Dorm Room Shopping 3!

You will need several bath towels and flip flops for the shower, plus soap, shampoo
and toiletries. It's nice to have a large plastic basket to tote it all, but check the
bathroom storage situation first. Some dorm bathrooms have individual cubbies or
lockers, and the size can range from exceptionally narrow to spacious. Check out
the storage situation when you go to orientation and ask if all the dorms have the
same style restroom. Or wait till move-in day and add an appropriate-sized tote
to your inevitable Target/Longs/Big Box Store run. In any case, buy duplicate
toiletries so your teen has extra toothpaste, etc. You may also want to buy
an over-the-door hook for hanging damp towels to dry.





Dorms have extra-long twin beds, so you'll need extra-long twin sheets, pillows,
a cozy duvet or blankets, and a foam pad to add softness to the industrial-strength
mattress. It's mainly the fitted sheet that needs to be extra-long. The top sheet
can be regular length, and you may not even need one if your child uses a duvet
with machine-washable cover. Save a few dollars by using a regular length foam
or egg crate pad - it will be a few inches short, but once the sheets are on,
your kid won't even notice. In our wildest parental fantasies, children do laundry.
In the real world, they'll change the sheets at least once if you include a second set.
And if your child is headed to icy climes, one of those sets could be cozy flannel.





You will need detergent, fabric softener, a laundry bag or hamper, and a jar of
quarters, unless his college uses debit cards in the laundromat plus, a rudimentary
understanding of how a washing machine works and what happens when red T-shirts
are washed with white underwear. (Although Shout Color Catchers actually work.
Mostly. Compare prices on Color Catchers here.) Sending your child off with the
same brand of laundry detergent you use at home will make his sheets, towels and
clothes smell comfortingly familiar.




You will need a desk lamp and bulbs, school supplies (notebooks,
pencils, pens), a graphing calculator, extension cords and a power strip with a surge
protector, a laptop and flash drive. What he probably won't need is a printer. Some
schools want papers turned in electronically, typically through web sites such
as Turnitin.com, which check for plagiarism. Every school offers printing privileges
through the library.




A mini-fridge, microwave (if allowed), electric fan (for dorms without air
conditioning), television and DVD player are considered dorm room essentials. Not
essential: landline and answering machine. But make sure your child checks the dorm
rules first. Some older dorms don't allow microwaves, for example. Urge him to
discuss who’s bringing what with his roommate, and seriously consider renting, rather
than buying the mini-fridge. Summer storage is a major problem, and chances are your
student will have traded up to a real apartment with a real refrigerator
by junior year.

Dorm Room Shopping Part 2!

These are some great dorm room shopping websites with reasonable prices

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/btsHome.asp?order_num=-1

http://www.lnt.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2726142&clickid=topnav_Dorm...

http://www.containerstore.com/college/

http://www.pbteen.com/?flash=on

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/

http://www.target.com

http://www.walmart.com

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/btsHome.asp?order_num=-1

http://www.lnt.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2726142&clickid=topnav_Dorm...

http://www.containerstore.com/college/

http://www.pbteen.com/?flash=on

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/

http://www.target.com

http://www.walmart.com

http://www.rhl.com

Dorm Room Shopping !

Now that we have made it what do we do next? Dorm room shopping! BUT what do we bring.

Backpack/messenger bag
Balls: Basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, baseballs, tennis balls
Bandages and band-aids: for sprains and cuts
Batteries, especially AA
Bicycle, helmet, LOCK
Binders
Bins or boxes for storing papers/folders
Blanket: fleece or thermal
Bleach
Blender
Board games (Monopoly, a chess or checkers set etc)
Body lotion
Bookcase: find a slim, tall bookcase if you’re pressed for space. It’s good for organizing text and literary books; of course you can store anything on it-- from food to board games to boxes of cleaning supplies. Great storage. If it’s a shorter bookcase, you can put decorations atop it-- pictures, a vase etc.
Bottle opener
Broom or short-handled brush with dustpan (if you don’t care for vacuums or Swiffers)
Brush: get a good scrubbing one for cleaning grout/tough stains
Bucket: get a sturdy one for use in cleaning/mopping
Bug spray (to keep your skin from those awful mosquitoes etc)
Bulletin board with pins

Cable/wiring organizer: for your computer wires
Calendar: to keep track of the date and days; dry-erase calendars are awesome for scrawling in important events and then erasing for the next month
Calculator or graphing calculator
Camera-- at least a disposable one
Can opener
Cds
CD cases, or soft-cover CD folders which are more space efficient and easier to carry
Cereals, cereals, cereals
Chair: a comfortable one, not a desk chair, but more of a reading/relaxing seat. Try the:
a) butterfly chair http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...5&BTSMode=true
b) Egg chair http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...5&BTSMode=true or
c) the classic beanbag
Chair cushion: if you don’t want to bring or buy a desk chair, buy an attractive seat cushion for the chair that the college provides
Chips
Clothes:
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes are amazing, easy to use and leave a good scent http://www.clorox.com/solutions_disinfecting_wipe.html
Coffee
Coffee machine
Cold and cough medicine: Robitussin/Dimetap
College-rule line paper
Colored markers and colored pencils
Comb or hairbrush
Comforter
Computer-- Laptop or Desktop or Notebook.
Conditioner (hair)
Condoms/birth control pills/contraceptives etc.
Contacts
Contact lens case
Contact lens solution
Containers: small plastic or mesh containers for small accessories (paperclips/tape/white-out/jewelry/makeup)
Cooking pans and pots
Cordless Phone and/or Cell Phone: very important!
Correspondence: Various cards or letter paper, for birthdays or congratulations etc
Cough drops/lozegnes
Cotton balls: many uses, including for applying/wiping off make-up, applying antiseptics to cuts and wounds
Cotton facial pads: for applying or removing foundation and other make-up, also for applying facial lotions, toners and astringents
Curling iron (hair)
Curtains: if your dorm room doesn’t provide curtains, an attractive set of curtains can help bring color and life to your room
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What to Bring to College: D Through H
Day planner, dayrunrer, agenda etc
DayQuil/NyQuil
Decorator’s Lamps: these are pretty, inexpensive ways to light up your room and add color http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...2&BTSMode=true and http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...2&BTSMode=true and the ubiquitous http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...2&BTSMode=true
Deodorant (can’t forget that!)
Desk chair-- colleges provide a desk chair, but it often isn’t as nice as the one you probably have at home. A good desk chair that swivels and is on wheels is great
Desk lamp: many stores sell extremely inexpensive and colorful desk lamps (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...-1&SKU=106573), but the more expensive ones are worth it too (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=11809880)
Desk organizers: http://www.containerstore.com/browse...1&itemIndex=19
Dish bin to carry any plates/flatware etc to dorm sink
Dish detergent
Diskettes
Dry-erase markers
Drying rack (for wet laundry-- dryers are often all occupied by the time your clothes are clean from the washing machine, so a drying rack might be helpful)
DVD player or VHS
DVDs or Videos

Eating Utensils: inexpensive utensils OR disposable plastic utensils will do: packs of disposable OR two to four inexpensive sets of knives, spoons, forks, cups, mugs, plates, bowls
Eggshell pad or mattress pad or mattress foam
Electric lights: like Christmas lights you put on your tree or around your house-- small strings of white-light bulbs can be lovely strung around the edges of your ceiling
Envelopes (white, letter type)
Erasers (Staedtler erasers are amazing http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do;...rasers&An=text)
Eye drops

Fabric softener for the dryer
Facial lotion (especially if you’re in a colder climate and your skin will tend to dry out more easily)
Favorites books
Febreze: excellent to temporarily rid clothes (and blankets, pillows, etc) from odors http://www.homemadesimple.com/febrez...original.shtml
Files and expandable filing folders
Flashlight
Floss
Folders-- with pockets and three-prongs
Folding chairs/tail-gaiting chairs/folding lawn chairs-- any easy, folding chair that you can quickly prop open for guests or haul down to the game for tail-gaiting is a plus
Footstool (if you’re vertically challenged)
Foreign Language Dictionary: for whatever language you’ll be taking in college
Foreman Grill
Fragrance: perfume or cologne, or body sprays
Frisbees!
Fruit: apples, bananas
Fruit juices-- orange, apple, grape, tomato
Futon: a bed at night, great for seating two or three visitors or for watching TV

