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By Alex Harrover Four score and seven years ago (minus two score and seven years), our fathers brought forth to the City of Houston a new school, conceived in trust, and dedicated to the proposition that all students immerse themselves in the fine arts. Now we are engaged in a time of harsh budget cuts, testing whether HSPVA, or any other high school, so conceived and so dedicated (but still not as good as HSPVA), can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate the Encore 40 Celebration, a series of heartfelt performances put on by artists, dancers, thespians, and musicians in the George R. Brown Convention Center, for those who have given their time and money so that the best high school might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But in a larger sense, we cannot ignore, we cannot dismiss, we cannot neglect our songs and dances and plays andthe stuff that art kids make. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled for the well-being of our school, expect a topnotch performance on the Fifteenth of October at seven oclock, even though, because of Ms. Ballard, junior instrumentalists may not have time to practice Song of Democracyat all. The world will note and long remember what we do at the Encore 40 Celebration, so do not screw it up--well need people to come to Encore 80! It is for us the students, rather, to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us-that from these honored alumni like Chandra Wilson (class of Nineteen Eighty-Seven), we take increased devotion to that cause for which

Encore 40sburg Address

to Live art, Breathe art, and Eat art, shall not perish from the earth. Addendum I: Those who here highly resolve to attend the Encore 40 Celebration will find it behooving to purchase tickets online through HSPVA.org or the HSPVA Box Office: BOX OFFICE HOURS From September 12 until October 5 -Mondays between 11:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. -Wednesdays between 11:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. From October 10 until October 14 -Monday through Friday between 11:50 and 12:30 p.m. Addendum II: Yea or Nay? Donate anyway! Ticket sales, advertising, and sponsorships allow the school to present to the people a performance of such grand proportions that man will no longer feel the need to pursue happiness. Addendum III: Though all men are created equal, some men are less equal than others. Thats why there are tickets priced for anybody, ranging from $8.00 to $100.00. Note: if you purchase an $8.00 ticket, it is NOT your unalienable right to have a clear view of the performance; you will be seated behind the stage. Those in possession of a $100.00 ticket will be treated to a pre-show reception with Chandra Wilson.

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they gave the last full measure of devotion--that we here highly resolve that these alumni are not the end of the HSPVA legacy--and that this school, under Dr. Allen, shall experience new waves of weird freshmen, and that the ability for us

Stuff The Puff

By Cece White You may not know it, but there is a threatening creature roaming the halls of HSPVA. It can be seen during passing period, towering above hoards of immovable freshmen. Those who know its true identity dare not speak its name, but those who are dont know call it one thing: Shane Tuckers hair. Because of its unassuming owner, because of its tropical Herbal Essences scent, because of its silky, shiny poof, Shanes mane may seem like a harmless entity. But the paper* staff--courageous, adventurous, and absurd as we are--decided to venture into uncharted lands. Our goal was simple: stuff the puff. Basically, we wanted to see how much useless stuff we could fit in his hair. As I contemplated the task before us, the question echoed in my mind, Would we have enough stuff to fluff the puff? My worries were naught; Shanes hair proved to be a formidable opponent. Our stuff was no match for his unconquerable fluff.

Poke, prod, tease as we may, Shanes hair was determined to stay. In truth, when the battle was done, it was clear we had not even nearly won. THE STUFF: -Gel pen (pink) -3 bamboo skewers -Wooden spoon -2 Easter egg holders -Doll (red headed) -Bag clip -Bouquet of daisies -Plastic knife (pink) -My Little Pony -My Little Ponys brush -My Little Ponys sunglasses -4 toothpicks -Marker (brown) -Sea shell -Funnel -Chick-Fil-A straw -Medicine dropper -Popciscle mold -Pepper packet

-Elmo pez dispenser -Ice pick -Silk bouquet of flowers -Melon baller -Ballpoint pen -Paper clip -Key chain -Bottle opener

This Month, Its Screw With Drew

Next Month We Conspira Against Ira...

So Gay? So What!
By Meghan Miller and Eileen Wolfowicz Our cries were heard throughout the parking lot, as we shouted enthusiastically, On September 10 the HSPVA Gay- We are here! We are queer! Get used to it! Straight Alliance went to the Sugar Creek and So gay? So what! One cry rose above Baptist Church to protest against the Love all the others as the protest went on: Gay Won Out program being held there that is okay! You cant pray it away! To help us day. Love Won Out is a conference held out, a plane sponsored by Dan Savage, the to cure homosexuality using prayer and creator of the It Gets Better project, flew religious practices. Many people, including over the church with that same message. teenagers, from the Houston area attended The protest grew slightly more drathis convention in the hopes that God would matic as two nineteen-year-olds and the set them straight. Pun intended. pastor of Sugar Creek Baptist Church came HSPVAs GSA protesters stood at to pay the protesters a visit. The two teenthe very edge of the church campus, wav- agers were bringing the protesters water, ing signs, rainbow flags, colorful umbrel- and they were rapidly questioned by some las, and even donning tall rainbow Cat in of us as we were anxious to know what the Hat hats. The GSA also brought several their story was. Apparently, the two teenagprotest signs, some of which read, Closets ers had been saved by the church and are are for clothes! Ex-gay? No way! Stop now engaged to be married. Keep in mind the hate! and many more messages and they are only ninteen years old, and the girl slogans.

even said that she still has bisexual thoughts. Several of the protesters, including HSPVA students, got into a series of small debates with the pastor, discussing why or why not homosexuality is wrong. The pastor had very different views on the concept of homosexuality, and this emphasized the meaning of why GSA clubs are important to schools. We can spread the word to people, even pastors, that gays are just as human as everybody else, and they deserve the same rights without having to be saved by anyone or be told that the lifestyle they are living is wrong. Ex-gay? No way! PVA Participants: Gabriel Maffuz, Eileen Wolfowicz, Meghan Miller, Erik OlmosTristan, Elizabeth Martinsen, Livia Sams, Sarah Kahleyss, Fabio Derrico, Becca Cook, and Victoria Politte.

