during college? JW: Not collegiate softball. I still want to play intramural sports because sports is a big part of my life, but I want to start a new chapter. Softball has been my life for 14 years and so I want to do something new. I want to focus on studies, internships, and jobs. BE: Do you have any words youd like to say to your team? JW: They all need to believe in themselves as much as I believe in them because they are amzing individuals not only on the softball field but off it also.

On April 20, the Diamond Bar High School varsity softball team lost an away game 11-1 to the league leading Bonita Bearcats. The teams overall record is now 7-10-1 and 3-4 in league play. They are now one game ahead of Diamond Ranch for the last spot in the California Interscholastic Federation playoffs and currently own the tiebreaker. The Brahmas started the game with a double by junior Brianna Gonzalez in the first inning. Senior Liz Rubalcava then sent Gonzalez home with a single, the first run of the game, giving DBHS all of the momentum. However, Bonita fired back with three runs in the first inning. Bonita then scored eight runs in the next four innings while Diamond Bar was held scoreless for the rest of the game. [Gonzalez] pitched well, giving up seven hits, but Bonita just scored in many other ways, said coach Tony McCabe. Although the Brahmas lost three straight games during the past week to top ranked teams Los Altos, West Covina, and Bonita. Diamond Bar is currently

We were playing our hardest even though we had players out and a lot of people out of position...

fourth place in league. We should be back to full strength by Tuesday. We are getting back two of our injured players, Julie Walters and Dani Wilson, said Coach McCabe. We were playing our hardest even though we had players out and a lot of people out of position and Bonita is a great team, said senior Alyssa Donnelly. The softball team is determined to end the losing streak against Diamond Ranch on Tuesday. We were not worried about Bonita, we are worried about Tuesdays game against Diamond Ranch. Its a really big game for us. Were hoping to get back our injured players so we would h a v e handle on Diamond Ranch, s a i d McCabe. The Brahmas beat the Panthers 5-2 on March 22, winning with two home runs from the currently injured captains, Julie Walters and Dani Wilson. After winning last years Hacienda League championship, the Brahmas are fighting to make the last spot in CIF. The Brahmas are planning to finish strong with five more games left in the season against Los Altos, West Covina, Bonita, Walnut, and Diamond Ranch.

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Diamond Bar Baseball Loses 9-8 in Extra Innings

Rachel Halpert Sports Editor Even with the return of senior pitcher Henry Omana, the Diamond Bar baseball team was unable to get past the West Covina Bulldogs, falling 9-8 in extra innings on Thursday, April 19. This is Diamond Bars third loss in a row dropping their overall record 12-5-2 and league record to 4-3. The Brahmas quickly went ahead in the top of the first inning when junior Austin Szulczewski hit a lead-off single and stole second. After junior Tommy Delgadillo reached on a walk, the Brahmas had two runners on base with no outs. Junior Zeph Walters 2-RBI double gave Diamond Bar the early 2-0 lead. Both teams offenses remained silent until the top of the sixth inning when the Brahmas scored four more runs on five hits and two walks to further their lead to 6-0. Omana went into the top of the sixth with a one-hitter but promptly gave up two singles, a walk, and hit a batter to bring in West Covinas first run. The Bulldogs continued to capitalize on key opportunities and errors scoring eight runs off of three different Diamond Bar pitchers. In an attempt to tie the game, Szulczewski battled through a tense at-bat that resulted in a strikeout. After a slight altercation with the umpire, he was ejected from the was assisted by Delgadillos has the second most RBI in the injury throwing a three-hitter in five innings and striking out game and received suspension consistent ability to get on league with 14. This was Omanas first ten Bulldogs. He was unable to for the subsequent game as base each at-bat. He leads the well. Then with runners on first and third and only one out, Walters hit his second 2-RBI double to drive in Delgadillo and senior T a y l o r Cavazos to tie the game 8-8. T h e Brahmas defense shut down West Covina in the last inning of regulation p l a y . However, they could not take the lead in extra innings. In the bottom of the eighth inning, the Brahmas loaded the bases for West Covina on a walk and two intentional Having the leg up...Senior Henry Omana returns from a broken foot injury to strike out ten. walks. And after a pitching change, the Bull league in on-base percentage game back after breaking his get the win despite leaving the Dogs brought in their winning with .664. Walters also had a foot in a tournament game game with a 6-1 lead. good game at the plate with two less than three weeks ago. His I felt good on the mound run on another walk. Diamond Bars offense doubles and four RBI and now performance did not reflect any and feel like ill be even more comfortable next week, commented Omana, Im so happy to finally be playing with my team again. T h e team could not repeat its previous s u c c e s s against the Bulldogs after beating them 7-3 in the league opener on March 20. Similar events occurred in the 10-4 loss against Los Altos earlier in the week where the Brahmas gave up the lead late in the game. The Conquerors scored nine runs in the bottom of the sixth inning but only four were earned runs. T h e Brahmas have now dropped to fourth place in league. They Diana Romero will take a break from league competition to face Loyola High School tomorrow at home. The following week, Diamond Bar will play Walnut and Rowland.

