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MARCH
2010
06ACADEMICS
Dear Students,

Hello readers and writers. This month

marks our 40th issue. In Celebration
Celebrity High features young talented

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superstar Justin Bieber. Justin was one
of our highest requested artists and we
are pleased to do a story on him.

Also this month our teen journalists are pushing for students
to get more involved in the community and learn more about

ENTERTAINMENT themselves through volunteering.

some interesting information on
This issue includes poetry and
Drivers Ed going tech and some
addition information about paying for college.

14 LIFESTYLE
Respectfully,
Coline Witt

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COMMUNITY

20 SPORTS
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 he troubles with the economy are nothing new and among the

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various social shifts that have come from it is a shift toward
teens believing it’s up to them to shoulder the costs of their
higher education and are resigned to as much as a decade of
debt to do so. If you’re in that boat you’re definitely not alone.
The College Savings Foundation

The College Savings Foundation surveyed over 500 high school students
across the country and found that
75 percent of 16-17 year old high school students said that it is their
responsibility to fund part or all of their higher education costs. Although
students plan to cover those costs through financial aid, loans and their
own funds, many are concerned about overall debt levels and a lack of
awareness of exactly how much debt and savings they will need.

“A new dynamic is reshaping the college funding landscape as many parents

with reduced retirement savings and earning power are now unwilling to
take on long term loans on behalf of their college-bound teens. This shifts
the burden of funding straight to the student,” said Peter Mazareas, Chair
of CSF, a nonprofit leader helping parents save for their children’s college
education. Meanwhile, government loan programs which previously may
have lightened the load are not sufficient to cover the escalating costs of
college.

As a result, the vast majority of high school students are grappling

with tradeoffs, saying that the cost of school will definitely or possibly
influence their further education plans and that costs will be a factor in
which college they decide to attend.

by Jennifer Flores The good news is that overall students appear to be proactive in
contributing to college costs. Most are planning to use their own funds
for college or higher education costs, the vast majority are planning to
save for college and many more say they would definitely receive money
for college rather than gifts. To meet these goals, 45 percent of all
students surveyed have already begun to save and, of those, an impressive
43 percent have already amassed between $1,000 and $5,000 towards

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CUTTING
COLLEGE
college. This same subgroup has shown its mettle against the pull of
immediate gratification with over half (54 percent) giving up things like
electronics, vacations or cars to save for college.

“I’vebeen saving for college all year through afterschool jobs,” says
COSTS
high school senior Andre Lorenz. “ My parents and I have had a lot of
conversations about how much college costs, it seems like a much bigger
deal now then 6 years ago when my sister was graduating high school.
1. Take advantage of reduced tuition. Some schools give
discounts to older students, alumni children, and families
with two or more members in school, student leaders, or children
There was some anxiety over it but I think now we have a plan that will of faculty and staff.
work.”

Student loans loom as both a major source of funding and a cloud over
the future. Sixty-six percent are either definitely or possibly taking out
2. Attend the less expensive community college for two years
and then transfer to a four-year college or university to
complete your degree.
loans and are expecting those loans to cover sizeable portions of their
higher education costs: 41 percent of this subgroup expects to borrow
one-quarter to one-half, and 30 percent expect to borrow more than
half of their higher education costs. Most of these students taking or
3. Check the number of credit hours needed for graduation
and plan a course of study carefully-many schools charge
tuition based on credit hours taken.
considering loans are already concerned about their debt burden after
college (60 percent “definitely yes” and 31 percent “possibly concerned”),
and nearly one-third (29 percent) of them expect to take between 6-10
years to pay if off.
4. Some schools give Advanced Placement credit for courses
completed in high school. Others offer three-year programs.
Adults can enroll in the CLEP (College Level Examination
Program) that tests for knowledge obtained outside the school
The majority of students have not done their homework: 68 percent have setting. You can obtain 1 to 2 years of college credit this way.
not researched any type of student loan. Of the 66 percent who are
taking out or considering loans, 80 percent has not projected the total
amount they will need to graduate, and 82 percent hasn’t calculated the
monthly loan repayment amount.
5. Take classes in off-load times. Tuition sometimes is lower
for night, summer, or weekend classes. Investigate classes
taught on the World Wide Web.
On savings: 70 percent of all high school students have not researched
savings vehicles. A quarter of all students don’t know how much they
will need to save 6. Cut housing costs. Live off campus if housing and food costs
are lower than on campus. Consider working as a resident
advisor to receive reduced or free room and board.
“We have a tremendous opportunity to take this generation of students
who are willing and eager to take financial responsibility, and to raise
their awareness of the saving and funding strategies that they will need
for college and for life,” Mazareas said.
7. Check the state prepaid guaranteed tuition programs.

