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Abducted
Vulnerable teens are being tricked, then sold, into the sex trade by CADY HERB
photo illustration by DEVIN HERBERT
No laughing matter
With the growing use of technology, school bullying takes a turn for the worse
The Problem
*Names of students have been changed to protect their privacy.
by JASMIN AGUILAR High schools seem to be in a never-ending battle of “he said, she said.” Teenagers are so greatly involved in social media, which often can open the doors to cyber bullying. Now not only are students being picked on at school, but everywhere. “The social media has exacerbated bullying, amplifying the problem to hundreds of people as opposed to just one or two students at school,” Officer Adela Rios said. Bullying has been molded into something nobody would ever have imagined. Children are not only getting physically and verbally bullied by other students, but through social media as well. Computers and cell phones are like shields from the real world, giving people the power to say whatever they think and feel. Senior Jenny Smith* describes her experience with being bullied, “[a fellow student] would say stuff about the way I looked and about my family, but he didn’t even know me. It was always just a bunch of horrible made up stuff,” Smith said. Gossiping may not seem to resemble the serious-
ness of bullying, but Youth Contact Counselor Patricia Seitz says otherwise. “There is a very thin line between being bullied and being gossiped about. Gossip is a violation of one’s privacy,” Seitz said. “It’s all a matter of perspective, but gossiping is a form of bullying.” They have the right to say whatever they want, whether it is face-to-face, behind a monitor or with the ability of texting. Impulsive words said without thought are troublesome. It is only afterwards that you realize every single detail of the things you should and should not have said. “They are pointing a finger at you [pointing out all of your flaws], but really they are pointing a finger at themselves, because [they are] making fun of someone,” Katie Arthur* said. The attacker is not always aware of how damaging their words are and how their actions truly affect the person on the other side.
See BULLYING, page 2
The Solution by LORENA COLCER Although bullying seems like an overwhelming problem, there are people who are passionate about helping. “Nothing makes me angrier than when someone picks on someone weaker than them[selves],” Vice Principal Mary Peterson said. “I think we should consider [at least] three things: Educating on what bullying is, holding bullies accountable, and building the skill sets of those who are victims.” The district has begun to gather information to design a five-year district-wide plan to prevent bullying in reaction to the rise of bullying incidents. “We are in the fact-gathering phase of relooking at all of our anti-bullying prevention programs in the hope of coming up with a five-year plan,” director of Safety and Operations Casey Waletich says. “We’re really starting to look at the effectiveness [of the current programs], gathering more student input, more principal-[based] and school-based input on what needs to change, what’s working, what’s not working, how we can improve [them]... We’re more
concerned with doing [this] the right way than the fast way. … There’s a need [to address it].” Along with this plan, Glencoe also has a strong philosophy about what to do with situations where bullying has already happened. “Discipline done correctly restores people, not isolates,” Principal Bob Macauley said. “[It’s about] restoring them to the right relationship in their community [after the incident].” Peterson said that as the disciplinarian, she is often limited to reacting to a bullying situation and that she “wishes she had more time to spend in the proactive mode.” Macauley said the key to reducing bullying is for the students to take action. “The strength of our school is our students. … [You guys can] support the injured student. Befriend them. Look for kids who isolate themselves at lunch, and before and after school,” Macauley suggests. Other school-wide events could help stop bullying by encouraging people to open up.
See BULLYING, page 2
Most Oregonians do not realize that sex trafficking happens close to home. Portland is one of the largest hub for sex trafficking in the United States. A large reason is because I-5 runs straight through Portland. According to Chelan Russ, former Ambassador for the Portland organization SCTNow, this is because, “it has an international airport, and is close to a coastline.” Everything can be transported, whether it be drugs or people. “There is so much money to be made in the selling of people for their services. Unfortunately, sexual services are in high demand,” Russ said. Sex trafficking is the second leading illegal industry in the United States, according to the organization Stop Child Trafficking Now (SCTNow). There are dozens of strip clubs and escort services to influence the crime. Oregon is also infamous for its relaxed law enforcement of this problem, according to Shared Hope International. For two years in a row, the organization gave Oregon a “D” grade based on how effectively the laws are actually enforced. A large number of pimps are currently roaming Portland. “You would be safe to put the number at over 100,” said Detective Sergeant, Mike Geiger (Supervisor of the Portland Police Human Trafficking Unit). The average age for a person in sex trade is anywhere from 12 to early 20s. “The girls come from all walks of life. No community or family is safe. They come from big cities, small towns, and everything in between. They come from every part of the country too,” Geiger said. Many young girls are tricked into sex trade, yet males can be sold too. They are beaten and used by people who want nothing more than to make money out of them. Some men will make the girls believe that they care about them. “Many believe the person who recruited them is their boyfriend and use the word ‘love’ to describe their relationship, not realizing it is a twisted, conditional and perverted definition of love,” Russ said. It can begin anywhere, including in a chat room. These victims are often young girls who have either run away from home or are having family troubles. Some are even kidnapped from their own homes. Today, social media makes it easy to find out more information about a person. When a teen rants about wanting to leave to strangers in chat rooms, it gives the predators a weak spot to sweep in and trick the teen. And while it may seem that the predators would only want pretty girls, this is not true. The people who traffic do not care what the person looks like, it is about how vulnerable one is into being fooled and taken. Posting locations on Facebook gives predator’s clues to where their victims will be next. Beatings by pimps start immediately after kidnapping. According to Russ, “These victims see no way out and are forced to stay, by getting threatened to any extent, including their families’ lives.” The people who choose to traffic these victims are usually talented in their line of work and know how to pull strings, which makes it hard for these victims to escape. People rarely run to the police for help. Guns, drugs, and their clothing are on the floor, while they may be lying helplessly with no source of communication. “They are threatened, so are their families,”
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Controlling Contraceptives by ANISHA DATTA
The battle between religious freedom and women’s health has escalated as a result of the Affordable Care Act passed by the Obama administration. Health insurance plans are required to cover contraception for women as of Aug. 1, 2012. The act states that women are entitled to free “preventive services” (such as domestic violence screening and contraception) through their employers’ health insurance. It makes contraception free for employees of any business, including emergency contraception and sterilization procedures. The Obama administration announced the policy in late Jan 2012, and it became a heavily contested piece of legislation. Religious leaders and conservatives were among those in opposition, saying the government is treading on religious freedom because not all employers support the use of artificial birth control, and should not be forced to provide it, according to Forensics teacher Susan McLain.