ETs What The Heck?!

Is She Still Daddys Baby Girl?
By Ebrin Stanley and Tucker Irey Dr. Brown of the Brown Hand Center went all Chris Brown on his fourth wife, allegedly grabbing her hand and twisting her arm... Was business that slow, brah? We can only hope he doesnt treat his patients like he treats his wife! I dont know what Theres only one kind of customer hes trying thing this story deserves: to attract with those annoying commercials. We treat WHAT THE HECK!? you like family? I dont wanna be treated like that! But we guess hell have more time to do hand jobs since he got acquitted.

We, The Guinea Pigs

By Claudia Heymach and Kelsey Linberg HSPVA didnt just take the dreaded word writing, stick creative in front of it and call it an art. In fact, creative writing has a lot of similarities to the other art areas in school. Just like visual, we draw during class. Just like theatre, we put on plays and musicals all the time. Just like instrumental, we jam out on instruments during class. Just like vocal, we sing instead of saying things. And just like dancers, were freaking awesome. Okay, maybe we dont do that. But there really are similarities. Like those in visual, creative writers paint a picture in a readers mind, but our palette is made up of words. Like those in vocal, creative writers find their voice. Like those in theatre, creative writers envelop themselves in a different world, insert themselves in a different persona, and perform. Like those in instrumental, creative writers find the music in their language, using words as their notes. And like those in dancing, creative writers find the rhythm in their piece.

Beyonc Baby Names

By The Golden Trio (Wesley Whitson, Jillian Mitchell, Hannah Griffith) XY-Z MAY-Z/ DAIS-Z/ CRAY-Z DESTINYS CHILD (or DESTINY for short) PAT BONNER SASHA FETUS

First off, we dont sit around and write for half of the day. That would be boring. Instead, we have consultants from the University of Houston (this semester Ms. Prince and Ms. Klahr) visit our class for 90 minutes on Mondays through Thursdays, broadening our outlook on poetry and short fiction. The next ninety minutes of class are spent in what we call Humanities, where we discuss and write about the various themes of each week, such as imagery and characterization. Also included in this class are daily exercises based on prompts and

pieces of artwork. There are thirteen students in the creative writing class, but there are plans to grow in upcoming years. To apply, we submitted a ten to twenty page portfolio. At the first audition, we were given a series of paintings and were told to choose one and write a response to the painting. It could be based on the mood, the colors, the characters in the painting--we were given plenty of freedom. At the second audition we had a brief interview and completed another assignment. I am pleased with the students and their enthusiasm, amazing creativity, and willingness to experiment, says Judith Switek, the Director of the Creative Writing program. Hannah, one of the Creative Writing students, enjoys being able to explore different topics that may have been off-limits in other schools, where the strict five paragraph essay that we all know and love is the norm. I can write about anything, and they dont care. I could write about killing babies, and theyd be all, Hey, its creative writing. As long as its babies, not puppies. Now THAT might be off-limits.

So if you havent heard yet Beyoncs having a baby. We took it upon ourselves to help out ole Sasha Fierce name the little dreamgirl/boy. The Golden Trio has prepared a couple names that she should take into consideration. You might say we have become obsessed. You think were crazy? You aint seen crazy yet.

The Abercrombie And Fitch-uation

By Jacob Seferian Everybody loves me: babies, dogs, ya know, hot girls, cougars. I just have unbelievable mass appeal, says Mike The Situation Sorrentino of MTVs popular reality show, Jersey Shore. So it must have come as quite a shock to discover that Abercrombie & Fitch had not fallen victim to the foul-mouthed partiers charm when they publicly asked him not to wear their clothing. Ever since Jersey Shore first aired on December 3, 2009, it has been, to say the least, controversial. Even before it premiered, UNICO National asked MTV to cancel the show, calling it a direct, deliberate, and disgraceful attack on Italian-Americans. Despite being criticized for its stereotyping of Italian-Americans, the show was an instant sensation. You could not walk down the hallway without hearing the latest dirt on TVs hottest new Guidos and Guidettes. They were everywhere.