8. Inquireabout tuition installment payment plans. This will

not reduce the costs but may make it easier to meet smaller
payments rather than a large lump sum at the start of each
semester.

9. Take part in the college’s Cooperative Education program.

Combine a full- or part-time job and a college career to
finance all or part of education costs.

10 . Take advantage of armed forces educational

opportunities. The government will pay a considerable
sum toward educational costs during or after active duty.

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D
river’s ed has gotten a high tech upgrade with State Farm’s new iPhone®
and iPod® touch application to complement its Steer Clear® Safe
Drivers Discount Program. The Steer Clear application gives young
drivers a convenient way to complete the Steer Clear discount program
and encourages supervised driver education as an effort to prevent car
crashes, which are the No. 1 killer of teens in the United States.

The Steer Clear program is designed to stress how experience and awareness makes
a safer driver. The program’s purpose is to help young drivers be aware of their
surroundings, give them insight into their driving styles, help them review their driving
skills and become a more aware, stress-free driver. The completion of the Steer Clear
program can result in up to a 15 percent discount on your auto insurance. Drivers
under the age of 25 are eligible for the discount, and the program takes around 60
days to complete.

State Farm’s Steer Clear iPhone and iPod touch application is the first application
of its kind to help teens gain more experience behind the wheel. State Farm says that
he principles followed in the Steer Clear program align with those of Graduated
Driver Licensing (GDL) laws; which have proven to be effective at reducing teen car
crashes in part by lengthening the time in which teens must drive while supervised and
requiring practice in diverse driving conditions.

This new technology allows parents and teen drivers to take advantage of State
Farm’s Steer Clear car insurance discount, which requires teens under the age of 19
to complete the Steer Clear kit including: watching an 11-minute video, completing
30-driving trips with at least 10 supervised trips lasting a minimum of 15-minutes
and completing a quiz.

The mobile application provides a user-friendly trip timer to log suggested practice
outings. The application will track practice time while the mobile device is safely
turned off during the drive.

The Steer Clear iPhone and iPod touch application also includes driving tips, a
safe driving pledge and informative videos. Successful completion of the program’s
requirements rewards participants with up to a 15 percent car insurance discount.

“Parents have told us they need more information about guiding their teen through
the learning to drive process. This new application provides trip suggestions, goals
and pointers for assessing driving skills. By providing this tool State Farm hopes to
support supervised practice and improve teens’ skills for independent driving,” said
Laurette Stiles, Vice President – Strategic Resources at State Farm.

In addition to teen drivers, young drivers up to the age of 25 may also participate in
the Steer Clear program and qualify for a discount on their auto insurance of up to
15%. For details and to download the application, go to www.statefarm.com and
search for “Steer Clear.”

byTiffany Walker
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W hat is it that you absolutely couldn’t live without? The Dirk Swain
Foundation is challenging teens to create a one minute film about the
impact of not having their cell/home phone, computer, Ipod or television.
Each student will pair with a professional during the workshop and will
be given a lesson on a specific role in media production. The workshop
will be part of the Makin Room at the Top (MRATT) program for teens taking place at the
Complex Theater’s West Studio in Hollywood, CA March 13th and 14th. An Ipod Nano and a
personalized director’s chair will be among the prizes given to the students with the best film.

The MRATT program provides teens an opportunity to enhance their lifestyle, promote
healthy choices and more by creating film and TV projects taught by professionals. The DSF’s
mission is to develop vocational skills for youth that are interested in mass communication.

HOW TO REGISTER Must Be Age 13-17

Participation is FREE!
But Spots are Limited
Details:
March 13-14 / 10am – 4pm
6476 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038

Visit THEDSF.ORG for Registration Info

Professional Production Guru’s from Hollywood will instruct and oversee all projects

The film that gets the most hits will receive a prize!

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ustin Bieber is hotter than a smoking pistol. The 16-year-old soul-singing
phenomenon, well known for his single “O ne Time” found fame after
posting dozens of homemade videos on YouTube in 2007. Scooter Braun,
a former marketing executive of So So def, spotted the videos, and flew
Bieber to Atlanta, Georgia, where he met with R&B singer Usher. A
week later Bieber had the opportunity to sing for Usher, who immediately became
greatly interested. Following an audition with Antonio L.A. Reid, Bieber signed
to Island Records in O ctober 2008. Justin Bieber’s first album “My World
hit shelves in N ovember of 2009. His album is C ertified P latinum! In the
following interview JB gets exclusive with CH sharing his celebrity crushes,
favorite subjects in school and his most memorable moment in his career .