“There are two bodies [in the opposition]: one who wants government out of their private life, and another [body] that’s strictly religious and doesn’t believe in artificial birth control,” McLain said. The second group consists mainly of organizations who do not believe in artificial birth control. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is one such group. “All the other mandated ‘preventive services’ prevent disease, and pregnancy is not a disease,” the bishops said in a 2012 interview with the “New York Times.” To ease the opposition, the Obama administration agreed to give religiously affiliated employers one extra year to adopt the requirement. Many churches and conservative Americans still felt that employers should not be forced to comply with what goes against their religious principles. “The problem is not that religious institutions do not have enough time to comply; it’s that they are forced to comply at all,”
Utah Senator Orrin G. Hatch said. “Unfortunately, the administration has shown a complete lack of regard for our constitutional commitment to religious liberty.” Government-mandated coverage of contraceptives has divided the country. Last year, the Senate voted against a Republican effort to abolish the act. On Dec. 26, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonja Sotomayor denied a request to block employers from having to cover emergency contraception, thus supporting the mandate. However, on Oct. 31, a federal judge in Detroit, Michigan, ruled that a Catholicowned family business called Weingartz Supply Company does not have to provide health insurance that covers birth control. A similar instance occurred in July when a Denver judge ruled that Hercules Industries Inc. does not have to comply with the mandate either. Forty-one lawsuits have been filed as of Dec. 11. The views of Glencoe students on the mandate differ greatly. Some agree with
Let’s be friends
Newly founded Buddy Club aims to be the liaison between special needs students and the Glencoe community by DENISE BOSAK When you walk down the halls at Glencoe, do you ever see the special education students? Junior Kristyn Helmick and sophomore Jeremiah Burton have made efforts to make the special education students feel more involved with their classmates through their new organization called the Buddy Club. Helmick first coined the idea when she realized that the special education students at Glencoe and the student body were disconnected from each other. Buddy Club is set up to meet every day during first lunch. They have also held a successful pizza party that took place right before winter break. Once the group gets up and running, Helmick and Burton want to start organizing more events, both inside and outside of school. Buddy Club has several consistent members, but needs more. Helmick said the Buddy Club has been a learning experience for some students, as it took some time to adapt to a different form of communication. Because it is difficult for some of the special education students to build on a conversation, it requires some effort by asking them specific questions. “The buddies are really fun to hang out with,”
BULLYING: Bullies hurt kids, adults Continued from page 1 PROBLEM
“You think you’re throwing tissue paper and [the other person] is getting hit with a 16-pound brick,” Principal Bob Macauley said. This problem is not just one-on-one between the bullies and bullied; it involves the people who see it happen, hear it happen, read it online or hear it from a friend. All of the people who at some point become aware of the situation are also a part of the problem. Bullies will only go as far as bystanders allow them to; it’s a group process and a social dynamic that grips a victim’s entire world. To stop the bullying, bystanders must morph into more than just sideline observers. They need to act. “It’s a problem that is very hard to solve because it’s invisible to adults, and students never speak up,” Macauley said. “It turns out that if you’re not being bullied, you really don’t think about it.” Bullying is something that people witness each day. Noticed or unnoticed, it is happening. A person’s appearance may not reveal their true feelings. A smile can be nothing more than an illusion that is part of a game of “hide-and-seek,” the sadness hides and the happiness
Helmick said. “It seemed awkward at first, because people didn’t know how to interact with the buddies, because some of them are more developmentally delayed than others, holding a conversation is difficult.” Helmick said students caught on to this kind of interaction, and began to enjoy being around their new buddies even more. Both founders have experience with this interaction already, as Helmick has an autistic brother, and Burton has a brother with Down’s syndrome. Helmick said that Principal Bob Macauley supported the idea as soon as she and Burton proposed it to him. “He is behind us 100 percent,” she said. “He wants the special education kids to get more experiences that will prepare them for the real world.” Burton and Helmick want others to realize that special education kids are no different from everyone else. “They are just like us. They have a physically separating quality and nothing else; they’re just at a different level mentally,” Helmick said. Both Macauley and Buddy Club members want to get the special education kids out into the world and let them experience the world outside of high school to prepare them for adult life.
attempts to seek a way out. Bullying can be dealt with easier than most people think. Students elaborate on the importance of talking to someone about the problem and sticking up for yourself. “Always stand up for yourself; if you stand up for yourself they most likely won’t come back,” said Jenny Smith*. “It made me feel stronger. Now I can rely on myself. I don’t have a wall up anymore; I stand up for myself and don’t let others walk all over me.”