Gatorade and other sports/electrolyte drinks
Glasses
Granola bars, Nutri-Grain bars
Graphing paper

Hair dryer
Hairbands/hair pins for ladies
Hairspray/sculpting cream
Hammer
Hand-held electronic games (Gameboy etc)
Hand and feet cream (Neutrogena makes the effective and inexpensive Norwegian formula http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_12.asp)
Headphones-- very important-- both to block out annoying sounds from your roommate or keep music your roommate doesn’t like to yourself
Highlighters
Hot Pot: I love this thing. Quick and easy and hot, no need for an electric kettle or coffee machine or microwave with it http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=11904270
Hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol
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What to Bring to College: I to O
I-Pod or other music player (MP3, CD player)
Internet access software/wiring
Iron
Ironing board

Kleenex or other facial tissue

Laptops and desktops: for work/studying, but plays your music and DVDs as well
Laptop case
Laundry basket: a lot of people prefer the sturdy plastic baskets to laundry bags. Can hold folded clothes better as well
Laundry detergent
Laundry Hamper or Bin: hampers are always useful; some of us use canvas bins with handles to toss wet towels and dirty clothes in; others have large mesh or canvas laundry bags (folding hampers are great if you need space)
Lip balm
Lint-roller
Loofah/sponge or wash towel
Lysol, especially the sprays and the all-purpose cleaners (though the scent is sometimes too strong)
http://www.lysol.com/solutionsfinder.shtml

Make-up (a lot of more low-maintenance girls I know often just go with the basics-- foundation or tinted moisturizer for covering up flaws, mascara and lip gloss or a lipstick)
Manila envelopes (for papers or reports that you don’t want folded)
Map-- of your country, your state, the world, your college campus
Masking tape
Microwave
Milk
Minifridge or Microfridge
Mints or minty gum
Mirror-- a good mirror, from full length http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&BTSMode=true to vanity mirrors to overhang mirrors
Mop
Mouse
Mouse pad
Mouthwash
Multi-vitamins (especially vitamin C, when you’re trying to keep your immune system up around cold season)
Muscle Relief: Salonpas http://www.salonpas-usa.com/salonpas.html or Icy Hot Patches or Thermal Patches for aches
Musical instrument/music books

Nail clippers
Nail file
Nail polish remover
Neosporin
Nightstand: if you’ve got room, nightstands are nice-- put a small lamp and your reading books atop it. Looks pretty and if it has drawers, it offers more storage space for whatever you’d like.
Notepads

Oxi-Clean gets rid of stains http://www.oxiclean.com/laundrysub.a...SubNav=Laundry
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What to Bring to College: P to S
Pack of playing cards
Pain and fever relief-- Tylenol, Advil, ibuprofen
Paperclips
Paper towels
Pencils
Pencil case/container
Pencil Sharpener
Pens: regular blue, black and red; have at least one, nicer ball-point pen as well
Photos and picture frames
Pillows
Pine-Sol: the original scent is great, it’s good for floors
http://www.pinesol.com/original.shtml
Plants: IF you can take care of them. They’re lovely and it’s nice to have some green in your small dorm room
Plasti-tak http://www.teachersparadise.com/c/pr...ducts_id/25260 or other mounting material that won’t leave stains or holes on the walls
Popcorn
Pop-Tarts
Posters, of course (www.allposters.com)
Post-its
Powder drink mixes: They are cheaper to buy than sodas, and all you need is a large pitcher of water and a spoon. Powdered lemonade and Kool-Aid are cheap and easy to make.
Power strips (because you’ll only have so many electrical outlets)
Printer Paper (white)

Q-Tips: tons of uses-- for cleaning the insides of your ears, for applying or removing make-up, etc

Radio/stereo
Ramen/Cup Noodles (of course)
Razor, shaving cream and aftershave for males
Religious texts: if you’re religious, bring your Bible or Koran or Torah etc.
Reusable water bottles, like Nalgene bottles
Robe
Roller-skates or ice-skates
Rolls of coins or your laundry card
Rubber bands
Rug!: to add attractiveness to the bare tile or wood floor of your room-- and keep your feet warm when you slip out of bed winter mornings

Safe or lockbox for valuables: jewelry, watches, etc-- actually, any box with a lid will do to store your valuables in, just as long as you don’t leave your bracelets, watches, rings etc lying around
Screwdriver
Shampoo (if preferred, you can pour your shampoo or conditioner in small plastic bottles with flip tops-- see Container Store-- to save space in your shower tote)
Sharpies or any other permanent marker (thick and thin)
Shaving lotion, gel or body wash for shaving
Shaving razor
Sheets: at least two and preferably three different sets of sheets for your bed, often college beds are extra-long twin size
Shot glasses
Shower caddy/tote: should have a hole or holes in the bottom, for drainage
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sear...wer+tote&go=1&
Shower shoes (flip-flops)
Small pair of nose hair scissors (gross, I know, but for any overgrown hairs from your nose)
Snapple/other tea brands
Soap or body wash
Soap container: it’d be best to have a container for it, so the other items in your tote won’t get soppy and sticky. Bed Bath and Beyond has some handy plastic soap cases with latches
Sofa or armchair: if you can fit at least a small one into your room, go for it!
Soup: Campbells’ makes microwavable soups http://www.campbellsoup.com/soup_at_hand.asp?cpovisq=
Spiral notebooks
Sponge: get one for cleaning dishes, another for cleaning your dorm/bathroom
Spray bottles, clear: for various uses-- holding cleaning fluid for example http://www.containerstore.com/browse...76&itemIndex=1
Stamps
Stapler and staples
Steamer or Footlocker: these are more expensive, but they’re usually attractive and add character to the room. You can store extra blankets or out of season clothes in them. If you have room, they look good at the base of a bed. You could also sit on it or store books or knickknacks atop it.
http://www.containerstore.com/browse...35&itemIndex=2
Stomach Relief: Ah, Pepto Bismol.
Straightening iron (hair)
Sunglasses
Suntan lotion
Swiffer Dry: extremely easy to use, quick and easy to clean (just dispose of the cloth after use; hard to pick up more than lint and hair, however
Swiffer Duster: excellent and easy to hold and maintain http://www.homemadesimple.com/swiffe...ers_hand.shtml
http://www.homemadesimple.com/swiffe...ucts/dry.shtml
Swiffer Wet: use like a mop, very easy to use and leaves a great fresh scent
http://www.homemadesimple.com/swiffe...ucts/wet.shtml
Swim goggles
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What to Bring To College: T to W
Tape measurer
Tape dispenser and clear tape refills
Tapestries: hang them up on the wall, above your bed, etc http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sear...pestries&go=1&
Teabags
Three-hole punch adapter
Toaster oven
Toothbrush
Toothbrush case: Bed Bath and Beyond has a great little plastic toothbrush container with a latch, so the bristles of your toothbrush don’t get all gross jumbled next to everything else in your shower tote or caddy
Toothpaste
Towels (at least two sets each of bath towel, hand towel, face towel etc)
Trash Can
Tree Floor Lamp: these are good because you can use one lighting source to illuminate different parts of your room-- in a tiny room, one light can be aimed at your desk, the other at your bed while you read, the other at the ceiling. They range from inexpensive and colorful http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...2&BTSMode=true to more polished
http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do;...e+lamp&An=text
TV
Tweezers