CH: When your album released you became an instant success, how do you
handle the fame?
JB: I’m completely blessed. I’ve had some great opportunities and I count my
blessings every day. It may seem like it was instant but a lot of hard work was put
in and a lot of time was spent. It has all been worth it!

CH: What is your favorite track on your album and Why?

JB: It’s hard to pick just one favorite because they’re all special to me. “Down To
Earth” was very special to me because of my involvement in writing it and of course
it’s a song very close to my heart.

CH: So far in your career, what is your most memorable moment?

JB: Singing for the President was pretty cool! I was very honored and felt very
privileged to have been able to participate in such a great event.

CH: How do you balance school and your career?

JB: School always comes first. It’s definitely a priority. I have a tutor who travels
with me so I can get my studying in.

CH: Do your friends treat you differently and if so how?

JB: Nope! To me I’m still and will always be the same Justin.
CH: What was the first thing you purchased with your first check?
JB: Hmm. Nothing crazy. I bought a laptop and some recording equipment.
CH: What is some valuable advice you can give a teen trying to get where you are at?
JB: I think you just have to do it for the right reasons. For me, I know I wasn’t
aiming for this specifically, I just loved to sing and I still love singing.

CH: What was it like hearing your song on the radio the first time?
JB: It was incredible. It felt really cool. My mom was excited!
CH: Do you have any celebrity crushes?
JB: I don’t think it’s any secret that I think Beyonce is beautiful. Haha.
CH: You self taught yourself how to play the Piano, Guitar, trumpet and
drums. Which is your favorite instrument?
JB: I like them all. Drums were my first love though. I started playing them first. I
was about 2.

CH: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

JB: I see myself still making music and doing what makes me happiest.
CH: Your manager noticed you off of YouTube videos that you posted. What
were your initial thoughts when he reached out to you?
JB: well, honestly, when he contacted my mother she was actually trying to get
rid of him. Haha. We were just being cautious but he turned out to be a great guy!
I’m blessed to have a lot of great people around me.
CH: What is it like working with Usher?
JB: A dream come true. He’s got a lot of knowledge to share and a ton of talent. I
admire him and he’s definitely someone I look up to in life and in music.

CH: Who was some of your favorite artist growing up?