SOLUTION
Macauley suggests implementing “challenge days.” During these events, “everyone [is brought] together [through] fun and games, but it does get serious. People open up, and even the guys cry.” Breaking up cliques is one way to reduce the amount of bullying in a school because it promotes acceptance around the school. Youth Contact Counselor Patricia Seitz said that school-wide activities could help this. “Another way to help is doing things to break up cliques … have a day where everyone sits by someone at lunch that they don’t know, or even a day where upperclassmen sit with freshmen,” Seitz suggests. However, all of these pieces must be put together in just the right way to create an ideal atmosphere for all students. “[The solution] is more than just [one] assembly or [one] day; it’s also about creating a culture where it’s not acceptable [to bully],” Peterson says.
the opposition, claiming that the mandate infringes on the right of religious freedom. “Why would a company be forced to do something they may not believe in? If I was forced to do something I didn’t believe in, I’d probably be really offended,” freshman Levi Bergthold said. Others agree that contraceptives should be part of required health care. “[The mandate] is justified because companies have an obligation to supply health care [to their employees],” said senior Hampus Hammarlund. Still others say that birth control is a personal choice, and that those opposed to it can choose not to take advantage of that portion of the mandate. “When a girl takes birth control, she is taking responsibility for her life, and is not bringing a child into the world that [she can’t take care of],” junior Ali Giza said. “If Congregationalists don’t agree with artificial birth control, they should be loyal to their beliefs and choose not to use it.”
Dialogue: a lost art by DENISE BOSAK iPhones. Androids. Tablets. iPods. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Computers. Television. Our generation has been shaped by a new era of communication. But with more ways to correspond than ever before, we are, in reality, more distant than ever. Before cell phones and laptops ruled our society, the only way to show off pictures from your latest vacation was to invite people to your house to look at scrapbooks. The only way to confront someone was face-to-face, not hiding behind a computer screen. Now, you don’t even have to leave the couch to see what anyone is up to or to let them know how you really feel. According to a 2006 “New York Times” article, anthropologist Ray Birdwhistell said that approximately 65 percent of communication is nonverbal: body language, hand gestures and facial expressions. The other 35 percent is verbal: word choice, tone, and so on. That means having a phone conversation only conveys a little over 1/3 of what you are saying. With phones that will spell for us, the habit of abbreviating and using informal slang, and no need for a thesaurus or dictionary, our generation really has redefined communication. When it comes time to communicate on a professional level, write important documents and meet face-to-face with new people, how will we know how to communicate efficiently? The business world won’t forgive poor spelling and grammar. You will have to talk to others directly on a regular basis; phones and computers will not suffice as forms of communicating forever. I started to notice this even more and more when I saw directions in the SAT and AP tests reminding me to write in complete sentences. Nobody should have to be reminded that professional or important writing cannot be mixed with informal and incomplete language. As exposure to this technology comes at an earlier age, people are becoming increasingly accustomed to this. We have to be reminded every once in a while that technology does not, and cannot, replace communication completely.
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A heart dedicated to those in need Senior Cindy Najera raises $25,000 to build a playground at an orphanage in Mexico
by SONJA ARROYO Senior Cindy Najera has proven she has the heart for serving the world around her. Over the summer, Najera visited an orphanage in Carmen Serdan, Mexico. She arrived with her church to help with the needs there. Najera said the visit was “truly life changing.” The orphanage she worked at is unique in the way that it is specifically geared towards children with disabilities. “There is not a lot of help for children with disabilities in Mexico, so this orphanage really stood out as special to me,” Najera explains. After spending a few weeks working closely with the children and the town’s local pastor, a strong flame was ignited in Najera. Upon arriving home Najera was determined to help the orphanage. After a few weeks of pondering, Najera decided she would tie her senior project to the place she left her heart. She then partnered with the leader of the missions trips organization so she could stay connected with the orphanage. After numerous calls, Najera decided she would raise money to better the orphanage. “I know deciding to raise $ 25,000 was ambitious but I knew my capabilities and was confident and driven to do it,” she said. After spending months researching the orphanage’s needs, she then decided they could use a new play structure. Najera said she felt that not only would this bring joy to the children, but it would benefit the overall
appeal of the facility. Najera said her most difficult challenge was finding an organization or company to donate the money because of the orphanage’s wish to stay anonymous. “Cindy tends to be a perfectionist when it comes to the stuff she plans, and I was afraid that she might fail, but I knew she was going to get close to the amount she needed, “ said Najera’s mother Janeth Najera. Much to her mother’s surprise, Najera was able to raise the money within a week’s time. A construction company in California gave a generous donation. Receiving the call from the company was emotional for Najera. “I was practically in tears when I received the call. I felt as if all my hard work had paid off and that I really accomplished an amazing goal,” Najera said. Najera is currently planning her second trip to Carmen Serdan. Construction is scheduled to begin on the playground this coming summer. Najera hopes to be there for the building process. “My family and my boyfriend Dayton have been my biggest supporters. They have always believed in me,” Najera said. Najera’s boyfriend Dayton Holt said he is inspired by Najera every day and that she is an amazing person to be around with her upbeat attitude and zest for life. “I’m so filled with joy from Cindy and her heart’s desire to use her senior project as an opportunity to help the little boys and girls in the orphanage,” Holt said.