Umbrella- a good, sturdy one

Vacuum: any slim, lightweight one will do. It doesn’t need to be an expensive, bulky vacuum to get the job done.
Vacuum: hand-sized, to clean up dust in corners, on desks etc
Example: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=13645957
Vaseline: or petroleum jelly. It’s oily and sticky, but if you don’t have lotion or lip balm handy, a spot of Vaseline will do it.
Video game console
Video games
Multi-vitamin
Vick’s Vapo Rub: I always put this on my chest and throat when I’m sick
Vitamin C: to keep up your immune system during cold season
Vitamin E: this comes in two forms-- one is in a gel-like pill, the other is in a small glass jar. The ingestion of vitamin E is supposed to soften your skin, strengthen your hair. The vitamin E in a jar-- vitamin E oil-- is often put on scars or stretch marks to advance healing and lighten the scar
Vitamin D/Oscal: to keep your bones strong

Washcloths or washrags: use old ones for rinsing or drying dishes, and cleaning floors
Water bottles
Water filter pitcher http://www.brita.com/index.shtml and replaceable filters
Water pitcher: a regular one, if you don’t want filtered
Waterless hand sanitizer http://www.purell.com/original.aspx
Whiteboard with dry-erase markers (lots of people hang these outside their rooms so friends can leave messages)
White-out or correctional fluid (I prefer the rolling, tape-dispenser-like white-out)
Windex or other window cleaner; the wipes are especially handy

Vinyl on Video:Freddie Foxxx, The Rapper History Left Behind

Freddie Foxxx aka Bumpy Knuckles is a rapper from Long Island,New York. Freddie is a prime example of a missed opportunity. Eric B. (of Eric B. & Rakim fame) was originally going to use Freddie Foxxx as the rap artist on his groundbreaking hit "Eric B. for President", but he wasn't home on that fateful day. Eric B. caught word of another Long Island artist by the name of William Griffin otherwise known as Rakim Allah. The 17 year old changed his name to reflect his allegiance to the Nation of Gods and Earth (5 Percenters). The record was cut and the rest was history. Freddie Foxxx maintains an underground following and does not look to work with major labels out of fear that his work will be commercialized.






-Robert "Big Rob" Garrett

We Ms

Vinyl on Video: Exile and Aloe Blacc = Emanon; A soulful quest

little known about the group i talking besides the fact that they are Ill. Emanon a group out Southern Cali. Made of two men Aloe Blacc, and DJ Exile. Aloe Blacc known for his song called "I need a Dollar"

Pensions

Sacramento has been known for giving out pensions like its candy.
There is always a problem with pensions, and you give a pension up to another
person who is lacking. For example, for decades police officers
and firefighters in the city of Sacramento has paid nothing out of
pocket towards their retirement accounts. This shows how much the ones
receiving the pension have not put in on their retirement and
benefits. City employees get a lot of benefits that are not answered
for and should be recognized. State employees who benefit should
pitch in on the benefits rather than ride on the taxpayer's back. Also
another example, retirement benefits for city employees as a group has
gone up 37%. To sum up my idea state employees who get benefits are
going to have to start for their retirement and benefits.

By: Deon Conley
Local

Vinyl on Video: MadVillain all heroes beware

MadVillain the collab of producer Madlib, and rapper MF Doom. First making music in 2002, the two having their own solo's career produce madness. MF Doom considered to be the more soulful sound rapper, famous for his Dr. Doom influence first came on the scene with the group KMD. Madlib one of the real authentic producer that has a classic, along with DJ Premier, Q-Tip, and the late J. Dilla. On this we decide to show one of their grooviest sound "All Caps". Having a influence with Marvel type comics, the video has come out to be very creative

Dorothea Puente

The infamous Dorothea Puente, a Sacramento woman who was convicted of several murders, died of natural causes in prison.

Puente owned a boarding house on F Street in downtown Sacramento where she killed her mentally ill customers for their social security checks. In an article in the NY Times Puente stated, “I used to be a very good person at one time.”

This shows that although Puente must have been a very disturbed women to kill amother human, she understood what she was doing at the same time. Puente was convicted in 1993; however, she committed the murders throughout the 80’s.

“She still claims all the victims died of natural causes,” claimed a worker at the prison that Puente was held at.

It seems as though Puente got worse while in jail, she went from being accountable to claiming she was innocent.


Victoria Sanford
Local

Falsified Opportunist Engaging with the Innocent

We have all heard of several instances where the man in charge has become another monster under the bed, placing fear and dread within childrens dreams, its just a shame that it turns out to be a person parents trust enough to place their childs life in their hands.

Elk grove soccer coach Arthur Temblador was taken ino custody without incident and charged with sexual assault with a minor within minutes of 9 p.m. Friday, March 25th. Matt Kawahara sited that the Sacramento Police Department approached a “suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a closed medical building.

It was then that officers found Temblador engaged in sexual activity with a 16-year old girl in the vehicle.

The Elk Grove Everton Football Club's Executive Board denies having any awareness about the activities leading to Tembladors arrest, however, his name was removed from the clubs website, and he has been placed on administrative leave until more appropriate measures must be taken.

Meanwhile startled parents shake their heads in confusion. Russ Perez, 35, of Elk Grove, a parent of one of the club's younger players even commented to say “Temblador has mae a large part in determining the curriculum taught to members of the team.

Another parent in disbelief Perez stated “Temblador also ran a shooting clinic for players of all ages on Friday nights.


La'Rhon Morris
Local

Vinyl on Video: Fiasco with Words of Culture

Lupe Fiasco one of the best Lyricist ever heard in Hip-Hop. Born Wasalu Jaco, Lupe Fiasco has justed released his third album a month ago. The album is called "Lasers", a album that took 2 years to produce due to the constant dispute between Lupe, and his record label "Atlantic". From the Album "Lasers" we bring you "The Shows Goes On", a song that came out way before the album was finished. Having a smooth choral, encore sounding melody, you can tell "The Show Goes On" is dedicated to the fans

Vinyl on Video: The Tribe and Their Quest

"Scenario" the 1992 hit from A Tribe Called Quest second album "Low End Theory" a record know for its adlibs, and hype, featuring The Leaders Of the New School". We bring you this hit

Sorry, Tyler

Check the link below for a cool drum thing.

http://www.ronwinter.tv/drums.html


-SHJM

Wiz Khalifa

Khalifa is a rapper, and I like to say he “makes anytime of the day feel like
a club.” His music landed him a 1st place spot on the MTV event,
hottest breakthrough artist of 2010. For example, the executive vice
president of the website allhiphop.com, Steve Raze commended the young
up and coming artist.
In Khalifa's eyes he is a rap artist who was
special enough to be recognized as one of the premier breakout artist
of 2010. This shows that in this industry only the ones that put in
a lot of time and effort will prevail in the music industry. It’s
amazing to see a group like Taylor gang do good and breed a rap artist
such as the young Khalifa. For the young star it's easy to fall from
the top but all Wiz is thinking about is making it to the top and play
fair. This shows how much Khalifa has accomplished with his
strong lyrics and directivity of his crowd to love him so much. In
conclusion, Wiz Khalif' still has a way to go to make it to the top
and there seems to be no stopping the t.g.o.d. leader.

By: Deon Conley
Entertainment

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor was know for her fame as a child actress star, but later recognized later as a talented award-winning film star beauty. This awarding-winning beauty died on May 23 of heart failure. Before her tragic death, she requested that she wanted to be 15 minutes late to her own funeral. Ms.Taylor is know for her award-winning films, but mostly for her fragrances. Ms. Taylor’s most famous fragrance is “White Diamonds.” This perfume reached 61.3 million dollars worldwide last year. I would agree that the world has lost a very important star. Elizabeth Taylor was a start in her own category.

Elizabeth Taylor thought of auctioning love letters?? It is interesting that Ms. Taylor was going to auction off some love letters that she never sent to her first love William Pawley. These letters date back to 1949 when Elizabeth was only 17 years old. When she was alive the letters were worth around $25,000 to $35,000. “Now the amount will double or even triple then what it was before.” says Bobby Livingston the spokesmen of an auction house in New Hampshire. I think that it’s not fair that the letters are still going to be auctioned off even though she is not here anymore. I find it disrespectful to her soul and her fame.

I think that there is going to be a lot of different news about Elizabeth Taylor that is being spread around. I hope people don’t forget what she was recognized for when she was alive and not for the news that’s going around.