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Sorrentino thought it was all fun and endorsement deals until Abercrombie issued a public press release asking him to refrain from wearing their clothes on air. We are deeply concerned that Mr. Sorrentinos association with our brand could cause significant damage to our image. They even offered a substantial payment to him and his fellow castmates in order to keep them out of their clothes. Abercrombie & Fitch is no stranger to controversy themselves. Over the years, their notorious ads and catalogs have been ridiculed for their revealing content, going so far as to be called soft porn. Abercrombie is also receiving harsh criticism for the way they are conducting themselves in this matter. Instead of approaching Sorrentino and the cast of Jersey Shore privately and asking them to stop wearing their brand, Abercrombie chose to further sensationalize the matter by mak-

ing a public announcement which was immediately dubbed a win-win situation. The irony of this situation is that while Abercrombie claims Sorrentinos image may be distressing to many of [their] fans, they were happy to reap the profits from their topselling shirt, The Fitchuation. Besides, this is all despite the fact that while they deem the reality stars behavior inappropriate, they have no issue with flaunting their models midriffs to the extent that were left wondering what exactly it is they are selling: the clothes or the models themselves. I believe this all just a publicity stunt and a desperate attempt by Abercrombie to stay hip and relevant. I am no fan of Jersey Shore, but I think this is like the pot calling the kettle black. Besides, Mike The Situation Sorrentino barely keeps his shirt on long enough for viewers to read its brand name anyway. Hows that for a win-win situation?

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Cookin Cookies In Cardenass Car

By Emerald McLaughlin You might have heard someone describe the inside of a car during the summer in Houston as being as hot as an oven. Well, one afternoon paper* put all of that heat to good use and baked some chocolate chip cookies in Mrs. Cardenass car. All you need is a hot car (preferably one with a dark exterior and interior), some cookie dough, a baking sheet, and direct sunlight. When paper* conducted this experiment we placed the baking sheet on the front dash board of Mrs. Cardenass car at lunch and had gooey, warm chocolate chip cookies ready after school. There were some skeptics *cough* Mr. Landry *cough* who believed that the heat would only melt the butter, essentially making warm cookie dough. However, thanks to Houstons insane heat, it got up to 185F in the car and since 155F is the temperature at which eggs cook, it was safe to assume that the cookies were cooked all the way through.

In the end the cookies turned out all right; they just had a faint car taste to them.

Books vs. Movies

By Jacob Perkel In one corner, weighing in at 2.4 billion dollars, five big names in Hollywood, and 178 pages, are the movies. In the other corner, weighing in at about 3,270 dollars, original characters, and 412 pages, are the books. Lets get ready to rumble! With Hollywood let out of its cage and into a studio, its free to roam about the bookstores looking for new material to turn into the next big blockbuster. We all know that our society is lacking in creativity for new stories and ideas, so when we finish milking franchises like Shrek and SpiderMan, we turn to our books for another viewing experience. In the past few years there has been a rise in the trend of turning our favorite and not-so favorite books into a mind-numbing film or an Academy award winner. However, it all depends on which big brand studio is running these projects.

Alans Alley
By Alan Gonzlez Dear Alan, I am a freshman. I have made some new friends, and they are really nice. We have lunch in the parking lot, but there is this one girl who picks her nose every day during lunch. What do I do? Help please. Reaching for help, Clean Freshman Dear clean freshman, I am proud that you were able to find friends and people to sit with during lunch. If she is a close friend maybe tell her secretly. Or just put up with her. Remember--you can pick your friends, you can pick your boogers, but you cant pick your friends boogers. Love always to my little fishes, Alans Alley Dear Alan, Okay, so I have a problem. I always end up

In order for a book to have a successful or an even better follow up in the movies, one must have the essentials: a good screenwriter, an amazing cast, and someone to actually read the book so that the images we see in our heads can make it to the silver screen. A personal favorite of mine has been, yes, the Harry Potter series. But with that era closed, we must turn to our library once again for that next big story. Recent editions of The Help, Water for Elephants, and even Mr. Poppers Penguins are examples of the book being turned into a hit or a miss. I think it is safe to say that Mr. Poppers Penguins is a huge miss, since the movie was nowhere near the essence of the book, except that it had penguins in it. Any book that wants to become a movie should follow a simple rule: the two texts should follow the same plot; otherwise, its just two different stories with the same title.

Now comes the age-old argument of which is better: the book or the movie? Now you can either read the book first for background and details that we know will not be in the movie, or you can go see the movie first to get an image later for the book. If you hate reading, chances are you will see the movie and love it (or hate the acting) and you will never pick up the text that started it all. But just so you know, youre missing out on some quality storytelling. I mean, thats where most movies try to rip off their ideas. So the moral of this story: just read the book. Its good for your brain; it has lots of nice characters/plot twists/background for you to get wrapped up in, and it saves you money because you can just do the $1 rental and then buy the DVD later if you really enjoyed it. Note: Yall will probably still see me in the theare because I have to have my movie popcorn.

sweating in my clothes or spilling something, and its like completely unavoidable. Should I live in a bubble? Wanting to be dry, Bubble Boy Dear Bubble Boy, Welcome to Alans Alley, Mr. Hobo. Go sit in that cardboard box over there. But seriously, no, dont live in a bub ble! How would the bullies feel? They wouldnt be able to make fun of you. Embrace it. Embrace your bodily or lunch fluids and walk as if its the new amen fashion. Sure its not cute, but, hey, so is our ceiling, but we embrace that it is there. So go ahead and strut your sweaty self. Or bring another change of clothes like its kindergarten again. People walk around with blankets, and have random naps, so you can be a five-year-old too.