photo submitted by CINDY NAJERA Senior Cindy Najera holds a child in the Mexican orphanage where she volunteered last summer. With her positive attitude Najera has made measurable progress towards her goals and has successfully raised money for a cause that is near and dear to her. What started as a mission’s trip with her church then grew and progressed into something much grander then Najera had ever imagined.
Retired engineer inspires Hispanic students by ANGEL MANDUJANO-GUEVARA Luis Diaz is known by many students. Working here for 11 years, he has influenced a variety of students and staff. Before becoming the liaison for Spanish-speaking families, Diaz was a mechanical engineer for 25 years. After retiring as an engineer, Diaz sought to do something more: he became a resource for Hispanic students and families. After living 22 years in Colombia, Diaz attended a college in Puerto Rico, where he spent the next 30 years as a student and a mechanical engineer. Twelve years later, he retired and move to Oregon where he started to substitute for the Hillsboro School District. In May of 2002, Diaz was hired as a substitute for the remaining weeks of school. Administrators were impressed and over the summer, they offered him a full-time position at Glencoe. His new career is different than his old job. “I used to work for the money; now I work for the people and for the students,” Diaz said. Ezra Ereckson, leader of the Equity Team and an art teacher at Glencoe, has known Diaz for about two years and has said Diaz has influenced him to become a better teacher and friend to his students. “[Diaz] is always ready to go. I have never heard him say ‘I can’t’. He is always saying ‘I’m ready.’ He is always enthusiastic and spirited,” Ereckson said. Diaz’s office space is located in the front of the attendance office. Ereckson said this helps motivate students, especially Latino students, because they see someone “from a similar culture who is successful in his field [engineer] and who chose to do this because he wanted to.” “A lot of students would be a lot less successful without him because of all the support he gives,” Ereckson said. After being married to Diaz for 36 years, Ileana Perea said that when they first met as college students, she didn’t expect to marry him only a year later. To Perea, Diaz has always been a man who has been extremely positive and has always believed in the “greater side of humanity.” As a professional, Diaz has always been striving for excellence. Perea expressed that Diaz’s job as an engineer was dangerous: “Luis worked critically in times of natural disasters making sure planes were secure,” she said. Perea said that for many students Diaz represents a father, possibly not present in their household. He encourages students to think ahead in their lives and encourages them to think of graduation as just the beginning to their edu-
cation, not the end of it. “Luis is a thinker,” Perea said. “When our son was just a little boy and he asked his father a question, his father wouldn’t answer him. He made him think like a human should. He guided him, not told him what to do.” Liliana Mandujano, ‘08 graduate, stated that Diaz was her “main reason for graduating.” He gave her the motivation to continue on the path of becoming a first-generation high school graduate. Now a 23-year-old caregiver at an assisted living facility, Mandujano still acknowledges Diaz as a major reason she continues to succeed in the work force. “I don’t want to let him down. That wouldn’t only be a big disappointment to me; but to him as well.” English teacher Beth Morgan stated that Diaz is a “huge support for students with no allies” and that the support Diaz provides for the Latino community is great. “He is a very compassionate man with a kind heart; he is the type of person to drop anything to help out his students and friends,” Morgan said. Diaz said that when he was a young man, he never thought about a career because he never had someone to help him plan his future. However, he never once doubted he would go to college. For Diaz, watching students walk down the stage to receive their diplomas is a special experience. “I feel very proud. I never miss a graduation ceremony,” he says. Diaz is continually motivated to be a support for students and treats them like he would his own children.
“They need to be helped in realizing a lot of the potential that they have – that they are leaders of the world, and they need to open their eyes and see that.”
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Foreign Exchange Students photos by VALENTINA CHAU and DEVIN HERBERT
stories by LORENA COLCER
Joline Grawunder -- Germany
Victoria Ejlertsen -- Denmark Coming from Copenhagen, Denmark, Victoria Ejlertsen is enjoying her immersion in American culture. “[I] meet different people every day, and there are so many people.” she said. “Every day I have a new funny experience!” Ejlertsen’s older sister was an exchange student to Oklahoma in 2004. “She said it was one of her best years. I hope mine is just as good.” In the United States, Ejlertsen likes to shop. “I love the mall!” she said. “It’s so cheap here compared to Denmark.” All in all, Ejlertsen said she loves her exchange experience so far. “I have fun here!” she said. “The people are friendly here, I love the friends I’ve made, and it’s more fun to go to school [in America].”