Golf Places Second in Knabe Cup

Winston Cho Asst. Sports Editor Continuing its record breaking season, the Diamond Bar High School varsity boys golf team placed second at the Knabe Cup on April 18 at the Lakewood Country Club. The teams four best players, juniors Jason Chen and Brian Fong, sophomore Dean Sakata, and freshman Sahith Theegala, were chosen to participate in the tournament. Sakata and Theegala led the Brahmas with a score of 71. The Knabe Cup is one of the years biggest tournaments of the season as the best teams in Southern California are invited to compete in it. Of the 36 teams invited this year, DBHS beat some very strong teams such as Long Beach-Wilson, Palos Verde, and Penisula. The Brahmas only lost to Mira Costa by two strokes, 288290. It was a great day at Lakewood CC, but all four of our Diamond Bar golfers had some bad holes, which makes me all more excited about the

Today wasnt our best, our best is soon to come.

Underdogs Meet the Challenge

the competition was really hard and so evenly matched. We still did very well on a personal level, shared McCreary. will continue to win meets, commented senior Daniel Lee. Lee along with seniors Kevin Chen and Timothy Cho were

upcoming CIF SS playoffs. Great players and teams can score and finish even on an off day. Today wasnt our best, our best is soon to come, said coach Ty Watkins. J u n i o r captain Jason Chen also put together a very impressive performance with a score of 73 with Fong only two strokes behind. I played fairly well. There were a few opportunities that I left hanging but overall not too bad. What I am really

proud of is that our team finished second in a very strong field, commented Chen. The DBHS golf team has had an outstanding season and is competing for the California Interscholastic Federation title as usual. Watkins expects to win a fourth straight league title and make a deep run in CIF. The team has an undefeated record and is among the top five golf teams in all of California. With CIF only weeks away, DBHS is peaking at just the right time. Very few teams in all of California can boast such strong individual players in Chen, Fong, Sakata, and Theegala.