By: Almendrita Recio
Entertainment

Metals Heads

There have been 7 pop stars that are trying to be who they’re not, which are Metal heads. These pop stars are wearing Iron Maiden tees like if
they even know who they are.

When you buy a certain product that deals with an artist, you should
at least know who the artist is because if you don’t then you are most likely to be called a
poser. Lemmy Kilmister quotes, “I wish everybody who had the t-shirt had the album.” When you buy a certain product that deals with music, make sure you know your stuff or else u will be a poser.

When these pop stars know what real metal heads are, they should really
get to know what a true metal head is. A word from our fellow students, Gabe Castaneda quotes, "I think its weak because its not who they are.” A true metal head knows what is real, not like these posers imitating metal heads.

In the end, you should know what a true metal head is; if not then go
to hell! ROCK ON!!!!

By: Omar Vazquez
Entertainment

The Underground Sound

Digital Underground a band out of the Bay Area known for their funk-a-delic style of music. They created a mass of funky songs. One song we have chosen is one of their greatest, “Doowatchyalike.” This 1989 song was unique in its time, for its cheery sound, and at that time most songs from the west coast were thug- related, “I will Shoot Ya House”, Gangsta Anthems. Consequently the Underground sound was different, having a piano man, violinist, and flutist (instruments not seen much in Hip-Hop). Also the video had a big cast of artists (like Kid &Play, Eazy E, KRS-One, and others. see how many you can spot) having a good time. The video takes place at a party in a hotel. In the hotel you would think it is hectic chaos, surrounded with bodacious, half-dressed women, and random elements like fish flopping around on the dance floor. “Doowatchyalike” is a real party anthem.

by Alex Stallings

Check the video:

Whittier College

Whittier, founded in 1887, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 95-acre campus is located in Whittier, 18 miles east of Los Angeles.



Institution Type Private
Coeducational Yes
Undergraduate Students 1,371
Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult
Regular Admission Deadline February 1
Average GPA of Incoming Freshmen 3.05
Academic Calendar System 4-1-4
Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III
Mascot Johny Poet
Cost of Attendance $50,148
Tuition and Fees $35,442
Room and Board $10,026

Student Reviews
Although the college prides itself on diversity, there is a feeling that it is crammed down the throats of its students. If you are white or hispanic there will be plenty of other students that look like you but there aren't many black students. I like the small class sizes, but it can be really limiting to only have two or three instructors within the major. Adjunct profs can be nightmarish and even some of the tenured ones (all doctors) can be annoying.Overall, Whittier gives one a decent education but it's really what the student makes of it. This is not a party school and has no nationally recognized frats; its more of a kick it in the dorms kind of campus. But if you have friends with a car Hollywood and Santa Monica is only 30 mins drive, so you have other options off-campus. Also, the school doesn't have its own study abroad programs, with the exception of Denmark, becuase it is so small.

Mount St. Mary's College

Mount Saint Mary's,
founded in 1925, is a
church-affiliated,liberal
arts college. Its 53-acre campus,
in white Spanish colonial style,
is located in Los Angeles.









Web Site www.msmc.la.edu/
Institution Type Private
Coeducational No, women only
Undergraduate Students 1,980
Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult
Regular Admission Deadline February 15
Average GPA of incoming freshmen 3.13
Cost of Attendance $45,650
Tuition and Fees $30,132
Room and Board $9,830
Mascot Athenians
School Colors Purple and gold
Academic Calendar System Semester


Student Reviews



Very great school, unlike many of the public schools in California Mount St. Mary's College is different. Here your teachers know you by your name and I have never been in a class where there is more than 25 people (exept maybe if you are in the Nursing Program). The faculty is very nice, expecially the Career Counslers, you can always go to them for help. The only bad thing is that it is on top of a hill and going down to the city can be difficult. Also there needs to be more recognition of this school.

The BEAT!

THE BEAT!
Have you checked out the best record store in Sacramento??
If you haven't, Go check out the beat!!! Its on 1700 J st at 17th st.
They buy and sell new and used Cd's and cassettes, even records.

Its open Monday-Thurday10am-9pm,

Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm, and

Sunday 11am-8pm

They have been mid-town Sacramento's largest independent
music store since 1982.

By: Gabe Castaneda

Sacramento Local

Are uniforms forming or corrupting our society ?

Are uniforms forming or corrupting our society ?

           

            In sacramento High School uniforms are believed to be the key part of being a successful person. Uniforms are enstilled to help us dress appropiately for business and job interviews. But, is their a way that people can be over doing uniforms? There has been many rules created about uniforms as far as jelwery and scarf’s and how they are not allowed in the workforce. But, if you ask any working person scarf’s and jelwery are allowed as long as its not religious based. In schools such as Sac High nothing is really alllowed except for your school shirt, dickies, Sac High sweaters and nothing that contains red or blue. In other schools many people believe that uniforms aren’t a good thing. For example, Isaac Grauke states, “Opponents insist that there is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher achievement.” This shows that uniforms can limit some things from happening, but not all. This is because everyones personality or background usually dictates what type of decisions they make. Many others think that uniforms should be in all schools. Another example is, Isaac Grauke also states, “Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that arise out of arguments over fashionable clothes.” This is because they believe that fashion will cause problems between people and lose the focus of school. But, instead the actual problem is usual caused by outside forces, and the staff not being able to control the enviroment or students just simply not caring about their education. Their was a poll created at Sac High about uniforms and if there is going to be changes how would they feel. Out of 23 students, 15 said they don’t care, 7 said they are againts uniforms,and 1 said that they like uniforms and believe they do make changes in our school. As far as the new implements of the dress code at Sac High in total 23 students voted and 4 said that it does not bother them(mainly seniors, since they won’t be here next year), 19 said they do not agree and wouldn’t like the changes based on the ones we already have now ,and nobody said they want to try out the new ideas. After researching 69.30% of people voted on youdebate.com polls that they don’t believe uniforms improve schools and 30.70% said they do believe uniforms improve schools. What is the next step, with the future of uniforms.

Our Lives After High School

Our Lives After High School
By Kejia Bailey

After high school the lives of Sac.High seniors are just starting to take off. Many of them are planning to attend 4 year colleges and purse the career of their choice.

During an interview, Asia McNairy-Bond*- expressed to me that she’s planning to attend San Francisco State University and work towards her degree in Child and Adolescent Services because she loves kids. In the near future she would like to have three sons and live in a loft in San Francisco.

I’m happy for Asia that she has a plan and once she graduates from Sac. She can start to work towards her other goals.

After Asia’s interview I talked to Taylor McClure. She plans to attend the Art Institute of San Francisco in September. She informed me that if college doesn’t work out she will be working at a local business. As of right now she does not want kids only a husband.

Im proud of Taylor for fallowing her passion for photography and would like to further her passion. She says she don’t want kids but I believe her husband will change her mind down the line.

As for myself I plan to attend CSU Long Beach and major in Physical Therapy. Further down the line I would like two kids a boy and a girl and be happily married. This is just an overview of my life and everything else still has to be written.

These are just three seniors at Sacramento Charter High School that are ready to graduate and pursue their dreams an ambitions. If your worried about other seniors just asks them and they will be more then willing to tell you….

SKYS THE LIMIT FOR THIS SENIOR CLASS 2011 ENOUGH SAID

Sacramento Kings switch cities?

The Sacramento Kings have till March 1st to decide if they’re moving to Anaheim for next season. The Maloof brother’s who own the Kings have been trying to stay away from questions about the arena changes. They have been saying the same thing over and over again “but we also want to concentrate on our team right now. Any of the arena stuff we’ll talk about later.” In my opinion, they really don’t want to talk about all the arena changes and details at all. They are just getting infuriated because people want answers and they don’t really have them or don’t want to tell people.