Although she has previously been an exchange student to England and France, Joline Grawunder’s exchange in the United States will be her longest. She will be here for a year instead of only a “couple of weeks.” So far, she has been pleasantly surprised. “I definitely thought that there would be more cliques and bullying, like in the movies,” she said. “People [here] are nicer than that.” Coming from Salzgitter, Germany, there have been some pieces of American culture that puzzle Grawunder. “You [all] eat cheese with everything!” she laughs. The American school system has some appealing aspects to Grawunder, especially the choices possible. “School [here] is cool because we can choose classes. We can’t choose classes in Germany,” she said.
Marie Fujimoto -- Japan Senior Marie Fujimoto, who is from Kobe, the fourth largest city in Japan, loves to dance. Fujimoto was a very dedicated dancer in Japan, practicing 3-4 hours every day. “I did creative dance, cheerleading, and hip hop,” she said. The school in Japan that Fujimoto attended has about 1,500 students, but only three grades. “At Glencoe, sometimes I get lost,” Fujimoto said. “[In Japan] we have to stay in [one] classroom. We don’t have to move. Only the teachers move.” American culture is definitely different from Japanese culture, she said. “In Japan, being quiet is a polite thing… American people talking is different.” However, Fujimoto said that American culture has some perks. “I love brownies!” Fujimoto laughs. “They’re not sweet in Japan.” Fujimoto said she loves the energy of the football games. “We often scream, and everyone’s so funny and exciting… We have football [in Japan], but it’s not famous.” All in all, Fujimoto is set to have a great time in the States. “I love American drama and movies, and I think America is awesome and cool,” she said.
Saskia Fichtner -- Germany Coming from Berlin, Germany, exchange student Saskia Fichtner loves to surf. “It’s more like windsurfing, because we don’t have such big waves,” she said. “In the summer, I drive to the east coast [of Germany] and surf in the ocean and in lakes,” Fichtner said. According to Fichtner, the school system in Germany is different than in the United States. “[In Germany] we can’t retake tests. When you’re under 11th grade you can’t choose classes. We have 14 classes total… Everything [is different]!” Fichtner sees her exchange opportunity as very beneficial in the long run. “I want to see a new country for a longer time, and I want to [make] new friends, and improve my English,” she said. Fichtner has many positive things to say about Glencoe. “At Glencoe, all the people are so friendly, and they have team spirit,” she smiled.
Ivy Sinthawat -- Thailand After some encouragement from her mother, Ivy Sinthawat agreed to study abroad in the United States. “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go or not, … [but] I’m so happy to be here,” she said. Sinthawat and her family are from Udonthani, Thailand. Her older siblings were also exchange students, her brother traveling to New York and her sister to Michigan. Sinthawat said she loves the United States. “I don’t like the cold weather so much … [but] the United States is so clean, and the people are nice.” She said the contrast in school systems make learning in the United States more enjoyable to her. “[In Thailand] the teachers get angry when we don’t understand… here it’s not like that,” she said. “In Thailand, we cannot choose the subjects [we want]. Here, I’m so happy to learn subjects that I want to learn." Sinthawat’s favorite class is Art. She loves to draw, and her favorite thing to draw is mountains. “I’ve been drawing since two years old,” she said.
Roosa Kurttila -- Finland Even though she’s from a very snowy part of the world, Roosa Kurttila loves going to the beach. “We don’t really have big beaches… [but] I love to go to the beaches when I can. I usually [tan] with my friends, eat ice cream, go swimming, and just hang out,” she said. Kurttila is from Oulu, Finland. Along with the contrast in weather, she finds the people in Finland are very different than people in the United States. “I have heard that we are really sarcastic in Finland, and I think that’s true. I think that people are more friendly here… In Finland, people are a little bit shy,” she said. Kurttila has many goals for herself during her year-long stay. “I want to learn English, I want to see American lifestyle and different culture, and I want to [become] independent,” she said.
Jasper Leclerc -- Germany Jasper Leclerc, originally from Hamburg, Germany, was surprised to find that many Americans use cars as their main form of transportation. “In the summer I use a bike, [and] in the winter I use the subway… It’s weird that you can’t walk everywhere [here], that your parents have to drive you,” he said. Leclerc’s favorite subject in school is art. He also loves to play sports, especially tennis, and enjoys a good steak. However, school in Germany “would be more fun if [the school] were more spirited… we don’t have school sports,” he said. “Here, everybody is so nice, spirited, and united.” Studying in the United States is a good fit for Leclerc. “I want to learn English, I [also] want to have more fun at school,” he said.
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Valentine’s Day for Dummies Confused about Valentine’s Day? Here are some commonly asked questions about the ‘Day Of Love’
Glencoe students were asked questions about Valentine's Day. Here is what they said: What would your Valentine’s Day date be?
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A lovely night in Portland. -Spencer Summerville, 12 At each other’s house watching a movie or [playing] video games. -Dominique Hollman, 10 Either a park on a nice day or walking along the beach. -Ian Mauk, 11 A movie night or going to a concert. -Casey Getzandaner, 11 Hanging out and watching movies, just something low key. -Joey O’Rourke, 9
What to do, what not to do, on a first date:
You shouldn’t make out. One kiss is fine at the end. -Courtney Crocker, 11 Don’t be a jerk. The whole ‘Girls are into guys who are jerks’ is a lie. -Kaitlynn Langue, 11 Don’t talk about your ex. -Hannah Hunker, 11 Never say your mom jokes. -Peter Roth, 11
Single?