JB: Michael Jackson, boys 2 men, Stevie wonder. I also like a lot of classic rock.
CH: What is your favorite topic in school?
JB: English and creative writing.
CH: Is there anything you can share with our readers to get to know you a
little better that no one else knows?
JB: Well, I’m afraid of elevators.
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 Platinum Recording Artists
Rihanna & Justin Bieber
to Perform Live @ Nickelodeon’s 23
Kids’ Choice Awards
Enter the All Access Sweepstakes
for a Chance to be Bieber’s
Special Guest at the show
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nternational superstar Rihanna and teen pop sensation
Justin Bieber will pump up the volume at Nickelodeon’s
23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards hosted by actor/
comedian Kevin James, airing live from UCLA’s Pauley
Pavilion in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 27 (8-
9:30 p.m. ET/PT). The annual award show has emerged
as one of the biggest events in Hollywood, boasting a massive
popular vote and sweeping audience participation. It’s the
only award show that gives kids the power to vote for their
favorites in movies, television, music, sports and much more
– and honors their opinions with a live show filled with the
stars they love.
In addition to seeing Bieber perform at the slime-filled
celebration, one lucky kid will win the once-in-a lifetime
opportunity to be his special guest at the show as part of
Nickelodeon’s “All Access Sweepstakes with Justin Bieber.”
From Wednesday, March 3 through Wednesday, March
10, kids can log onto www.Nick.com/kca10 and enter for a
chance to win a trip for four to Los Angeles, which includes
tickets to the show, an invitation to walk the famed Orange
Carpet, exclusive access to Bieber’s pre-show rehearsal and
a private meet-and-greet with the star.
“This is the biggest TV event of the year for kids and we are
thrilled to have megastars Rihanna and Justin Bieber to
perform for them live,” said Paula Kaplan, Executive Vice-
President, Talent for Nickelodeon and an Executive Producer
of the show. “It is going to get loud, and in true Kids’ Choice
tradition, these performances will be something our audience
will never forget.”
From her Caribbean roots to the top of the charts, the
runways of Paris and Milan and some of the biggest stages
in the world, the 22-year-old, Barbados-born beauty
Rihanna has already earned the coveted title of international
superstar. From her breakthrough multi-platinum album A
Girl Like Me to her ubiquitous global smash Good Girl Gone
Bad, in just a few short years, Rihanna has helped redefine
the path of popular music for a new generation. Now, she
continues that musical and stylistic journey on one of the
most critically acclaimed new albums this year, her fourth
original studio album, Rated R. Rated R debuted at #1 on
rd
the Billboard R&B album chart and features the smash
singles “Russian Roulette,” “Hard” and “Rude Boy.”
In less than a year, 16-year-old pop sensation Justin Bieber
has become a YouTube phenomenon, signed contracts with
Usher and L.A. Reid, and created nothing short of mania with
his young fans, dubbed “Bieber-fever.” His debut album My
World was released in November and went platinum in just
four short weeks. Next up is his hotly-anticipated sophomore
album, My World 2.0, due in stores March 23rd. My
World 2.0 rewards Bieber fans with 10 all-new songs,
including the lead single, “Baby” featuring Ludacris, which is
sky-rocketing to the top of the radio and iTunes charts. Look
for Justin Bieber on a worldwide tour coming this summer.
Kids can currently cast their vote online at http://www.
nick.com/kca10 in a total of 19 categories. Surprise
awards also will be announced during the show. Kids also
will be able to vote via the Nick mobile website (wap.nick.com)
and through a KCA iPhone app.
Leading up to the award show, the Kids’ Choice Awards
website on Nick.com will feature clips and photos from past
awards shows, current promotions for the 23rd Annual
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, dedicated information
pages on the host and nominees, digital Fan Kits, behind-the-
scenes video of stars prepping for the KCAs and three new
KCA-themed online games.
On March 27, Nick.com will serve as the interactive second-
screen experience for all things Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice
Awards, giving kids an insider’s look at the entire live event
and from the orange carpet. Exclusive Nick.com webcams
will give kids control of their viewing experience, and will be
featured alongside celebrity tweets, interactive polls, and
real-time updates and photos from the event. Kids can also
access the webcams through the KCA 2010 iPhone app.
The online experience will also feature an audience meter that
tracks audience reactions throughout the webcast. After the
show, kids can catch all the KCA highlights on the website.
Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards will be simulcast on FLO
TV’s mobile streaming service, and will be available on Video
On Demand beginning March 28.
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hether looking to make a difference or just to finish your
mandatory volunteering hours, you should have fun
while doing it. There are many opportunities to make a
difference, but it’s up to you to take the time between
already busy activities such as with sports to become a
volunteer. Three of the best volunteer opportunities are at hospitals, libraries,
and be a big brother or big sister.

Our school, Wallis-Annenberg, is offering “Big Brothers Big Sisters” after

school every Monday. If your thing is helping little kids or looking to pursue
a profession in education, then “Big Brothers Big Sisters” organization is for
you. Here, you can make a difference and feel good about it. According to Ms.
Hernandez, “Big Brothers Big Sisters” is offered for one hour on Mondays.
Unfortunately, there are no positions currently available for hire.

Another place to volunteer is at the hospitals. This opportunity is great, because

if you’re interested in joining the world of Medicare, you could experience what
working in that world is like, or maybe realize that it’s not for you. Lots of
us are close to people who have medical problems such as cancer, HIV, or
diabetes. It provokes good feelings to donate your time to an organization that