Love always to my shirt wetters, Alans Alley Email questions to: a.gon.628@gmail.com

Junior Checklist
By Cece White For some HSPVA students, the most rigorous academic feat of high school has just begun. Plenty of rumors and tales of woe surround the junior year; however, it is not until one has plummeted into the abyss of essays himself that he can realize how unprepared he truly is. Thankfully, most of the seniors have emerged from their junior year relatively unscathed and are willing to share their tips for staying sane during junior year. OCTOBER Identify and correct the grammatical error: Ben told Jack and David that his research paper topic, Romanticism Dance, was most unfortunate. Buy more than two packs of index cards; you will need at least a million. There is no excuse to call your class AP U.S. History. IT IS PRONOUNCED APUSH! NOVEMBER Read The Scarlet Letter over Thanksgiving break. If you dont (you wont), then prepare to make SparkNotes your new best friend! DECEMBER I predict a 500-question pre-calculus test in your future. To have a social life or not to have a social life? If that is the question, then the answer is staring at you in the form of an unwritten precis paper.

While youre scrambling for lost flashcards, heres a hint: look in the Theatre Depart ments lost and found. JANUARY Think the first semester was tough? Nope. Junior year just got real. FEBRUARY That awkward moment when you finish writing your research paper and realize that youve written only three out of the required seven pages. MARCH Create and practice some sort of victory dance. You will need it when you place your research paper on Ms. Ballards desk. Youve earned it. APRIL Take the SAT! Take the ACT! Do it as early as possible. MAY AP tests! Time to dust off the prep books you never used. College is not a mythical creature prancing around majestically in your future. It is real, and it is scary. Go visit a few this summer!

Faster Than Light

By Drew Jones One of the key principles of physics, the Theory of Relativity, establishes that the speed of light is the universal speed limit; however, scientists at the OPERA (Oscillation Project With EmulsiontRacking Apparatus) have recently conducted studies to suggest that this speed limit is breakable. These neutrino particles travelled 450 miles in a time that was 60 nanoseconds less than expected. This experiment has been conducted over the past three years with scientists sending 15,000 neutrino particles from Gran Sasso, Italy to detectors in Geneva, Switzerland. As Brian Cox, a professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester, stated with caution, If youve got something travelling faster than light, then its the most profound discovery of the last 100 years or more in physics. Its a very, very big deal. There has been much talk in the physics world about this experiment, and scientists are demanding that the tests be repeated because such an incredible discovery requires incredible evidence. One of these skeptical scientists is HSPVAs very own physics teacher, Mr. Landry. I sat down and had a talk with him about this couldbe revolution in physics, and he shared

his skepticism and what he thought the implications of this breakthrough would be. He began by discussing that to confirm the results of this experiment there would have to be a replication of the whole procedure at another location, which happens to be impossible because there is only one facility like the one at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) on the surface of the planet Earth. Mr. Landry went on to explain that there are plenty of other reasons that these results could not mean we have found something traveling faster than the speed of light (I know, hes spoiling everyones fun). At speeds as high as the ones we are dealing with here, every nanosecond counts; therefore, Mr. Landry believes that there could be some sort of calibration problem with the technologies being used. Another theory that Mr. Landry has agrees with Dr. Heinrich Paess at Dortmund University. Paes and Landry both ex-

plain that the neutrinos are essentially taking a short-cut through a hidden dimension of space-time: The extra dimension is warped in a way that particles moving through it can travel faster than particles that go through the known three dimensions of space. Its like a shortcut through this extra dimension. So it looks like particles are going faster than light, but actually they [arent]. In any case this is paper*, so rather than focus on the large possibility of these results being complete twoddle, we shall focus on their would-be implications. If, indeed, we have found particles that can travel faster than light, then there would be a possibility of time travel. Thats right, ladies and gentlemen. Time travel. However, once again, Mr. Landry jumps in to burst our bubble and tells us that if we ever were to develop technology to travel through time, then we would only be able to travel back and forth from the point where we developed the time machine. By this time, Ms. Cardenas and I had had quite enough of Mr. Landrys logic and whatnot, so we asked him where he would go if he had the opportunity to go anywhere he could in time, and he told us that he would like to go back and visit the dinosaurs... how quaint. So, thats all from me, on this, for right now. Til next time, America.

Senior Checklist
By Gaby Hurtado-Ramos SEPTEMBER: Take SAT/ACT if you havent already Start narrowing your school list Create an account on Common App Senior fees due! OCTOBER: Senioritis kicks in Optional senior pictures (October 14) Work on applications and essays Request transcripts and letters of recommendation DECEMBER: Complete applications Midterms JANUARY: Most applications due!

NOVEMBER: Most early decisions/action applications due

MARCH: Dont get senioritis Buy your prom tickets APRIL: Prom! (April 27) Youll probably know which colleges accepted you MAY: Decide where youre going to college AP tests Finals (unless youre exempt) Senior Awards Senior Picnic JUNE: Graduation! (June 1)

FEBRUARY: Senior yearbook packets! Baby pic, quote, etc.