What clichés do you think of on Valentine’s Day?
Everything on Valentine’s day is a cliché. -Kayla Heinlein, 11 Gooey, lovey stuff. Couples kissing and saying “I love you.” -Sanara Wynne, 10 Chocolate, roses, “We’ll be together forever”, and people hoping someone will ask them out. -Alex Morgan, 10
How would you want to be asked out?
Have a plane fly by with a banner that says ‘Will you go out with me?’ -Maddie Morton, 10 I want to do the asking. -Matt Fields, 11 With a huge teddy bear saying, “Will you be mine?” with people singing the Hallelujah Chorus in the background and a spotlight on me. -Celeste Worthy, 12 At the beach when the sun is setting. -Noah Conrey, 9
And of course…
At a sports game of my favorite team. -James Burton; 12, Jeremy Chu; 11, and Brandon Dunn; 12
Traits Glencoe Students feel ‘That special someone’ needs to have 100%-
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Dinner: Party of None.
If you are alone this time of the year, don’t fret: here are some things the wonderful individuals that live the single life can do or participate in this Valentine’s Day. 1. Have a movie night! Invite some single friends over for a night filled with movies that display the real-life scenario of the single life. Have a great time, eat a variety of Cheetos with family and friends, and have no remorse the following day. Such movies include: a. The Shawshank Redemption- R (1994): This uplifting movie will remind you of the powerful bond of friendship – something often neglected by those blinded by love. It also comes with a valuable warning: When you get married, you risk being cheated on by a golf pro and going to prison for a crime you didn’t commit. b. American Beauty- R (1999): There’s a reason Sam Mendes’ movie debut won three Oscars. Kevin Spacey nails it as the patriarch of an uber-dysfunctional American family, who copes with his midlife crisis by becoming interested in his daughter’s teenage friend. This look behind the white picket fence will make you glad you opted out of romance. c. Bridesmaids- R (2011): This comedy provides plenty of belly-aching laughter for both sexes, with a brilliant ensemble cast that proves women can be as disgusting, raunchy and funny as men. While the focus of the movie is a wedding, the real message is that the most important relationship is friendship. 2. Have a singles’ party! Invite a couple of friends over to celebrate the single life and even introduce them to some new friends! It’s great way to meet new people and celebrate being single and ready to mingle! Buy some pizzas, a couple of sodas and some chips! You have a party on your hands. Note: These movies are not advertisements and do not express the views and/or the opinions of the Crimson Times Newspaper staff; Viewer Discretion and Parental Supervision is advised.
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Keep calm, play on Talented musician and multi-instrumentalist Chris Vancleve is dedicated to pursuing music. by AURORA Fulgencio-MALDONADO During his first-grade year, senior Christopher Vancleve discovered his passion for music. He was inspired by a woman playing a flute on TV. Vancleve decided to begin playing the flute in fifth grade and entered the Evergreen band class in sixth. “…I finally decided in sixth grade that I wanted to be a flute player because all those years [before fifth grade] I kind of kept it to myself,” Vancleve said. He joined Glencoe’s Symphonic Band his freshmen year and has since become accomplished at playing the flute. According to Raymond Severns, the Symphonic Band teacher, Vancleve is dedicated to playing the flute. “He gets private lessons. He almost always comes in to the band room when he has a free period. He comes during his lunches, before and after school.” Vancleve was also chosen to perform a solo at the Holiday Concert. His friend Alyssa Gore said she was very impressed with his performance. “All you could hear was the flute. It was perfect tempo, and it was just amazing,” Gore said. Vancleve also performs as a way to entertain others around him. According to Gore, he played the flute after Thanksgiving dinner at his house for his family and friends. Although he knows how to play the flute, Vancleve has also experimented and learned how to play a wider variety of instruments. “[He plays the] flute primarily and some percussion instruments. He has also messed around with the clarinet a little,” Severns said. Besides band, Vancleve also participates in Color Guard, Gay-Straight Alliance and the Hillsboro Orchestra. Along with Vancleve, his grandmother and stepbrothers (ages 11 and 12) also play
photo by VALENTINA CHAU Senior Chris Vancleve performed at the Glencoe v. Tigard football game at Hare Field with the Marching Tide on Sept. 14th. instruments. His twin sister, senior Brittany Vancleve, although not in choir, sings as a hobby. Based on what his grandmother told him, his ancestors have always had some musical talent. Now that he’s a senior, he plans to follow his dreams and study music as a major in college. His involvement in music allows Vancleve a way to forget about his problems and stresses. “[When playing the flute], Chris let’s all the negative things go away and just thinks positive. He, as a student, is a positive influence,” Severns said.