Swim Escapes with a Win

Colene Eng Asst. Editorial Editor Diamond Bar High Schools varsity boys and girls swim team competed against Los Altos High School on Wednesday, April 19. The girls pulled off a 113-57 win improving their overall record to 6-1 and their league record to 4-0. The boys also won with a score of 89-81, bringing their overall record to 5-2 and league record 3-1. It was a close match but the team was very responsive and understanding. Even under bad odds, we still managed to pull a win. That just shows how much depth our team has this year, said senior captain Kenny Schmitt. All through the meet, the boys Los Altos Conquerors team led until the last event, the 400 yards freestyle relay. The Brahmas needed to place first and second in order to win. Fortunately, the A relay team, consisting of senior captain Sean Kao, seniors Chris Katoh, Bennett Yuan, and sophomore Spencer Sun, managed to get first place with a time of 3:26.07. Shortly after, the B relay team, made up of sophomores Matthew Sia and Greg White, and freshmen Michael Wang and Ken Takahashi finished with the time of 3:29.75, guaranteeing a win for the boys. Today I saw real team spirit at the end of the swim meet where everyone was cheering on the last race. That leads to what we did well throughout the season. Unity. This team seemed to really come together this year, commented Schmitt. Freshman Ken Takahashi had a first-place finish in the 100 yard butterfly, finishing in 55.14 while Kao obtained more points for the boys team by coming in first place in the 200 yards freestyle with 1:44.98. The girls swept the 500 yards freestyle, with junior Helen Park and freshmen Elmeera Nosrati and Ashley Ting finishing in times of 6:38.15 , 6:00.06, and 6:34.40 respectively. Seniors Brittany Ting and Melinda Wang and freshman Amy Wong also placed in a first-second-third fashion in the 200 individual medley with 2:38.96, 2:32.53, and 2:24.53 respectively. I really hope that the team continues to stay strong through the rest of the season. Especially the girls team weve really come far this year, and I couldnt be more proud, said senior captain Brianna Hom. W a n g managed to secure a first place win in the 100 yards freestyle, finishing in 58.33. Sun finished in a similar fashion, winning the event in 50.94. The boys 200 yards freestyle relay, including seniors Yuan and Kao and sophomores White and Sun, also came in first place finishing with a time of 1:29.91. The girls 200 yards freestyle relay was also successful with the A team, made of sophomore Tiffany Cheng, and freshmen Athena Chen, Vanessa Cheng, and Lorelle Sun, clocking in first in 1:45.32. We have some very hard working and dedicated swimmers who are trying to bring a new era of championship teams, said assistant coach Tim Woolston. The varsity swim teams will be swimming in league preliminaries next Wednesday at Bonita High School.

Austin Kong A&E Editor On Thursday, April 19, the Diamond Bar High School track and field team competed against the Bonita Bearcats at an away meet. In one of the most highly contested meets that the team faced to date, the boys varsity won 79.5-56.5 and girls varsity tied 68-68. The Brahma girls dominated in sprints and scored 21 out of a possible 27 points for the team. Notable sprinters, Senior Jaelin Miller, sophomore Candace Rucker, and junior Udodiri Okwandu swept both the 100 meter and the 200 meter race. The Brahma boys had a shaky start after barely losing the 4x100 meter race. The Diamond Bar distance team was up against one of the leagues fastest runners but still scored solid points for the Brahmas. Senior James McCreary led the distance team in points while placing first in the 3200 meter and second in the 1600 meter run. I was not racing for time but somehow I still got a personal record. It seems like for the past few meets against Rowland and Walnut, [the rest of the team] worked out very hard because

discouraged once I did not set a personal record for a year, but today I just had a lot more adrenaline. It was a major breakthrough, expressed Go. The girls on the other hand were neck and neck with the Bearcats. The lady Brahmas were only down by five points with only the 4x400 meter relay left in the meet. Diamond Bar beat the Bearcat girls by only 3.01 seconds and tied the meet 68-68. Overall it was a good meet for Finishing strong...Junior Chris Knight passes the baton off to sophomore Tyler Diamond Bar Brown. Austin Kong High School. In addition, the Brahma the leading scorers for the Everyone on stepped it up. If jump team dominated as usual. boys jump team. The pole vault you look at how our team was The boys swept in triple jump team put the boys over the top seeded, we were the underdogs and came away with a second after junior Jonathan Go and coming into this meet but boys and third place in the long jump. senior Alfredo Landino placed varsity still managed to pull out It was a tough day today. I first and second in the event a win and the girls managed just hope that the jump team respectivelywhich solidified the to tie a CIF qualifying team, commented head coach Marc will continue to set personal win for the boys. I was starting to get Natividad. records and that the entire team

Even under bad odds, we still managed to pull a win. That just shows how much depth our team has this year.