How Ive Learned To Survive At PVA In 150 Words

By Keenan Hurley Always do your work. Procrastination will only hurt you. At three in the morning you may actually feel physical pain. Dont get overwhelmed by it all. Have fun, but dont fall behind. Academics are just as important as your art, but dont forget why

What I Miss Most About PVA

By Margaret Winchell Instrumental Class of 2011 paper* Editor-in-Chief, 2011 -What we all miss: Ms. Ballard, the checkered floors, the talent -Brian Kyless signature being too big -Ms. Alonsos announcements about changes in the bus routes -Using paper*, yearbook, and NHS as legitimate excuses to hunt down anyone -Playing in the pit for all-school musicals -Mr. Gibsons strict adherence to the same few jokes for the whole year (namely, Concrete Cat) -Often spending more hours at school than at home, and not being upset about it -Knowing that all events would be thoroughly documented on Sarah Griffiths facebook -Appreciating the wit of theatre kids,

youre here. Respect your teachers, as annoyed as you may get with them at times; theyre all valuable resources in one way or another. Maintain your integrity. In the end, everything you do is really just for yourself. Your peers are your family and co-artists for four years, so try not to hate them. Even try to like them. Work hard, but dont be-

come a machine. You are a human being; you have emotions, and if you ignore them youre cheating yourself and your art. Love yourself, and try to love as many others as you can. Stay strong. And most of all, keep it classy.

even when I didnt understand half of their jokes -Coming up with the paper* cover story the week we send it to print -Having more work to do for things outside of class than for the classes themselves -Baking for government to demonstrate the difference between layer cake federalism and marble cake federalism -Making myself believe I actually had power as the accompanist for Mixed Chorus -The widespread dislike of all things mainstream and pretentious -Learning to be frugal because the school had to be -paper* distribution days, and the inkblackened hands that came along with them -Going to a school that insists you are capable of doing what you love

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*Some things these days are well made The Age of Wonder by Richard Holmes By Shaun Lesniewicz Choosing a summer reading book is hard enough already. You are trying to pick the only book you will be bound to by the forces of education for the whole summer. Imagine that you have spent hours agonizing over the proper choice, only to be informed that your selection is invalid because there will be no teacher to oversee the book discussion next year. The horror of budget cuts. Even though it did not get the in-school discussion it deserved, The Age of Wonder was a truly wondrous read, especially after learning about American Romanticism for the dreaded junior research paper. Since I did have a pretty clear idea of what went on during that era in America, it was very interesting to see how ideas were developing in Britain. The many brilliant minds of science, then an art form, were all thirsting for that quintessential epiphany that was so central to Romantic thought. Every aspect of the age is carefully examined with art and literature playing a surprisingly prominent role. The heightened vocabulary also sends even an advanced reader running for his trusty dictionary app every few pages. From the exotic shores of Tahiti to the wilds of Africa to the bustling heart of the Royal Society, this not-so-little, thoughtprovoking book will drag you in and show you the true spirit of a scientist.

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Winnie the Pooh Reviewed by Cheyenne Barton Winnie the Pooh is a classic character that exists as a staple in many childhoods, including my own. So imagine my excitement when I found that there was going to be a new edition of the classic released in theaters! The fact that the movie retained its 2-D, hand-drawn charm added to the nostalgia of the entire experience. Unfortunately, Winnie the Pooh was overlooked by a lot of audiences, considering it was released on the same day as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Im not sure who decided on that one, but its beside the point). Those who did see it, however, were certainly in for a wonderful, honey-filled treat. The plot of this new Winnie the Pooh adventure centered around the search for Eeyores ever-elusive tail. It had unfortunately been missing from the start of the movie, and the Hundred Acres Bunch, helpful as always, went to their best efforts to find or replace it. Despite the fact that a lot of the voice actors for the original characters had passed away by the point of this remake, the voices were almost identical, which was a relief. I particularly liked Christopher Robins new voice actor! He still sounded very English and very boyish, and it completely renewed my love for him. Winnie the Pooh, the little bear all stuffed with fluff, was adorable, heroic, and hungry as always (besides the quest for Eeyores tail there was an ever-present search for a few dozen smackerels of honey to satisfy Poohs rumbly tumbly). The rest of the classic bunch, like Piglet and Owl and Tigger (my personal favorite!), added to the wonderful nostalgia of the film. I felt like I was eight all over again. The movies animation was kept in the original style and was done very smoothly and cleanly. The fact that all the scenes were hand-drawn was an admirable thing to do in a world so concentrated on computeranimated 3-D films. The humor in the movie was also incredibly refreshing; it was simple and honest and just plain funny. It stayed true to the childlike characters, rather than having to rely on offensive or crude comments, which is what so much of todays humor consists of. In addition, there were all-new musical numbers to tie into the new story. I wasnt expecting so many! They were much more complex than the ones in the original film, but they were still fun and light-hearted with delightful animation sequences to match them. Despite the many laughs that my friends and I shared throughout the film, it got me thinking. Since the simple days of the VHS and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, I have grown so much. The world around me has completely changed. I will never be able to go back to those carefree days that I so willingly took for granted. However, Disney making a valiant effort to recreate the childhood memories of a generation meant a lot to me. It reminded me that its important to retain a sense of childlike wonder in everything you do; it changes the way the world looks around you, and it keeps all your days just that much brighter. Overall, the movie was brilliant. Nothing can replace the original, of course, but it came very, very close. Thank you, Disney, for once again reminding me of where Ive come from.