Want to meet your favorite musician? Live 95.5 is known for hosting numerous contests, especially Meet and Greets. Winners get to watch a live acoustic performance, meet and take a picture with the artist, and conduct a Q&A session. Senior Crystal Williamson and junior Megan Baxter have won more than a handful and are willing to offer tips on how to win. by MADDIE MOEN
What contest have you won so far? C: Cher Lloyd, R5, Ed Sheeran, Megan and Liz, Connor Maynard Meet and Greets. Also a trip to the Video Music Awards. M: Grouplove and Olly Murs Meet and Greets. Can you explain your process of calling in to win? Crystal (C): We would literally sit in my car for at least five hours, until we won. Usually the host would help us and give us hints at what exact minute to call. Megan (M): I check their Facebook because sometimes they put the exact time you can call in. Then I sit in my room with three different phones and call. You don’t even have to listen to the radio to win! Do you have any funny stories? C: When I met R5, I had no idea who they were. We chilled though after the show for a while and they are all really good dancers so I tangoed with Ross Lynch. Then I got home and realized Ross was Austin for the show ‘Austin and Ally’ and the bassist, Riker was a Warbler on ‘Glee’. M: After Olly Murs hugged me and kissed me on the cheek, he told me I smelled good. I was so dazed, I just awkwardly muttered ‘I love you’. Were any of the musicians different in person? C: Cher Lyold was so short and really into dark things like skulls. I had thought she was really girly! M: Olly Murs was extremely flirtatious and confident.
Any tips on winning contests? C: Get really close with one of the radio hosts. The more annoying you are the more they help you win. M: Call as much as you can, don’t give up. It can take hundreds of calls before winning. Call at weird hours. Seven in the morning or at eleven at night are the easiest to win since most people are asleep. Any embarrassing moments? C: I always end up interrupting the interviews saying slightly naughty things. But the funniest thing was when I met Ed Sheeran. This lady working there was really mad because people kept breaking the rules about touching him. But I ended up kissing him on the cheek and the lady started yelling at me. Ed Sheerans face was so funny though. It looked like he was the one that got in trouble. M: We showed up really late to the Olly Murs show and accidentally sat in the V.I.P section.
New way to learn
New tutoring center gives struggling students a way to improve their academic performance. by JOE WALLACK Students who are currently struggling in their core academic classes can now attend a new class designed by counselor Tanya Stremme called the Tide Learning Center. This area, located in the former text book storage room in the library, will kick off the second semester. Its main purpose is getting students back on track to graduate. A student will work closely with a supervisor and student tutors a supervisor and several tutors. Tutors, include highly academic students, who are trained through Stremme and will be stationed in each corner of the classroom depending on which subject they specialize in. “Not only will we assign the tutors to the participants, but we will also be teaching them the social skills needed to connect to them directly,” Stremme said. During the class session, students can access a variety of resources such as library books, computers, and the math tutor. Posters created by staff members will be posted on the walls to remind students of basic skills to help them improve academically, such as how to spend their time wisely. Students who are failing a class will be recommended by a teacher to attend the tutoring center while their tutor collaborates with the teacher to discuss on improvements the student has made. Stremme has high hopes for this program intending to give students extra aid in their academic work. “I’m confident that with this new program, there will be significant improvement from the student body,” Stremme said. Co- Editors in Chief:
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according to Lieutenant John Black of the Washington County Police Department. Sex trafficking is different from prostitution. Prostitution provides work to an individual. It’s a way to bring income home. “It seems to be…a way out.” Black said. When somebody believes they have no other way to make money, prostitution seems like an easy route to pay the bills. Then when they think they will just do it long enough to become stable, they don’t know how to, and want to leave that life behind. “Many, [who continue in prostitution] because of all of the abuse, change the way they think about
themselves.” according to Sergeant Geiger. Sex trafficking, on the other hand, involves cruel brainwashing and forced prostitution. Part of Lieutenant Black’s job is to approve U Visas for foreign victims of labor and sex trade that have come to the United States. U Visas are temporary and extend the stay for foreigners and give them the ability to work here in the United States as a temporary resident. Sex trafficking is real and is lurking. People like Russ and Sergeant Geiger dedicate their lives to prevent this crime that affects so many lives.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
‘Halo 4’ lives up to expectations
The most recent installment in the Halo saga boasts excellent graphics, innovative campaigns, and engrossing new gameplay modes that will keep fans coming back for more
by ALYSSA GORE No one hates a cliffhanger in a story more than “Halo” fans. After the ending of “Halo 3,” fans were desperate to know what would happen next. However, the original developers chose to end that game without any explanation of what would happen to their hero. To the fans’ delight, 343 Industries decided to continue the series and released “Halo 4” for the Xbox 360 last Nov. 6. The incredible game is undeniably breathtaking, with graphics that are absolutely stunning. The faces of the characters are so detailed and textured that it would seem as though they are real people acting out the story. The intense amount of layered colors and textures makes everything about this game pop. And the worlds created for the game are huge; the landscapes sometimes appear to go on without end. Most game modes in “Halo 4” have been seen in previous “Halo” games. “War Games” is matchmaking from previous games, in which you choose your desired game type and
search for other players on Xbox Live who wish to play the same game type. Brand-new to the “Halo” community is the game mode “Spartan Ops” which takes the gamer through a second campaign. Players fight their way through five missions every episode, with a new episode released every week. Multiplayer can be a very enjoyable experience if you have friends to play with, but this tends to only be in private matches. The online community seems to have deteriorated since “Halo 3” and “Halo Reach.” It is all too easy to find players who take the game way too seriously, or players who use mods such as “aim-bots” that will automatically aim at another player. This makes match-made games less enjoyable. Some minor issues plague the game. Shortly after “Halo 4” was released, the ranking system, which is used to unlock features of the game, would reset back to Rank One every so often. After doing some research, my understanding is that this issue has been addressed and fixed. The other issues pertain to certain factors in the gameplay. For example,
some enemies designed to teleport sometimes end up in walls and get stuck. In no way do these issues take away from the rest of this fantastic game. It is easy to see all of the hard work put into the making of this game. 343 Industries definitely made a game worthy of the “Halo” title and have made the fans of the series very proud.