The only thing that they Maloof’s are hearing is about the Kings moving and how people really don’t want them to move cities. They are so irritated that they even try to change the subject when questions rise about the Kings’ move. The line they use to change the subject is “I get tired of answering all these questions can’t we talk about how much better DeMarcus Cousins is getting?” People really don’t care about DeMarcus’ improvement, so they want a straight answer if the Kings are going to leave Sacramento.

When reporters ask the Maloof brother’s the same typical questions they obviously don’t have any answers to them. The Maloof’s really needed to get their answers straight and ready because people are getting very impatient with them. The Maloof’s can’t have them waiting forever. The Maloof’s also requested an extension on their final decision and the NBA board has given them an extra extension till April. Obviously the Kings have not decided to officially move and they don’t have a deal because Anaheim isn’t providing any answers as well. The question stands, “Are the Kings moving cities or are they sticking with Sacramento?”

By: Almendrita Recio

Sports

Bahrain Protest

On Monday Feburary 14, the ‘Day of Rage’ began in Bahrain Manama. There are a lot of young people protesting because of this. A quote from protestor says, “What happened in Egypt and Tunisia inspred us. For years, there has been hoplessness here, Are we ever really going to be able to change anything? With Egypt, there is sense of empowerment that the young people get.” He is saying that the Manama people are getting inspired by the Egypt and Tunisia protesting. I think that the Bahrain people are doing something they need to do. They are showing that they want their rights and want to see a change.

Ali Jassen a protestor stated this that is so true, “We don’t want to overthrow the ruling family; we just want to have our say.” Mr. Jassen is saying what every other protestor is stating. They just want their rights, and not take over the royal family.

I think that the royal family knows that they are not going to be overthrown, but they just don’t know what to do with the protests. There are conflicts between the royal family and the government so it would be hard to take care of the protests and its protesters. I think that the protesting is going to keep going if the people don’t get what they want

International

By: Almendrita Recio

University of Redlands

Redlands, founded in 1907, is a private, liberal arts university. Its 140-acre campus is located in Redlands, 65 miles east of Los Angeles.


Web Site:: www.redlands.edu/

Institution Type:: Private

Coeducational:: Yes

Undergraduate Students:: 2,950

Women:: 1,624 (55.1%)

Men:: 1,326 (44.9%)

Graduate Students:: 1,507

Cost of Attendance:: $51,052

Tuition and Fees:: $35,540

Room and Board :: $10,832

Athletic Conferences:: NCAA Division III

Mascot:: Bulldog

Academic Calendar System:: 4-1-4

Nearest Metropolitan Area:: Los Angeles


Student Reviews


“There is always something going on around campus. There is usually a party sponsored by a Greek organization on the weekends. There are concerts and Open Mic Nights starting on Thursday nights. During the week there are speakers and academic workshops. All-School parties are not that popular or that great. Most people kick it at house parties. There is easy transportation to everything.”

Saint Mary's College of California

Saint Mary's College of California is a private, coeducational college located in Moraga, California, United States, a small suburban community about 10 miles east of Oakland and 20 miles east of San Francisco.







Institution Type:: Private

Coeducational:: Yes

Entrance Difficulty:: Moderately difficult

Average GPA of Incoming Freshmen:: 3.4

Cost of Attendance:: $52,334

Tuition and Fees:: $35,430

Room and Board:: 12,350

Academic Calendar System:: 4-1-4

Athletic Conferences:: NCAA Division I

Mascot:: Gaels

Regular Admission Deadline:: February 1

School Website:: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/


Student Reviews

“The BEST years of my life were spent at SMC!!!! I only wish I were still in college :( I go back and visit whenever I can; the campus is spectacular! See it for yourself! SO proud to be an Alumni! GO GAELS!!!”

“I graduated from SMC and I loved it. It's small and the teachers really get to know you. I studied abroad for a month (what they call Jan-term) and it was amazing! It is expensive but completely worth it. You can easily sneak food out of the cafeteria...hehe. You make friendships that will last forever. If you want a small school...this is it. Also for those dancers out there!...they have a great dance program! The dance is all about modern movement...but they also teach african, ballet focklorico, hip-hop, and regular

2011 Season Lockout

The NFL is considering a lockout for the 2011 season due to finances caused by the crazy fiscal crisis that we are in.

A reporter from ESPN reported on the possible lockout. "On a scale of 1 - 10 it's a 14," stated DeMaurice Smith, director of the National Football League Player's Association.

This demonstrates just how likely a lockout is. If the League decides to go through with this,m then many people will be affected.

John Ourand wrote an article about just this. "If the networks go into the fall without NFL fames, they will see huge drop offs in ratings and sales."

This lockout does not only affect the players, as shown by the quote those involved less directly will also feel the sting of the lockout. Putting aside the financial aspect, the fans need to be remembered in this situation. After all, it is them that truly make the league.

By: Victoria Sanford
Sports

Robberies in Northern California Keep Shop Owners on Guard

On February 7, 20111 two unidentified men robbed a McDonald's and a Bonfare in northern Sacramento.

The two initial robberies happened in the early morning as an unknown reporter at cbs.com reports that "The two suspects apparently held up patrons and the clerk before taking off with an undisclosed amount of cash."

During the McDonald's robbery they took money from the register and the employees pocket then they took the manager's car keys and took his car.

While the two men were unidentified. "The men were described as black adults, one wearing a black jacket and the other one wearing a blue and white shirt."

Now obviously they won't be wearing the same thing every time and we lack a detailed description of the two besides their ethnicity so just take all safety precautions and be on the look out for these two men.

By: Robert Garrett
Sacramento (Local)

Sac High

Sac High Rally

Sac High students were the total opposite of vivacious. Febuary 11, 2011 the basketball rally took place in the big gym, also known as the Dave Hotel pavillion. This rally was revolved around the basketball players, and shining the light on the them and their achievements. However, this rally was one of the most boring rallies, in SacHigh history, or as the students will say “WACK”. There were multiple activities in throughought the rally that only involved basketball players, giving the audience of about 1000 students sat in their hard, wooden, bleachers with nothing to do. The DJ Nathan French, senior class of 2011 played a good variety of music, but here was a lot of lows on the student participation level. One game that was great, that caught our attention was the “Cold Butt” game. “Popular” students from each class sat in black chairs in each corner of the gym. Not knowing, what was come to be, each participant had to sit in the chair and not get up throughout the whole rally, and halfway into the rally bags of ice was placed under their rear ends, as well as on top of their heads. This little form of entertainment kept the audience slightly on the ends of their seats. Another part of the rally, was a performance by Dance 1 and Dance 2, classes taught by Mrs.Chantou. The all girl group of about 12 students danced to the popular songs, “Cat Daddy by The Rejectz, “Shake it Like A Pom Pom by Missy Elliot, and the new song by Lil Wayne
“6 Foot 7 Foot”. This performance was original and fun, however the performance was at the end of the rally, giving the seniors another reason to not want to sit through it. To top off everything else , emcee Misster Chapel states, “Concluding our rally, don’t forget to come out to the girls basketball game as well as the dance, which starts at 7p.m.” Now what does this have to do with the rally you ask, soon after, the junior class starts to exit the gym, the senior class son follows behind. Viciously, activity coordinator Kevin Hood grabs a mic and says,“The rally is not over!!” The clock has striked 3:58, school ending at 4p.m., is this such a problem? Very disappointed with the senior class Hood decides there may be a consequence for thr “planning of the rally walk out”. This goes to show how much the school is so into students staying at school rather than their boredom at school rallies, which is a highlighted topic in meetings.

By Taylor McClure, Sac High

Black History Bio:

George Washington Carver

Since this is Black History month I felt that some of you should know about a man who was known as George Washington Carver.

George Washintgton Carver inventor , entreprenur , scientist , and botanist was a slave as young man. He came from the bottum , atrue rags to riches story.

Some of you may know him as the black man that made things ot of peanuts like peanut butter , shampoo , and other foods.

There was more to this man than you may know some journalists from http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington said, “ He wanted poor familiesto grow alternative crops both as a source of their own food and a source of other products , to improve their own products to improve quality life.

He obviously cared about others in the world and not just ways to make money.