Pottermore Reviewed by Hannah Griffith After the world found out about Pottermore an obsession swept the nation and the world. Fans from all over the world converted the British release date and time (July 31at 9 a.m.) to their own times so they could be the first to find the Magic Quill. The Magic Quill Challenge happened over a span of seven days (for each of the seven books); the goal being to find the quill that tells the professors at Hogwarts who is magical and who is not. The lucky first million fans that found the quill were greeted with a letter that granted them access into Pottermore. What is Pottermore anyway? Pottermore is an online interactive website where you can visit the world of Harry Potter from the books point of view. Travel through each chapter to learn the background stories of all your favorite characters and collect chocolate frogs on the way. What do you do once youre on Pottermore? O n c e youve logged on, you are immediately thrown into a magical world after receiving your Hogwarts letter. Make your way down to Diagon Alley to purchase your school supplies and stop by Olivanders to take a test and receive your wand (and, yes, every wand is chosen specifically for you). After buying your wand, go to the Great Hall to be sorted into your house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. (Just a tip: there is no cheating the test, so dont try to persuade the hat into making you something that youre not.) You can also, earn house points by brewing potions, casting spells, or catching the golden snitch.

At this time, Pottermore is only available for the first million people who signed up during the Magic Quill Challenge, but on October 11 it will be open to everyone, wizards and muggles alike. Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, the first book of the series, is currently the only book available on Pottermore, but the makers are working hard to get books two through seven running as soon as possible.

Fall TV Guide by Emerald McLaughlin

Man Standing Tim Allen plays a mans man who lately is realizing hes not in a mans world anymore. ABC also has Man Every fall we look forward to seeing Up! which is about three men who have our favorite television shows come back on completely forgotten what it means to be air. Along with our old favorites, networks a man. Or you can watch CBSs How to be release plenty of new shows to distract us a Gentleman where a mans man and a from our homework. There are often some gentleman teach each other how to be a new programs that dont seem to catch better man. anyones attention and end up getting canBasically, if the title has man in it celed. you have found your perfect show. HowevIn order to aid you in your quest for a er, I must add that I think all of these shows new favorite show, below is a handy guide look horrible, but that might just be my lack on the new shows coming out this fall and of testosterone. whether they are worth your time or not. The whole modern-day fairytale has If you are a manly-man who feels his been all the rage these days with blockmasculinity has been taken away from him, busters such as Alice in Wonderland, Red there are plenty of new shows this season Riding Hood, Beastly, and many more to that you can easily relate to. In ABCs Last come. It only makes sense that television would hop onto that bandwagon. This season NBC is releasing Grimm, and ABC is releasing Once Upon a Time. Both are about fairy tales coming to life in small towns. If I had to bet on either of them, though, it would be Once Upon a Time. With the writers from the most epic TV show ever, Lost, there is no way it can fail. Thankfully, there are plenty of new programs that show promise such as Pan Am on ABC, Unforgettable on CBS, Terra Nova on FOX, and The Playboy Club and Prime Suspect on NBC. Pan Am and The Playboy Club both have the whole Mad Men vibe going on, while Unforgettable, Terra Nova, and Prime Suspect all are a more suspenseful kind of drama. If comedies are what float your boat there are plenty of new fish in the sea this season. FOX has New Girl and Allen Gregory, and NBC has Up All Night and Whitney; unfortunately, ABC and CBS seem to be lacking in the comedy field this time. Allen Gregory looks particularly hilarious if youre into Family Guy type animated comedy, which

you all should be. Then there are the shows that are face-palm inducing. As a rule of thumb we dont usually expect anything the CW produces to be Emmy material and that tradition continues on with their new shows this season. From the horrible celebrity reality show H8R (even the name is horrible) to Hart of Dixie, the city girl goes country show, the CW line-up is a failure. Then we have I Hate My Teenage Daughter, a bad sitcom on FOX about moms who, you guessed it, hate their teenage daughters. I hope this guide has helped you in your quest to find prime time entertainment. May your TV induced procrastination be merry!

Fun Just Doesnt Cover It

By Natalia Kian take months. But stop and consider all of the people youve met. Its been about four Being a freshman is fun. I know weeks and Ive already made maybe ten it doesnt sound that way. Just the word to twelve new friends with people whose freshman evokes something awkward, first impressions made me scared to even un-cool, or inexperienced. Youre a fresh- look at them. They all seemed so much man? That must be... cooler than me, and now I realize theyre What is it, exactly? just like me--scared, uncertain, and, yes, There are a lot of words that come all looking for fun. to my mind, including all of the aforemenAnd being scared isnt really an extioned, but the simplest one is fun. No, cuse for us here anyway because I know it doesnt sound that eloquent or thought- that every seemingly-cooler senior would out. But thats because its not. Thats happily offer me advice in geometry, and what a freshman is: unexpected, differ- that if I walk into the black box in the mornent... fun. ing with a question there are going to be at Of course Im not going to lie and least three people who can help me within say that everyone is like that, that being the moment. Be they teacher, counselor, a theoretical fish-out-of-water is easy for or student, everybody just wants to help. all of us, and that feeling alone is thrilling. I cant lie though; I do miss middle I know that would be a flat out fib, espe- school. I consider myself lucky to be able cially since it definitely isnt easy on my to say that I loved it at Pershing. When part. But we here at HSPVA have it a little I walked through those doors, I owned better in that respect. that building. The hallways were mine, Most of us probably figured coming the murals were mine, and the journalism in that making true friends was going to room was kind of mine--though a certain teacher might have said otherwise. It took a good two and a half years to truly feel that way. When I walk into PVA, I feel that I want to own it, but that just hasnt happened yet. I can tell theres still so much that I havent seen, but discovering it slowly on my own seems somehow easier than being thrown into it. I want the full experience the way it was meant to be. Being here at PVA is amazing. Within my first few weeks, Ive laughed; Ive cried; Ive yelled in frustration. I love every minute of it, even when Im groaning at the homework or grimacing at the thought of an upcoming test. It really is fun, in its own, unique, simply HSPVA kind of way. But its more than that. I already know that the knowledge Ive gained in a moments notice will last me a lifetime. Its not about getting through things; its about growing as you go through them. And with all of this, part of me is starting to think that fun just doesnt cover it.