By Esmeralda Cabrera

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raises money for research, delivers meals, or offers other help to people
with an illness.
They have a student program where you can go and apply, and it doesn’t
hurt to try. Their requirements are: (1) you must be fourteen years of age
or older and volunteer at least fifty hours a year (2) you must take a
TB test (if you don’t have the money, they will provide you with one for
no charge to you) (3) you must attend an orientation (4) you have to be
available between 8:00am-5:00pm. This volunteer opportunity is more for
people who want to pursue a career in healthcare.
Unlike school, with volunteering you get to pick what really interests you
and who or what is most deserving of your time. Need some ideas to get you
started? Here are a few:
Help kids learn and grow. Become
Big Brother or Big Sister, camp
a preservation. Take part in a local park cleanup day. You don’t have to be an
counselor, or volunteer for an after-school sports program. Special
Olympics games and events are great ways to get to know special-needs
kids.
Give back over the holidays. Serve Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless,
volunteer at your local food bank, or distribute toys to kids. Your church,
temple, mosque, or other place of worship also may be able to use your
help.
Play with pets at a local animal shelter. Most shelters depend on volunteers
to keep the cats and dogs happy and well exercised. And as a bonus, walking
rescued dogs also gives you a workout.
Volunteer for a political campaign. If you’re interested in politics, it’s a great
way to find out how things work on the inside. Even if you can’t vote, you
can still work to get your candidate elected — whether it’s the president of
the United States or your town mayor.
Help the environment. Join a conservation group and help out with river
outdoorsy type — if you can’t picture yourself hauling trees up a hill, you
could help out in a park office or education center.
There is a short step towards making a difference—it’s up to you
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 Go Volley
S
ome would call it hectic, but the
members of the Panther’s volley-
ball squad are happy and deter-
mined, even if they are up early
enough to greet the sun to make
practice at … 6:00AM
“yeah its hard not to keep hitting the snooze
button,” laughs Captain Cynthia Ramirez.
“But when you gotta get up you gotta get
up! We know that the only way we’ll be suc-
cessful is for every player to show up to
practice and work hard.”
And are they ever up! While most of us are
still watching the back of our eyelids these
girls are hitting it hard. Six days a week
they start their workout with a one mile run
followed by workout drills, passing, setting,
hitting, sprints, lunges and more.
Then one-
on-one time with coach Nancy Torres.
“The workouts may seem ambitious but its
what is needed to perform well,” Coach Tor-
res explains. “ But at the end of the day,
when practice is over, each player will have
the satisfaction of having given 100%”
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The Panther’s hardwork has definitely paid
off. Their dedication earned them a spot in
the playoffs where they faced a tough bat-
tle but walked away with a win in the first
round. But while volleyball is a team
sport you don’t have to be a pro. Schools,
parks and recreation centers all over Los
Angeles offer leagues, games and even open
gym schedules.
“Anyone can play,” says team captain Ro-
salinda Carrillo. “No matter your gender
, height or size its a great work out… It’s
about dedication, and strong determination
which anyone can have. Once at practice,
we don’t play around… we go and put our
heart and passion into improving any new
skills we are developing.”
Next year, the Panthers will continue their
quest for a championship but for now they’re
capping off fifteen hours of non-stop action
by heading home and almost immediately to
bed; afterall, , they need to wake up early
in the morning!

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ooking for that extra edge in football?
B2G (Beyond 2000) is a premiere training
program that is contracted directly by
a number of BCS universities to scout
college prospects. As one of the leading
training programs in the country, it remains a pioneer
of high school football’s invitation-only camp format.
Established over 10 years ago by co-founders Ron
Allen and Henry Bell, the program is celebrating its
most rewarding year yet with 40 of this session’s
alumni signing college scholarships on Feb. 4, 16
of those being Pac 10 schools. In addition to the
signings, over 200 alumni will be on major BCS
rosters come fall 2010. B2G has also yielded 51
high school All-Americans, 11 alum currently on
NFL rosters (e.g. Steve Smith - NY Giants, Dennis
Dixon - Pittsburgh Steelers and Sean Smith - Miami
Dolphins, to name a few), and 5 more will also be in
this upcoming draft, and 11 more in the 2011 draft.
With three active locations in Los Angeles, the Inland
Empire and Ventura County, the program easily ushers
through close to 100 youth and high school athletes
during any given session. One of three programs they
provide for student athletes is Instinct Training(TM).
This 15-week program is open to any player willing
and ready to reach their full potential. This specialized
training focuses on quick, explosive movements.
B2G alum and participant of Instinct Training, DJ
extra edge
Morgan, a senior at Taft High School in Los Angeles,
was one of the 40 alum from the class of 2010
that recently accepted a Division 1 scholarship, and
he will be attending USC. His father attributes the
accomplishment to the skills acquired through the
program. “Because DJ is a gifted athlete,” explains
his father Dale Morgan, “he hadn’t in his normal
teen setting had to face a lot of challenges, or
keep his level of focus really high on a daily basis,
so going to B2G put him in an environment with
guys that were as good as him; and in order for
him to continue at that top level it provided him the
motivation to put forth a superb effort at all times.”
The next two events coming from B2G during the
year are the Instinct Showcase during the month of
May, and the B2G Elite Camp in June. The Instinct
Showcase is a one-day event that gives student
athletes an opportunity to be seen by various scouts
and the media. The B2G Elite Camp is an invitation-
only overnight camp that simulates the first week
of college football, and consists of three days and
three nights on a college campus with the nation’s
top prospects. Over the last 10 years, over 30%
of the Elite Camp alumni have started as true
freshmen and 95% have graduated from college.
For more information on the program, schedules,
locations and fees, please visit http://www.
b2gsports.com/.
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