Also in wikipedia, “ He also created or disseminated about over 100 products made from peanut that were useful for the house and farm including cosmetic, dyes, paints, plastics, gasoline, and nitroglycern.


Gorge Washington Carver was a man that will always be remembered , to be one of the first african americans to revolutionise with out violence.

By:Anthony Pitts

Artist Profile: Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj has been recognized as a fashion stud for many people along with
others such as Lady Gaga, a fashion genius. Nicki has jump started
with producing her solo album, "Pink Friday". Nicki is a well decorated
music artist with alter egos and started her own “Barbie Movement.”
For example "On Nov. 18, 2010 Minaj assumed a different alter ego
named "Nicki Teresa". Her character is very expressive
and unique and also shows how vibrant she is to have multiple alter
egos. It shows how well situated in her career she is already with
only a year's experience in the spotlight. For example "she was most
recently rumored to be hooked up with Drake, and just this week her
debut album went platinum". Nicki Minaj is very well situated in her career with one year’s experience. Also, her albums and songs have impacted many fans throughout the world. Fans have decided that Nicki Minaj is a well decorated soldier, a soldier representing female artists in the music industry and getting platinum records.

By: Deon Conley

Entertainment

Artist Profile: Christina Aguilera

During the Superbowl Christina Aguilera messed up while singing the National Anthem. Christina Aguilera quotes, “I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of it’s anthem came through.” Christina Aguilera is very sorry and very embarrassed that she messed up on live television. I understand why she messed up, and I would have done the same because it was LIVE TV and I can only imagine how nerve wrecking it is. She should know that she’s not the only who messed up on the National Anthem so she is not alone.

This quote from the Washington Post says, “Americans have spoken. And what they’ve said is this; Christina Aguilera, We cannot tolerate your assault on OUR National Anthem.” America is very “deviated” that a celebrity messed up a song that most Americans don’t know the words to.

In my opinion, Americans are taking this too far. This isn’t the first time a celeb messed up on this song. There are other things that other celebs have done worse then forgetting the National Anthem. Yet Americans can forgive them for what they have done, but they can’t forgive Christina Aguilera for her silly mistake.

By: Almendrita Recio

Entertainment

Robert Garrett

This week in Sac High news Robert Garrett, center for varsity basketball team was interviewed on what it takes and how he made it on varsity. Rob says, "I've been playing basketball since was 5. My brother played ball, and he always took me and my other brother and ever since then I fell in love."
Rob has been playing basketball for many years and that has taken him a long way. All those years of playing basketball has paid off and has put him in a good position. I think this is important because he worked hard to get where he is and its not easy to do what he did to get there. I asked Rob if he had any set goals and he said, “I have achieved some of my goals like getting a full ride scholarship and improving as a varsity player, but I plan to win state championships." He must have been a good player to receive a full ride scholarship I thin that I and I can tell he is determined to accomplish his goals and is willing to do whatever it takes to get where he wants to be. I asked Robert Garrett for advice to give to a person wanting his position and to be on varsity and he said, "It takes hard work and effort to get anywhere in life.”

By: Tierra Purcell

Sac High

James Townsend

James Townsend, one of sac high’s varsity basketball forwards was interviewed about being on varsity and his plans for the future. I asked James how he felt about being on varsity. He said “I feel good because I have accomplished the highest level of high school basketball.” I definitely would agree and would also feel proud of myself. This shows that he has come a long way and is obviously good. The next question I asked was “What advice would you give to others trying to get where you are”. He replied “I would say focus on defense. Also focus on the small things details of your game because they can make a huge difference in the long run.” Once again I would have to agree with Mr. Townsend because the small things can definitely make a difference in the game. Don’t be afraid to do the small things no one else will. The last question I asked was “Where do you plan to be 10 years from now?” He answered “I plan on going to college at Occidental University and playing basketball. After I obtain my degree in political science, I plan on working on becoming a politician for California so I can affect many lives in a positive way.”
I think James has a promising future. He has goals and he knows what he wants to be in life. He could definitely be an inspiration for others. I think we need some smart people like him. Hopefully he does become a politician and can lead us in the right direction.

By: Vernae Smith

Sac High

Seperation of Sudan

Last month, Southern Sudan votes to split from the north in Khartoum,
Sudan due to past conflicts and the need for peace.
As stated by the chairman of the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission,
98.83% voted for sepertation, while 1.17% voted for unity. This
illustrates that most Sudan citizens wanted to split because of
internal flaws as one country. One example of a flaw is the war
northerners (Arab Muslims) and the southerners (black Christians and
animists) have fought for a long two decades that resulted in decrease
in the population by two million. This sparked the idea of a peace
treaty in 2005, which has helped, a southerner states, them to gain
their rights and self-determination.
Another fact, even northern people wanted the vote. Abd al-Aziz Ahmad
states, "They can have their own country, and our problem...will
lessen." This shows that people may think the seperation is for the
better. Although, there are obviously people that believe seperation
may cause more problems, for both north and south. Southern Sudan will
flood with refugees and have significant numbers of mass killing to go
along with a lack of education. Northern Sudan, on the other hand,
will have a conflict with oil production, which the south dominates in
with oil reserves.
This seperation will bring a new country to the world, but the
question still remains the same, will it be better and decrease the
problems, or cause even more havic for both sides and result in no
peace and end to conflict.

By:Aaron Cameron
International

“Fight for the Right to Sight”

Imagine being blind for thirty years. Not being able to see a
beautiful sunny spring day in May or which way you’re walking down the
street. Thanks to the world-famous Dr. Patricia E. Bath and her
outstanding invention, the “Laserphaco Probe”, Dr. Patrica Bath found
a way to treat and prevent visual impairments, starting as early as
age sixteen.

Dr. Patricia E. Bath, ophthalmologic surgeon, African-American
female inventor, and activist for patients’ rights, was born in
Harlem, New York in 1942. Dr. Bath excelled in high school and
college, where she completed her M.D. at age 26. At the age of just
forty-five, Dr. Patricia Bath’s belief that “everyone has the right to
sight” started her work on her invention: The Laserphaco Probe.

The Laserphaco Probe is a specialized tool and uses a unique
procedure for the removal of cataracts. Dr. Patricia Bath designed the
Laserphaco Probe with an optical laser, an irrigaton system and
several suction tubes. The Laserphaco Probe is operated by inserting
the laser into a tiny incision on the eye. The laser then vaporizes
the cataract and lens material, which is removed through the suction
tubes. Lastly, a replacement lens is then inserted on the eye.

With her invention, The Laserphaco Probe, Dr. Patricia E. Bath
helped restore the sight of several people who had been victimized by
blindness for up to thirty years. In additon to determination, hard
work, and focus, Dr. Patricia E. Bath persevered and overcame her
struggles by abiding by her motto:

“Believe in the power of truth… Do not allow your mind to be
imprisoned by majority thinking. Remember that the limits of science
are not the limits of imagination.”



By: Jazmine Bowens
Section: Technology

All Snubbed Team: East vs East?

The McDonald's All American Game has been known to show an East Coast bias & they are showing it now more than ever with the selection of ONE West Coast player for the WEST team. There is not one player from California on the West Coast team. Strangely, Austin Rivers from Florida is included on the West team. Below is a link to a video which showcases some of the athletes who were passed up.

-Rob Garrett

Toxic Bell?

Is Taco Bell really serving beef in their beef made products? Well a
few attorneys think not. They have some ideas that Taco Bell is using
a meat substitute instead. For example, “rather than beef these food
items are actually made with a substance known as taco meat filling.”
To consumers it is “disgusting”; it is too expensive to put real beef
in your products? Why would you feed people junk like that? You
wouldn’t even feed your own family this. This shows how little the
Taco Bell company cares about their customers. There has been research
saying that 35% of their meat was solid and just 15% overall is
protein. All of the meat products should have 40% actual meat; Taco
Bell has only 35%. This is important because 35% might be close, but I
think all customers who spend their hard earned money should have the
right to have the whole 40%, not just 35%. This is important to know
because many people don’t know that Taco Bell could possibly be
selling them false items that they think has meat in it, but it’s just
meat filling.
I feel that this is absolutely absurd because all of this time Taco
Bell has been falsely advertising their products saying that their
meat is 100% beef, when actually its not even the 40% needed just to
be qualified as actual meat. This really makes me want to never eat at
Taco Bell again because its terrible quality, and until they find a
way to fix this problem then they will never be considered a place I
can eat at. I feel its just gross to think that the meat you are
eating is not really meat. What do you all think Real or not Real.