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'Halo 4' in brief In “Halo 4,” gamers pick up where the main character, well known to the “Halo” community as Master Chief, was left: Marooned in space in the back half of a space-ship. For four years, Master Chief has been in a state of suspended animation while his artificial intelligence construct, Cortana, attempted to reach help. With the sudden arrival of a massive enemy fleet, Cortana wakes Master Chief from his four-year sleep. Players soon discover that the ship that carried Master Chief was orbiting a massive artificial planet created by an ancient alien race, known as the Forerunner. The remains of the ship are then pulled into the Forerunner planet, leaving Master Chief and Cortana searching for a way to get back home.
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Plus’ well received Ed Sheeran’s album “Plus” has gained well-deserved acclaim all around the world -- along with a large number of illegal downloads by Maddie Moen Ed Sheeran’s album “Plus” is well respected worldwide. The first single “A Team” has been nominated for a Grammy. Also, “Plus” is one of the most illegally downloaded CDs in the world, which at some degree is an honor. But the effect of the number of illegal downloads has caused Sheeran to constantly be on tour and doing press to make up for money lost. Sheeran has grabbed the attention of many iconic musicians, from Paul McCartney to Jamie Foxx. What makes this CD different is that Sheeran wrote, sang and played the instruments on every track. The songs vary from love songs to rap to songs about
social issues. The love songs are slow and very powerful. Sheeran is very respected by UK rappers and has done countless collaborations. The social issues he touches on are substance abuse, human trafficking and miscarriages. This album will bring you to tears and then it will get you dancing. “Plus” is very diverse and has a song for everyone. Sheeran has written songs for some of the top artists such as One Direction and Taylor Swift. After his sold-out debut American tour, he is now coming back to the States for his first arena tour opening for one of his biggest fans, Taylor Swift. Sheeran and Swift will be performing at the Rose Garden on Aug. 30th. The next time you’re on the computer look up Sheerans “Plus”. You won’t regret it.
Frankie’s First Pep Rally
comics by Chelsea Heckethorne
Frankie Stein, one of the new students, experiences his first pep rally, and receives a rather...warm welcome Man...I can’t believe my biology teacher said “No resurrecting the specimens,”... That’s the whole point! Well, at least there’s an assembly today. Whatever that is.
Hey, you must be a new student! Welcome to Glencoe!
*Cheers*!
You’re going to have lots of fun here! Uhh.
Later... How was school, son?
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The Turning of Tables
Diego Laguna and his friend Betty Boo are confronted by the ridiculous, and fail to see the humor in the situation ...And that’s why that was the best Dude. I’m dead. “Doctor Who” episode of all time. I’m incapable of ...Because eating. And even if I wasn’t, there were isn’t that stuff, like, swamp people. three Nice. months past date? Oh hush. Hey, want some of my left over Halloween candy?
Oh no. It’s that creepy vampire kid from 2B.
Heeeeey, *snicker* Hey, aren’t Guppy! you Dick Van Pike? All week he’s been making these terrible, nautically themed puns at me. He called me Fishsticks. Fishsticks! That isn’t even clever!
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I don’t know how much more I can take... I’ve got to do something!
Two can play at What’th the matter, thith game. Vlad? Fish got your teeth?
You win this round. But the war is not over! What a weirdo...
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Sports
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
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WINTER SPORTS WRAP- UP
WRESTLING
Senior Kyle Flaig pins his Forest Grove opponent at the home wrestling tournament on Feb. 7. Flaig, along with the rest of the Varsity team, finished the tournament with a landslide win of 55-13, making Glencoe dualdistrict champions alongside Hilhi.
SWIMMING
Junior Lane Williamson swam the butterfly, his event, at the Hillsboro Aquatic Center during practice on Jan 4th, 2013
GIRLS BASKETBALL Senior Marly Anderson (#23) watches as freshman Kayla Hyppolite (#14) shoots another basket for the Crimson Tide at a home game against Century on Feb. 8. The Tide won 60-31. Their win last Friday put the team third in the league.
SKI TEAM The boys ski team received fourth place on both Jan. 19 and Jan. 26 races at Mount Hood. For individual rankings, seniors Colton Viner and Denise Bosak placed fourth and sixth, respectively, at the Jan. 19 slalom race. On that same day, the boys had the following individual placings: freshman Mitch Viner, 12th; junior Cayce Pitts, 17th; junior Ryan Larkins, 19th; senior Jayden Clausen, 20th. Bosak placed ninth at the Jan. 26 giant slalom race, along with senior Shannon Day who took 22nd. Boys team placings on the 26th include Colton Viner (8th), Mitch Viner (21st), Larkins (23rd) and Pitts (24th).
BOYS BASKETBALL
Junior Shayne Rixie (#44) scored 11 points in the game against Hilhi on Feb 5. at Hillsboro High School. The Crimson Tide lost the game with a final score of 38-24.