HSPVAdvice
DANCE
Wear deodorant Dont use the shower You cant leave the bathroom door open unless you are a senior You know you only have to wear a bun in dance, right? We dont have homecoming, leave your mum at home Leave your textbooks in your hall locker Respect your mother Say yes to tech crew Dont cry when you dont get an A Everything you own doesnt have to be Vera Bradley Trust the dance teachers, they know what theyre doing

Do anime at your own risk Dont ask what Aquarium Club is about Dont pee on trees Dont go to senior shows just for the refreshments

VOCAL

JAZZ

Do bebop Do keep the form Dont lose the form Do have life size Chet Baker cutout Dont get lost in Chet Bakers eyes in the cutout Dont noodle Dont moodle Dont hurt your fingers Dont be a baby Do have the sensitive touch of a babys bottom Get your reaction time up Listen to Sonny Rollins Dont worry about it Do release your demons Dont release your endorphins Dont think just because you heard it means you know it No uncalled for vibing Do practice

Do obey Ms. Bonner Dont wear pajamas Dont lose your music binder Do distract Dr. Robbins Do participate in happenings Do become freinds with Mr. Trout Dont play with your hair in class Dont wear backless, strapless, or nearly front-less clothing Do be more confident Dont be tacky Do know your key signatures Do try out for every solo opportunity Do have great posture Dont block the lockers in the mornings Always respects your accompanist

Dont blast your music on the second floor (the people in the school store would seriously appreciate it) Dont always do the grito (scream) on every song; it gets annoying Dont use a quarter as a pick; it never works Dont be be tardy

THEATRE

BAND

Do subdivide Do actually practice scales Always remember your bow tie, and wear those black socks Do play hide and seek before each concert in the school Do complain about your black dresses because it annoys Crawford Do tune correctly, please Dont chew gum Leave seniors alone Dont forget your pencil Dont sass Ms. Ro or Ms. Bonner Dont forget those random stories that Crawford tells

Do take risks Do ask upperclassman for help Dont think your better than everybody else... your probably not Do turn in your hours Dont give your seniors sass Dont date in your level department Do take every opportunity to learn from the facultythey know what theyre doing Dont bother the BRIT Do snap or clap the tempo of your song as loud as possible for Mr. Mertz Do eat a bagel opening night...or the rabbi will get you Dont say the Scottish Play in a theatre space Dont be distracted by yourself in the mirror of the rehearsal hall...you know what you think of your face already

ORCHESTRA

VISUAL

Always draw unicorns Dont think the lowest grade you can get is in the double digits Dont be careful, its not dangerous out there Dont set a trashcan on fire Dont eat the still lifes Do wear shoes Dont tick off a pregnant teacher Do shower naked Dont eat the paint Do use your planner

MARIACHI

Do bring your strap for your guitar or vihuela Do know the difference between a Son and a Huapango Always learn the lyrics to the songs the group is playing--even if the songs are only sung by the women Do have your makeup and hair ready before going to a gig Dont come to a concert with broken galas (the shiny things on your pants)

Do practice that hard part everyone just fakes; its on your chair test Dont copy sexy sax man every ten sec onds; you arent in jazz Do style your hair/wardrobe after Dr. A Dont take that last piece of advice seriously Do partake in Freebirds Fridays Dont eat grapes in orchestra Dont feed the Centaur Dont forget your pencil for rehearsal Dont forget that centaurs are not to be trusted Do rock out with the mariachi kids Do try and get people to come to our concerts Dont fall asleep during rehearsal Dont fall asleep during concerts Dont hum orchestra music Do make friends outside of orchestra

CREATIVE WRITING
Blaze your own trail.

New Teachers:
Welcome To Clown Town

Our Favorite Answers

1. Whatchya doin? -Answering this survey (Ms. Suarez) 2. Ever been hypnotized? -No (Suarez, Aguire, Wittels, and Bingham) 3. Magical power you wish you had? -Projectile Vomit (Ms. Aguire) 4. Been stung by a(n)... -Ant, bee, wasp, spider, AND jellyfish (Mr. Bingham) 5. Thrown a pie in someones face? -Yes (Mr. Bingham) 6. Im good at making... -Copies (Ms. Suarez)

7. Ever played paintball? -Yes (Mr. Bingham) 8. Fallen... -Down stairs (Aguire, Wittels, Morrow, and Suarez) 9. Good at making shadow puppets? -Yes (Ms. Wittels) 10. If you had your own band, what would you call it? -Radians (Ms. Suarez) 11. Ever made a snow angel? -Nope (Ms. Aguire and Ms. Morrow) 12. Celebrity crush? -James Franco (Ms. Suarez)