By: Tierra Purcell and Chrissa Rogers

Sac High Over the Years

Sacramento High School has been criticized a lot over the past eight years because the students displayed that they don't try as much to succeed in life. What people currently don't know is that the whole environment has changed, not just the school itself, but also the students. Mr. Gatling quoted, "The culture and pride of sac high has changed and students are more focused on going to college.” Ever since Sac High has changed into a charter school, it has made a big impact to students to make them understand that going to college isn’t just a game but it’s the next big step of their life.

The way that Sac High has changed not only affects the students, but also the teachers. Mr. Peacock states, "Now I teach all students in every small school, I get to meet other teachers, and the students are more interested in achieving.” He sees how students want to achieve more, and has a desire to teach for his students so they can succeed in their life. Sac high has changed so much, the culture is more diverse, and student are more productive. One thing that students did not like was the hours we stay in school, from 8:10 -4:00. Besides that, our school has progressed so much, and will continue to progress.


Mr. Peacock & Mr. Gatling

By: Omar Vazquez

Sac High News

First Home Loss for our Dragons against Burbank

The Sacramento High School Dragons received their first loss on home court on February 1, 2011. The start of the game was phenomenal for the Dragons until the third quarter came along. The anticipation arises when the Luther Burbank Titans tie the game (59-59). The Dragons push through, but its not enough and the Titans over came the Dragons in the fourth quarter ending the game with the score of (80-74).

After the start of the third quarter, former player, James Townsend felt helpless and his frustration was building up. He quoted, “My team needed me on the court to take the win.” After being benched game after game, J.T. (#2) had no choice but to keep his positive attitude and his head held up high. He waits for his return to play in the next game on February 8, 2011.

Aaron Cameron fought his way to win this game but unfortunately didn’t succeed. A.C. (#10) felt angry and disappointed because he knew he could have done better to win it for the Dragons. He quoted that “Burbank does whatever it takes to win and they are really aggressive on the court.”

Robert Garret also had a huge impact in the game against Burbank that evening. He felt very angry because it was their first loss at home. He knew that Burbank has very talented athletes but RG (#25) keeps moving forward with his head up high. He believes that if the Sac High Dragons cover perimeter and gets those rebounds, they are capable of being unbeatable.

By: Graciela Franco & Almendrita Recio

Sac High News

Who is J.cole ?

J.cole was born january 28,1985 as jermaine lamarr cole. and he is


known for singing with roc nation. he was born in frankfort, germany

and before he was one moved to fayetteville north carolina. He

attented Terry stanford high and graudted in 2003, and attened st.

johns university on a academic scholarship. he has been rapping since

he was 12 and eventully got signed when jay z heard one of his songs

called lights please, on his first mixtape. well in a article on mtv

they talk about how; does he pressured from drake niki minaj and wiz

khalifa. he says" its motivation not pressure, its not pressure

because ihave an understanding that everyone has thier own path". and

also saying "he doesnt let anyones path get in tha way of his own".and

he also just talks about how him and drake are really close and they

dont let rap get in between that.
 
By: Jr. Sanchez
Entertainment

Artist Profile:Kevin Hart

Born July 6, 1979, Kevin Hart has had his glory days and has made


himself into the talk of the comedy world. He graduated from George

Washington High School and attended Temple University for 2 years. He

started off a shoe salesman in Philadelphia.On the side, he started

competing in a few local amatuer comedy shows and because he won, he

realized his passion. Hart quit his job and put his life into a huge

"laugh out loud" comedy sensation. Recognized as a comedian, he was

tested as in actor as he starred in movies such as 40 Year-old Virgin,

Scary Movie 3 and 4, and soon to be out Death at a Funeral. Kevin's

name is still sky rocketing through news, funny quotes such as "SAY IT

WIT YO CHEST!" and a humorous personality and the ability to

understand life and put it in a perspective in which his audience can

relate to.
By: Bryan Kennedy & Aaron Cameron
Entertainment

Artist feature:Paramore

Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin,Tennesee. The band


cosists of four members: lead vocalist Hayley Williams, lead guitarist

Josh Farro, bassist Jeremy Davis, and drummer Zac Farro. Paramore

released their first album in 2005 titled " All we Know is Falling."

in 2007 is the year the group released their est selling album titled

"Riot" some popular singles released from that album were "Misery

Business" "CrushCrushCrush" and "Thats what you get." Riot opened up

many doors for Paramore in the industry. Shortly after releasing Riot,

Paramore went platinum. Soon after goin platinum the band earned a

grammy nomination for best new artist. In 2008 the band began to have

problems with lead vocalist Hayley Willams getting too mush attention

due to her amazing vocals. Media began to get involved and release

false stories that the band had broke up. In 2009 Paramore started

working on their third album titled "New Eyes" the album debuted at

number 2 with sales of 175,000 copies. The album overthrough Mariah

Carey's "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel." Towards the end of 2009"New

Eyes" went gold and "the only exception" became the highest charting

single to date in America for the band. Towards the end of 2009 Hayley

Williams got the chance to work with other artists in the indusry.

Hayley Williams paired up with rappers B.o.B and Eminem and released

the hit song "Airplanes." 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei8hPkyJ0bU
 
By: Tiana Rushton
Entertainment

One Mic Webshow

Sac High students Alex Stallings, Ronnee LaRae and Akeallah Blair are producing series of webshows.  They will be posted at their Youtube page.  The first webisode documents the MLK march on 17 January 2011 from Oak Park to downtown Sacramento.  Check the link below. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVpkKEbjNnk

Lil Wayne: Does he even Care?

“Jail wasn’t as difficult as people think…Once you get over waking up every damn day in that mother f**ker its all good.” Music entertainer Lil Wayne, out of jail and on the loose, speaking about his sentence and indirectly telling his young fans that jail isn’t as hard as people make it seem. With comments such as these, is Lil Wayne influencing his younger audience into thinking that jail is not such a bad place to be?


While in prison, Wayne spent his final month in solitary confinement after he was caught with an Ipod charger in his cell and a MP3 player on his watch. Viewers question “If Lil Wayne actually tried to do something called rehabilitation while he was inside,” then why was he living the life of an outsider?

Rapper Wayne also claimed that while he was in prison, he also read the bible for the first time. Critics claim that the rapper’s response to what he read in the bible is “highly ignorant” and that “it is offensive to people who believe in God.” As a society we are left to wonder if Wayne even cares…

By: LaRhon Morris and Morgan Parker
Entertainment

SuperBowl XLV

  Superbowl XLV is a highly anticipated games with the Champions from the 2009 season the Pittsburg Steelers and the always great contenders (who have one a lot of championships in their day) GreenBay Packers.



 The Packers always were in the playoff contenders, and with their history at their own field it was little doubt that they were not playing in the super bowl in dallas.



 With a phenomanal quarter back ( Aaron Rodgers ) and an outstanding defense, the packers wouldn’t be a bad bet to win.



As we speak I am sure the Packers are working and training for that night under the lights.



A good fan of the Packers, De’Ja Williams , stated “ The packers are going to win because of their good season , and positive team spirit. “.



Steelers who won the Super Bowl two years ago are fired up and ready to go.



A fan of the steelers , Brian Kennedy , stated “ Ben Rothlesburger knows what he;s doing , plus hes experienced theres no way there going to lose “



But im sure the Packers have plans for this quaterback.



This is highly anticipated and should be fun to watch.

By:Anthony Pitts
Sports

How Twitter Has Changed the World

“What’s Happening?” This is the question that Twitter has continually asked it’s users on a daily basis. Launching in 2006, twitter has become one of the most important social networking websites in our society today. It is a way to help keep in touch and get information from a vast majority of people and resources. Twitter helps its users to showcase an idea, joke, thought, or story to their followers.


Twitter has made social networking a more interesting game – for lack of a better word. With all the information that people are constantly updated their followers with every second, users can stay updated with what their friends are up to.

Other than the fact the twitter is slowly changing the world by keeping many people updated with vast information, twitter has also managed to work itself into our daily language. With different words such as “tweeting,” which refers to the act of updating twitter and “tweeple,” which are the people on twitter, we see that words such as these have changed some of the language of many people in today’s society. We see that more and more “tweeple” love to take out their mobile device during a conversation and say “I have to tweet that.” This is just one of the many examples of how twitter has somehow managed to throw itself into our society, and in such a short amount of time.

By: Nathan French
Entertainment

31 Dead in Moscow

On Monday,January 24, 20ll, there was a reported bombing in a Moscow airport. According to multiple reports, officials believeit was a terrorist attack. LA Times commented that the explosion “left at least 31 peopledead and more than 130 injured.”

What happened?

A CNN correspondent wrote “State TV, citing Russian authorities, said the bombing was an act of a suicide bomber who stuffed a home-made bomb with small metal objects to m ake it more deadly, then activated it in a small area where more people were waiting for arriving passengers.”

Let us take a flashback to past terrostist attacks in Russia.

In March of an unknown year, a female suicide bomber killed 38 people and woundedmore than 60.  In Novemberof 2009, explosive devices killed 26 people.

So tell us, where is the secutiry who are being PAID to protect the citizens and how helpful are they?

“Yelena Galanova, spokesperson for the airport said that flights were arriving and departing as usual. But there was nothing usual about the fars taxi drivers at Domodedovo were reportedly charging immediately after the blast,” LA Times reports.

Everything went on as usual after these 20 minutes of destruction. But the question is how?

“President Obama called the bombing a ‘premaditated attack against innocent civilians’(CNN).” Someone else also stated that “to strike in the airport… to have such a devistating attack with such a tragic result, means that they planned this considerably well and gone ahead in achieving their aims (CNN).”

Why are all these terrorist attacks happening in Russia? What is the true aim of whoever is responsible? And what are going to be Russia’s next steps in dealing with these attacks?

By:  Asia McNairy-Bond, and Keija Bailey

Section: International

Brittany Really Shines

Brittany Shine, former Sacramento High School basketball star,
graduated from Sac high. Now she is attending University of Florida on
a full ride scholarship. Shine is best known for her great
personality, work ethic, and award for the Bee's Player of the Year
along side Josiah Turner, but the determined Gator continues to make
an impact in the SEC. A memorable night against Alabama State with 28
points capped off the award she earned for SEC Freshman of the Wee.
Sacramento Bee recognizes Ms. Shine saying, "Shine is adjusting to her
new setting, but ever the perfectionist, she craves more." The
determined and capable guard says, "...I feel I can do better, do
more. I know where I want to be and I want to get there fast," which
is a prime example of the belief many major athletes follow- I can be
better than what I am now.

By Aaron Cameron and Jr. Sanchez
Sacramento Highschool

iPhone vs iPhone

There has been a lot of excitement from the Verizon network over its release of it’s iPhone 4. Verizon and Apple announced that the iPhone 4 will be selling in Verizon stores on February 10, 2011. Even though this is great news for Apple and Verizon Users, it’s not so great for AT&T. AT&T will no longer be the sole provider of the hottest phone available.


The only major differences in Verizon’s iPhone is that it has a WIFI hotspot generator and an improved antenna for better reception but the price of purchase is much lower. Both iPhone carriers run on a 3G network; until one company decides to go to a 4G network. According to Reviews of Electronics website, “It’s not yet clear how many people will switch from AT&T to Verizon but some analysts believe the amount will be significant.” In today’s economy AT&T may lose some clients because the price of the iPhone on the Verizon network is significantly lower than AT&T’s.

Is it really a better decision to move to Verizon for the cheaper iPhone? In my opinion, I think not because you buy a technological gadget, and then in a few months or a year later, something faster and better will come right up and take its popularity. So now the gadget you just bought not too long ago is not so popular. Bloomberg Businessweek reports that “The carrier’s iPhone’s are nearly identical but where they differ, AT&T has the advantage.” AT&T is planning to debut Apple’s iPhone 5 in June or July the summer of 2011. So, did AT&T purposely let Verizon debut the iPhone 4 on their network now so that later in summer AT&T can have the spotlight for the iPhone 5? If this is the case, AT&T has the advantage of recovering the popularity for debuting the iPhone 5 later this year and maybe, as the famous Apple commercial states “Two is better than One”.

Some people might not renew their contract and some might even opt out of their contract with AT&T to switch to Verizon because its cheaper. But if they want to get the iPhone 5 they will have to go back to AT&T and pay even more than what they were paying originally. AT&T is smarter because they will make more profit with selling the iPhone 5. Then again there are some people that were on Verizon’s network and they wanted the iPhone so they had to switch to AT&T. This makes these customers mad and angry because they keep switching and losing money just to keep up with the technology.

By: Graciela Franco & Almendrita Recio

Technology

Console Wars

The debate about what game console is better has been going on since the PS3 and the Xbox 360 release about three years ago. They have fought to be voted best from its users but the winner is yet to be decided. The sleek and impressive PS3, & the high tech and innovative Xbox 360, the battle between these two game consoles is still occurring.


The PS3 and Xbox 360 are total opposites. The PS3 focused more on their muti-purpose functions. Meanwhile the Xbox 360 focused more on making many features better than the other but it did not try to be a well rounded game console.

Even though the PS3 and the Xbox cost around the same price, Sony’s PS3 is a little more pricey. The PS3 does have its benefits that make up for what the Xbox does not yet have. Unlike Xbox 360, the PS3 does not charge for online game play because it does not have dedicated servers like the Xbox 360. The PS3 does a lot more than the Xbox 360 regarding its mulit-purpose use. For example, the PS3 has a built-in blu-ray player and the Xbox doesn’t. The PS3 is able to play high definition movies in blu-ray and Xbox 360 does not offer this extra function. It’s not just any blu-ray player, cnet.com states, ''We've had some time to put the PS3 through our blu-ray suite.” The blu-ray on the PS3 is quieter than the DVD player on the Xbox 360, so most people prefer the quieter system. Another one of the many features that the PS3 has that the Xbox 360 lacks is the ability to browse the internet straight from the system. You can go on any website or browse through the internet straight from the system. The most you can do on the Xbox 360 is update your status on Facebook or Twitter. On the other hand, the Xbox has been voted for having the best of graphics. Beyond3D.com reports about the system specs, the Xbox contains 3.2GHz IBM Central processor, and also contains 500MHz ATI Graphic Processor. This information proves that the Xbox graphics contain a great color variety, compared that to the Ps3 making the murky colors dark, and the pleasant colors, nice and limpid. It also contains HDMI imputs for an HDTV, so it makes your graphics look even better on your television screen. There are types of games that you can get on one system but not the other. For example, games called the Halo series, Gears of war trilogy, and many more are only for the Xbox 360. For the PS3 games you can play; God of War, Final Fantasy, and more. The PS3 has a better multi purpose use that can be very handy but the Xbox has the better graphics and better games. In my view the better games and graphics are more important than browsing the internet. Xbox 360 has features that the PS3 does not have and till this day they are still competing to be the champion.

By: Gabe Castaneda, Omar Vazquez, & Deon Conley

Technology

Tunisia New Media Revolution and Hip Hop

http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2011/01/2011116142317498666.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2011/jan/18/tunisia-jasmine-revolution-the-general-rap

Journalism Ethics

Use the link below to access the ethics statements of several news organizations.  You will use that information to create your own ethics statements. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism_ethics_and_standards

Additional Reading for Intelligence and the Internet

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june11/digitalbrain_01-05.html