13. Plain, peanut, almond, dark, or peanut butter M & Ms? -Plain, peanut, almond, dark, AND peanut butter (Ms. Aguire) 14. Scared of clowns? -Nope, I punch them in the face! (Mr. Bingham) -Oh yeah! (Ms. Aguire and Mr. Burmudez)

H0rr0r$C0p3$
By Layla Bispo Aries: If you think the world is disgusting now, just wait until the end of the month when Pluto retrogrades--youre going to run out of taquitos and candy! Taurus: Good things come to those who lose weight, and youre lookin extra good! Try applying to a modeling college. Better yet, take lots of vintage pictures of yourself and post them on various blogging sites. You can check validation of your list this month! Gemini: Ahhhh, the twins. Being this sign requires a delicate system of checks and balances. If one side of you is off your grind, the other side is probably going to get frustrated and blow up on the first half. Then the war inside will consume you and wont let you sleep or watch comedy central or finish the common app. Dont worry! Once youre unemployed, youll have plenty of free time to sit down and finally get your mind together. Cancer: You know what happens to doormats? Cats poop on them! Leo: If you are facing any serious addictions, legal or not, get a support group to guide you through this transitory state. (Tumblr counts as a support group.) Virgo: The man of your dreams may not necessarily see you as the woman (or man) of his dreams--Saturns eclipse this month is going to give you a few bad hair days to test the depths of your partners love. Remember, its not you; its just society. Itll change in a few years. Self-hate scars forever. Libra: Youre going to be gutted by a man in a buffalo hat then hung by your toenails and forced to eat the burnt rubber off the bottom of your pee-colored car. Happy birthday! Scorpio: HALLOWEEN IS COMING UP!!! Dress like yourself. Sagittarius: Watch out for a possible pregnancy scare, homegirl/boy; you may not be taking the sacred scriptures of The Maury Povich to heart. Its not hard to book a slot on that show (we know, weve tried). Capricorn: Step on eggshells this month or awaken the KRAKEN. Aquarius: Your green card will expire this month. Since Houstons immigration offices close at 4 p.m., and you dont leave rehearsals from your pretentious outside theater company until 9 p.m., it looks like youre going to want to ask the stars for an impromptu marriage... or turn 18. Pisces: It takes a village to raise a child, but it only takes some chocolate to safely raise your dopamine levels. Hey, be careful out there, man.

Dont Cross Your Teachers

By Kirk Murrell

Crossword Them

Across: 3. Carries the biggest stick on campus. The most intimidating person youll see at PVA, but only if you show up at the library without a pass. 6. Outstanding instructor who teaches everything from y=mx+b to the magic of matrices. 8. Educates students on the rigors of the Three Great Ss: Shakespeare, Star Wars, and Star Trek. 9. Possibly the nicest person on campus. If he doesnt know your name yet, he soon will. Our very own head honcho. 10. Our very own trilingual Colombian who also heads up the International Club. 11. Constantly wandering the halls of PVA, you can hear his keys jingling a mile away. Is said to be able to fix anything he can lay his hands on and can jump tall buildings in a single bound. 15. Rumors of personal tailoring aside, this geek is head over heels in love with the meaningless looking math that you take one look at before your eyes glaze over. 17. Exploding-eyebrow extraordinaire; bestows upon the school a yearly gift of fruit flies and a clock that never ceases to infuriate students. Down: 1. The latest addition to our numbers-crunching crew. She is always ready to teach with pep in her step. 2. Head of our most misunderstood department. (Its an art thing.) 4. Heads up our smallest, but still quite powerful (the pen is mightier than the sword) department. This teacher can also be seen after school with a very cute duckling trailing not very far behind. 5. Stuck teaching one of our most difficult subjects. This professor is insanely cute, trying to teach us poor children the finer points of stoichiometry and the periodic table. Editor-in-Chief: Laura Lisk 7. From the Renaissance to the Wu Tang Clan, dont doubt this mans knowledge on anything musical. He is known to have great hair and endless legions of children. Art Director: Cara Butler 12. You dont want to mess with this former bodybuilder! Quick of wit and keen of eye, this teacher is excellent for engaging her students ears as well as eyes. Fond memories Formatting: Carlos Womack of Quack vocabulary videos and Six to Eight Black Men make ones eyes go misty and Emily Fens nostalgic. 13. Beloved throughout the school for interactive class discussions that could lead to literManaging Editor: Cece White ally any topic. 14. Best known for discombobulating students and teaching them the importance of mittens Marketing Editor: Emerald McLaughlin in pairs. Sometimes appears a little disorganized but operates in a specific form of chaos. Photoplasty: Alllen Robbins 16. You never want to be called into his office. Ever. Good for a quick chat in the hallway Foreign Correspondent: Drew Jones though.

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Senior Editors: Ira Schlosberg, Pauline Berens, Spencer Shen, Jay Reed, Grace Hartzell Senior Staff Writers: Natalie Reilley, Corwin Stoddard, Gaby Hurtado-Ramos, Shaun Lesniewicz, Cheyenne Barton, Amanda Jacobson, Layla Bispo, Kirk Murrell, Alan Gonzalez Contributing Writers: Alex Harrover, Tucker Irey, Ebrin Stanley, Claudia Wolfowicz, Jacob Seferian, Wesley Whitson, Jillian Mitchell, Hannah Griffith, Jacob Perkel, Natalia Kian